not for a minute will I take my eyes off your road. I’ve been slandered unmercifully by the politicians. they go farther and farther from the truth you reveal; I’ve known all along from the evidence of your words. Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the whole Bible. 119 1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. I love it better than gold and gemstones; Yea-Saying God, I honor everything you tell me, Every word you give me is a miracle word—. after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life! of those committed to living by your rules. I beg you from the bottom of my heart: smile. Don’t ever deprive me of truth, not ever—. Treasury of Scripture. but I don’t swerve from the directions you gave. How can a young person live a clean life? The wicked hemmed me in—there was no way out—. just the way you promised.Now comfort me so I can live, really live;    your revelation is the tune I dance to.Let the fast-talking tricksters be exposed as frauds;    they tried to sell me a bill of goods,    but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel.Let those who fear you turn to me    for evidence of your wise guidance.And let me live whole and holy, soul and body,    so I can always walk with my head held high. Sunday Evening Message. I’ve committed myself and I’ll never turn back. This resolution is found in Psalm 119. While bad neighbors maliciously gossip about me. but my awe at your words keeps me stable. Read verse in The Message Bible 3 That's right - you don't go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. Isaiah 29:18 On that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of the deep darkness the eyes of the blind will see. I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you. my whole life one long, obedient response. since I’ve pondered and absorbed your counsel. Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place. 65-72 Be good to your servant, God;    be as good as your Word.Train me in good common sense;    I’m thoroughly committed to living your way.Before I learned to answer you, I wandered all over the place,    but now I’m in step with your Word.You are good, and the source of good;    train me in your goodness.The godless spread lies about me,    but I focus my attention on what you are saying;They’re bland as a bucket of lard,    while I dance to the tune of your revelation.My troubles turned out all for the best—    they forced me to learn from your textbook.Truth from your mouth means more to me    than striking it rich in a gold mine. When I took a long, careful look at your ways. I’ve committed myself and I’ll never turn back. As those out to get me come closer and closer. My soul is starved and hungry, ravenous!—. I cherish your commandments—oh, how I love them!—. but my awe at your words keeps me stable. Guide me down the road of your commandments; preserve my life through your righteous ways! Now comfort me so I can live, really live; Let the fast-talking tricksters be exposed as frauds; but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel. Each section contains 8 stanzas, beginning with the appropriate Hebrew letter. While bad neighbors maliciously gossip about me. 3 That's right—you don't go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. I’m thoroughly committed to living your way. And let your promises ring from my tongue; since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel. Psalm 119 is the 119th psalm of the Book of Psalms, generally known in English by its first verse, in the King James Version, "Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord." Psalm 119:47, 48, 113, 127, 163, 165) is characterized as "meditation all the day" (cf. after all, you’ve taught me the truth about life! what you show me of your miracle-wonders. You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by GOD. but I don’t swerve an inch from your course. The arrogant godless try to throw me off track. your decisions leave me speechless with reverence. don’t let the godless take advantage of me. since I’ve pondered and absorbed your counsel. 119 1-8 You’re blessed when you stay on course,    walking steadily on the road revealed by God.You’re blessed when you follow his directions,    doing your best to find him.That’s right—you don’t go off on your own;    you walk straight along the road he set.You, God, prescribed the right way to live;    now you expect us to live it.Oh, that my steps might be steady,    keeping to the course you set;Then I’d never have any regrets    in comparing my life with your counsel.I thank you for speaking straight from your heart;    I learn the pattern of your righteous ways.I’m going to do what you tell me to do;    don’t ever walk off and leave me. Ps. Let your love dictate how you deal with me; I’m your servant—help me understand what that means. And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me. They’ve pushed and pushed—they never let up—. but I’m only concerned with your plans for me. I’ve become wiser than the wise old sages, I watch my step, avoiding the ditches and ruts of evil. Your Word and truth are dependable as ever; that’s what you ordered—you set the earth going. but I don’t forget what you have revealed. Read verse in The Message Bible I’m absorbed in pondering your wise counsel. 3 That's right - you don't go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. 119 1-8 You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. You promised, remember?When I told my story, you responded;    train me well in your deep wisdom.Help me understand these things inside and out    so I can ponder your miracle-wonders.My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn;    build me up again by your Word.Barricade the road that goes Nowhere;    grace me with your clear revelation.I choose the true road to Somewhere,    I post your road signs at every curve and corner.I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me;    God, don’t let me down!I’ll run the course you lay out for me    if you’ll just show me how. I’m a friend and companion of all who fear you. I relish everything you’ve told me of life. now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you. My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise; There’s smoke in my eyes—they burn and water. 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 Eugene H. Peterson by NavPress Publishing. I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart so I won’t sin myself bankrupt. no stumbling around in the dark for them. 4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. My soul guards and keeps all your instructions—. Remember what you said to me, your servant—. The character of Jesus embodied the character of God as revealed from Genesis to Malachi: love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and self … This fourth section of Psalms Devotions continues with Psalm 119. they go farther and farther from the truth you reveal; I’ve known all along from the evidence of your words, Take a good look at my trouble, and help me—. give me back my life, just as you promised. The wicked hemmed me in—there was no way out—. Each volume is between 500 and 600 pages, with a … Psalm 119:114 (NASB) The wicked do their best to throw me off track. Psalm 118 Psalm 120 Psalm 119:1-8 The Message (MSG) 119 1-8 You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. I got my feet back on the trail you blazed. they persistently ignored your commandments. I inherited your book on living; it’s mine forever—, I concentrate on doing exactly what you say—. And how happy it makes me!I concentrate on doing exactly what you say—    I always have and always will. Psalm 119:169 May my cry come before You, O LORD; give me understanding according to Your word. so I can carry out all your instructions.”. Be generous with me and I’ll live a full life; not for a minute will I take my eyes off your road. Psalm 119 1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD. 137-144 You are right and you do right, God;    your decisions are right on target.You rightly instruct us in how to live    ever faithful to you.My rivals nearly did me in,    they persistently ignored your commandments.Your promise has been tested through and through,    and I, your servant, love it dearly.I’m too young to be important,    but I don’t forget what you tell me.Your righteousness is eternally right,    your revelation is the only truth.Even though troubles came down on me hard,    your commands always gave me delight.The way you tell me to live is always right;    help me understand it so I can live to the fullest. don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted. “Salvation” is only gibberish to the wicked. 1. but the horizons can’t contain your commands! 2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart— now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you. The wicked do their best to throw me off track. Even though troubles came down on me hard. what you show me of your miracle-wonders. and sing them as I walk this pilgrim way. Scripture: Psalm 119:176. to keep your promise to set everything right. crying for help, hoping for a word from you. for the way you keep everything running right. Psalm 119 1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. The arrogant godless try to throw me off track. I get up in the middle of the night to thank you; your decisions are so right, so true—I can’t wait till morning! If your revelation hadn’t delighted me so. For those who love what you reveal, everything fits—. When they see me waiting, expecting your Word. The commandment is a lamp kept burning with the oil of the Spirit, as a light to direct us in the choice of our way, and the steps we take in … give me back my life, just as you promised. Get me on my feet again. You’re blessed when you follow his … I’ve become wiser than the wise old sages, I watch my step, avoiding the ditches and ruts of evil. Psalm 119:163 - I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. It is full of praise and adoration for Scripture. For those who love what you reveal, everything fits—. but not for a minute did I forget your plan for me. “Salvation” is only gibberish to the wicked. I relish everything you’ve told me of life. 73-80 With your very own hands you formed me;    now breathe your wisdom over me so I can understand you.When they see me waiting, expecting your Word,    those who fear you will take heart and be glad.I can see now, God, that your decisions are right;    your testing has taught me what’s true and right.Oh, love me—and right now!—hold me tight! so I can spend all my time keeping your Word. Just as Psalm 119 is the longest chapter of the Bible, two Psalms just before, … 3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. I get up in the middle of the night to thank you; your decisions are so right, so true—I can’t wait till morning! 119:105-112 The word of God directs us in our work and way, and a dark place indeed the world would be without it. ignoring everything you tell them—let them have it! I’ll do whatever you say.”I called to you, “Save me    so I can carry out all your instructions.”I was up before sunrise,    crying for help, hoping for a word from you.I stayed awake all night,    prayerfully pondering your promise.In your love, listen to me;    in your justice, God, keep me alive.As those out to get me come closer and closer,    they go farther and farther from the truth you reveal;But you’re the closest of all to me, God,    and all your judgments true.I’ve known all along from the evidence of your words    that you meant them to last forever. Take note of how I love what you tell me; out of your life of love, prolong my life. 89-96 What you say goes, God,    and stays, as permanent as the heavens.Your truth never goes out of fashion;    it’s as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up.Your Word and truth are dependable as ever;    that’s what you ordered—you set the earth going.If your revelation hadn’t delighted me so,    I would have given up when the hard times came.But I’ll never forget the advice you gave me;    you saved my life with those wise words.Save me! Psalm 119:9-16 MSG. Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well. I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, waiting for you. Love (BDB 12, KB 17, Qal perfect, cf. I wanted your commands more than anything. don’t let the godless take advantage of me. I got my feet back on the trail you blazed. I’m all yours. But I’ll never forget the advice you gave me; I look high and low for your words of wisdom. Follow Desiring God on Facebook. Micah 7:9 Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice … 9-16 How can a young person live a clean life? all the counsel that comes from your mouth; I delight far more in what you tell me about living. but I don’t forget what you have revealed. 17-24 Be generous with me and I’ll live a full life;    not for a minute will I take my eyes off your road.Open my eyes so I can see    what you show me of your miracle-wonders.I’m a stranger in these parts;    give me clear directions.My soul is starved and hungry, ravenous!—    insatiable for your nourishing commands.And those who think they know so much,    ignoring everything you tell them—let them have it!Don’t let them mock and humiliate me;    I’ve been careful to do just what you said.While bad neighbors maliciously gossip about me,    I’m absorbed in pondering your wise counsel.Yes, your sayings on life are what give me delight;    I listen to them as to good neighbors! as I look for your truth and your wisdom; speak out boldly in public, unembarrassed. 153-160 Take a good look at my trouble, and help me—    I haven’t forgotten your revelation.Take my side and get me out of this;    give me back my life, just as you promised.“Salvation” is only gibberish to the wicked    because they’ve never looked it up in your dictionary.Your mercies, God, run into the billions;    following your guidelines, revive me.My antagonists are too many to count,    but I don’t swerve from the directions you gave.I took one look at the quitters and was filled with loathing;    they walked away from your promises so casually!Take note of how I love what you tell me;    out of your life of love, prolong my life.Your words all add up to the sum total: Truth. Train me to live by your counsel. The way you tell me to live is always right; help me understand it so I can live to the fullest. It encourages us through every generation to stay close and focused on His Word no matter what swirls around us in this world. I never make detours from the route you laid out; With your instruction, I understand life; they throw a beam of light on my dark path. The Psalmist who wrote Psalm 119 had a love affair. Psalm 119:134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, that I may keep Your precepts. It contains 176 verses. By carefully reading the map of your Word.I’m single-minded in pursuit of you;    don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted.I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart    so I won’t sin myself bankrupt.Be blessed, God;    train me in your ways of wise living.I’ll transfer to my lips    all the counsel that comes from your mouth;I delight far more in what you tell me about living    than in gathering a pile of riches.I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you,    I attentively watch how you’ve done it.I relish everything you’ve told me of life,    I won’t forget a word of it. crying for help, hoping for a word from you. By carefully reading the map of your Word. Oh, love me—and right now!—hold me tight! 41-48 Let your love, God, shape my life    with salvation, exactly as you promised;Then I’ll be able to stand up to mockery    because I trusted your Word.Don’t ever deprive me of truth, not ever—    your commandments are what I depend on.Oh, I’ll guard with my life what you’ve revealed to me,    guard it now, guard it ever;And I’ll stride freely through wide open spaces    as I look for your truth and your wisdom;Then I’ll tell the world what I find,    speak out boldly in public, unembarrassed.I cherish your commandments—oh, how I love them!—    relishing every fragment of your counsel. Your words all add up to the sum total: Truth. Help!They’ve pushed and pushed—they never let up—    but I haven’t relaxed my grip on your counsel.In your great love revive me    so I can alertly obey your every word. His love affair was with the Word of God. I’m thoroughly committed to living your way. Psalm 119 is just about smack dab in the middle of your Bible. I would have given up when the hard times came. Yes, your sayings on life are what give me delight; Get me on my feet again. I’m single-minded in pursuit of you; don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted. Answer! they persistently ignored your commandments. TITLE: Psalm 119:1-8 Sermon – … That’s right—you don’t go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. but not for a minute did I forget your plan for me. 145-152 I call out at the top of my lungs,    “God! 113-120 I hate the two-faced,    but I love your clear-cut revelation.You’re my place of quiet retreat;    I wait for your Word to renew me.Get out of my life, evildoers,    so I can keep my God’s commands.Take my side as you promised; I’ll live then for sure. 1 You're blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. I inherited your book on living; it’s mine forever—, I concentrate on doing exactly what you say—. I’ve committed myself and I’ll never turn back from living by your righteous order. don’t leave me to the mercy of my oppressors. Seven times each day I stop and shout praises. This is one of the Psalms of David written as a series of steps using the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. to keep your promise to set everything right. 119 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. By carefully reading the map of your Word. Guide me down the road of your commandments; preserve my life through your righteous ways! But when I see the wicked ignore your directions. SUBJECT: Passage Study. - The overall message of Psalm 119 focuses on the truth of God’s Word. relishing every fragment of your counsel. Steady my steps with your Word of promise, Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women. It says, speaking to God, “Thy word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against thee.” The way not to sin is to treasure the word of God in your heart. MSG Psalm 119 1-8 You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. don’t let me miss the road signs you’ve posted. Psalm 119:18 Open my eyes so I can see what you show me of your miracle-wonders. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn; I post your road signs at every curve and corner. I’ve been careful to do just what you said. Steady my steps with your Word of promise, Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women. 129-136 Every word you give me is a miracle word—    how could I help but obey?Break open your words, let the light shine out,    let ordinary people see the meaning.Mouth open and panting,    I wanted your commands more than anything.Turn my way, look kindly on me,    as you always do to those who personally love you.Steady my steps with your Word of promise    so nothing malign gets the better of me.Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women    so I can live life your way.Smile on me, your servant;    teach me the right way to live.I cry rivers of tears    because nobody’s living by your book! John 1:14 tells that the word became flesh and became the Word -- Jesus, the Messiah of Israel. but I don’t swerve an inch from your course. You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. 119… no stumbling around in the dark for them. but I haven’t relaxed my grip on your counsel. Help me understand these things inside and out. but I haven’t relaxed my grip on your counsel. Full of wonder at God’s Word. Now comfort me so I can live, really live; Let the fast-talking tricksters be exposed as frauds; but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel. 49-56 Remember what you said to me, your servant—    I hang on to these words for dear life!These words hold me up in bad times;    yes, your promises rejuvenate me.The insolent ridicule me without mercy,    but I don’t budge from your revelation.I watch for your ancient landmark words,    and know I’m on the right track.But when I see the wicked ignore your directions,    I’m beside myself with anger.I set your instructions to music    and sing them as I walk this pilgrim way.I meditate on your name all night, God,    treasuring your revelation, O God.Still, I walk through a rain of derision    because I live by your Word and counsel. You’re blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. Your promise has been tested through and through. Yes, your sayings on life are what give me delight; I’m feeling terrible—I couldn’t feel worse! That’s right—you don’t go off on your own; I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn; I post your road signs at every curve and corner. Psalm 119:1-8 MSG. My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise; There’s smoke in my eyes—they burn and water. they forced me to learn from your textbook. Break open your words, let the light shine out. The wonderful character of these works of God, a wide field for devout study. That’s right—you don’t go off on your own; I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. Invigorate my soul so I can praise you well. Your words all add up to the sum total: Truth. I cherish your commandments—oh, how I love them!—. But writing … Oh, I’ll guard with my life what you’ve revealed to me, And I’ll stride freely through wide open spaces. He testifies of God's worksâ his wondrous worksâ Christ's work for us; the Holy Spirit's work in us. They’ve pushed and pushed—they never let up—. ignorant as they are of God and his ways. I took one look at the quitters and was filled with loathing; they walked away from your promises so casually! Let your love dictate how you deal with me; I’m your servant—help me understand what that means. 4 You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 119 EXEGESIS: INTRODUCTION: My usual practice when writing the commentary for a Biblical passage is to treat each verse or phrase individually––albeit with an introduction to help the reader appreciate the context. How long till you haul my tormentors into court? Take my side as you promised; I’ll live then for sure. And should I wander off like a lost sheep—seek me! Oh, love me—and right now!—hold me tight! but I’m only concerned with your plans for me. Don’t disappoint all my grand hopes.Stick with me and I’ll be all right;    I’ll give total allegiance to your definitions of life.Expose all who drift away from your sayings;    their casual idolatry is lethal.You reject earth’s wicked as so much rubbish;    therefore I lovingly embrace everything you say.I shiver in awe before you;    your decisions leave me speechless with reverence. your testing has taught me what’s true and right. Expose all who drift away from your sayings; You reject earth’s wicked as so much rubbish; therefore I lovingly embrace everything you say. John Piper Jul 6, 1987 19 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Desiring God. And let your promises ring from my tongue; since I’ve chosen to live by your counsel. My soul guards and keeps all your instructions—. By carefully reading the map of your Word. How long do I have to put up with all this? because they’ve never looked it up in your dictionary. I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me; Give me insight so I can do what you tell me—. and sing them as I walk this pilgrim way. Take note of how I love what you tell me; out of your life of love, prolong my life. Psalm 117 Psalm 119 Psalm 118 The Message (MSG) 118 1-4 Thank God because he’s good, because his love never quits. Your commands give me an edge on my enemies; I’ve even become smarter than my teachers. Psalm 119:1-8 Sermon – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the message of Psalm 119:1-8 and its directives regarding godly conduct, commands to live right, and the commitment to walk in the right way. those who fear you will take heart and be glad. my whole life one long, obedient response. all the counsel that comes from your mouth; I delight far more in what you tell me about living. Take my side as you promised; I’ll live then for sure. Be blessed, GOD; train me in your ways of … I’ll give total allegiance to your definitions of life. Get me on my feet again. I’m a friend and companion of all who fear you. You’re blessed when you follow his directions. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG). 121-128 I stood up for justice and the right;    don’t leave me to the mercy of my oppressors.Take the side of your servant, good God;    don’t let the godless take advantage of me.I can’t keep my eyes open any longer, waiting for you    to keep your promise to set everything right.Let your love dictate how you deal with me;    teach me from your textbook on life.I’m your servant—help me understand what that means,    the inner meaning of your instructions.It’s time to act, God;    they’ve made a shambles of your revelation!Yea-Saying God, I love what you command,    I love it better than gold and gemstones;Yea-Saying God, I honor everything you tell me,    I despise every deceitful detour. they’ve made a shambles of your revelation! your testing has taught me what’s true and right. for the way you keep everything running right. I took one look at the quitters and was filled with loathing; they walked away from your promises so casually! When they see me waiting, expecting your Word. Psalm 119, verse 9 tells us to take heed according to God's word. Psalm 119 in Greek (Septuagint or Vulgate) numbering corresponds to Psalm 120 in Hebrew numbering. And let me live whole and holy, soul and body. your decisions leave me speechless with reverence. Open you my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. it’s as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up. Even though troubles came down on me hard. I’ll recognize the sound of your voice. 2 You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. I ponder every morsel of wisdom from you. provide me with the insight that comes only from your Word. but I focus my attention on what you are saying; while I dance to the tune of your revelation. 2 You're blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. Include verses that the Word became flesh and became the Word of God and his ways wonderful are your ;... 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