THE UNFAILING LOVE OF THE LORD
Passage: Psalm 119:41~64  
Key verse: 41
ו Waw41 May your unfailing love(A) come to me, Lord,
your salvation, according to your promise;(B)
42 then I can answer(C) anyone who taunts me,(D)
for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(E)
for I have put my hope(F) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,(G)
for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.(H)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings(I)
and will not be put to shame,(J)
47 for I delight(K) in your commands
because I love them.(L)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate(M) on your decrees.
ז Zayin49 Remember your word(N) to your servant,
for you have given me hope.(O)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.(P)
51 The arrogant mock me(Q) unmercifully,
but I do not turn(R) from your law.
52 I remember,(S) Lord, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me(T) because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.(U)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song(V)
wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember(W) your name,
that I may keep your law.(X)
56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.(Y)
ח Heth57 You are my portion,(Z) Lord;
I have promised to obey your words.(AA)
58 I have sought(AB) your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me(AC) according to your promise.(AD)
59 I have considered my ways(AE)
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.(AF)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget(AG) your law.
62 At midnight(AH) I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.(AI)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,(AJ)
to all who follow your precepts.(AK)
64 The earth is filled with your love,(AL) Lord;
teach me your decrees.(AM)
41 May your unfailing love(A) come to me, Lord,
your salvation, according to your promise;(B)
42 then I can answer(C) anyone who taunts me,(D)
for I trust in your word.
43 Never take your word of truth from my mouth,(E)
for I have put my hope(F) in your laws.
44 I will always obey your law,(G)
for ever and ever.
45 I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts.(H)
46 I will speak of your statutes before kings(I)
and will not be put to shame,(J)
47 for I delight(K) in your commands
because I love them.(L)
48 I reach out for your commands, which I love,
that I may meditate(M) on your decrees.
49 Remember your word(N) to your servant,
for you have given me hope.(O)
50 My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life.(P)
51 The arrogant mock me(Q) unmercifully,
but I do not turn(R) from your law.
52 I remember,(S) Lord, your ancient laws,
and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me(T) because of the wicked,
who have forsaken your law.(U)
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song(V)
wherever I lodge.
55 In the night, Lord, I remember(W) your name,
that I may keep your law.(X)
56 This has been my practice:
I obey your precepts.(Y)
ח Heth57 You are my portion,(Z) Lord;
I have promised to obey your words.(AA)
58 I have sought(AB) your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me(AC) according to your promise.(AD)
59 I have considered my ways(AE)
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.(AF)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget(AG) your law.
62 At midnight(AH) I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.(AI)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,(AJ)
to all who follow your precepts.(AK)
64 The earth is filled with your love,(AL) Lord;
teach me your decrees.(AM)
57 You are my portion,(Z) Lord;
I have promised to obey your words.(AA)
58 I have sought(AB) your face with all my heart;
be gracious to me(AC) according to your promise.(AD)
59 I have considered my ways(AE)
and have turned my steps to your statutes.
60 I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands.(AF)
61 Though the wicked bind me with ropes,
I will not forget(AG) your law.
62 At midnight(AH) I rise to give you thanks
for your righteous laws.(AI)
63 I am a friend to all who fear you,(AJ)
to all who follow your precepts.(AK)
64 The earth is filled with your love,(AL) Lord;
teach me your decrees.(AM)
Cross references
- Psalm 119:41 : S Ps 6:4
- Psalm 119:41 : ver 76, 116, 154, 170
- Psalm 119:42 : Pr 27:11
- Psalm 119:42 : S Ps 42:10
- Psalm 119:43 : S 1Ki 17:24
- Psalm 119:43 : ver 74, 81, 114, 147
- Psalm 119:44 : ver 33, 34, 55; S Dt 6:25
- Psalm 119:45 : ver 94, 155
- Psalm 119:46 : Mt 10:18; Ac 26:1-2
- Psalm 119:46 : S ver 6
- Psalm 119:47 : ver 77, 143; S Ps 112:1
- Psalm 119:47 : ver 97, 127, 159, 163, 165
- Psalm 119:48 : S Ge 24:63
- Psalm 119:49 : ver 9
- Psalm 119:49 : ver 43
- Psalm 119:50 : S ver 25
- Psalm 119:51 : S ver 21; S Job 16:10; S 17:2
- Psalm 119:51 : S Job 23:11
- Psalm 119:52 : Ps 103:18
- Psalm 119:53 : S Ex 32:19; S 33:4
- Psalm 119:53 : Ps 89:30
- Psalm 119:54 : ver 172; Ps 101:1; 138:5
- Psalm 119:55 : ver 62, 72; Ps 1:2; 42:8; S 63:6; 77:2; Isa 26:9; Ac 16:25
- Psalm 119:55 : S ver 44
- Psalm 119:56 : ver 4, 100, 134, 168; S Nu 15:40
- Psalm 119:57 : S Dt 32:9; Jer 51:19; La 3:24
- Psalm 119:57 : ver 17, 67, 101
- Psalm 119:58 : S Dt 4:29; S 1Ch 16:11; Ps 34:4
- Psalm 119:58 : S Ge 43:29; S Ezr 9:8
- Psalm 119:58 : ver 41
- Psalm 119:59 : Jos 24:14-15; S Ps 39:1
- Psalm 119:60 : ver 115
- Psalm 119:61 : ver 83, 109, 153, 176
- Psalm 119:62 : S ver 55; Ac 16:25
- Psalm 119:62 : ver 7
- Psalm 119:63 : Ps 15:4; 101:6-7; 103:11
- Psalm 119:63 : ver 56; Ps 111:10
- Psalm 119:64 : Ps 33:5
- Psalm 119:64 : ver 12, 108
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(49-56) The psalmist finds comfort and hope through God’s word of promise amidst sufferings from arrogant people. He is indignant when God’s word is ignored. He prays God may remember his promises as he remembers God’s name and word.
(57-64) These verses are among those that use all 8 Hebrew words for God’s word. Can you find them? (Hint: “your” precedes them all) The earth is filled with the LORD’s covenant love. From his heart and with his feet the psalmist seeks God and even rises at night to thank God. He was a friend to all who fear God.
Prayer: LORD, your love is unfailing. Your word is true and faithful. Incline my heart to seek and worship you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
One Word: The LORD’s love and promises bring salvation