September 24, 2025
Read Psalm Chapter 119:161-176
Key Verses: Psalm 119:165, 171-173…
“Author is Anonymous, some suggest Ezra the priest”
161 Powerful people harass me without cause,
but my heart trembles only at Your Word.
162 I rejoice in Your Word
like one who discovers a great treasure.
163 I hate and abhor all falsehood,
but I love Your instructions.
164 I will praise You seven times a day
because all Your regulations are just.
165 Those who love Your instructions have great peace
and do not stumble.
166 I long for Your rescue, Lord,
so I have obeyed Your commands.
167 I have obeyed Your laws,
for I love them very much.
168 Yes, I obey Your commandments and laws
because You know everything I do.
169 O Lord, listen to my cry;
give me the discerning mind You promised.
170 Listen to my prayer;
rescue me as You promised.
171 Let praise flow from my lips,
for You have taught me Your decrees.
172 Let my tongue sing about Your Word,
for all Your commands are right.
173 Give me a helping hand,
for I have chosen to follow Your commandments.
174 O Lord, I have longed for Your rescue,
and Your instructions are my delight.
175 Let me live so I can praise You,
and may Your regulations help me.
176 I have wandered away like a lost sheep;
come and find me,
for I have not forgotten Your commands.
PRAYER:
***Wow…today’s passage can’t get any better than that! My suggestion, as we end chapter 119, use these final verses as your prayer. There are so many wonderful truths found in these 16 verses. I can’t come up with anything different that would top the meaning to these words. So, pray these words! Pray Scripture with all your heart and wait for the Lord to hear your prayer and speak to your open heart, mind and soul. He knows everything you go through during your day, so trust Him with the words from this passage***