Free Republic

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 121 Psalm 121 A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—     where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord,     the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip—     he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel     will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord watches over you—     the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day,     nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 120 Psalm 120 A song of ascents. 1 I call on the Lord in my distress,     and he answers me. 2 Save me, Lord,     from lying lips     and from deceitful tongues. 3 What will he do to you,     and what more besides,     you deceitful tongue? 4 He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows,     with burning coals of the broom bush. 5 Woe to me that I dwell in Meshek,     that I live among the tents of Kedar! 6 Too long have I lived     among those who hate peace. 7 I am for peace;...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎ת Taw 169 May my cry come before you, Lord;     give me understanding according to your word. 170 May my supplication come before you;     deliver me according to your promise. 171 May my lips overflow with praise,     for you teach me your decrees. 172 May my tongue sing of your word,     for all your commands are righteous. 173 May your hand be ready to help me,     for I have chosen your precepts. 174 I long for your salvation, Lord,     and your law gives me delight. 175 Let me live that I may...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎ש Sin and Shin 161 Rulers persecute me without cause,     but my heart trembles at your word. 162 I rejoice in your promise     like one who finds great spoil. 163 I hate and detest falsehood     but I love your law. 164 Seven times a day I praise you     for your righteous laws. 165 Great peace have those who love your law,     and nothing can make them stumble. 166 I wait for your salvation, Lord,     and I follow your commands. 167 I obey your statutes,     for I love them greatly. 168 I obey your...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎ר Resh 153 Look on my suffering and deliver me,     for I have not forgotten your law. 154 Defend my cause and redeem me;     preserve my life according to your promise. 155 Salvation is far from the wicked,     for they do not seek out your decrees. 156 Your compassion, Lord, is great;     preserve my life according to your laws. 157 Many are the foes who persecute me,     but I have not turned from your statutes. 158 I look on the faithless with loathing,     for they do not obey your word. 159 See...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎ק Qoph 145 I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord,     and I will obey your decrees. 146 I call out to you; save me     and I will keep your statutes. 147 I rise before dawn and cry for help;     I have put my hope in your word. 148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night,     that I may meditate on your promises. 149 Hear my voice in accordance with your love;     preserve my life, Lord, according to your laws. 150 Those who devise wicked schemes are...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎צ Tsadhe 137 You are righteous, Lord,     and your laws are right. 138 The statutes you have laid down are righteous;     they are fully trustworthy. 139 My zeal wears me out,     for my enemies ignore your words. 140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested,     and your servant loves them. 141 Though I am lowly and despised,     I do not forget your precepts. 142 Your righteousness is everlasting     and your law is true. 143 Trouble and distress have come upon me,     but your commands give me delight. 144 Your statutes are always righteous;     give...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎פ Pe 129 Your statutes are wonderful;     therefore I obey them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light;     it gives understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant,     longing for your commands. 132 Turn to me and have mercy on me,     as you always do to those who love your name. 133 Direct my footsteps according to your word;     let no sin rule over me. 134 Redeem me from human oppression,     that I may obey your precepts. 135 Make your face shine on your servant     and teach me...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎ע Ayin 121 I have done what is righteous and just;     do not leave me to my oppressors. 122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;     do not let the arrogant oppress me. 123 My eyes fail, looking for your salvation,     looking for your righteous promise. 124 Deal with your servant according to your love     and teach me your decrees. 125 I am your servant; give me discernment     that I may understand your statutes. 126 It is time for you to act, Lord;     your law is being broken. 127 Because I love your commands     more...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎ס Samekh 113 I hate double-minded people,     but I love your law. 114 You are my refuge and my shield;     I have put my hope in your word. 115 Away from me, you evildoers,     that I may keep the commands of my God! 116 Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live;     do not let my hopes be dashed. 117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered;     I will always have regard for your decrees. 118 You reject all who stray from your decrees,     for their delusions...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎נ Nun 105 Your word is a lamp for my feet,     a light on my path. 106 I have taken an oath and confirmed it,     that I will follow your righteous laws. 107 I have suffered much;     preserve my life, Lord, according to your word. 108 Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth,     and teach me your laws. 109 Though I constantly take my life in my hands,     I will not forget your law. 110 The wicked have set a snare for me,     but I have not strayed from your...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎מ Mem 97 Oh, how I love your law!     I meditate on it all day long. 98 Your commands are always with me     and make me wiser than my enemies. 99 I have more insight than all my teachers,     for I meditate on your statutes. 100 I have more understanding than the elders,     for I obey your precepts. 101 I have kept my feet from every evil path     so that I might obey your word. 102 I have not departed from your laws,     for you yourself have taught me. 103 How sweet...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎ל Lamedh 89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;     it stands firm in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;     you established the earth, and it endures. 91 Your laws endure to this day,     for all things serve you. 92 If your law had not been my delight,     I would have perished in my affliction. 93 I will never forget your precepts,     for by them you have preserved my life. 94 Save me, for I am yours;     I have sought out your precepts. 95 The wicked are waiting to destroy me,...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎כ Kaph 81 My soul faints with longing for your salvation,
    but I have put my hope in your word. 82 My eyes fail, looking for your promise;
    I say, “When will you comfort me?” 83 Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke,
    I do not forget your decrees. 84 How long must your servant wait?
    When will you punish my persecutors? 85 The arrogant dig pits to trap me,
    contrary to your law. 86 All your commands are trustworthy;
    help me, for I am being persecuted without cause. 87 They almost wiped me from the...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎י Yodh 73 Your hands made me and formed me;     give me understanding to learn your commands. 
74 May those who fear you rejoice when they see me,     for I have put my hope in your word. 75 I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous,     and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. 76 May your unfailing love be my comfort,     according to your promise to your servant. 77 Let your compassion come to me that I may live,     for your law is my delight. 78 May the arrogant be...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎ט Teth 65 Do good to your servant     according to your word, Lord. 66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment,     for I trust your commands. 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,     but now I obey your word. 68 You are good, and what you do is good;     teach me your decrees. 69 Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies,     I keep your precepts with all my heart. 70 Their hearts are callous and unfeeling,     but I delight in your law. 71 It was good for me to be afflicted...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎ח Heth 57 You are my portion, Lord;     I have promised to obey your words. 58 I have sought your face with all my heart;     be gracious to me according to your promise. 59 I have considered my ways     and have turned my steps to your statutes. 60 I will hasten and not delay     to obey your commands. 61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,     I will not forget your law. 62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks     for your righteous laws. 63 I am a friend to all...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ‎ז Zayin 49 Remember your word to your servant,     for you have given me hope. 50 My comfort in my suffering is this:     Your promise preserves my life. 51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully,     but I do not turn from your law. 52 I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,     and I find comfort in them. 53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked,     who have forsaken your law. 54 Your decrees are the theme of my song     wherever I lodge. 55 In the night, Lord, I remember your name,     that I may...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119 ו Vav 41 May your unfailing love come to me, Lord,     your salvation, according to your promise; 42 then I can answer anyone who taunts me,     for I trust in your word. 43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,     for I have put my hope in your laws. 44 I will always obey your law,     for ever and ever. 45 I will walk about in freedom,     for I have sought out your precepts. 46 I will speak of your statutes before kings
    and will not be put to shame,...

Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem The Book of Psalms Psalm 119 Psalm 119[a] ה He 33 Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,     that I may follow it to the end. 34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law     and obey it with all my heart. 35 Direct me in the path of your commands,     for there I find delight. 36 Turn my heart toward your statutes     and not toward selfish gain. 37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;     preserve my life according to your word 38 Fulfill your promise to your servant,     so that you may be feared....