Introduction
Psalm 119:65–80: The psalmist again refers to the law of the LORD as more valuable than money and expresses trust in God’s judgments.
Today’s Key Verse: Psalm 119:65
You have kept your promise, LORD, and you are good to me, your servant.
Reading
65 You have kept your promise, Lord,
and you are good to me, your servant.
66 Give me wisdom and knowledge,
because I trust in your commands.
67 Before you punished me, I used to go wrong,
but now I obey your word.
68 How good you are—how kind!
Teach me your commands.
69 The proud have told lies about me,
but with all my heart I obey your instructions.
70 They have no understanding,
but I find pleasure in your law.
71 My punishment was good for me,
because it made me learn your commands.
72 The law that you gave means more to me
than all the money in the world.
73 You created me, and you keep me safe;
give me understanding, so that I may learn your laws.
74 Those who honor you will be glad when they see me,
because I trust in your promise.
75 I know that your judgments are righteous, Lord,
and that you punished me because you are faithful.
76 Let your constant love comfort me,
as you have promised me, your servant.
77 Have mercy on me, and I will live
because I take pleasure in your law.
78 May the proud be ashamed for falsely accusing me;
as for me, I will meditate on your instructions.
79 May those who honor you come to me—
all those who know your commands.
80 May I perfectly obey your commandments
and be spared the shame of defeat.
Reflect
Today’s reading opens with the psalmist acknowledging God’s kindness as well as punishment or affliction from God. Why does the psalmist say that “punishment was good” (verse 71)? In what ways have you learned to be obedient to the Lord?
Pray
Lord God, I trust in your commands. Your judgments are righteous, and your constant love comforts me. Give me wisdom to grow each day in my knowledge of you. Amen.
Tomorrow’s Reading
Psalm 119:81–96: The psalmist offers a prayer for deliverance.
