#Psalm 119:116

[bojackson54]

Hope For the Best, Even If It Looks Like Things are At Their Worst

“Uphold me according to Your word, that I may live; And do not let me be ashamed of my hope.” (Psalms 119:116 NKJV) Perhaps because he was so intimate with God, David had a unique perspective about God’s word. He saw it as more than something to read in church, and even more than a book of wisdom that helped him understand how to live. We sometimes just hit the high spots in David’s biography…

[solidrockistand]

Praise of God's Law pt 16

121. I have one what is righteous and just, do not leave me to my oppressors. (So, David reigned over all Israel. And David administered justice and equity to all of his people. 2nd Samuel 8:15 ESV)

(For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him. Genesis 18:19 ESV)

(And God said to Abraham, "As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations. Genesis 17:9 ESV)

122. Ensure your servants wellbeing let not the arrogant oppress me. (Lay down a pledge for me with yourself; who is there who will put up security for me? Job 14:3 ESV)

(Let those who delight in my righteousness shout for joy and be glad and say evermore "Great is the Lord, who delights in the welfare of his servant!" Psalms 35:27 ESV)

(For you have maintained my just cause; you have sat on your throne, giving righteous judgement. Psalms 9:4 ESV)

123. My eyes fail looking for your salvation looking for your righteous promise. (Like a swallow or a crane, I chirp; I moan on like dove. My eyes are weary with looking upward. O Lord, I am oppressed; be mt pledge of safety! Isaiah 38:14 ESV)

(Then he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters had subsided from the face of the ground. Genesis 8:8 ESV)

(My lyre is turned to mourning and my pipe to the voice of those who weep. Job 30:31 ESV)

124. Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees. (Preserve my life according to your love and I will obey the statutes of your mouth. Psalms 119:88 NIV)

(The Lord Protects him and keeps I'm alive; he is called blessed in the land; you do not give him up to the wall of his enemies. Psalms 41:2 ESV)

("Because the poor are plundered, because they needy groan, I will now arise," says the Lord; I will place him in the safety for which he longs." Psalms 12:5 ESV)

125. I am your servant, give me discernment that I may understand your statutes. (Oh Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant. You have loosed my bonds. Psalms 116:16 ESV)

(And in your steadfast love you will cut off my enemies, and you will destroy all the adversaries of my soul, for I am your servant. Psalms 143:12 ESV)

126. It is time for you to act, O Lord; your law is being broken. (Because he has despised the word of the Lord and has broken his commandment, that person shall be utterly cut off; his iniquity shall be on him. Numbers 15:31 ESV)

(And the Lord said to Moses, "How long will his people despise me? And how long will they not believe me, in spite of all the signs that I have done among them?" Numbers 14:11 ESV)

(Pay careful attention to him and obey his voice; do not rebel against him for he will not pardon your transgression, for my name is in him. Exodus 23:21 ESV)

127. Because I love your commands more than gold more than pure gold. (For I delight in your commands because I love them. Psalms 119:47 NIV)

(Let your compassion come to me that I may live for your law is my delight. Psalms 119:77 NIV)

(Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! Psalms 90:13 ESV)

128. And because I consider all your precepts right; I hate every wrong path. (The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure enlightening the eyes. Psalms 19:8 ESV)

(For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. Psalms 33:4 ESV)

(And the angel said to me, "Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb." And he said to me, "These are the true words of God." Revelation 19:9 ESV)

Psalms 119:121-128 NIV

[pharmaciacatholica]

The Bible is not a historical (compilation of) book(s), it's a theological book. There are some things that cannot be taken literally. They should be read theologically, spiritually.

While reading it, you can see that there are parts that have historical inaccuracies in the Old Testament, I mean, they don't match with other historical events, small details like the names of emeprors. There are things that don't exactly agree within the different books of the Old Testament.

Don't get me wrong. I know and believe God created everything that exists, but there's a reason why the Catholic priest Georges Lamaître made the Big Bang theory, and why the Catholic friar Gregor Mendel made the laws of genetics. Is there something I'm not getting?

Yes, there is a lot you are not getting. Especially based on the follow up ask you sent me while I was getting ready to respond to this.

The Bible is not a historical (compilation of) book(s), it's a theological book.

The Sacred Scriptures are a compilation of book of various genres. The Old Testament consists of forty-six books. Twenty-one historical books, containing the account of the creation of the universe and the history of the patriarchs and the Jewish nation. Seven didactic books, containing collections of psalms, wise sayings, and rules of life. Eighteen prophetical books, containing prophecies as well as instructions or admonitions.

The Historical texts are: the five books of Moses, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, the four books of Kings, the two Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Tobit, Judith, Esther, the two books of the Maccabees.

The didactic texts are: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Wisdom, Sirach.

The prophetic texts are: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Baruch, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Johan, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi.

We get these groupings from the collective writings of the Church Fathers and the Tradition (capital T). (x)

here are some things that cannot be taken literally. They should be read theologically, spiritually.

This is a fundamental misunderstanding of what the literal sense of Scripture is. The Catechism summarizes the Church's teaching on the different senses of Scripture in paragraphs 115-119:

115 According to an ancient tradition, one can distinguish between two senses of Scripture: the literal and the spiritual, the latter being subdivided into the allegorical, moral and anagogical senses. The profound concordance of the four senses guarantees all its richness to the living reading of Scripture in the Church.

116 The literal sense is the meaning conveyed by the words of Scripture and discovered by exegesis, following the rules of sound interpretation: "All other senses of Sacred Scripture are based on the literal." (x)

117 The spiritual sense. Thanks to the unity of God's plan, not only the text of Scripture but also the realities and events about which it speaks can be signs.

The allegorical sense. We can acquire a more profound understanding of events by recognizing their significance in Christ; thus the crossing of the Red Sea is a sign or type of Christ's victory and also of Christian Baptism.

The moral sense. The events reported in Scripture ought to lead us to act justly. As St. Paul says, they were written "for our instruction".

The anagogical sense (Greek: anagoge, "leading"). We can view realities and events in terms of their eternal significance, leading us toward our true homeland: thus the Church on earth is a sign of the heavenly Jerusalem.

118 A medieval couplet summarizes the significance of the four senses: The Letter speaks of deeds; Allegory to faith; The Moral how to act; Anagogy our destiny.

119 It is the task of exegetes to work, according to these rules, towards a better understanding and explanation of the meaning of Sacred Scripture in order that their research may help the Church to form a firmer judgement. For, of course, all that has been said about the manner of interpreting Scripture is ultimately subject to the judgement of the Church which exercises the divinely conferred commission and ministry of watching over and interpreting the Word of God.

The entirety of Holy Writ is to be taken literally. Not all of the books are meant to be taken as historical. This I have shown, and it does not contradict.

While reading it, you can see that there are parts that have historical inaccuracies in the Old Testament, I mean, they don't match with other historical events, small details like the names of emeprors. There are things that don't exactly agree within the different books of the Old Testament.

I do not have the time to go through and scrounge up all of the answers to any supposed contradictions contained within the Old Testament, at least not right now (typing this at 1 am). I think it is sufficient to point out that, as a Catholic, you are bound under pain of mortal sin to believe in Scriptural inerrancy with divine and catholic faith.

From Pope Leo XIII:

"So far is it from being possible that any error can co-exist with inspiration, that inspiration not only is essentially incompatible with error, but excludes and rejects it as absolutely and necessarily as it is impossible that God Himself, the supreme Truth, can utter that which is not true. This is the ancient and unchanging faith of the Church."

Providentissimus Deus

Reiterated by Pope Pius XII:

“For as the substantial Word of God became like to men in all things, ‘except sin,’ so the words of God, expressed in human language, are made like to human speech in every respect, except error”

Divino Afflante Spiritu

From the Second Vatican Council:

"Since, therefore, all that the inspired authors, or sacred writers, affirm should be regarded as affirmed by the Holy Spirit, we must acknowledge that the books of Scripture firmly, faithfully and without error, teach that truth which God, for the sake of our salvation, wished to see confided to the sacred Scriptures."

Dei Verbum

There is much much more but I believe I've made my point on this matter. Next...

Don't get me wrong. I know and believe God created everything that exists

Nice, we agree!

but there's a reason why the Catholic priest Georges Lamaître made the Big Bang theory

I don't really understand the point here. I have known of Father Lamaitre and him being the "inventor" of the big bang theory for a while but I have never read it. Regardless, he is held to the same scrutiny and standard as everyone else is by both what I have already here laid out and what Pope Pius XII lays out in Humani Generis. I cannot say if he does or not, I have not read it, but a singular priest is not really an authority. This is especially true in the realm of the physical sciences.

and why the Catholic friar Gregor Mendel made the laws of genetics

Same principle as before regarding the authority of an individual priest that is not Your (royal you) pastor. I am also not familiar with this particular work, but I don't see a contradiction with the Faith at all on its face. I believe in genetics. I don't think you understand what macroevolution is as a concept.

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

The Lord: Our Safe Place in Life and Covering in Death

A miktam of David.

1 Keep me, O God, for I am safe in You. 2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord. All the good things I have come from You.” 3 As for those in the land who belong to You, they are the great ones in whom is all my joy. 4 Those who have traded for another god bring many troubles on themselves. I will not take part in their altar gifts of blood. And I will not take their names upon my lips.

5 The Lord is all that I am to receive, and my cup. My future is in Your hands. 6 The land given to me is good. Yes, my share is beautiful to me.

7 I will give honor and thanks to the Lord, Who has told me what to do. Yes, even at night my mind teaches me. 8 I have placed the Lord always in front of me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be moved. 9 And so my heart is glad. My soul is full of joy. My body also will rest without fear. 10 For You will not give me over to the grave. And You will not allow Your Holy One to return to dust. 11 You will show me the way of life. Being with You is to be full of joy. In Your right hand there is happiness forever. — Psalm 16 | New Life Version (NLV) New Life Version Holy Bible Copyright © 1969, 2003 by Barbour Publishing, Inc. Cross References: Exodus 23:13; Deuteronomy 12:3; Job 36:11; Psalm 4:7-8; Psalm 13:5; Psalm 7:1; Psalm 17:8; Psalm 23:5; Psalm 42:8; Psalm 63:6; Psalm 73:25-26; Psalm 78:55; Psalm 101:6; Psalm 116:13; Psalm 119:63; Psalm 140:6; Jeremiah 3:19; Matthew 7:14; Luke 24:44; John 2:22; Acts 2:25; 1 Corinthians 15:4

[okamusame]

‭ Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees.

Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.

Psalms 119:171-172 NLT‬ -> https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.119.171-172.NLT

[thegreenleavesofspringinsunlight]

For those reading the Psalms with me, we are reading 116 and 117 together today because of how short 117 is. We will be dividing 119 up over several days, I'll post about that tomorrow.

[pugzman3]

Psalms chapter 119

Samech

113 SAMECH. I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.

115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.

118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies.

120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

[leonieanderson]

Psalm 119:116 KJV

Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live ; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

[buggie-hagen]

Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live, and let me not be put to shame in my hope. ~Psalm 119:116

[soaringeaglesingingjoy]

Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.

Psalms 119:2 NLT

https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.119.2.NLT

[quranliveblog]

al baqarah ayat 101-200

themes:

those who "sold their souls" did not know (102-103).

the quran and its rules were revealed in stages (106, fn).

muhammad echoes moses (108, fn), and his listeners echo moses' listeners (118).

"Pardon and bear with" disbelievers (109).

he causes to become (117).

the quran is also a warning (119).

allah is all-hearing, all-knowing, almighty, and all-wise (127, 129).

"faith of Abraham" contrasted with that of "The Jews and Christians" (135).

hierarchy (143). similar to heads in the bible.

fear of god (150).

satan is humanity's "sworn enemy" (168).

"Righteousness is not in turning your faces towards the east or the west. Rather, the righteous are those who believe in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Books, and the prophets . . ." (177).

fasting during ramadan (183-185).

"Allah intends ease for you, not hardship" (185). in that vein, intercourse during the night of ramadan was made permissible (187, fn2).

"being devoted to Allah wholeheartedly is more important than blindly following old traditions" (189, fn).

"Fight in the cause of Allah ˹only˺ against those who wage war against you, but do not exceed the limits. . . . Do not wish to meet your enemy in battle but always pray for well-being. If fighting is a must, then be steadfast" (190, fn).

questions:

allah sent harut and marut (102)? what mischief did the people cause (fn)? what was this magic anyway?

when is the truth made clear to disbelievers (109)?

how are the two sentiments in ayah 116 related?

is the command to pray toward the kaaba also a test (143-144)? are all commands a test? ayah 155 says you'll be tested "with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops." per ayat 156-157, your response should still be, "'Surely to Allah we belong and to Him we will ˹all˺ return,'" and then you "will receive Allah's blessings and mercy." like job.

what does "recogniz[ing] this ˹Prophet˺ as they recognize their own children" mean (146)?

what are the symbols of allah (158)?

who are "˹all˺ those who condemn" (159)?

to whom does "all of humanity" in ayah 161 refer?

". . . But if they cease, then surely Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful" (192).

who asks allah to grant them "'˹[His] bounties˺ in this world,' but . . . will have no share in the Hereafter" (200)?

notes:

"Never did Solomon disbelieve" (102); diverges from biblical account.

footnote to ayah 104 is funny. the disbelievers' reasoning is interesting. it's all so childish though.

similar thing to the bible where reasons are given why people might scorn belief in the quran, e.g. that they recognize it but still reject it, that they're envious. it seems disbelievers know that the quran actually is true.

"The Jews and Christians each claim that none will enter Paradise except those of their own faith. These are their desires" (111). is that not the same thing the quran is saying? it's just that the jews and christians are wrong? same deal w ayah 120.

hellfire mention (119).

some repetition, like ayat 122-123.

kaaba first mentioned in ayah 125.

abraham and ishmael were muslims (128, fn).

religions "compete with one another in doing good" (148).

"remember Me; I will remember you" (152).

"Never say that those martyred in the cause of Allah are dead—in fact, they are alive! But you do not perceive it" (154).

ayah 159 mentions "clear proofs."

ayah 163 is psalm 83:18.

the wonders of creation reveal allah's glory (164).

focus on punishment (165).

the misled get the same punishment as those who mislead (167).

satan is another reason why people might scorn belief in the quran (169-170).

you can eat forbidden foods without being sinful if you're "compelled by necessity—neither driven by desire nor exceeding immediate need" (173).

those who differ regarding the quran are "totally engrossed in opposition" (176).

footnote 1 to ayah 178 about retaliation. is life for a life based though (see 194).

parents and close relatives are prioritized (180).

allowances made for those who can't observe ramadan (184); similar to the allowance made for those who must eat forbidden foods. also, allowances regarding the pilgrimage (196).

"Allah knows that you were deceiving yourselves" (187).

ayah 191 is "probably the most misquoted verse from the Quran" (fn). wish the context 191 is taken out of was given.

[solidrockistand]

Praise of God's Law pt 15

113. I hate double minded men, but I love your law. (And Elijah came near to all the people and said, "How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him." And the people did not answer him a word. 1st Kings 18:21 ESV)

(The eye of the adulterer also waits for the twilight, saying, "No eye will see me;' and he veils his face. Job 24:15 ESV)

(My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. Proverbs 1:10 ESV)

114. You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. (After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: "Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great." Genesis 15:1 ESV)

(But that same night the word of the Lord came to Nathan. 2nd Samuel 7:4 ESV)

115. Away from me evildoers that I may keep the commands of my God. (Depart from me, all you workers of evil, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping. Psalms 6:8 ESV)

(Oh, that you would slay the wicked, O God! O men of blood, depart from me! Psalms 139:19 ESV)

(You destroy those who speak lies; the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. Psalms 5:6 ESV)

116. Sustain me according to your promise and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. (Even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will care and will save. Isaiah 46:4 ESV)

(So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation your power to all those to come. Psalms 71:18 ESV)

(But for this purpose, I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth. Exodus 9:16 ESV)

117. Uphold me and I will be delivered I will always have regard for your decrees (Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 ESV)

(You shall not fear them, for it is the Lord your God who fights for you. Deuteronomy 3:22 ESV)

(Then I said to you, 'do not be in dread or afraid of them. Deuteronomy 1:29 ESV)

118. You reject all who stray from your decrees for their deceitfulness is in vain. (With my whole heart I seek you, let me now wonder from your commandments. Psalms 119:10 ESV)

(I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. Psalms 9:1 ESV)

(I give thanks to you, O lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. Psalms 86:12 ESV)

119. All of the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefor I love your statutes. (your silver has become dross, you best wine mixed with water. Isaiah 1:22 ESV)

I will turn my hand against you, and I will smelt away your dross as with lye and remove all your alloy. Isaiah 1:25 ESV)

Dross: something regarded as worthless; rubbish

Smelt: extract (metal) from its ore by a process involving heating and melting:

120. My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws. (Dread came upon me and trembling which made all my bones shake. Job 4:14 ESV)

(Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me. Psalms 55:5 ESV)

(And his affection for you is even greater, as he remembers the obedience for you all how you receive him with fear and trembling. I rejoice because I have perfect confidence in you. 2nd Corinthians 7:15-16 ESV)

Psalm 119:113-120 NIV

[lpopjr777]

IMPACT A LIFE: GOOD MORNING

You are still alive because the Lord’s faithful love never ends. From morning to evening He shows it to you in new ways! Lord, you are so very true and loyal! I say to myself, The Lord is my God and I put all my trust in Him.

“Support me, Lord, as you promised, and I will live. I trust in you, so don’t disappoint me.”-Psalms 119:116

God never makes a promise that He doesn’t keep. God will never go back on His Word, if He said it, it will happen. And that’s where your faith comes in. You have to believe in the promise and trust in the one giving the promise. Also, you need to be patience because your Heavenly Father is not on your timetable but when He feels you need what you need, He will provide it for you. And finally you need to thank Him in advance as if you’ve already received what was promised because He has never made a promise that He doesn’t deliver on because He will never go against Himself. You have His Word on it.

[voch]

Part 92 of collecting Bible Verses

Proverbs 22:4 Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

Psalms 116:13 I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.

Psalms 119:9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Give Thanks to God

1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast love endures for ever!

2 Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures for ever.”

3 Let the house of Aaron say, “His steadfast love endures for ever.”

4 Let those who fear the Lord say, “His steadfast love endures for ever.”

5 Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free.

6 With the Lord on my side I do not fear. What can man do to me?

7 The Lord is on my side to help me; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.

8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

10 All nations surrounded me; in the name of the Lord I cut them off!

11 They surrounded me, surrounded me on every side; in the name of the Lord I cut them off!

12 They surrounded me like bees, they blazed like a fire of thorns; in the name of the Lord I cut them off!

13 I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the Lord helped me.

14 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.

15 Hark, glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the Lord does valiantly,

16 the right hand of the Lord is exalted, the right hand of the Lord does valiantly!”

17 I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the Lord.

18 The Lord has chastened me sorely, but he has not given me over to death.

19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.

20 This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it.

21 I thank thee that thou hast answered me and hast become my salvation.

22 The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner.

23 This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

25 Save us, we beseech thee, O Lord! O Lord, we beseech thee, give us success!

26 Blessed be he who enters in the name of the Lord! We bless you from the house of the Lord.

27 The Lord is God, and he has given us light. Bind the festal procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar!

28 Thou art my God, and I will give thanks to thee; thou art my God, I will extol thee.

29 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures for ever! — Psalm 118 | Revised Standard Version Bible: Old Tradition 1952 Edition (RSVOT) Revised Standard Version Bible: Old Tradition Edition (1952), Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. All rights reserved. Cross References: Genesis 24:50; Exodus 15:2; Exodus 15:6; Deuteronomy 1:44; 2 Samuel 22:20; 1 Chronicles 16:8; 2 Chronicles 32:7-8; Psalm 6:1; Psalm 6:5; Psalm 30:1; Psalm 31:7; Psalm 54:4; Psalm 88:17; Psalm 106:47; Psalm 115:9-10; Psalm 116:1; Psalm 119:1; Psalm 135:20; Psalm 140:4; Psalm 146:3; Isaiah 26:2; Matthew 11:3; Matthew 21:42; Mark 12:10-11; Luke 1:51; Luke 21:20; Romans 8:31; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 22:14

A Small Life: A sermon on Psalms 118:5

[okamusame]

‭Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.

Psalms 119:2 NLT‬ -> https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.119.2.NLT