Psalms 119:89-176; 1 Corinthians 8

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Psalms 119:89-176

89 Lord, your word is everlasting; it continues forever in heaven.

90 Your loyalty will go on and on; you made the earth, and it still stands.

91 All things continue to this day because of your laws, because all things serve you.

92 If I had not loved your teachings, I would have died from my sufferings.

93 I will never forget your orders, because you have given me life by them.

94 I am yours. Save me. I want to obey your orders.

95 Wicked people are waiting to destroy me, but I will think about your rules.

96 Everything I see has its limits, but your commands have none.

97 How I love your teachings! I think about them all day long.

98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, because they are mine forever.

99 I am wiser than all my teachers, because I think about your rules.

100 I have more understanding than the older leaders, because I follow your orders.

101 I have avoided every evil way so I could obey your word.

102 I haven't walked away from your laws, because you yourself are my teacher.

103 Your promises are sweet to me, sweeter than honey in my mouth!

104 Your orders give me understanding, so I hate lying ways.

105 Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.

106 I will do what I have promised and obey your fair laws.

107 I have suffered for a long time. Lord, give me life by your word.

108 Lord, accept my willing praise and teach me your laws.

109 My life is always in danger, but I haven't forgotten your teachings.

110 Wicked people have set a trap for me, but I haven't strayed from your orders.

111 I will follow your rules forever, because they make me happy.

112 I will try to do what you demand forever, until the end.

113 I hate disloyal people, but I love your teachings.

114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.

115 Get away from me, you who do evil, so I can keep my God's commands.

116 Support me as you promised so I can live. Don't let me be embarrassed because of my hopes.

117 Help me, and I will be saved. I will always respect your demands.

118 You reject those who ignore your demands, because their lies mislead them.

119 You throw away the wicked of the world like trash. So I will love your rules.

120 I shake in fear of you; I respect your laws.

121 I have done what is fair and right. Don't leave me to those who wrong me.

122 Promise that you will help me, your servant. Don't let proud people wrong me.

123 My eyes are tired from looking for your salvation and for your good promise.

124 Show your love to me, your servant, and teach me your demands.

125 I am your servant. Give me wisdom so I can understand your rules.

126 Lord, it is time for you to do something, because people have disobeyed your teachings.

127 I love your commands more than the purest gold.

128 I respect all your orders, so I hate lying ways.

129 Your rules are wonderful. That is why I keep them.

130 Learning your words gives wisdom and understanding for the foolish.

131 I am nearly out of breath. I really want to learn your commands.

132 Look at me and have mercy on me as you do for those who love you.

133 Guide my steps as you promised; don't let any sin control me.

134 Save me from harmful people so I can obey your orders.

135 Show your kindness to me, your servant. Teach me your demands.

136 Tears stream from my eyes, because people do not obey your teachings.

137 Lord, you do what is right, and your laws are fair.

138 The rules you commanded are right and completely trustworthy.

139 I am so upset I am worn out, because my enemies have forgotten your words.

140 Your promises are proven, so I, your servant, love them.

141 I am unimportant and hated, but I have not forgotten your orders.

142 Your goodness continues forever, and your teachings are true.

143 I have had troubles and misery, but I love your commands.

144 Your rules are always good. Help me understand so I can live.

145 Lord, I call to you with all my heart. Answer me, and I will keep your demands.

146 I call to you. Save me so I can obey your rules.

147 I wake up early in the morning and cry out. I hope in your word.

148 I stay awake all night so I can think about your promises.

149 Listen to me because of your love; Lord, give me life by your laws.

150 Those who love evil are near, but they are far from your teachings.

151 But, Lord, you are also near, and all your commands are true.

152 Long ago I learned from your rules that you made them to continue forever.

153 See my suffering and rescue me, because I have not forgotten your teachings.

154 Argue my case and save me. Let me live by your promises.

155 Wicked people are far from being saved, because they do not want your demands.

156 Lord, you are very kind; give me life by your laws.

157 Many enemies are after me, but I have not rejected your rules.

158 I see those traitors, and I hate them, because they do not obey what you say.

159 See how I love your orders. Lord, give me life by your love.

160 Your words are true from the start, and all your laws will be fair forever.

161 Leaders attack me for no reason, but I fear your law in my heart.

162 I am as happy over your promises as if I had found a great treasure.

163 I hate and despise lies, but I love your teachings.

164 Seven times a day I praise you for your fair laws.

165 Those who love your teachings will find true peace, and nothing will defeat them.

166 I am waiting for you to save me, Lord. I will obey your commands.

167 I obey your rules, and I love them very much.

168 I obey your orders and rules, because you know everything I do.

169 Hear my cry to you, Lord. Let your word help me understand.

170 Listen to my prayer; save me as you promised.

171 Let me speak your praise, because you have taught me your demands.

172 Let me sing about your promises, because all your commands are fair.

173 Give me your helping hand, because I have chosen your commands.

174 I want you to save me, Lord. I love your teachings.

175 Let me live so I can praise you, and let your laws help me.

176 I have wandered like a lost sheep. Look for your servant, because I have not forgotten your commands. A psalm for going up to worship.

1 Corinthians 8

1 Now I will write about meat that is sacrificed to idols. We know that "we all have knowledge." Knowledge puffs you up with pride, but love builds up.

2 If you think you know something, you do not yet know anything as you should.

3 But if any person loves God, that person is known by God.

4 So this is what I say about eating meat sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is really nothing in the world, and we know there is only one God.

5 Even though there are things called gods, in heaven or on earth (and there are many "gods" and "lords"),

6 for us there is only one God -- our Father. All things came from him, and we live for him. And there is only one Lord -- Jesus Christ. All things were made through him, and we also were made through him.

7 But not all people know this. Some people are still so used to idols that when they eat meat, they still think of it as being sacrificed to an idol. Because their conscience is weak, when they eat it, they feel guilty.

8 But food will not bring us closer to God. Refusing to eat does not make us less pleasing to God, and eating does not make us better in God's sight.

9 But be careful that your freedom does not cause those who are weak in faith to fall into sin.

10 You have "knowledge," so you eat in an idol's temple. But someone who is weak in faith might see you eating there and be encouraged to eat meat sacrificed to idols while thinking it is wrong to do so.

11 This weak believer for whom Christ died is ruined because of your "knowledge."

12 When you sin against your brothers and sisters in Christ like this and cause them to do what they feel is wrong, you are also sinning against Christ.

13 So if the food I eat causes them to fall into sin, I will never eat meat again so that I will not cause any of them to sin.

Psalms 119:89-176; 1 Corinthians 8

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Psalms 119:89-176

1 Corinthians 8