Adapted from Psalm 19:7-10

Leader: “The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul.”

People: “The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart.”

Leader: “The laws of the Lord are true; each one is fair.”

People: “They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb!”  

All: Let us worship God!

Submitted by Chip Hardwick (excerpts from Ps 19:7-10, NLT, adapted for liturgical use)

Adapted from Psalm 112

Leader: Praise the Lord!  Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who greatly delight in his commands. 

People: Their offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

Leader: It is well with those who deal generously, who conduct their affairs with justice.

People: They have given to the poor; their righteousness endures forever!

All: Let us worship God!

Submitted by Chip Hardwick (Ps 112:1-2, 5, 9, ESV, excerpted, pronouns changed, and adapted for corporate liturgical use)

Adapted from Psalm 119

Your word is a lamp unto my feet 

And a light unto my path. 

I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again: 

I will obey your righteous regulations. 

Lord, accept my offering of praise, 

Teach me your regulations. 

Your laws are my treasure; they are my heart’s delight. 

We are determined to keep your decrees to the very end. 

 Submitted by Austin D. Hill

Adapted from Psalm 119:1-5

Leader: Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord.

People: Happy are those who keep God’s decrees, who seek God with their whole heart.

Leader: Happy are we, when we do no wrong and walk in God’s ways.

People: O that our ways may be steadfast in keeping your commandments, O Lord.

All: Let us worship God!

Submitted by Chip Hardwick (Ps 119:1-3, 5, NRSV, pronouns changed and verses adapted for corporate liturgical use)

 Adapted from Psalm 119:5-7

Oh, that my ways were steadfast

In obeying your decrees!

Then I would not be put to shame

When I consider all your commands.

We will praise you with an upright heart

As we learn your righteous laws.

Let us open our hearts to your guidance, oh God, as we worship you.

 Submitted by Austin D. Hill (NIV, pronouns changed and adapted for liturgical use)