Bible Chapter Summary
Psalms 119 Summary
The Glory of God's Word
The longest chapter in the Bible is an elaborate acrostic poem celebrating God's word, law, statutes, and commands. Every section expresses the psalmist's love for Scripture and desire to live by it. It is a meditation on how God's word brings light, wisdom, comfort, and direction to every area of life.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 119:9
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.”
Psalms 119:105
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Psalms 119:11
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
Psalms 119:160
“Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”
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