Psalm 119 – The Word of God

Here is an outline of the subjects of each stanza of 8 verses and one verse from each:
A. Alef א: The Blessedness of Those who Walk in God’s Word and Long to Do So (1-8)
v 1 -Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord.
B. Bet ב: Purity of Life and Meditation on God’s Word (9-16)
v 11 – I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

C. Gimel ג: The Word of God and the Trials of Life (17-24)
v 24 – Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors.
D. Daleth ד: Revived from the Dust (25-32)
v 25 – I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.

E. He ה: A Plea for Guidance and Life (33-40)
v 35 – Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.

F. Vav ו: Liberty Comes from Loving God’s Word (41-48)
v 45 – I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.

G. Zayin ז: The Power of God’s Word to Comfort and Strengthen (49-56)
v 49 – Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
H. Het ח: Hurrying to God with All My Heart (57-64)
v 58 – I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
I. Tet ט: God’s Word Brings Benefit from a Time of Affliction (65-72)
v 67 – Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.

J. Yod י: Confidence in the Creator and His Word (73-80)
v 76 – May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.

K. Kaf כ: Fainting from Affliction, Revived by God’s Word (81-88)
v 88 – In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.

L. Lamed ל: Saved by the Word Settled in Heaven (89-96)
v 89 – Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.

M. Mem מ: Loving the Sweetness of God’s Word (97-104)
v 103 – How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

N. Nun נ: Never-Ending Confidence in God’s Word (105-112)
v 105 – Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
O. Samekh ס: Held Up and Supported by the Word of God (113-120)
v 114 – You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.

P. Ayin ע: The Servant Seeks the Word (121-128)
v 124 – Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.
Q. Pe פ: Steps Directed by God’s Wonderful Word (129-136)
v 133 – Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
R. Tsadi צ: The Purity and Truth of God’s Word (137-144)
v 142 – Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.

S. Qof ק: Praying to the God of the Bible (145-152)
v 149 – Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, Lord, according to your laws.
T. Resh ר: Revival According to the Word of God (153-160)
v 154 – Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise

U. Shin ש: In Awe of God’s Word (161-168)
v 167 – I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.

V. Tav ת: Sought by God and His Word (169-176)
v 176 – I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.