I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John15:5For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. John15:5For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
Psalm 119 is a poem focusing on the statutes/c0mmands/laws of the Lord written in sections that start with the Hebrew alphabet.
Each section seems to have a theme, at least in my opnion.
Proverb 31 comes in 2 sections,
The first section is about how a King, royalty, child of the King should behave. The second is an alphabetical poem about the the Original Wonder Woman – A virtuous woman. It’s an ideal, but aiming for ideals can make us a better person, but to me, this is also about the empowerment and authority that a woman had in a household.
How[a] happy are those whose way is blameless, who live according to the Lord’s instruction! 2 Happy are those who keep His decrees and seek Him with all their heart.
NIV says Blessed
5-6 – if only
If only my ways were committed to keeping Your statutes! 6 Then I would not be ashamed when I think about all Your commands.
guilty conscience
Ps 119:11
Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee.
Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.[a]
if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
My life is down in the dust; give me life through Your word. 26 I told You about my life, and You listened to me; teach me Your statutes.
I am weary[c] from grief; strengthen me through Your word. 29 Keep me from the way of deceit and graciously give me Your instruction.
NIV Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your laws.
30-32 Hiding God’s word and seeking Him to enlighten
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set Your ordinances before me. 31 I cling to Your decrees; Lord, do not put me to shame. 32 I pursue the way of Your commands, for You broaden my understanding.[d]
Lord, You have treated Your servant well, just as You promised.
66 teach me good judgement
67 before afflicted went astray
68 you do good to teach me
69 not distracted by the proud/liars
70 delight in instruction
71-71 recognize the blessing
It was good for me to be afflicted so that I could learn Your statutes. 72 Instruction from Your lips is better for me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you, even at my mother’s breast. From birth I was cast on you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God.
Lord, Your word is forever; it is firmly fixed in heaven. 90 Your faithfulness is for all generations; You established the earth, and it stands firm. 91 They stand today in accordance with Your judgments, for all things are Your servants.
92-93 Saved from death – for me, suicide
If Your instruction had not been my delight, I would have died in my affliction. 93 I will never forget Your precepts, for You have given me life through them.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
111-112 – Joy of my heart
I have Your decrees as a heritage forever; indeed, they are the joy of my heart. 112 I am resolved to obey Your statutes to the very end.[k]
I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. 122 Guarantee Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
124-125
Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love; teach me Your statutes. 125 I am Your servant; give me understanding so that I may know Your decrees.
127-128
Since I love Your commands more than gold, even the purest gold, 128 I carefully follow[n] all Your precepts and hate every false way.
Consider my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your instruction. 154 Defend my cause and redeem me; give me life as You promised.
159-160
Consider how I love Your precepts; Lord, give me life according to Your faithful love. 160 The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. 9 Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
This is an alphabetical poem about the great things that are capable to a woman who is trusted, and empowered, and given authority over her home. Ode to empowerment not a checklist. An ideal for things and ideas that can be done by a woman, not a board with which to hit her on the head.
20, 25-26 her heart
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
30 Go To Verse
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
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