Muandre once suggested "reading in one breath"; Hou suggested that "I meditate on the poem119 for 22 weeks", with eight sections per week, and "I can recite at least one section every day".
Whether we read the psalm 1 19 extensively or intensively, the words in it will inspire our hearts to look up to God's word, to God's law and to God's salvation.
The abridged version is bilingual. The Chinese version is a combination version, and the English version is NIV. English words or phrases marked in bold can be imitated in English writing.
A. Pay attention to the word of God
Poetry119: 73–74
Your hands created me and shaped me. Give me understanding so that I can learn your commands. Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, because I hope in your word.
[NIV] Psalm119: 73–74
Your hand created me and shaped me; Give me understanding, that I may learn your commands. May those who fear you be glad when they see me, because I hope in your word.
Poetry119:114
You are my hiding place and my shield, and I look forward to your words.
KJV] Psalm 1 19
You are my refuge and my shield; I'm counting on your words.
Poetry119:147–148
I cry before dawn, and I look up to your words; I open my eyes at night and miss your words.
KJV] Psalm119:147–148
I got up before dawn and shouted for help; I'm counting on your words. My eyes stayed up all night to meditate on your promise.
B. Pay attention to God's law
Poetry119: 43–44
Keep the truth from my mouth, for I hope in your law. I will always keep your law.
KJV] Psalm119: 43–44
Do not let the word of truth leave my mouth, for I hope in your law. I will keep your law forever and ever.
C. Looking forward to God's redemption
Poetry 1 19:8 1
My soul thirsts for your salvation, and I look forward to your promise.
NIV] Psalm 65438
My heart is faint from waiting for your salvation, but I still hope in your word.
Poetry119:166–168
I hope in your salvation, O LORD, and have kept your commandments. I keep your testimonies in my heart and love them very much. I have kept your precepts and testimonies, because all my ways are before you.
KJV] Psalm119:166–168
I wait for your salvation, O LORD, and keep your commandments. I keep your statutes because I like them very much. I keep your precepts and testimonies, because you know all my ways.