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Psalm 119:97-136 Part 3 of 4 GNT


Love for the Law of the Lord

Psalm 119:97-136 How I love your law! I think about it all day long.

Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.

I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instructions.

I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands.

I have avoided all evil conduct, because I want to obey your word.

I have not neglected your instructions, because you yourself are my teacher.

How sweet is the taste of your instructions--sweeter even than honey!

I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.

Light from the Law of the Lord

Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path.

I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions.

My sufferings, Lord are terrible indeed; keep me alive, as you have promised.

Accept my prayer of thanks, O Lord, and teach me your commands.

I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law.

The wicked lay a trap for me, but I have not disobeyed your commands.

Your commandments are my eternal possession; they are the joy of my heart.

I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die.

Safety in the Law of the Lord

I hate those who are not completely loyal to you, But I love your law.

You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.

Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God.

Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be disappointed in my hope!

Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always pay attention to your commands.

You reject everyone who disobeys your laws; their deceitful schemes are useless.

Your treat all the wicked like rubbish, and so I love your instructions.

Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.

Obedience to the Law of the Lord

I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies!

Promise that you will help your servant; don't let the arrogant oppress me!

My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help, for the deliverance you promised.

Treat me according to your constant love, and teach me your commands.

I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.

Lord, it is time for your to act, because people are disobeying your law.

I love your commands more than gold, more than the finest gold.

And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways.

Desire to Obey the Law of the Lord

Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart.

The explanation of your teachings fives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.

In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth.

Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you.

As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil.

Save me from those who oppress me, so that I may obey your commands.

Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws.

My tears pour down like a river, because people do not obey your law.

2 Timothy 3:12-17 Everyone who wants to live a godly life in union with Christ Jesus will be  persecuted;

and evil persons and imposters will keep on going from bad to worse, deceiving others and being deceived themselves.

But as for you, continue in the truths that you were taught and firmly believe. You know who your teachers were,

and you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living,

so that the person who serves God may be fully qualified and equipped to do every kind of good deed.