Zayin is the next letter in the Hebrew alphabet. One theme I see in this passage is finding comfort in God's word. Comfort means assistance and support or a feeling of relief or encouragement.
49 Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
50 My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
51 The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law.
52 I remember your ancient laws, O LORD, and I find comfort in them.
53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
54 Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
55 In the night I remember your name, O LORD, and I will keep your law.
56 This has been my practice: I obey your precepts.
Psalm 119:49-56
Discussion Questions
- What does it mean to have hope?
- If the Psalmist has hope, do you think that he might be lacking in something at the moment or be in a situation where he doesn't want to be?
- Verse 50 talks about suffering. What is suffering?
- What is the first thing he says provides him comfort?
- In verse 52, what does he say provides him comfort?
- Since he remembers God's ancient law, do you suppose he's read a lot of scripture and perhaps memorized scripture?
- The last part of verse 54 in the NIrV reads "I sing about your orders" indicating that he actually sings God's word. Do you ever sing God's word?
- Can you name some songs that you've sung where you are singing God's word?
