Scripture Context

Psalms 119:168 - Psalms 120:1

168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies; for all my ways are before thee.

169 Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord; give me understanding according to thy word.

170 Let my supplication come before thee; deliver me according to thy word.

171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes.

172 My tongue shall speak of thy word; for all thy commandments are righteousness.

173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

174 I have longed for thy salvation, O Lord; and thy law is my delight.

175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee, and let thy judgments help me.

176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.

Psalms 120
Intro: David prayeth for deliverance from the wicked. (A Song of degrees.)

1 In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.