Rejecting and Choosing

"My lips will pour forth praise, for you teach me your statutes. My tongue will sing of your word, for all your commandments are right. ... I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight." (Psalm 119:171-172, 174)

"Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law." (Psalm 119:161–163)

"Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!" (Psalm 119:154)

"I call to you; save me, that I may observe your testimonies. I rise before dawn and cry for help; I hope in your words." (Psalm 119:146–147)

"Righteous are you, O LORD, and right are your rules." (Psalm 119:137)

"The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple." (Psalm 119:130)

"Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me... I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!" (Psalm 119:122, 125)

"Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God." (Psalm 119:115)

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules." (Psalm 119:105–106)

"Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day." (Psalm 119:97)