Day 150.  Reading Psalm 119.

God’s Word is precious and good for any problem, joy, need, and instruction. 

This psalm reminds me of Paul’s words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:16 (“All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man (or woman) of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.”) 

READ ALL 176 VERSES OF THIS WONDERFUL “ACCROSTIC” PSALM AND BE BLESSED. The verses in each alphabetical section begin with that letter in Hebrew.

Here are a few of my “fave” verses from each alphabetical section.

ALEPH, “A” verses 1-8

• Oh, that my ways may be steadfast in keeping Your statutes!

BET, “B” verses 9-16

• I have stored up Your word in my heart, that I might not sin against You.

GIMEL, “G” verses 17-24.

• Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law.

DALET, “D” verses 25-32

• I have chosen the way of righteousness; I set your rules before me.

HE, (hay) “H” verses 33-40

• Incline my heart to your testimonies and not to selfish gain!

VAV, “V” verses 41-48

• I find my delight in Your commandments, which I love.

ZAYIN, “Z” verses 49-56

• I remember Your Name in the night, O LORD, and keep your law.

CHET, “CH” (like clearing your throat) verses 57-64

• At midnight, I rise to praise You because of your righteous rules.

TET, “T” verses 65-72

• Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I keep Your word.

YOD, (yood) “Y” verses 73-80

• I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

KAPH, “K” verses 81-88

• My soul longs for Your salvation; I hope in Your word.

LAMED, “L” verses 89-96

• If Your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.

MEM, “M” verses 97-104

• How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth.

NUN (noon), “N” verses 105-112

• Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

SAMECH, (guttural) “S” verses 113-120

• You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.

AYIN, (guttural) “AYE” verses 121-128

• Therefore, I love Your commandments above gold, above fine gold.

PE, (pay) “P” verses 129-136

• The unfolding of Your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

TSADHE, “TS” verses 137-144

• Your promise is well-tried, and your servant loves it.

QOPH, (koof) “Q” verses 145-152

• My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.

RESH, “R” verses 153-160

• The sum of Your word is truth, and every one of Your righteous rules endures forever.

SHIN, (sheen) “SH” or “S” verses 161-168

• Great peace have those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

TAV, “T” verses 169-176

• My tongue will sing of Your word, for all Your commandments are right.

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.There are so many more that are my favorites. How about you?  Which have you memorized? or held dear?

How David must have enjoyed composing this Psalm!  Can YOU try it?  Write one praise to God or His Word from each letter of your alphabet!