Psalm 119:103
New International Version (NIV)
103
How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
The Message
Your words are so choice, so tasty;
I prefer them to the best home cooking.
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Sunday, June 30, 2013
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Psalm119:102
Psalm 119:102. NIV
102
I have not departed from your laws,
for you yourself have taught me.
The Message
I never make detours from the route you laid out;
you gave me such good directions.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Psalm 119:101
Psalm119:101
101
I have kept my feet from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.
The Message
I watch my step, avoiding the ditches and ruts of evil
so I can spend all my time keeping your Word.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Psalm 119:100
Psalm 119:100
New International Version (NIV)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.
for I obey your precepts.
I’ve become wiser than the wise old sages
simply by doing what you tell me.
simply by doing what you tell me.
Psalm 119:99
Psalm 119:99
New International Version (NIV)
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.
for I meditate on your statutes.
I’ve even become smarter than my teachers
since I’ve pondered and absorbed your counsel.
since I’ve pondered and absorbed your counsel.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Psalm 119:98
Psalm 119:98
New International Version (NIV)
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser than my enemies.
and make me wiser than my enemies.
Your commands give me an edge on my enemies;
they never become obsolete.
they never become obsolete.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Psalm 119:97
Psalm 119:97
New International Version (NIV)
מ Mem
97 Oh, how I love your law!
I meditate on it all day long.
I meditate on it all day long.
Oh, how I love all you’ve revealed;
I reverently ponder it all the day long.
I reverently ponder it all the day long.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Psalm 119:89-96
Psalm 119:89-96
New International Version (NIV)
ל Lamedh
89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
you established the earth, and it endures.
91 Your laws endure to this day,
for all things serve you.
92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.
94 Save me, for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,
but I will ponder your statutes.
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.
it stands firm in the heavens.
90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
you established the earth, and it endures.
91 Your laws endure to this day,
for all things serve you.
92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.
94 Save me, for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts.
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,
but I will ponder your statutes.
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.
Psalm 119:89-96
The Message (MSG)
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! I’m all yours.
I look high and low for your words of wisdom.
The wicked lie in ambush to destroy me,
but I’m only concerned with your plans for me.
I see the limits to everything human,
but the horizons can’t contain your commands!
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! I’m all yours.
I look high and low for your words of wisdom.
The wicked lie in ambush to destroy me,
but I’m only concerned with your plans for me.
I see the limits to everything human,
but the horizons can’t contain your commands!
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Psalm 119:96
Psalm 119:96
New International Version (NIV)
96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.
but your commands are boundless.
I see the limits to everything human,
but the horizons can’t contain your commands!
but the horizons can’t contain your commands!
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Psalm 119:95
Psalm 119:95
New International Version (NIV)
95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,
but I will ponder your statutes.
but I will ponder your statutes.
The wicked lie in ambush to destroy me,
but I’m only concerned with your plans for me.
but I’m only concerned with your plans for me.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Psalm 119:94
Psalm 119:94
New International Version (NIV)
94 Save me, for I am yours;
I have sought out your precepts
I have sought out your precepts
Save me! I’m all yours.
I look high and low for your words of wisdom.
I look high and low for your words of wisdom.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Psalm 119:93
Psalm 119:93
New International Version (NIV)
93 I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life.
for by them you have preserved my life.
But I’ll never forget the advice you gave me;
you saved my life with those wise words.
you saved my life with those wise words.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Psalm 119:92
Psalm 119:92
New International Version (NIV)
92 If your law had not been my delight,
I would have perished in my affliction.
I would have perished in my affliction.
If your revelation hadn’t delighted me so,
I would have given up when the hard times came.
I would have given up when the hard times came.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Psalm 119:91
Psalm 119:91
New International Version (NIV)
91 Your laws endure to this day,
for all things serve you.
for all things serve you.
Your Word and truth are dependable as ever;
that’s what you ordered—you set the earth going.
that’s what you ordered—you set the earth going.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Psalm 119:90
Psalm 119:90
New International Version (NIV)
90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;
you established the earth, and it endures.
you established the earth, and it endures.
Your truth never goes out of fashion;
it’s as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up.
it’s as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Psalm 119:89
Psalm 119:89
New International Version (NIV)
ל Lamedh
89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;
it stands firm in the heavens.
it stands firm in the heavens.
What you say goes, God,
and stays, as permanent as the heavens.
and stays, as permanent as the heavens.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Yodh
י Yodh
73 Your hands made me and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.
80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame.
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.
80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Psalm 119:88
Psalm 119:88
New International Version (NIV)
88 In your unfailing love preserve my life,
that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.
that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.
In your great love revive me
so I can alertly obey your every word.
so I can alertly obey your every word.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Psalm 119:87
Psalm 119:87
New International Version (NIV)
87 They almost wiped me from the earth,
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
but I have not forsaken your precepts.
They’ve pushed and pushed—they never let up—
but I haven’t relaxed my grip on your counsel.
but I haven’t relaxed my grip on your counsel.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Psalm 119:86
Psalm 119:86
New International Version (NIV)
86 All your commands are trustworthy;
help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.
help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.
Everything you command is a sure thing,
but they harass me with lies. Help!
but they harass me with lies. Help!
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Psalm 119:85
Psalm 119:85
New International Version (NIV)
85 The arrogant dig pits to trap me,
contrary to your law.
contrary to your law.
The arrogant godless try to throw me off track,
ignorant as they are of God and his ways.
ignorant as they are of God and his ways.
Monday, June 10, 2013
Psalm 119:84
Psalm 119:84
New International Version (NIV)
84 How long must your servant wait?
When will you punish my persecutors?
When will you punish my persecutors?
How long do I have to put up with all this?
How long till you haul my tormentors into court?
How long till you haul my tormentors into court?
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Psalm 119:83
Psalm 119:83
New International Version (NIV)
83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
I do not forget your decrees.
I do not forget your decrees.
There’s smoke in my eyes—they burn and water,
but I keep a steady gaze on the instructions you post.
but I keep a steady gaze on the instructions you post.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Psalm 119:82
Psalm 119:82
New International Version (NIV)
82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise;
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
I say, “When will you comfort me?”
My eyes grow heavy watching for some sign of your promise;
how long must I wait for your comfort?
how long must I wait for your comfort?
Friday, June 7, 2013
Psalm 119:81
Psalm 119:81
New International Version (NIV)
כ Kaph
81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation,
but I have put my hope in your word.
but I have put my hope in your word.
I’m homesick—longing for your salvation;
I’m waiting for your word of hope.
I’m waiting for your word of hope.
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Psalm 119:73-80-
Psalm 119:70-80
New International Version (NIV)
י Yodh
73 Your hands made me and formed me;
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.
80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame.
give me understanding to learn your commands.
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,
for I have put my hope in your word.
75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.
77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;
but I will meditate on your precepts.
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.
80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Psalm 119:79,80
Psalm 119:79-80
New International Version (NIV)
79 May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.
80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame.
those who understand your statutes.
80 May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame.
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.
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.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Psalm 119:78
Psalm 119:78
New International Version (NIV)
78 May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;
but I will meditate on your precepts.
but I will meditate on your precepts.
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.
they tried to sell me a bill of goods,
but I kept my mind fixed on your counsel.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Psalm 119:77
Psalm 119:77
New International Version (NIV)
77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,
for your law is my delight.
for your law is my delight.
Now comfort me so I can live, really live;
your revelation is the tune I dance to.
your revelation is the tune I dance to.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Psalm 119:76
Psalm 119:76
New International Version (NIV)
76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.
according to your promise to your servant.
Oh, love me—and right now!—hold me tight!
just the way you promised.
just the way you promised.
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