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Psalm 119:161-168 (JDV)

Psalm 119:161 leaders have persecuted me without cause, but my heart fears only your words.
Psalm 119:162 I rejoice over your word like one who finds much treasure.
Psalm 119:163 I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your instruction.
Psalm 119:164 I praise you seven times a day for your righteous judgments.
Psalm 119:165 Much peace belongs to those who love your instruction; nothing makes them stumble.
Psalm 119:166 Yahveh, I hope for your deliverance and carry out your commands.
Psalm 119:167 I obey your warning signs and love them greatly.
Psalm 119:168 I obey your directions and warning signs because all my roads are before you.

about him

Notice the repetition of the second person singular (you, your) in today’s text. Life is not about me nor “them,” whoever they may be. It’s about the LORD. His fear motivates us. His word is our treasure. We love his instruction. We regularly praise him. His deliverance is our hope. We carry out his commands. We obey his directions and heed his warning signs because he observes every road we take.

For the believer, life is about the LORD.