Bible Verses About Instruction

Open my eyes, so that I will see wonders from your Torah.

Though I'm just a wanderer on the earth, don't hide your mitzvot from me.

I am continually consumed with longing for your rulings.

You rebuke the proud, the cursed, who stray from your mitzvot.

Remove scorn and contempt from me, because I observe your instruction.

Even when princes sit and plot against me, your servant meditates on your laws.

Also your instructions are my delight; they are my counselors.

(Dalet) I lie prostrate in the dust; revive me, in keeping with your word.

I told you of my ways, and you answered me; teach me your laws.

Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wonders.

I am melting away from anxiety and grief; renew my strength, in keeping with your word.

Keep deceitful ways far from me, and favor me with your Torah.

I choose the way of trust; I set your rulings [before me].

I cling to your instruction; ADONAI, don't let me be put to shame!

I will run the way of your mitzvot, for you have broadened my understanding.

(Heh) Teach me, ADONAI, the way of your laws; keeping them will be its own reward for me.

Give me understanding; then I will keep your Torah; I will observe it with all my heart.

Guide me on the path of your mitzvot, for I take pleasure in it.

Bend my heart toward your instructions and not toward selfish gain.

Turn my eyes away from worthless things; with your ways, give me life.

Fulfill your promise, which you made to your servant, which you made to those who fear you.

Avert the disgrace which I dread, for your rulings are good.

See how I long for your precepts; in your righteousness, give me life!

May your grace come to me, ADONAI, your salvation, as you promised;

then I will have an answer for those who taunt me; for I trust in your word.