Moving along through Psalm 119, we come to one of the verses that don’t mention God’s Word. It’s in Kaph, verses 81 – 88:

My soul longs for your salvation; I hope in your word. My eyes long for your promise; I ask, “When will you comfort me?” For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, yet I have not forgotten your statutes. How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me? (Psalm 119.81 – 84, NKJV)

How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me? (84)

Verse 84 is the first of six verses in the psalm that don’t mention God’s Word. (I told you five before, but I’ve found another!) It’s in the context of persecution. Here’s what the persecution looks like:

The insolent have dug pitfalls for me; they do not live according to your law. All your commandments are sure; they persecute me with falsehood; help me! (Psalm 119.85, 86, NKJV)

“Help me!” I can’t control the actions of others, but I can pray and stay grounded in the word.

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. – Jesus, Matthew 5.10 – 12, ESV