Psalm 119

Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm, and it is an acrostic. It has 22 stanzas–one of each letter of the Hebrew alphabet–and each verse of those stanzas begins with that letter of the alphabet. Of course, we can’t see that in our English translations, but what we can see are some amazing inspirational thoughts.  For example, read carefully the Taw stanza:

ת Taw

May my cry come before you, Lord;

give me understanding according to your word.

May my supplication come before you;

deliver me according to your promise.

May my lips overflow with praise,

for you teach me your decrees.

May my tongue sing of your word,

for all your commands are righteous.

May your hand be ready to help me,

for I have chosen your precepts.

I long for your salvation, Lord,

and your law gives me delight.

Let me live that I may praise you,

and may your laws sustain me.

I have strayed like a lost sheep.

Seek your servant,

for I have not forgotten your commands.

—Psalm 119:169-176

Great words for a great day!