“Blessed is the manwho walks not in the counsel of the wicked,nor stands in the way of sinners,nor sits in the seat of scoffers;but his delight is in the law of the Lord,and on his law he meditates day and night.He is like a treeplanted by streams of waterthat yields its fruit in its season,and … Continue reading Refuse the Counsel of the Wicked

“I hate the double-minded,but I love your law.You are my hiding place and my shield;I hope in your word.Depart from me, you evildoers,that I may keep the commandments of my God.Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,and let me not be put to shame in my hope!Hold me up, that I may … Continue reading Their Cunning is in Vain

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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