“Make me to know your ways, O Lord;teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth and teach me,for you are the God of my salvation;for you I wait all the day long.”“All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.”“Consider how many are my foes,and … Continue reading Integrity and Uprightness
Psalms
A Lamp to My Feet
“Your word is a lamp to my feetand a light to my path.I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,to keep your righteous rules.I am severely afflicted;give me life, O Lord, according to your word!Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord,and teach me your rules.I hold my life in my hand continually,but I do … Continue reading A Lamp to My Feet
Even Though Princes Plot Evil
“Deal bountifully with your servant,that I may live and keep your word.Open my eyes, that I may beholdwondrous things out of your law.I am a sojourner on the earth;hide not your commandments from me!My soul is consumed with longingfor your rules at all times.You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,who wander from your commandments.Take away from … Continue reading Even Though Princes Plot Evil
I Hold Back My Feet From Evil
“Let my cry come before you, O Lord;give me understanding according to your word!Let my plea come before you;deliver me according to your word.My lips will pour forth praise,for you teach me your statutes.My tongue will sing of your word,for all your commandments are right.Let your hand be ready to help me,for I have chosen … Continue reading I Hold Back My Feet From Evil
I Hate and Abhor Falsehood
“Princes persecute me without cause,but my heart stands in awe of your words.I rejoice at your wordlike one who finds great spoil.I hate and abhor falsehood,but I love your law.Seven times a day I praise youfor your righteous rules.Great peace have those who love your law;nothing can make them stumble.I hope for your salvation, O … Continue reading I Hate and Abhor Falsehood
Steadfast in Trials and Tribulations
“Righteous are you, O Lord,and right are your rules.You have appointed your testimonies in righteousnessand in all faithfulness.My zeal consumes me,because my foes forget your words.Your promise is well tried,and your servant loves it.I am small and despised,yet I do not forget your precepts.Your righteousness is righteous forever,and your law is true.Trouble and anguish have … Continue reading Steadfast in Trials and Tribulations
A Life Devoted to Jesus Christ
“Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?And who shall stand in his holy place?He who has clean hands and a pure heart,who does not lift up his soul to what is falseand does not swear deceitfully.He will receive blessing from the Lordand righteousness from the God of his salvation.Such is the generation of those … Continue reading A Life Devoted to Jesus Christ
Plead My Cause and Redeem Me
“Look on my affliction and deliver me,for I do not forget your law.Plead my cause and redeem me;give me life according to your promise!Salvation is far from the wicked,for they do not seek your statutes.Great is your mercy, O Lord;give me life according to your rules.Many are my persecutors and my adversaries,but I do not … Continue reading Plead My Cause and Redeem Me
I Hope in God’s Words
“With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!I will keep your statutes.I call to you; save me,that I may observe your testimonies.I rise before dawn and cry for help;I hope in your words.My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,that I may meditate on your promise.Hear my voice according to your … Continue reading I Hope in God’s Words
The Unfolding of Your Words
“Your testimonies are wonderful;therefore my soul keeps them.The unfolding of your words gives light;it imparts understanding to the simple.I open my mouth and pant,because I long for your commandments.Turn to me and be gracious to me,as is your way with those who love your name.Keep steady my steps according to your promise,and let no iniquity … Continue reading The Unfolding of Your Words