Psalm 119

The Psalmist’s Prayers
About Scripture


Prayer for Understanding of Scripture

Psalms 119:27 Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.

Psalms 119:34 Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart.

Psalms 119:73 Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

Psalms 119:125 I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

Psalms 119:144 Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live.

Psalms 119:169 Let my cry come before you, Lord. Give me understanding according to your word.


Prayer to be divinely taught Scripture

Psalms 119:12 Blessed are you, Lord. Teach me your statutes.

Psalms 119:26 I declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes.

Psalms 119:33 Teach me, Lord, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end.

Psalms 119:64 The earth is full of your loving kindness, Lord. Teach me your statutes.

Psalms 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.

Psalms 119:68 You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.

Psalms 119:108 Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Lord, teach me your ordinances.

Psalms 119:124 Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes.

Psalms 119:135 Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes.


Prayer that the meaning of Scripture not be hidden from him

Psalms 119:19 I am a stranger on the earth. Don’t hide your commandments from me.

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