Longing for the Lord’s commandments Psalm 119:

Psalm 119, (New International Version) 129 Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. 132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

Psalm 119, (New International Version) 133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. 134 Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts. 135 Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees. 136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.

“This psalm is an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet.” (Note in NIV)

Psalm 119, strophe “Peh”

Psalm 119, strophe ‘Peh’

129 Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. 132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. 134 Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts. 135 Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees. 136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.

129 Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.

Verse 18

 First admire, then obey.

130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.

Verse 99

 Meditate.

 Meditate. (ponder, consider, reflect, turn over in your mind …)

131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.

Verse 20

 Breathe deeply - You need oxygen.

132 Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

Verse 55

 Don’t forget the Speaker.

133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.

Verses

 Practice step by step.

134 Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.

Verse 19

 Let no one interfere.

135 Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees.

Verse 12

 Expect God’s presence to teach you.

136 Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.

Verse 126

 Look around and think of others.

 First admire, then obey.  Meditate.  Breathe deeply - You need oxygen.  Don’t forget the Speaker.  Practice step by step.  Let no one interfere.  Expect God’s presence to teach you.  Look around and think of others.