Why Psalm 119?
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible with 176 verses. It has a similar length to the shorter books of the Bible like Ruth, James and Philippians.
The chapter has 22 stanzas, each beginning with a letter in the Hebrew alphabet.
The chapter has great beauty describing the facets of God’s word which includes laws, percepts, statutes, commands and testimonies. Thus all but two verses (122 & 132) in this chapter have some aspect of God’s word explained.
Have grouped the verses from Psalm 119 into content themes which will be of interest to you.
Themes from Psalms 119
1) Most popular verses
2) Significance of whole heart
3) Importance of Eyes
4) Learning
5) Delight, Joy, Rejoicing
6) Fearing God
7) What’s more valuable than Riches and Gold?
The statements in blue are the verse from the Bible verbatim (as it is). Many of the other statements are in black, as these are paraphrased (slightly modified) to be declarative prayer
1) Most popular verses
How shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your word [conforming his life to it]. (PSALM 119:9 AMPC)
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (refer 119:11 NKJV)
Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Your law. (refer 119:18 AMPC)
Establish Your word and confirm Your promise to Your servant, which is for those who reverently fear and devotedly worship You. (PSALM 119:38 AMPC)
Forever, O Lord, Your word is settled in heaven [stands firm as the heavens]. (refer 119:89 AMPC)
Oh, how love I Your law! It is my meditation all the day.
You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies, for [Your words] are ever before me.
I have better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers, because Your testimonies are my meditation.
I understand more than the aged, because I keep Your precepts [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying them].(refer 119:97-100 AMPC)
Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (PSALM 119:105 NKJV)
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. (Psalm 119:114 NKJV)
Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy and loving-kindness, and teach me Your statutes. (Psalm 119:124 NKJV)
I am Your servant; give me understanding (discernment and comprehension), that I may know (discern and be familiar with the character of) Your testimonies. (refer 119:124,125 AMPC)
The entrance and unfolding of Your words give light; their unfolding gives understanding (discernment and comprehension) to the simple. (PSALM 119:130 AMPC)
Establish my steps and direct them by [means of] Your word; let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Deliver me from the oppression of man; so will I keep Your precepts [hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying them]. (refer 119:133,134 AMPC)
Make Your face shine [with pleasure] upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes. (refer 119:135 AMPC)
Your word is very pure (tried and well refined); therefore Your servant loves it. (refer 119:140 AMPC)
I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O Lord; I will keep Your statutes [I will hear, receive, love, and obey them]. (refer 119:145 AMPC)
Great peace have they who love Your law; nothing shall offend them or make them stumble. (refer 119:165 AMPC)
Let Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts. (refer 119:173 AMPC)
2) Significance of the whole heart
I seek God with my whole heart and keep the Lord’s testimonies, hence I am Blessed by God (refer 119:2 NKJV)
I have sought the Lord with my whole heart, so I do not wander from the commandments of the Lord. (refer 119:10 NKJV)
I have sought the Lord with my whole heart, so I do not wander from the commandments of the Lord. (refer 119:10 NKJV)
3) Importance of eyes
Open the eyes of my heart (i.e. Give me Revelation) so that I may see wondrous things from the Laws of God. (refer 119:18 NKJV)
Turn away my eyes from seeing vanity (worthless things, idols and idolatry); and restore me to vigorous life and health in Your ways.(refer 119:37 NKJV)
My eyes anticipate the night watches and I am awake before the cry of the watchman, that I may meditate on Your word. (119:148 NKJV)
4) Learning
Your word I have memorised and laid up in my heart, so that I might not sin against You.(refer 119:18 NKJV)
I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. (119:16 AMPC)
Make me understand the way of Your precepts; so shall I meditate on and talk of Your wondrous works. (119:27 AMPC)
The arrogant and godless have put together a lie against me, but I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart. (119:69 AMPC)
It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. (119:71 AMPC)
5) Delight, Joy, Rejoicing
Open the eyes of my heart (i.e. Give me Revelation) so that I may see wondrous things from the Laws of God. (refer 119:18 NKJV)
6) Fearing God
My flesh trembles and shudders for fear and reverential, worshipful awe of You, and I am afraid and in dread of Your judgments. (refer Psalm 119:120 AMPC)
Those who reverently and worshipfully fear You will see me and be glad, because I have hoped in Your word and tarried for it. (refer Psalm 119:74 AMPC)
7) What’s more valuable than Riches and Gold?
I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. (Psalm 119:14 NKJV)
The law from God is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces. ( based on Psalm 119:72)
That concludes a quick journey through Psalm 119.
Be blessed as you grow in the knowledge and understanding of the Word of God in your heart and your mind. Having the Word of God in heart brings transformation.
