Psalm 119 — Lesson II

by Gary L. Evans

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Psalms 119 — Part 12

Psa 119:89 LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

The word “word” is from the Hebrew “daw-bawr’.”

Psa 119:90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.

Note that one or more of the ten Hebrew words have been used in each verse up until verse 90. So this verse is different from every preceding verse, making it significant.

Psa 119:91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

The word “ordinances” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Psa 119:92 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

Psa 119:93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

Psa 119:94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

Psa 119:95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-daw’.”

Psa 119:96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

The word “commandment” is from “mits-vaw’.”

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.

Psalms 119 — Part 13

Psa 119:97 MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

Psa 119:98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

The word “commandments” is from “mits-vaw’.”

Psa 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-dooth’.”

Psa 119:100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

Psa 119:101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

The word “word” is from “daw-bawr’.”

Psa 119:102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

The word “judgments” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Our Father will teach us if we sincerely ask Him.

Psa 119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

The word “words” is from “im-raw’.”

Is the study of God’s Word sweeter than honey in your mind?

Psa 119:104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

Everyone who prays for understanding will receive it through daily study of our Father’s Word.

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.

Psalms 119 — Part 14

Psa 119:105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

The word “word” is from “daw-bawr’.”

Psa 119:106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.

The word “righteous” is from “tseh’-dek.”

The word “judgments” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Psa 119:107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word.

The word “word” is from “daw-bawr’.”

Psa 119:108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments.

The word “judgments” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Psa 119:109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

Psa 119:110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

Psa 119:111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-dooth’.”

Psa 119:112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.

The word “statutes” is from “khoke.”

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.

Psalms 119 — Part 15

Psa 119:113 SAMECH. I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

Psa 119:114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

The word “word” is from “daw-bawr’.”

Psa 119:115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

The word “commandments” is from “mits-vaw’.”

Psa 119:116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

The word “word” is from “im-raw’.”

Psa 119:117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

The word “statutes” is from “khoke.”

Psa 119:118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

The word “statutes” is from “khoke.”

Psa 119:119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-daw’.”

Psa 119:120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

The word “judgments” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.

Psalms 119 — Part 16

Psa 119:121 AIN. I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors.

The word “judgment” is from “mish-pawt’.”

The word “justice” is from “tseh’-dek.”

Psa 119:122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

This verse, just as verse 90, does not contain one of the ten Hebrew keywords. Thus it is special. Let’s see these together.

“Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.”

Psa 119:123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

The word “word” is from “im-raw’.”

The word “righteousness” is from “tseh’-dek.”

Psa 119:124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes.

The word “statutes” is from “khoke.”

Psa 119:125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-daw’.”

Psa 119:126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

Psa 119:127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

The word “commandments” is from “mits-vaw’.”

Joh 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.

Because we love Christ Jesus, we keep all of His Commandments.

Psa 119:128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.

Psalms 119 — Part 17

Psa 119:129 PE. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-dooth’.”

Psa 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

The word “words” is from “daw-bawr’.”

Joh 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

Because we love Christ Jesus, we keep all of His Words.

Psa 119:131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

The word “commandments” is from “mits-vaw’.”

Psa 119:132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

The phrase “as thou usest to do” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Psa 119:133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.

The word “word” is from “im-raw’.”

Psa 119:134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

Psa 119:135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.

The word “statutes” is from “khoke.”

Psa 119:136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.

Psalms 119 — Part 18

Psa 119:137 TZADDI. Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.

The word “righteous” is from “tsad-deek’.”

The word “judgments” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Psa 119:138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-daw’.”

The word “righteous” is from “tseh’-dek.”

Psa 119:139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words.

The word “words” is from “daw-bawr’.”

Psa 119:140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

The word “word” is from “im-raw’.”

Psa 119:141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

Psa 119:142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

The words “righteousness” are from “tsed-aw-kaw'” and “tseh’-dek.”

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

Psa 119:143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights.

The word “commandments” is from “mits-vaw’.”

Psa 119:144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.

The word “righteousness” is from “tseh’-dek.”

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-dooth’.”

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.

Psalms 119 — Part 19

Psa 119:145 KOPH. I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes.

The word “statutes” is from “khoke.”

Psa 119:146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-daw’.”

Psa 119:147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

The word “word” is from “daw-bawr’.”

Psa 119:148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.

The word “word” is from “im-raw’.”

Psa 119:149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment.

The word “judgment” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Our Father’s Judgment is His Loving kindness toward us.

Psa 119:150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

Psa 119:151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth.

The word “commandments” is from “mits-vaw’.”

Psa 119:152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-daw’.”

God’s Word is Eternal.

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.

Psalms 119 — Part 20

Psa 119:153 RESH. Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’,”

Psa 119:154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word.

The word “word” is from “im-raw’.”

God’s Word gives us Life.

Psa 119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

The word “statutes” is from “khoke.”

Obedience to our Father’s Word is our Salvation.

Psa 119:156 Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments.

The word “judgments” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Our Lord’s Judgments are His Tender Mercies, which make us alive again with Eternal Life.

Psa 119:157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-dooth’.”

Psa 119:158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

The word “word” is from “im-raw’.”

Joh 14:24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me.

Those who are sinners do not keep The Word of The Lord.

Psa 119:159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

The Lord’s Teaching is His Loving Kindness toward us which leads us to Eternal Life.

Psa 119:160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

The word “word” is from “daw-bawr’.”

The word “righteous” is from “tseh’-dek.”

The word “judgments” is from “mish-pawt’.”

God’s Word is The Truth and The Eternal.

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.

Psalms 119 — Part 21

Psa 119:161 SCHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.

The word “word” is from “daw-bawr’.”

Psa 119:162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil.

The word “word” is from “im-raw’.”

Psa 119:163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

Psa 119:164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments.

The word “righteous” is from “tseh’-dek.”

The word “judgments” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Psa 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

The word “offend” is from “mik-shole'” which means “a stumblingblock, literally or figuratively (obstacle, enticement (specifically an idol), scruple),” in other words, to cause to apostatize.

Psa 119:166 LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

The word “commandments” is from “mits-vaw’.”

Psa 119:167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly.

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-daw’.”

Psa 119:168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

The word “testimonies” is from “ay-daw’.”

The word “ways” is from “deh’-rek.”

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.

Psalms 119 — Part 22

Psa 119:169 TAU. Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word.

The word “word” is from “daw-bawr’.”

Psa 119:170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word.

The word “word” is from “im-raw’.”

Psa 119:171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

The word “statutes” is from “khoke.”

Psa 119:172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

The word “word” is from “im-raw’.”

The word “commandments” is from “mits-vaw’.”

The word “righteousness” is from “tseh’-dek.”

Psa 119:173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

The word “precepts” is from “pik-kood’.”

Psa 119:174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.

The word “law” is from “to-raw’.”

Psa 119:175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me.

The word “judgments” is from “mish-pawt’.”

Psa 119:176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.

The word “commandments” is from “mits-vaw’.”

Luk 15:4-7 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Whosoever has eyes to see and ears to hear, let him hear.