Psalms 119:25-32
My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word.
I have declared my ways, and You answered me; Teach me Your statutes.
Make me understand the way of Your precepts; So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.
My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word.
Remove from me the way of lying, And grant me Your law graciously.
I have chosen the way of truth; Your judgments I have laid before me.
I cling to Your testimonies; O LORD, do not put me to shame!
I will run the course of Your commandments, For You shall enlarge my heart
My brother, the nameless, faceless post-Excellic scribe pleads for undestanding of the Word of God. And in doing so, sets the stage for all of us who are coming behind. A paraphrase of this stanza would be a plea to give an understanding of all things, God wise. It won't happen but it is a worthy goal.
Readings:
Morning Psalm 72, Noon Psalm 119:33-40 Evening Psalm 24
