Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet

Psalm 119

א ALEPH

1 Blessed are the 1 undefiled in the way,
a Who walk in the law of the LORD!
2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies,
Who seek Him with the b whole heart!
3 c They also do no iniquity;
They walk in His ways.
4 You have commanded us
To keep Your precepts diligently.
5 Oh, that my ways were directed
To keep Your statutes!
6 d Then I would not be ashamed,
When I look into all Your commandments.
7 I will praise You with uprightness of heart,
When I learn Your righteous judgments.
8 I will keep Your statutes;
Oh, do not forsake me utterly!

9 How can a young man cleanse his way?
By taking heed according to Your word.
10 With my whole heart I have e sought You;
Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments!
11 f Your word I have hidden in my heart,
That I might not sin against You.
12 Blessed are You, O LORD!
Teach me Your statutes.
13 With my lips I have g declared
All the judgments of Your mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
As much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on Your precepts,
And 2 contemplate Your ways.
16 I will h delight myself in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word.

17 i Deal bountifully with Your servant,
That I may live and keep Your word.
18 Open my eyes, that I may see
Wondrous things from Your law.
19 j I am a stranger in the earth;
Do not hide Your commandments from me.
20 k My soul 3 breaks with longing
For Your judgments at all times.
21 You rebuke the proud - the cursed,
Who stray from Your commandments.
22 l Remove from me reproach and contempt,
For I have kept Your testimonies.
23 Princes also sit and speak against me,
But Your servant meditates on Your statutes.
24 Your testimonies also are my delight
And my counselors.

25 m My soul clings to the dust;
n Revive me according to Your word.
26 I have declared my ways, and You answered me;
o Teach me Your statutes.
27 Make me understand the way of Your precepts;
So p shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.
28 q My soul 4 melts from 5 heaviness;
Strengthen me according to Your word.
29 Remove from me the way of lying,
And grant me Your law graciously.
30 I have chosen the way of truth;
Your judgments I have laid before me.
31 I cling to Your testimonies;
O LORD, do not put me to shame!
32 I will run the course of Your commandments,
For You shall r enlarge my heart.

33 s Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes,
And I shall keep it to the end.
34 t Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law;
Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
35 Make me walk in the path of Your commandments,
For I delight in it.
36 6 Incline my heart to Your testimonies,
And not to u covetousness.
37 v Turn 7 away my eyes from w looking at worthless things,
And revive me in 8 Your way.
38 x Establish Your word to Your servant,
Who is devoted to fearing You.
39 Turn away my reproach which I dread,
For Your judgments are good.
40 Behold, I long for Your precepts;
Revive me in Your righteousness.

41 Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD -
Your salvation according to Your word.
42 So shall I have an answer for him who 9 reproaches me,
For I trust in Your word.
43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
For I have hoped in Your ordinances.
44 So shall I keep Your law continually,
Forever and ever.
45 And I will walk 10 at y liberty,
For I seek Your precepts.
46 z I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings,
And will not be ashamed.
47 And I will delight myself in Your commandments,
Which I love.
48 My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments,
Which I love,
And I will meditate on Your statutes.

49 Remember the word to Your servant,
Upon which You have caused me to hope.
50 This is my a comfort in my affliction,
For Your word has given me life.
51 The proud have me in great derision,
Yet I do not turn aside from Your law.
52 I remembered Your judgments of old, O LORD,
And have comforted myself.
53 b Indignation has taken hold of me
Because of the wicked, who forsake Your law.
54 Your statutes have been my songs
In the house of my pilgrimage.
55 c I remember Your name in the night, O LORD,
And I keep Your law.
56 This has become mine,
Because I kept Your precepts.

57 d You are my portion, O LORD;
I have said that I would keep Your words.
58 I entreated Your favor with my whole heart;
Be merciful to me according to Your word.
59 I e thought about my ways,
And turned my feet to Your testimonies.
60 I made haste, and did not delay
To keep Your commandments.
61 The cords of the wicked have bound me,
But I have not forgotten Your law.
62 f At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You,
Because of Your righteous judgments.
63 I am a companion of all who fear You,
And of those who keep Your precepts.
64 g The earth, O LORD, is full of Your mercy;
Teach me Your statutes.

65 You have dealt well with Your servant,
O LORD, according to Your word.
66 Teach me good judgment and h knowledge,
For I believe Your commandments.
67 Before I was i afflicted I went astray,
But now I keep Your word.
68 You are j good, and do good;
Teach me Your statutes.
69 The proud have k forged 11 a lie against me,
But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart.
70 l Their heart is 12 as fat as grease,
But I delight in Your law.
71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted,
That I may learn Your statutes.
72 m The law of Your mouth is better to me
Than thousands of coins of gold and silver.

73 n Your hands have made me and fashioned me;
Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.
74 o Those who fear You will be glad when they see me,
Because I have hoped in Your word.
75 I know, O LORD, p that Your judgments are 13 right,
And that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
76 Let, I pray, Your merciful kindness be for my comfort,
According to Your word to Your servant.
77 Let Your tender mercies come to me, that I may live;
For Your law is my delight.
78 Let the proud q be ashamed,
For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood;
But I will meditate on Your precepts.
79 Let those who fear You turn to me,
Those who know Your testimonies.
80 Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes,
That I may not be ashamed.

81 r My soul faints for Your salvation,
But I hope in Your word.
82 My eyes fail from searching Your word,
Saying, "When will You comfort me?"
83 For s I have become like a wineskin in smoke,
Yet I do not forget Your statutes.
84 t How many are the days of Your servant?
u When will You execute judgment on those who persecute me?
85 v The proud have dug pits for me,
Which is not according to Your law.
86 All Your commandments are faithful;
They persecute me w wrongfully;
Help me!
87 They almost made an end of me on earth,
But I did not forsake Your precepts.
88 Revive me according to Your lovingkindness,
So that I may keep the testimony of Your mouth.

89 x Forever, O LORD,
Your word 14 is settled in heaven.
90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;
You established the earth, and it 15 abides.
91 They continue this day according to y Your ordinances,
For all are Your servants.
92 Unless Your law had been my delight,
I would then have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget Your precepts,
For by them You have given me life.
94 I am Yours, save me;
For I have sought Your precepts.
95 The wicked wait for me to destroy me,
But I will 16 consider Your testimonies.
96 z I have seen the consummation of all perfection,
But Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

97 Oh, how I love Your law!
a It is my meditation all the day.
98 You, through Your commandments, make me b wiser than my enemies;
For they are ever with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
c For Your testimonies are my meditation.
100 d I understand more than the 17 ancients,
Because I keep Your precepts.
101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way,
That I may keep Your word.
102 I have not departed from Your judgments,
For You Yourself have taught me.
103 e How sweet are Your words to my taste,
Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through Your precepts I get understanding;
Therefore I hate every false way.

105 f Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
106 g I have sworn and confirmed
That I will keep Your righteous judgments.
107 I am afflicted very much;
Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word.
108 Accept, I pray, h the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD,
And teach me Your judgments.
109 i My life is continually 18 in my hand,
Yet I do not forget Your law.
110 j The wicked have laid a snare for me,
Yet I have not strayed from Your precepts.
111 k Your testimonies I have taken as a 19 heritage forever,
For they are the rejoicing of my heart.
112 I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes
Forever, to the very end.

113 I hate the 20 double-minded,
But I love Your law.
114 l You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in Your word.
115 m Depart from me, you evildoers,
For I will keep the commandments of my God!
116 Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live;
And do not let me n be ashamed of my hope.
117 21 Hold me up, and I shall be safe,
And I shall observe Your statutes continually.
118 You reject all those who stray from Your statutes,
For their deceit is falsehood.
119 You 22 put away all the wicked of the earth o like 23 dross;
Therefore I love Your testimonies.
120 p My flesh trembles for fear of You,
And I am afraid of Your judgments.

121 I have done justice and righteousness;
Do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Be q surety 24 for Your servant for good;
Do not let the proud oppress me.
123 My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation
And Your righteous word.
124 Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy,
And teach me Your statutes.
125 r I am Your servant;
Give me understanding,
That I may know Your testimonies.
126 It is time for You to act, O LORD,
For they have 25 regarded Your law as void.
127 s Therefore I love Your commandments
More than gold, yes, than fine gold!
128 Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things
I consider to be right;
I hate every false way.

129 Your testimonies are wonderful;
Therefore my soul keeps them.
130 The entrance of Your words gives light;
t It gives understanding to the u simple.
131 I opened my mouth and v panted,
For I longed for Your commandments.
132 w Look upon me and be merciful to me,
As Your custom is toward those who love Your name.
133 x Direct my steps by Your word,
And y let no iniquity have dominion over me.
134 z Redeem me from the oppression of man,
That I may keep Your precepts.
135 a Make Your face shine upon Your servant,
And teach me Your statutes.
136 b Rivers of water run down from my eyes,
Because men do not keep Your law.

137 c Righteous are You, O LORD,
And upright are Your judgments.
138 d Your testimonies, which You have commanded,
Are righteous and very faithful.
139 e My zeal has 26 consumed me,
Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.
140 f Your word is very 27 pure;
Therefore Your servant loves it.
141 I am small and despised,
Yet I do not forget Your precepts.
142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
And Your law is g truth.
143 Trouble and anguish have 28 overtaken me,
Yet Your commandments are my delights.
144 The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting;
Give me understanding, and I shall live.

145 I cry out with my whole heart;
Hear me, O LORD!
I will keep Your statutes.
146 I cry out to You;
Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies.
147 h I rise before the dawning of the morning,
And cry for help;
I hope in Your word.
148 i My eyes are awake through the night watches,
That I may meditate on Your word.
149 Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness;
O LORD, revive me according to Your justice.
150 They draw near who follow after wickedness;
They are far from Your law.
151 You are j near, O LORD,
And all Your commandments are truth.
152 Concerning Your testimonies,
I have known of old that You have founded them k forever.

153 l Consider my affliction and deliver me,
For I do not forget Your law.
154 m Plead my cause and redeem me;
Revive me according to Your word.
155 Salvation is far from the wicked,
For they do not seek Your statutes.
156 29 Great are Your tender mercies, O LORD;
Revive me according to Your judgments.
157 Many are my persecutors and my enemies,
Yet I do not n turn from Your testimonies.
158 I see the treacherous, and o am disgusted,
Because they do not keep Your word.
159 Consider how I love Your precepts;
Revive me, O LORD, according to Your lovingkindness.
160 The entirety of Your word is truth,
And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.

161 p Princes persecute me without a cause,
But my heart stands in awe of Your word.
162 I rejoice at Your word
As one who finds great treasure.
163 I hate and abhor lying,
But I love Your law.
164 Seven times a day I praise You,
Because of Your righteous judgments.
165 q Great peace have those who love Your law,
And 30 nothing causes them to stumble.
166 r LORD, I hope for Your salvation,
And I do Your commandments.
167 My soul keeps Your testimonies,
And I love them exceedingly.
168 I keep Your precepts and Your testimonies,
s For all my ways are before You.

169 Let my cry come before You, O LORD;
t Give me understanding according to Your word.
170 Let my 31 supplication come before You;
Deliver me according to Your word.
171 u My lips shall utter praise,
For You teach me Your statutes.
172 My tongue shall speak of Your word,
For all Your commandments are righteousness.
173 Let Your hand become my help,
For v I have chosen Your precepts.
174 w I long for Your salvation, O LORD,
And x Your law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise You;
And let Your judgments help me.
176 y I have gone astray like a lost sheep;
Seek Your servant,
For I do not forget Your commandments.

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 128:1
    Blessed is every one who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways.
    Ezekiel 11:20
    That they may walk in My statutes and keep My judgments and do them; and they shall be My people, and I will be their God.
    Ezekiel 18:17
    Who has withdrawn his hand from the poor And not received usury or increase, But has executed My judgments And walked in My statutes - He shall not die for the iniquity of his father; He shall surely live!
    Micah 4:2
    Many nations shall come and say, "Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths." For out of Zion the law shall go forth, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
  2. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 6:5
    You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.
    Deuteronomy 10:12
    And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
    Deuteronomy 11:13
    And it shall be that if you earnestly obey My commandments which I command you today, to love the LORD your God and serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.
    Deuteronomy 13:3
    You shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams, for the LORD your God is testing you to know whether you love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
  3. Cross References
    1 John 3:9
    Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.
    1 John 5:18
    We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.
  4. Cross References
    Job 22:26
    For then you will have your delight in the Almighty, And lift up your face to God.
  5. Cross References
    2 Chronicles 15:15
    And all Judah rejoiced at the oath, for they had sworn with all their heart and sought Him with all their soul; and He was found by them, and the LORD gave them rest all around.
  6. Cross References
    Psalms 37:31
    The law of his God is in his heart; None of his steps shall slide.
    Luke 2:19
    But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
  7. Cross References
    Psalms 34:11
    Come, you children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
  8. Cross References
    Psalms 1:2
    But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.
  9. Cross References
    Psalms 116:7
    Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.
  10. Cross References
    Genesis 47:9
    And Jacob said to Pharaoh, "The days of the years of my pilgrimage are one hundred and thirty years; few and evil have been the days of the years of my life, and they have not attained to the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.
    Leviticus 25:23
    The land shall not be sold permanently, for the land is Mine; for you are strangers and sojourners with Me.
    1 Chronicles 29:15
    For we are aliens and pilgrims before You, As were all our fathers; Our days on earth are as a shadow, And without hope.
    Psalms 39:12
    Hear my prayer, O LORD, And give ear to my cry; Do not be silent at my tears; For I am a stranger with You, A sojourner, as all my fathers were.
    Hebrews 11:13
    These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
  11. Cross References
    Psalms 42:1
    As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God.
    Psalms 42:2
    My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?
    Psalms 63:1
    O GOD, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water.
    Psalms 84:2
    My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
  12. Cross References
    Psalms 39:8
    Deliver me from all my transgressions; Do not make me the reproach of the foolish.
  13. Cross References
    Psalms 44:25
    For our soul is bowed down to the dust; Our body clings to the ground.
  14. Cross References
    Psalms 143:11
    Revive me, O LORD, for Your name's sake! For Your righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble.
  15. Cross References
    Psalms 25:4
    Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths.
    Psalms 27:11
    Teach me Your way, O LORD, And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.
    Psalms 86:11
    Teach me Your way, O LORD; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.
  16. Cross References
    Psalms 145:5
    I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works.
    Psalms 145:6
    Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, And I will declare Your greatness.
  17. Cross References
    Psalms 107:26
    They mount up to the heavens, They go down again to the depths; Their soul melts because of trouble.
  18. Cross References
    1 Kings 4:29
    And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore.
    Isaiah 60:5
    Then you shall see and become radiant, And your heart shall swell with joy; Because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, The wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you.
    2 Corinthians 6:11
    O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open.
    2 Corinthians 6:13
    Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open.
  19. Cross References
    Matthew 10:22
    And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. But he who endures to the end will be saved.
    Revelation 2:26
    And he who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end, to him I will give power over the nations -
  20. Cross References
    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 of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
  21. Cross References
    Ezekiel 33:31
    So they come to you as people do, they sit before you as My people, and they hear your words, but they do not do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their hearts pursue their own gain.
    Mark 7:20 - 23
    And He said, "What comes out of a man, that defiles a man.
    Luke 12:15
    And He said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.
    Hebrews 13:5
    Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.
  22. Cross References
    Isaiah 33:15
    He who walks righteously and speaks uprightly, He who despises the gain of oppressions, Who gestures with his hands, refusing bribes, Who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, And shuts his eyes from seeing evil:
  23. Cross References
    Proverbs 23:5
    Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven.
  24. Cross References
    2 Samuel 7:25
    Now, O LORD God, the word which You have spoken concerning Your servant and concerning his house, establish it forever and do as You have said.
  25. Cross References
    Proverbs 4:12
    When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.
  26. Cross References
    Psalms 138:1
    I WILL praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods I will sing praises to You.
    Matthew 10:18
    You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.
    Acts 26:1
    Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You are permitted to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself:
  27. Cross References
    Job 6:10
    Then I would still have comfort; Though in anguish I would exult, He will not spare; For I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.
    Romans 15:4
    For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.
  28. Cross References
    Exodus 32:19
    So it was, as soon as he came near the camp, that he saw the calf and the dancing. So Moses' anger became hot, and he cast the tablets out of his hands and broke them at the foot of the mountain.
    Ezra 9:3
    So when I heard this thing, I tore my garment and my robe, and plucked out some of the hair of my head and beard, and sat down astonished.
    Nehemiah 13:25
    So I contended with them and cursed them, struck some of them and pulled out their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, "You shall not give your daughters as wives to their sons, nor take their daughters for your sons or yourselves.
  29. Cross References
    Psalms 63:6
    When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches.
  30. Cross References
    Numbers 18:20
    Then the LORD said to Aaron: "You shall have no inheritance in their land, nor shall you have any portion among them; I am your portion and your inheritance among the children of Israel.
    Psalms 16:5
    O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot.
    Jeremiah 10:16
    The Portion of Jacob is not like them, For He is the Maker of all things, And Israel is the tribe of His inheritance; The LORD of hosts is His name.
    Lamentations 3:24
    "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!"
  31. Cross References
    Mark 14:72
    A second time the rooster crowed. Then Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, "Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times." And when he thought about it, he wept.
    Luke 15:17
    But when he came to himself, he said, 'How many of my father's hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!
  32. Cross References
    Acts 16:25
    But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
  33. Cross References
    Psalms 33:5
    He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
  34. Cross References
    Philippians 1:9
    And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment.
  35. Cross References
    Proverbs 3:11
    My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor detest His correction.
    Jeremiah 31:18
    I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself: 'You have chastised me, and I was chastised, Like an untrained bull; Restore me, and I will return, For You are the LORD my God.
    Jeremiah 31:19
    Surely, after my turning, I repented; And after I was instructed, I struck myself on the thigh; I was ashamed, yes, even humiliated, Because I bore the reproach of my youth.
    Hebrews 12:5 - 11
    And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him.
  36. Cross References
    Psalms 106:1
    Praise the LORD! Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
    Psalms 107:1
    Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.
    Matthew 19:17
    So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.
  37. Cross References
    Job 13:4
    But you forgers of lies, You are all worthless physicians.
    Psalms 109:2
    For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful Have opened against me; They have spoken against me with a lying tongue.
  38. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 32:15
    But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked; You grew fat,...
    Job 15:27
    Though he has covered his face with his fatness...
    Psalms 17:10
    They have closed up their fat hearts; With thei...
    Isaiah 6:10
    "Make the heart of this people dull, And their ...
    Jeremiah 5:28
    They have grown fat, they are sleek; Yes, they ...
    Acts 28:27
    For the hearts of this people have grown dull. ...
  39. Cross References
    Psalms 19:10
    More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
    Proverbs 8:10
    Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.
    Proverbs 8:11
    For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
    Proverbs 8:19
    My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, And my revenue than choice silver.
  40. Cross References
    Job 10:8
    Your hands have made me and fashioned me, An intricate unity; Yet You would destroy me.
    Job 31:15
    Did not He who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same One fashion us in the womb?
    Psalms 139:15
    My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.
    Psalms 139:16
    Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them.
  41. Cross References
    Psalms 34:2
    My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
  42. Cross References
    Hebrews 12:10
    For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness.
  43. Cross References
    Psalms 25:3
    Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.
  44. Cross References
    Psalms 73:26
    My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
    Psalms 84:2
    My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
  45. Cross References
    Job 30:30
    My skin grows black and falls from me; My bones burn with fever.
  46. Cross References
    Psalms 39:4
    LORD, make me to know my end, And what is the measure of my days, That I may know how frail I am.
  47. Cross References
    Revelation 6:10
    And they cried with a loud voice, saying, "How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?
  48. Cross References
    Psalms 35:7
    For without cause they have hidden their net for me in a pit, Which they have dug without cause for my life.
    Proverbs 16:27
    An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire.
    Jeremiah 18:22
    Let a cry be heard from their houses, When You bring a troop suddenly upon them; For they have dug a pit to take me, And hidden snares for my feet.
  49. Cross References
    Psalms 35:19
    Let them not rejoice over me who are wrongfully my enemies; Nor let them wink with the eye who hate me without a cause.
  50. Cross References
    Psalms 89:2
    For I have said, "Mercy shall be built up forever; Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.
    Isaiah 40:8
    The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever.
    Matthew 24:35
    Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
    1 Peter 1:25
    But the word of the LORD endures forever." Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.
  51. Cross References
    Jeremiah 33:25
    Thus says the LORD: 'If My covenant is not with day and night, and if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth.
  52. Cross References
    Matthew 5:18
    For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.
  53. Cross References
    Psalms 1:2
    But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.
  54. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 4:6
    "Therefore be careful to observe them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes, and say, 'Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.'
  55. Cross References
    2 Timothy 3:15
    And that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
  56. Cross References
    Job 32:7 - 9
    I said, 'Age should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
  57. Cross References
    Psalms 19:10
    More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
    Proverbs 8:11
    For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.
  58. Cross References
    Proverbs 6:23
    For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life.
  59. Cross References
    Nehemiah 10:29
    These joined with their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse and an oath to walk in God's Law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the LORD our Lord, and His ordinances and His statutes:
  60. Cross References
    Hosea 14:2
    Take words with you, And return to the LORD. Say to Him, "Take away all iniquity; Receive us graciously, For we will offer the sacrifices of our lips.
    Hebrews 13:15
    Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name.
  61. Cross References
    Judges 12:3
    "So when I saw that you would not deliver me, I took my life in my hands and crossed over against the people of Ammon; and the LORD delivered them into my hand. Why then have you come up to me this day to fight against me?"
    Job 13:14
    Why do I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hands?
  62. Cross References
    Psalms 140:5
    The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords; They have spread a net by the wayside; They have set traps for me. Selah
  63. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 33:4
    Moses commanded a law for us, A heritage of the congregation of Jacob.
  64. Cross References
    Psalms 32:7
    You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
  65. Cross References
    Psalms 6:8
    Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity; For the LORD has heard the voice of my weeping.
    Matthew 7:23
    "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'
  66. Cross References
    Psalms 25:2
    O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me.
    Romans 5:5
    Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
    Romans 9:33
    As it is written: "Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and rock of offense, And whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.
    Romans 10:11
    For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.
    Philippians 1:20
    According to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
  67. Cross References
    Isaiah 1:22
    Your silver has become dross, Your wine mixed with water.
    Isaiah 1:25
    I will turn My hand against you, And thoroughly purge away your dross, And take away all your alloy.
    Ezekiel 22:18
    Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to Me; they are all bronze, tin, iron, and lead, in the midst of a furnace; they have become dross from silver.
    Ezekiel 22:19
    Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: 'Because you have all become dross, therefore behold, I will gather you into the midst of Jerusalem.
  68. Cross References
    Job 4:14
    Fear came upon me, and trembling, Which made all my bones shake.
    Habakkuk 3:16
    When I heard, my body trembled; My lips quivered at the voice; Rottenness entered my bones; And I trembled in myself, That I might rest in the day of trouble. When he comes up to the people, He will invade them with his troops.
  69. Cross References
    Job 17:3
    Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands with me?
    Hebrews 7:22
    By so much more Jesus has become a surety of a better covenant.
  70. Cross References
    Psalms 116:16
    O LORD, truly I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have loosed my bonds.
  71. Cross References
    Psalms 19:10
    More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
  72. Cross References
    Proverbs 6:23
    For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life.
  73. Cross References
    Psalms 19:7
    The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
    Proverbs 1:4
    To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion -
  74. Cross References
    Psalms 42:1
    As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God.
  75. Cross References
    Psalms 106:4
    Remember me, O LORD, with the favor You have toward Your people. Oh, visit me with Your salvation.
  76. Cross References
    Psalms 51:1
    Have mercy upon me, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, Blot out my transgressions.
    2 Thessalonians 1:6
    Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you.
  77. Cross References
    Psalms 17:5
    Uphold my steps in Your paths, That my footsteps may not slip.
  78. Cross References
    Psalms 19:13
    Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be innocent of great transgression.
    Romans 6:12
    Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.
  79. Cross References
    Luke 1:74
    To grant us that we, Being delivered from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear.
  80. Cross References
    Numbers 6:25
    The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you.
    Psalms 4:6
    There are many who say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.
  81. Cross References
    Jeremiah 9:1
    Oh, that my head were waters, And my eyes a fountain of tears, That I might weep day and night For the slain of the daughter of my people!
    Jeremiah 9:18
    Let them make haste And take up a wailing for us, That our eyes may run with tears, And our eyelids gush with water.
    Jeremiah 14:17
    Therefore you shall say this word to them: 'Let my eyes flow with tears night and day, And let them not cease; For the virgin daughter of my people Has been broken with a mighty stroke, with a very severe blow.
    Lamentations 3:48
    My eyes overflow with rivers of water For the destruction of the daughter of my people.
    Ezekiel 9:4
    And the LORD said to him, "Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and cry over all the abominations that are done within it.
  82. Cross References
    Ezra 9:15
    "O LORD God of Israel, You are righteous, for w...
    Nehemiah 9:33
    However You are just in all that has befallen u...
    Jeremiah 12:1
    Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead with Yo...
    Lamentations 1:18
    The LORD is righteous, For I rebelled against H...
    Daniel 9:7
    O Lord, righteousness belongs to You, but to us...
    Daniel 9:14
    Therefore the LORD has kept the disaster in min...
  83. Cross References
    Psalms 19:7 - 9
    The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
  84. Cross References
    Psalms 69:9
    Because zeal for Your house has eaten me up, And the reproaches of those who reproach You have fallen on me.
    John 2:17
    Then His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up.
  85. Cross References
    Psalms 12:6
    The words of the LORD are pure words, Like silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times.
  86. Cross References
    Psalms 19:9
    The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
    John 17:17
    Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
  87. Cross References
    Psalms 5:3
    My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up.
  88. Cross References
    Psalms 63:1
    O GOD, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water.
    Psalms 63:6
    When I remember You on my bed, I meditate on You in the night watches.
  89. Cross References
    Psalms 145:18
    The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.
    Isaiah 50:8
    He is near who justifies Me; Who will contend with Me? Let us stand together. Who is My adversary? Let him come near Me.
  90. Cross References
    Luke 21:33
    Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
  91. Cross References
    Lamentations 5:1
    Remember, O LORD, what has come upon us; Look, and behold our reproach!
  92. Cross References
    1 Samuel 24:15
    "Therefore let the LORD be judge, and judge between you and me, and see and plead my case, and deliver me out of your hand."
    Micah 7:9
    I will bear the indignation of the LORD, Because I have sinned against Him, Until He pleads my case And executes justice for me. He will bring me forth to the light; I will see His righteousness.
  93. Cross References
    Psalms 44:18
    Our heart has not turned back, Nor have our steps departed from Your way.
  94. Cross References
    Ezekiel 9:4
    And the LORD said to him, "Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and cry over all the abominations that are done within it.
  95. Cross References
    1 Samuel 24:11
    Moreover, my father, see! Yes, see the corner of your robe in my hand! For in that I cut off the corner of your robe, and did not kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor rebellion in my hand, and I have not sinned against you. Yet you hunt my life to take it.
    1 Samuel 26:18
    And he said, "Why does my lord thus pursue his servant? For what have I done, or what evil is in my hand?
  96. Cross References
    Proverbs 3:2
    For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.
    Isaiah 26:3
    You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
    Isaiah 32:17
    The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.
  97. Cross References
    Genesis 49:18
    I have waited for your salvation, O LORD!
  98. Cross References
    Job 24:23
    He gives them security, and they rely on it; Yet His eyes are on their ways.
    Proverbs 5:21
    For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He ponders all his paths.
  99. Cross References
    Psalms 119:27
    Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.
    Psalms 119:144
    The righteousness of Your testimonies is everlasting; Give me understanding, and I shall live.
  100. Cross References
    Psalms 119:7
    I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments.
  101. Cross References
    Joshua 24:22
    So Joshua said to the people, "You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the LORD for yourselves, to serve Him." And they said, " We are witnesses!
    Luke 10:42
    "But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her."
  102. Cross References
    Psalms 119:166
    LORD, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments.
  103. Cross References
    Psalms 119:16
    I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
    Psalms 119:24
    Your testimonies also are my delight And my counselors.
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