Psalm 119 part 8 v57-64 "You, O LORD, are everything I’ve longed for" Tune: Bowersburn. 8th: heth

Psalm 119 verses 57-64.
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tune: Bowersburn
image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll
This is the eighth section of psalm 119.
In the original Hebrew each stanza of this section begins with the letter heth ח.

PSALM 119 (8) 10 9 10 9 trochaic

57 You, O LORD, are everything I’ve longed for;
I have promised to obey your word.
58 With my whole heart I have sought your favour;
as you promised, grant me grace, O LORD.

59 I have thought about my life and conduct,
and have turned my steps towards your way.
60 I will hasten and, without delaying,
your commands and statutes I’ll obey.

61 Though the wicked with their cords ensnare me,
I will not forget instruction’s voice.
62 I will rise to give you thanks at midnight,
for your righteous laws make me rejoice.

63 Those who fear you are my friends for ever,
all who follow in your precepts’ way.
64 Earth is filled with your great loving-kindness;
teach me your decrees, O LORD, I pray.