Diligent Servant

1 Peter 1:25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. Isaiah 40:8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand forever.

Numbers 23:19

God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? Psalm 119:89-176

89 Your word, O Lord, will last forever; it is eternal in heaven.

90 Your faithfulness endures through all the ages; you have set the earth in place, and it remains.

91 All things remain to this day because of your command, because they are all your servants.

92 If your law had not been the source of my joy, I would have died from my sufferings.

93 I will never neglect your instructions, because by them you have kept me alive.

94 I am yours - save me! I have tried to obey your commands.

95 The wicked are waiting to kill me, but I will meditate on your laws.

96 I have learned that everything has limits; but your commandment is perfect.

97How I love your law! I think about it all day long.

98 Your commandment is with me all the time and makes me wiser than my enemies.

99 I understand more than all my teachers, because I meditate on your instructions.

100 I have greater wisdom than those who are old, because I obey your commands.

101 I have avoided all evil conduct, because I want to obey your word.

102I have not neglected your instructions, because you yourself are my teacher.

103 How sweet is the taste of your instructions - sweeter even than honey!

104 I gain wisdom from your laws, and so I hate all bad conduct.

105 Your word is a lamp to guide me and a light for my path.

106 I will keep my solemn promise to obey your just instructions.

107 My sufferings, Lord, are terrible indeed; keep me alive, as you have promised.

108 Accept my prayer of thanks, O Lord, and teach me your commands.

109 I am always ready to risk my life; I have not forgotten your law.

110 The wicked lay a trap for me, but I have not disobeyed your commands.

111 Your commandments are my eternal possession; they are the joy of my heart.

112 I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die.

113 I hate those who are not completely loyal to you, but I love your law.

114 You are my defender and protector; I put my hope in your promise.

115 Go away from me, you sinful people. I will obey the commands of my God.

116 Give me strength, as you promised, and I shall live; don't let me be disappointed in my hope!

117 Hold me, and I will be safe, and I will always pay attention to your commands.

118 You reject everyone who disobeys your laws; their deceitful schemes are useless.

119 You treat all the wicked like rubbish, and so I love your instructions.

120 Because of you I am afraid; I am filled with fear because of your judgments.

121 I have done what is right and good; don't abandon me to my enemies!

122 Promise that you will help your servant; don't let the arrogant oppress me!

123 My eyes are tired from watching for your saving help, for the deliverance you promised.

124Treat me according to your constant love, and teach me your commands.

125 I am your servant; give me understanding, so that I may know your teachings.

126 Lord, it is time for you to act, because people are disobeying your law.

127 I love your commands more than gold, more than the finest gold.

128And so I follow all your instructions; I hate all wrong ways.

129 Your teachings are wonderful; I obey them with all my heart.

130 The explanation of your teachings gives light and brings wisdom to the ignorant.

131 In my desire for your commands I pant with open mouth.

132 Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you.

133 As you have promised, keep me from falling; don't let me be overcome by evil.

134 Save me from those who oppress me, so that I may obey your commands.

135 Bless me with your presence and teach me your laws.

136 My tears pour down like a river, because people do not obey your law.

137 You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are just.

138 The rules that you have given are completely fair and right.

139 My anger burns in me like a fire, because my enemies disregard your commands.

140 How certain your promise is! How I love it!

141 I am unimportant and despised, but I do not neglect your teachings.

142 Your righteousness will last forever, and your law is always true.

143 I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy.

144Your instructions are always just; give me understanding, and I shall live.

145With all my heart I call to you; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your commands!

146 I call to you; save me, and I will keep your laws.

147 Before sunrise I call to you for help; I place my hope in your promise.

148 All night long I lie awake, to meditate on your instructions.

149 Because your love is constant, hear me, O Lord; show your mercy, and preserve my life!

150 My cruel persecutors are coming closer, people who never keep your law.

151 But you are near to me, Lord, and all your commands are permanent.

152 Long ago I learned about your instructions; you made them to last forever.

153 Look at my suffering, and save me, because I have not neglected your law.

154Defend my cause, and set me free; save me, as you have promised.

155 The wicked will not be saved, for they do not obey your laws.

156 But your compassion, Lord, is great; show your mercy and save me!

157 I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws.

158 When I look at those traitors, I am filled with disgust, because they do not keep your commands.

159 See how I love your instructions, Lord. Your love never changes, so save me!

160 The heart of your law is truth, and all your righteous judgments are eternal.

161 Powerful people attack me unjustly, but I respect your law.

162 How happy I am because of your promises - as happy as someone who finds rich treasure.

163 I hate and detest all lies, but I love your law.

164 Seven times each day I thank you for your righteous judgments.

165Those who love your law have perfect security, and there is nothing that can make them fall.

166 I wait for you to save me, Lord, and I do what you command.

167 I obey your teachings; I love them with all my heart.

168 I obey your commands and your instructions; you see everything I do.

169 Let my cry for help reach you, Lord! Give me understanding, as you have promised.

170 Listen to my prayer, and save me according to your promise!

171 I will always praise you, because you teach me your laws.

172 I will sing about your law, because your commands are just.

173 Always be ready to help me, because I follow your commands.

174How I long for your saving help, O Lord! I find happiness in your law.

175 Give me life, so that I may praise you; may your instructions help me.

176 I wander about like a lost sheep; so come and look for me, your servant, because I have not neglected your laws.