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Psalm 119:73-80 (JDV)

Psalm 119:73 Your hands made me and established me; give me understanding so that I can learn your commands.
Psalm 119:74 Those who fear you will see me and rejoice because I put my hope in your word.
Psalm 119:75 I know, Yahveh, that your judgments are just and that you have humbled me fairly.
Psalm 119:76 May your covenant faithfulness comfort me as you promised your servant.
Psalm 119:77 May your compassion come to me so that I may live because your instruction is my delight.
Psalm 119:78 Let the arrogant be put to shame for slandering me with lies; I will meditate on your directions.
Psalm 119:79 Let those who fear you, those who know your warning signs, turn to me.
Psalm 119:80 May my heart be blameless regarding your prescriptions so that I will not be put to shame.

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The psalmist begins this section by acknowledging that God is his maker. That is why he is seeking to understand God’s commands. They are the manufacturer’s instructions for human life. If you purchase a product and it fails to work properly, you might reach out to the maker to find out why. One of the first questions they will ask is whether or not you read the instructions that came with the product. If it turns out you ignored the maker’s instructions, it will be embarrassing.