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1 Thanksgiving to God Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his gracious love is eternal.
2 Let Israel now say, “His gracious love is eternal.”
3 Let the house of Aaron now say, “His gracious love is eternal.”
4 Let those who fear the LORD now say, “His gracious love is eternal.”
5 I called on the LORD in my distress; the LORD answered me openly.
6 The LORD is with me. I will not be afraid. What can people do to me?
7 With the LORD beside me as my helper, I will triumph over those who hate me.
8 It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in people.
9 It is better to take shelter in the LORD than to trust in princes.
10 All the nations surrounded me; but in the name of the LORD I will defeat them.
11 They surrounded me, they are around me; but in the name of the LORD I will defeat them.
12 They surrounded me like bees; but they will be extinguished like burning thorns. In the name of the LORD I will defeat them.
13 Indeed, you oppressed me so much that I nearly fell, but the LORD helped me.
14 The LORD is my strength and protector, for he has become my deliverer.
15 There’s exultation for deliverance in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD is victorious!
16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD is victorious!”
17 I will not die, but I will live to recount the deeds of the LORD.
18 The LORD will discipline me severely, but he won’t hand me over to die.
19 Open for me the righteous gates so I may enter through them to give thanks to the LORD.
20 This is the LORD’s gate— The righteous will enter through it.
21 I will praise you because you have answered me and have become my deliverer.
22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
23 This is from the LORD— it is awesome in our sight.
24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let’s rejoice and be glad in it.
25 Please LORD, deliver us! Please LORD, hurry and bring success now!
26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD! Let us bless you from the LORD’s house.
27 The LORD is God—he will be our light! Bind the festival sacrifice with ropes to the horn at the altar.
28 You are my God, and I will praise you; my God, and I will exalt you.
29 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good and his gracious love is eternal.
119 1Alef
Living in the Law of God How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD!
2 How blessed are those who observe his decrees, who seek him with all of their heart,
3 who practice no evil while they walk in his ways.
4 You have commanded concerning your precepts, that they be guarded with diligence.
5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast, so I may keep your statutes.
6 Then I will not be ashamed, since my eyes will be fixed on all of your commands.
7 I will praise you with an upright heart, as I learn your righteous decrees.
8 I will keep your statutes; do not ever abandon me.
9Bet
The Benefits of the WordHow can a young man keep his behavior pure? By guarding it in accordance with your word.
10 I have sought you with all of my heart; do not let me drift away from your commands.
11 I have stored what you have said in my heart, so I won’t sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, LORD! Teach me your statutes.
13 I have spoken with my lips about all your decrees that you have announced.
14 I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches.
15 I will meditate on your precepts, and I will respect your ways.
16 I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word.
17Gimmel
Living and Keeping God’s WordDeal kindly with your servant so I may live and keep your word.
18 Open my eyes so that I will observe amazing things from your instruction.
19 Since I am a stranger on the earth, do not hide your commands from me.
20 My soul is consumed with longing for your decrees at all times.
21 You rebuke the accursed ones, who wander from your commands.
22 Remove scorn and disrespect from me, for I observe your decrees.
23 Though nobles take their seat and gossip about me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
24 I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors.
25Daleth
Strength Comes from the WordMy soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word.
26 I have talked about my ways, and you have answered me; Teach me your statutes.
27 Help me understand how your precepts function, and I will meditate on your wondrous acts.
28 I weep because of sorrow;
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Living in the Law of God
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The Benefits of the Word
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Living and Keeping God’s Word
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Strength Comes from the Word