Psalms 119:87

“They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.”

"They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts." - Psalms 119:87
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What does Psalms 119:87 mean?

Psalm 119:87 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts." This verse is part of the longest chapter in the Bible, which is a song of praise, thanksgiving, and obedience to God's law. In this verse, the…

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Unyielding Faith in the Flames of Adversity

In Psalm 119:87, we find a profound declaration of perseverance amid great trials: "They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts." These words echo the struggles of the psalmist, who faced overwhelming challenges, yet remained resolute in his commitment…

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A Prayer of Perseverance and Faithfulness

O Lord, our God, the Creator of heaven and earth, the Alpha and Omega, we approach Your throne of grace today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. As we delve into the depths of Your Word, we find strength and solace in the message of Psalm 119:87, which declares, "They…

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Psalms 119:87 - "They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts."
Psalms 87:3 - "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah."
Psalms 87:1 - "His foundation is in the holy mountains."
Psalms 87:7 - "As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee."
Psalms 87:5 - "And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her."
Psalms 87:2 - "The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob."
"His foundation is in the holy mountains." - Psalms 87:1
"The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah." - Psalms 87:6
Psalms 87:6 - "The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah."
Psalms 87:4 - "I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there."
Psalms 119:105  NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalms 119:106  I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. Psalms 119:107  I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. Psalms 119:108  Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments. Psalms 119:109  My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. Psalms 119:110  The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. Psalms 119:111  Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. Psalms 119:112  I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end.
"Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah." - Psalms 87:3
"I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there." - Psalms 87:4
"As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee." - Psalms 87:7
"The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." - Psalms 87:2
Psalms 119:153 - "Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law."
Psalms 119:174 - "I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight."
Psalms 119:61 - "The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law."
Psalms 119:32 - "I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart."
"For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven." - Psalms 119:89
Psalms 119:176 - "I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments."
"And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her." - Psalms 87:5
"Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes." - Psalms 119:155
Psalms 119:119 - "Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies."
"I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word." - Psalms 119:158
"Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments." - Psalms 119:137
Psalms 119:3 - "They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways."
"Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful." - Psalms 119:138
Psalms 119:24 - "Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors."