Psalm 119:25-48

Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

Daleth

25
u My soul clings to the dust;
v give me life w according to your word!
 26 When x I told of my ways, you answered me;
y teach me your statutes!
 27 z Make me understand the way of your precepts,
and I will a meditate on your wondrous works.
 28 b My soul melts away for sorrow;
strengthen me according to your word!
 29 Put false ways far from me
and graciously c teach me your law!
 30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I d set your rules before me.
 31 I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;
e let me not be put to shame!
 32 I will run in the way of your commandments
when you f enlarge my heart! 1

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33
g Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes;
and I will keep it h to the end. 2
34 i Give me understanding, that I may keep your law
and observe it with my whole heart.
 35 j Lead me in the path of your commandments,
for I k delight in it.
 36 l Incline my heart to your testimonies,
and not to m selfish gain!
 37 n Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things;
and o give me life in your ways.
 38 p Confirm to your servant your promise,
q that you may be feared.
 39 Turn away the r reproach that I dread,
for your rules are good.
 40 Behold, I s long for your precepts;
t in your righteousness give me life!

Waw

41
Let your u steadfast love come to me, O Lord,
your salvation v according to your promise;
 42 then w shall I have an answer for him r who taunts me,
for I trust in your word.
 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
for my x hope is in your rules.
 44 I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever,
 45 and I shall walk y in a wide place,
for I have z sought your precepts.
 46 I will also speak of your testimonies a before kings
and shall not be put to shame,
 47 for I b find my delight in your commandments,
which I love.
 48 I will c lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love,
and I will d meditate on your statutes.

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 44:25
    For our soul is bowed down to the dust; our belly clings to the ground.
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 119:37
    Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; ...
    Psalms 119:40
    Behold, I long for your precepts; in your right...
    Psalms 119:88
    In your steadfast love give me life, that I may...
    Psalms 119:107
    I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, ...
    Psalms 119:149
    Hear my voice according to your steadfast love;...
    Psalms 119:154
    Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life acco...
    Psalms 119:156
    Great is your mercy, O Lord ; give me life acco...
    Psalms 119:159
    Consider how I love your precepts! Give me life...
    Psalms 71:20
    You who have made me see many troubles and cala...
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 119:65
    You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 37:5
    Commit your way to the Lord ; trust in him, and he will act.
  5. Cross References
    Psalms 119:12
    Blessed are you, O Lord ; teach me your statutes!
  6. Cross References
    Psalms 119:18
    Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things...
    Psalms 119:34
    Give me understanding, that I may keep your law...
    Psalms 119:73
    Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me ...
    Psalms 119:125
    I am your servant; give me understanding, that ...
    Psalms 119:144
    Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me...
    Psalms 119:169
    Let my cry come before you, O Lord ; give me un...
    Job 32:8
    But it is the spirit in man, the breath of the ...
  7. Cross References
    Psalms 119:15
    I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.
    Psalms 119:23
    Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
    Psalms 119:78
    Let the insolent be put to shame, because they have wronged me with falsehood; as for me, I will meditate on your precepts.
  8. Cross References
    Psalms 22:14
    I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast.
  9. Cross References
    Psalms 119:27
    Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
  10. Cross References
    Psalms 16:8
    I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
  11. Cross References
    Psalms 119:116
    Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
  12. Cross References
    1 Kings 4:29
    And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore.
    Isaiah 60:5
    Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and exult, because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you.
    2 Corinthians 6:11
    We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide open.
    2 Corinthians 6:13
    In return (I speak as to children) widen your hearts also.
  13. Cross References
    Psalms 119:12
    Blessed are you, O Lord ; teach me your statutes!
    Psalms 119:26
    When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes!
  14. Cross References
    Psalms 119:112
    I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.
    Matthew 10:22
    And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
    Hebrews 3:6
    But Christ is faithful over God's house as a son. And we are his house if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.
    Revelation 2:26
    The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations.
  15. Cross References
    Psalms 119:27
    Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.
    Proverbs 2:6
    For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
    James 1:5
    If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
  16. Cross References
    Psalms 25:4 - 5
    Make me to know your ways, O Lord ; teach me your paths.
  17. Cross References
    Psalms 119:16
    I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
    Psalms 1:2
    But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.
  18. Cross References
    Psalms 119:112
    I incline my heart to perform your statutes forever, to the end.
    1 Kings 8:58
    That he may incline our hearts to him, to walk in all his ways and to keep his commandments, his statutes, and his rules, which he commanded our fathers.
    Psalms 141:4
    Do not let my heart incline to any evil, to busy myself with wicked deeds in company with men who work iniquity, and let me not eat of their delicacies!
  19. Cross References
    Luke 12:15
    And he said to them, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.
    1 Timothy 6:10
    For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
    Hebrews 13:5
    Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.
  20. Cross References
    Proverbs 23:5
    When your eyes light on it, it is gone, for suddenly it sprouts wings, flying like an eagle toward heaven.
    Isaiah 33:15
    He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his hands, lest they hold a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed and shuts his eyes from looking on evil.
  21. Cross References
    Psalms 119:25
    My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!
  22. Cross References
    2 Samuel 7:25
    And now, O Lord God, confirm forever the word that you have spoken concerning your servant and concerning his house, and do as you have spoken.
  23. Cross References
    Psalms 25:10
    All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
    Psalms 112:1
    Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments!
    Psalms 128:1
    Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways!
    Psalms 130:4
    But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.
  24. Cross References
    Psalms 119:22
    Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies.
  25. Cross References
    Psalms 119:20
    My soul is consumed with longing for your rules at all times.
  26. Cross References
    Psalms 119:149
    Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O Lord, according to your justice give me life.
    Psalms 119:156
    Great is your mercy, O Lord ; give me life according to your rules.
  27. Cross References
    Psalms 119:77
    Let your mercy come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.
    Psalms 106:4
    Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people; help me when you save them.
  28. Cross References
    Psalms 119:58
    I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
    Psalms 119:65
    You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word.
    Psalms 119:76
    Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.
    Psalms 119:116
    Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope!
    Psalms 119:170
    Let my plea come before you; deliver me according to your word.
  29. Cross References
    Proverbs 27:11
    Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.
  30. Cross References
    Psalms 119:39
    Turn away the reproach that I dread, for your rules are good.
  31. Cross References
    Psalms 119:49
    Remember your word to your servant, in which yo...
    Psalms 119:74
    Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, be...
    Psalms 119:81
    My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in you...
    Psalms 119:114
    You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope i...
    Psalms 119:147
    I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in ...
    Psalms 31:24
    Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all...
  32. Cross References
    Proverbs 4:12
    When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.
  33. Cross References
    Psalms 119:94
    I am yours; save me, for I have sought your precepts.
    Psalms 119:155
    Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.
  34. Cross References
    Matthew 10:18
    And you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles.
    Acts 26:1 - 2
    So Agrippa said to Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense:
  35. Cross References
    Psalms 119:16
    I will delight in your statutes; I will not forget your word.
  36. Cross References
    Psalms 28:2
    Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy, when I cry to you for help, when I lift up my hands toward your most holy sanctuary.
  37. Cross References
    Psalms 119:13
    With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth.
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