The Living Bible (198 page)
Authors: Inc. Tyndale House Publishers
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107
I am close to death at the hands of my enemies; oh, give me back my life again, just as you promised me.
108
Accept my grateful thanks and teach me your desires.
109
My life hangs in the balance, but I will not give up obedience to your laws.
110
The wicked have set their traps for me along your path, but I will not turn aside.
111
Your laws are my joyous treasure forever.
112
I am determined to obey you until I die.
113
I hate those who are undecided whether or not to obey you; but my choice is clear—I love your law.
114
You are my refuge and my shield, and your promises are my only source of hope.
115
Begone, you evil-minded men! Don’t try to stop me from obeying God’s commands.
116
Lord, you promised to let me live! Never let it be said that God failed me.
117
Hold me safe above the heads of all my enemies; then I can continue to obey your laws.
118
But you have rejected all who reject your laws. They are only fooling themselves.
119
The wicked are the scum you skim off and throw away; no wonder I love to obey your laws!
120
I tremble in fear of you; I fear your punishments.
121
Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies, for I have done what is right; I’ve been perfectly fair.
122
Commit yourself to bless me! Don’t let the proud oppress me!
123
My eyes grow dim with longing for you to fulfill your wonderful promise to rescue me.
124
Lord, deal with me in loving-kindness, and teach me, your servant, to obey;
125
for I am your servant; therefore give me common sense to apply your rules to everything I do.
126
Lord, it is time for you to act. For these evil men have violated your laws,
127
while I love your commandments more than the finest gold.
128
Every law of God is right, whatever it concerns. I hate every other way.
129
Your laws are wonderful; no wonder I obey them.
130
As your plan unfolds, even the simple can understand it.
131
No wonder I wait expectantly for each of your commands.
132
Come and have mercy on me as is your way with those who love you.
133
Guide me with your laws so that I will not be overcome by evil.
134
Rescue me from the oppression of evil men; then I can obey you.
135
Look down in love upon me and teach me all your laws.
136
I weep because your laws are disobeyed.
137
O Lord, you are just and your punishments are fair.
138
Your demands are just and right.
139
I am indignant and angry because of the way my enemies have disregarded your laws.
140
I have thoroughly tested your promises, and that is why I love them so much.
141
I am worthless and despised, but I don’t despise your laws.
142
Your justice is eternal for your laws are perfectly fair.
143
In my distress and anguish your commandments comfort me.
144
Your laws are always fair; help me to understand them, and I shall live.
145
I am praying with great earnestness; answer me, O Lord, and I will obey your laws.
146
“Save me,” I cry, “for I am obeying.”
147
Early in the morning before the sun is up, I am praying and pointing out how much I trust in you.
148
I stay awake through the night to think about your promises.
149
Because you are so loving and kind, listen to me and make me well again.
150
Here come these lawless men to attack me,
151
but you are near, O Lord; all your commandments are based on truth.
152
I have known from earliest days that your will never changes.
153
Look down upon my sorrows and rescue me, for I am obeying your commands.
154
Yes, rescue me and give me back my life again just as you have promised.
155
The wicked are far from salvation, for they do not care for your laws.
156
Lord, how great is your mercy; oh, give me back my life again.
157
My enemies are so many. They try to make me disobey, but I have not swerved from your will.
158
I loathed these traitors because they care nothing for your laws.
159
Lord, see how much I really love your demands. Now give me back my life and health because you are so kind.
160
There is utter truth in all your laws; your decrees are eternal.
161
Great men have persecuted me, though they have no reason to, but I stand in awe of only your words.
162
I rejoice in your laws like one who finds a great treasure.
163
How I hate all falsehood, but how I love your laws.
164
I will praise you seven times a day because of your wonderful laws.
165
Those who love your laws have great peace of heart and mind and do not stumble.
166
I long for your salvation, Lord, and so I have obeyed your laws.
167
I have looked for your commandments, and I love them very much;
168
yes, I have searched for them. You know this because everything I do is known to you.
169
O Lord, listen to my prayers; give me the common sense you promised.
170
Hear my prayers; rescue me as you said you would.
171
I praise you for letting me learn your laws.
172
I will sing about their wonder, for each of them is just.
173
Stand ready to help me because I have chosen to follow your will.
174
O Lord, I have longed for your salvation, and your law is my delight.
175
If you will let me live, I will praise you; let your laws assist me.
176
I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not turned away from your commandments.
In my troubles I pled with God to help me and he did!
2
Deliver me, O Lord, from liars.
3
O lying tongue, what shall be your fate?
4
You shall be pierced with sharp arrows and burned with glowing coals.
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5-6
My troubles pile high among these haters of the Lord, these men of Meshech and Kedar. I am tired of being here among these men who hate peace.
7
I am for peace, but they are for war, and my voice goes unheeded in their councils.
Shall I look to the mountain gods for help?
2
No! My help is from Jehovah who made the mountains! And the heavens too!
3-4
He will never let me stumble, slip, or fall. For he is always watching, never sleeping.
5
Jehovah himself is caring for you! He is your defender.
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6
He protects you day and night.
7
He keeps you from all evil and preserves your life.
8
He keeps his eye upon you as you come and go and always guards you.
I was glad for the suggestion of going to Jerusalem, to the Temple of the Lord.
2-3
Now we are standing here inside the crowded city.
4
All Israel—Jehovah’s people—have come to worship as the law requires, to thank and praise the Lord.
5
Look! There are the judges holding court beside the city gates, deciding all the people’s arguments.
6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May all who love this city prosper.
7
O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls and prosperity in your palaces.
8
This I ask for the sake of all my brothers and my friends who live here;
9
and may there be peace as a protection to the Temple of the Lord.
