Jo’s Place

Psalms 120 and 121 Psalm 120 This is a song for pilgrims, who are ascending to worship in Jerusalem. I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to him, …and he answered my prayer. Rescue me, O Lord, …rescue me from liars …and from all deceitful people. O you deceptive tongues, what will God do to you? How will he increase your punishment? You will be pierced, with sharp arrows …and you will be burned with glowing coals. How I suffer, in far-off Meshech. It pains me to live in distant Kedar. I am tired of living among people, who hate peace. I search for peace; but, when I speak of peace, they want war! Psalm 121 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? No my help comes from the Lord, …the Lord, who made heaven and earth! He will not let you stumble; He is the one who watches over you and He will not slumber. Indeed, he, who watches over Israel, never slumbers or sleeps. The Lord himself watches over you! The Lord stands besi...

Psalm 119 (part-10) Section  Shin Powerful people harass me without cause, Lord, but my heart trembles  only at your word. I rejoice in your word, like one who discovers a great treasure. I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions. I will praise you… seven times a day, because all your regulations are just. Those, who love your instructions, have great peace… and do not stumble. I long for your rescue, Lord, so I have tried to obey your commands. I have tried to obey your laws, because I love You very much. Yes, I obey your commandments and laws, because you know everything that I do. Section  Taw O Lord, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind that you promised me. Listen to my prayer; rescue me ….just as you promised. Let praise flow from my lips, because you have taught me your decrees. Let my tongue sing about your word, because all your commands are right. Give me a helping hand, Lord, because I have chosen to follow your commandments. O Lord,...

1278- Psalm 119 (part-9) Section  Tsadhe O Lord, you are righteous, and your regulations are fair. Your laws are perfect …and completely trustworthy. I am overwhelmed with indignation, because my enemies have disregarded your words. Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much. I am insignificant and despised, but I don’t forget your commandments. Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true. As pressure and stress bear down on me, I find joy in your commands. Your laws are always right; help me to understand them, so I may live. Section  Qoph I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord! I will obey your decrees. I cry out to you; rescue me, so that I may obey your laws. I rise early, before the sun is up; and I cry out for help …I put my hope in your words. I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promises. In your faithful love, O Lord, please hear my cry; let me be revived by following your regulations. Lawless peo...