To finish everything off, this post will contain the last 3 stanzas. It contains Resh, Sin (seen) and Shin (sheen), and Taw. Resh seems simple but it has a heavy "r" sound that reminds more of what I've heard as someone trills an r in Spanish. Taw is sometimes written as Tav as it gets … Continue reading Psalm 119:153-176
Psalm 119
Psalm 119:137-152
Tsadhe (צ) 137 - 144 English Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules.138 You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness.139 My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words.140 Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.141 I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.142 Your righteousness is righteous forever, and your law is true.143 Trouble and anguish have found me … Continue reading Psalm 119:137-152
Psalm 119:121-136
ע Ayin 121 - 128 English 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 … Continue reading Psalm 119:121-136
Psalm 119:105-120
Nun (נ) 105 - 112 English Your word is a lamp to my feetAnd a light to my path.106 I have sworn and I will confirm it,That I will keep Your righteous ordinances.107 I am exceedingly afflicted;Revive me, O Lord, according to Your word.108 O accept the freewill offerings of my mouth, O Lord,And teach me Your ordinances.109 My life is continually in my hand,Yet I do not forget … Continue reading Psalm 119:105-120
Psalm 119:89-104
Lamedh (Lah-med) and Mem are the Hebrew letters for the next 2 sections of Psalm 119. These are verses 89 to 96 and 97 to 104 respectively. Lamedh English Forever, O Lord,Your word is settled in heaven.90 Your faithfulness continues throughout all generations;You established the earth, and it stands.91 They stand this day according to Your ordinances,For all things are Your servants.92 If Your law had … Continue reading Psalm 119:89-104
Psalm 119:73-88
Today - Hebrew letters Yodh (pronounced like yohd, the vowel has more of an "oh" sound ) and Kaph (like the work cough) These are covered in verses 73 to 80 and 81 to 88 respectively. Yodh English Your hands made me and fashioned me;Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.74 May those who fear You see … Continue reading Psalm 119:73-88
Psalm 119:57-72
Today - Hebrew letters Heth (pronounced het, though often with a heavy, back of the through h) and Teth (pronounced tet) These are covered in verses 57 to 64 and 65 to 72 respectively. Heth English The Lord is my portion;I have promised to keep Your words.I sought Your favor with all my heart;Be gracious to me according to Your word.I considered my waysAnd turned my feet … Continue reading Psalm 119:57-72
Psalm 119:41-56
Today: Letters Vav (sometimes Waw) and Zayin. Verses 41 to 48 and 49 to 56 respectively. Vav English May Your loving-kindnesses also come to me, O Lord,Your salvation according to Your word;42 So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,For I trust in Your word.43 And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,For I wait for … Continue reading Psalm 119:41-56
Psalm 119:25-40
Time for the Daleth (verses 25 to 32) and He (verses 33 to 40) stanzas. Daleth English My soul cleaves to the dust;Revive me according to Your word.26 I have told of my ways, and You have answered me;Teach me Your statutes.27 Make me understand the way of Your precepts,So I will meditate on Your wonders.28 My soul weeps because of grief;Strengthen me … Continue reading Psalm 119:25-40
Psalm 119:9-24
We continue where we left off from last time and move onto the Beth and Gimel stanzas of this chapter of the Psalms. Beth English How can a young man keep his way pure?By keeping it according to Your word.10 With all my heart I have sought You;Do not let me wander from Your commandments.11 Your word I have treasured in my heart,That … Continue reading Psalm 119:9-24
Monergist Gratia 