Thursday, June 12, 2008

Meditation

The Word of God

Psalm 119: 9-16

Title: The Holy Bible, New Century Version

9 How can a young person live a pure life?

By obeying your word.

Psalm 119:9 (NCV)

10 With all my heart I try to obey you.

Don’t let me break your commands.

Psalm 119:10 (NCV)

11 I have taken your words to heart

so I would not sin against you.

Psalm 119:11 (NCV)

12 LORD, you should be praised.

Teach me your demands.

Psalm 119:12 (NCV)

13 My lips will tell about

all the laws you have spoken.

Psalm 119:13 (NCV)

14 I enjoy living by your rules

as people enjoy great riches.

Psalm 119:14 (NCV)

15 I think about your orders

and study your ways.

Psalm 119:15 (NCV)

16 I enjoy obeying your demands,

and I will not forget your word.

Psalm 119:16 (NCV)

Psalm 119: 41-48

41 LORD, show me your love,

and save me as you have promised.

Psalm 119:41 (NCV)

42 I have an answer for people who insult me,

because I trust what you say.

Psalm 119:42 (NCV)

43 Never keep me from speaking your truth,

because I depend on your fair laws.

Psalm 119:43 (NCV)

44 I will obey your teachings

forever and ever.

Psalm 119:44 (NCV)

45 So I will live in freedom,

because I want to follow your orders.

Psalm 119:45 (NCV)

46 I will discuss your rules with kings

and will not be ashamed.

Psalm 119:46 (NCV)

47 I enjoy obeying your commands,

which I love.

Psalm 119:47 (NCV)

48 I praise your commands, which I love,

and I think about your demands.

Psalm 119:48 (NCV)

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