The Value of God's Word

Except 84, 90, 121, 122, 132

8 words for the Bible - law, ways, statutes, precepts, decrees, commands, word, promise

God’s Word is Meant to be Obeyed - vs. 1-8 (4,8)

Psalm 119:4 NIV

You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.

Psalm 119:8 NIV

I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me.

God’s Word Shows us the Way - vs. 9-16 (9-11)

Psalm 119:9–11 NIV

How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

God’s Word Reveals Wonderful Things - vs. 17-24 (18)

Psalm 119:18 NIV

Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

God’s Word Brings Understanding of God’s Ways - vs. 25-32 (27-30)

Psalm 119:27–30 NIV

Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law. I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.

God’s Word Turns us Away from Evil - vs. 33-40 (36-37)

Psalm 119:36–37 NIV

Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.

God’s Word is Our Hope - vs. 41-48 (41-45)

Psalm 119:41–45 NIV

May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise; then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word. Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws. I will always obey your law, for ever and ever. I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

God’s Word is Our Comfort in Suffering - vs. 49-56 (49-54)

Psalm 119:49–54 NIV

Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope. My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life. The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law. I remember, Lord, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them. Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law. Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.

God’s Word requires a Commitment from Us - vs. 57-64 (57-60)

Psalm 119:57–60 NIV

You are my portion, Lord; I have promised to obey your words. I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.

God’s Word requires we be taught - vs. 65-72 (66-68)

Psalm 119:66–68 NIV

Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.

God’s Word is a Witness of Hope and Compassion - vs. 73-80 (74-77)

Psalm 119:74–77 NIV

May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word. I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.

God’s Word is Our Help When We are Persecuted - vs. 81-88 (84-86)

Psalm 119:84–86 NIV

How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors? The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law. All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.

God’s Word is Eternal - vs. 89-96 (89-91)

Psalm 119:89–91 NIV

Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.

God’s Word Requires Meditation - vs. 97-104 (97-100)

Psalm 119:97–100 NIV

Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies. I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.

God’s Word is Our Guide to Follow - vs. 105-112 (105-106)

Psalm 119:105–106 NIV

Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.

God’s Word is Our Refuge - vs. 113-120 (113-114)

Psalm 119:113–114 NIV

I hate double-minded people, but I love your law. You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

God’s Word Requires Discernment - vs. 121-128 (125)

Psalm 119:125 NIV

I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.

God’s Word Rescues Us from the Oppression of Sin - vs. 129-136 (133-134)

Psalm 119:133–134 NIV

Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.

God’s Word is Trustworthy - vs. 137-144 (137-138, 140, 142, 144)

Psalm 119:137–138 NIV

You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are right. The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.

Psalm 119:140 NIV

Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.

God’s Word Protects us from Wicked Schemes - vs. 145-152 (150-151)

Psalm 119:150–151 NIV

Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law. Yet you are near, Lord, and all your commands are true.

God’s Word Preserves Our Lives - vs. 153-160 (159-160)

Psalm 119:159–160 NIV

See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, Lord, in accordance with your love. All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.

God’s Word gives us peace - vs. 161-168 (165)

Psalm 119:165 NIV

Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.

God’s Word Prompts Us to Prayer - vs. 169-176 (169-172)

Psalm 119:169–172 NIV

May my cry come before you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word. May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise. May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees. May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.