The book of psalms chapter 119

I cover two verses a day one in the morning and one in the evening. Please explain the meaning of the symbols and words. The word is the holy spirit spirit of truth and wisdom. This is more a devotional book than an expository book, but has been helpful for sermon preparation. Inductive bible studies in the book of psalms lessons. Tehillim psalms chapter 119 tanakh online torah bible. The book of psalms was written to israelbut the book has been used for devotion, prayer, and praise by believers down through the centuries. F53 we cannot, at this time challenge that analysis.

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the lord 2 blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart 3 they also do no iniquity. The various excellencies and important uses of the law or revelation of god. Psalm 119 niv bible blessed are those whose ways are. Book i psalms 141 blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him. I have always understood that psalm 119 is about the word of god. Then in psalms 1641 we see christ in the midst of his people sanctifying them to god. The book of psalms is in the third section of the hebrew bible, the khetuvim, and a book of the christian old testament. Psalm 119 is the 119th psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first verse, in the king james version, blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the lord. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the lord.

Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart. Psalm 119 this psalm, the longest by far in the psalter, praises god for giving such splendid laws and instruction for people to live by. Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of yhvh. There have been many lengthy works written on this psalm. With 176 verses, the psalm is the longest psalm as well as the longest chapter in the bible. Dickson reference bible lists seventysix new testament quotations from the book of psalms, but none from ps. Since the book of psalms is the longest book in the bible, it shows us the priority of praise and worship to god. This is another of the alphabetical or acrostic psalms. The book of psalms, chapter 119 sacred name king james version. It is a powerful book for personal praise and worship. Spurgeon said, the book of psalms instructs us in the use of wings as well as words.

Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with the whole heart. The book of psalms is the first and main book of the third part of the hebrew bible, of the writings hebr. But it is also written in a unique poetic form known as an acrostic. That is just about the right size for a five to seven minute session. Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the lords law. Acrostic psalms are those in which each verse begins with a consecutive letter of the hebrew alphabet chapters 9, 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145. Psalms, chapter 119 united states conference of catholic bishops. As far as our views, desires, and affections agree with what is here expressed, they come from the influences of the holy spirit, and no further. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international. For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. There are ten words by which divine revelation is called in this psalm, and each expresses what god expects from us, and what we may expect from him. Psalms 119, new king james version nkjv the bible app.

Psalm 119 is the 119th psalm of the book of psalms, generally known in english by its first. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. Psalm these are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. When we form an idea of a blessedly holy man psalms 119. In an acrostic, the first verse begins with a word starting with the first letter of. It is divided into twentytwo parts, answering to the number of letters in the hebrew alphabet. The book of psalms is chapter 119 taken from jimmy swaggarts, the expositors study bible. It stands as the giant among the psalmsit is the longest psalm and the longest chapter in the bible176 verses.

David guzik commentary on psalm 119, which is the longest psalm and the longest chapter on the bible. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of psalm in the bible new international version. Inductive bible studies in the book of psalms lessons and. Just as psalm 119 is the longest chapter of the bible, two psalms just before, psalm 117, is the shortest chapter of all. Book of psalms chapter 119 kjv audio bible youtube. The psalms are all written in hebrew, and have been jazzed up, classed up, and mistranslated ever since they were written starting 3,000 years ago. The holy bible book 19 psalms kjv dramatized audio duration. There has been much discussion through history of whether psalm 117 or. In psalms 915 we see the enemy and antichrist conflict and the final deliverance.

Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart read verse in new international version. Psalms 7 clearly refers to the babylonian captivity. Let the house of aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Let them now that fear the lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. The book of psalms 3 the book of psalms introduction to the psalms the value of the old testament to the christian is expressed several times in the new testament. Aleph blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the lord. Psalms 119 commentary charles spurgeons treasury of david. At that time psalms appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the hebrew ot canon more commonly known as the writings see lk 24. Psalm bible book with full chapters new international version. Send to the book of psalms chapter 119 to a loved one. Now viewing scripture range from the book of psalms chapter 119.

Please explain the meaning of the symbols and words dividing. Inductive studies in psalms small group studies with discussion questions psalm 119 is known for being the longest chapter in the bible. Psalm 119 is in a class by itself with eight verses for each letter of the alphabet. Aleph blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the lord. The general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the divine law, and make it honourable. According to many researchers it was ezra, the priest and scribe, himself who completed the final collection of the psalms ezra 3. Jan 06, 2015 psalm chapter 119 audio faith wisdom and understanding.

It is referred to in hebrew by its opening words, ashrei temimei derech. The book of psalms was originally divided into five books. Containing 176 verses, psalm 119 is the longest single chapter in the bible. Read more of psalm 119 psalm 119 new international version. Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms. The book of psalms, chapter 119 sacred name king james. Meditations on the excellencies of the word of god. Aleph blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the. You will find that almost every verse is packed with truth about gods word. If leviticus looks as stale as a tax code, then psalms is a chance for the authors of the bible to show off their skills and impress their audience, all while. Psalm 119, like most of the psalms, was originally composed as a song to be sung in praising god.

It is a prayer of one who delights in and lives by the torah. Psalms 119, holman christian standard bible hcsb the. Let israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 119 blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the lord. The book of psalms chapter 119 in its entirety on vimeo. The pardoning mercy of god in christ, is the only source of a sinners happiness. Commentary for psalms 119 the general scope and design of this psalm is to magnify the divine law, and make it honourable. Psalm 119 kjv blessed are the undefiled in the way, bible gateway. Psalms 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The following psalms, in number fifteen, are called gradual psalms, or canticles, from the word gradus, signifying steps, ascensions, or degrees.

There are ten words by which divine revelation is called in this. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither whatever they do prospers. These are all of the chapters of the book of psalm. Psalm 1 niv book i psalms 141 blessed is the bible gateway. A few other psalms are written in this manner as well, but psalm 119 is the best example. A supernatural book for supernatural living psalm 119. It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even aarons beard. The lord showed me the law in psalm 119187genesis to deuteronomy187 chapters17611 so take away genesis 1 to 11prehistory and psalm 119 starts with genesis 12the abrahamic covenantso psalm 119vs1 parallels with genesis 12psalm 119 vs2 parallels with genesis and so on all the way up to psalm 119vs176 parallels with deuteronomy chapter 34verbatim and in orderamen.

All of this will be seen as we go through the book of psalms. The way of the righteous and the end of the ungodly. Oh, that my ways were directed to keep your statutes. The author of psalm 119 is unknown, but most scholars agree that it was written by david, ezra, or daniel. Psalm 119 shows us that the word of god should have top priority in our lives. Being such a long psalm and the longest chapter in the bible this psalm has been of great historical interest. Charles bridges spends an average of two pages per verse. You have commanded us to keep your precepts diligently.