We come to the end of our journey through Psalm 119. It has 176 verses, 170 of which are explicitly about the word. Here are the other six, and it might be instructive to look at them all in one place:

• 84: How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me?
• 90: Your faithfulness endures to all generations; you have established the earth, and it stands fast.
• 121: I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.
• 122: Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me.
• 132: Turn to me and be gracious to me, as is your way with those who love your name.
• 149: Hear my voice according to your steadfast love; O LORD, according to your justice give me life.

Six verses with no mention of the Word. All are prayers, of course, but…

• Three of the prayers are specifically about deliverance from oppressors: 84, 121, 122.
• Two are more general requests for God’s blessing: 132, 149.
• One is praise for God’s permanence: 90.

And how does this magnificent psalm end? Prayers for God’s help, tied to the psalmist’s response to his word: chosen, delighted in, remembered: TAU, verses 169 – 176.

• Let Your hand become my help, For I have chosen Your precepts.
• I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight.
• Let my soul live, and it shall praise You; And let Your judgments help me.
• I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments. (173 – 176)

We opened our journey with the suggestion that if you’re having trouble being motivated to spend time with God in the Word and prayer, Psalm 119 might be cure. Was it? I know it has renewed my appreciation for the Word!

Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold! (127)