These were discovered while I was working on memorizing Psalm 119. While I never completed the entire psalm to memory, I did memorize most of it; this process gave me a great appreciation for both the hidden gems and the overall story. 119 is a beautiful psalm and I would recommend reading it in its entirety. I got into the habit of praying one or two verses from it before I read my Bible; this post is meant as a starting point for anyone who wants to do something similar.

“Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. I am stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.” (v. 18-9)

“Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.” (27)

“The earth is filled with your love, O LORD; teach me your decrees.” (64)

“You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.” (68)

“To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless.” (96)

“I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.” (125)

“Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” (129-30)

“Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.” (133)

“Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.” (135)

“Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right. The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.” (137-8)

“Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true. Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight. Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live.” (142-4)

“You are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true. Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever.” (151-2)