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Psalm 119:137-176 Part of 4 of 4 GNT


The Justice of the Law of the Lord

Psalm 119:137-176 You are righteous, Lord. and your laws are just.

The rules that you have given are completely fair and right.

My anger burns in me like a fire, because my enemies disregard your commands.

How certain your promise is! How I love it!

I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings.

Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true.

I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy.

Your instructions are always just, give me understanding, and I shall live.

A Prayer for Deliverance

With all my heart I call you; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands.

I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws.

Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise.

All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions.

Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord; show your mercy and preserve my life!

My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law.

But you are near to me, Lord, and all your commands are permanent.

Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever.

A Plea for Help

Look at my suffering, and save me, because I have not neglected your law.

Defend my cause, and set me free, save me, as you have promised.

The wicked will not be saved, for they do not obey your laws.

But your compassion, Lord, is great, show your mercy and save me!

I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws.

When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.

See how I love your instructions, Lord. Your love never changes, so save me!

The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal.

Dedication to the Law of the Lord

Powerful people attack me unjustly, but I respect your law.

How happy I am because of your promises--as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.

I hate and detest all lies, but I love your law.

Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments.

Those who love your law have perfect security, and there is nothing that can make them fall.

I wait for you to save me, LORD, and I do what you command.

I obey your teachings; I love them with all my heart.

I obey your commands and your instructions, you see everything I do.

A Prayer for Help

Let my cry for help reach you, Lord! Give me understanding, as you have promised.

Listen to my prayer, and save me according to your promise!

I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws.

I will sing about your law, because your commands are just.

Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands.

How long for your saving help, O LORD! I find happiness in your law.

Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me.

I wander about like a lost sheep; so come and look for me, your servant, because I have not neglected your laws.

Nehemiah 9:32-38 "O God, our God, how great you are! How terrifying, how powerful! You faithfully keep your covenant promises. From the time when Assyrian kings oppressed us, even till now, how much we have suffered! Our kings, our leaders, our priests and prophets, our ancestors, and all our people have suffered. Remember how much we have suffered.

You have done right to punish us; you have been faithful, even though we have sinned.

Our ancestors, our kings, leaders, and priests have not kept your law. They did not listen to your commands and warnings.

With your blessing, kings ruled your people when they lived in the broad, fertile land you gave them; but they failed to turn from sin and serve you.

And now we are slaves in the land that you gave us, this fertile land which gives us food.

What the land produces goes to the kings that you put over us because we sinned. They do as they please with us and our livestock, as we are in deep distress!"

The People Sign an Agreement

Because of all that has happened, we, the people of Israel, herby make a solemn written agreement, and our leaders, out Levites, and our priests put their seals to it.

Here is Today's Message Psalm 119:137-176 Part of 4 of 4 GNT The Justice of the Law of the Lord Psalm 119:137-176 You are righteous, Lord. and your laws are just. The rules that you have given are completely fair and right. My anger burns in me like a fire, because my enemies disregard your commands. How certain your promise is! How I love it! I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings. Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true. I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy. Your instructions are always just, give me understanding, and I shall live. A Prayer for Deliverance With all my heart I call you; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands. I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws. Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise. All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions. Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord; show your mercy and preserve my life! My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law. But you are near to me, Lord, and all your commands are permanent. Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever. A Plea for Help Look at my suffering, and save me, because I have not neglected your law. Defend my cause, and set me free, save me, as you have promised. The wicked will not be saved, for they do not obey your laws. But your compassion, Lord, is great, show your mercy and save me! I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws. When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not keep your commands. See how I love your instructions, Lord. Your love never changes, so save me! The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal. Dedication to the Law of the Lord Powerful people attack me unjustly, but I respect your law. How happy I am because of your promises--as happy as someone who finds rich treasure. I hate and detest all lies, but I love your law. Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments. Those who love your law have perfect security, and there is nothing that can make them fall. I wait for you to save me, LORD, and I do what you command. I obey your teachings; I love them with all my heart. I obey your commands and your instructions, you see everything I do. A Prayer for Help Let my cry for help reach you, Lord! Give me understanding, as you have promised. Listen to my prayer, and save me according to your promise! I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws. I will sing about your law, because your commands are just. Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands. How long for your saving help, O LORD! I find happiness in your law. Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me. I wander about like a lost sheep; so come and look for me, your servant, because I have not neglected your laws. Nehemiah 9:32-38 "O God, our God, how great you are! How terrifying, how powerful! You faithfully keep your covenant promises. From the time when Assyrian kings oppressed us, even till now, how much we have suffered! Our kings, our leaders, our priests and prophets, our ancestors, and all our people have suffered. Remember how much we have suffered. You have done right to punish us; you have been faithful, even though we have sinned. Our ancestors, our kings, leaders, and priests have not kept your law. They did not listen to your commands and warnings. With your blessing, kings ruled your people when they lived in the broad, fertile land you gave them; but they failed to turn from sin and serve you. And now we are slaves in the land that you gave us, this fertile land which gives us food. What the land produces goes to the kings that you put over us because we sinned. They do as they please with us and our livestock, as we are in deep distress!" The People Sign an Agreement Because of all that has happened, we, the people of Israel, herby make a solemn written agreement, and our leaders, out Levites, and our priests put their seals to it.
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