Psalms 199 - 124

The Longest Psalm - 119

Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm and at 176 verses, one of the longest chapters in the Bible.  This Psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem with 22 8 verse stanzas for each successive Hebrew letter.  In Hebrew each verse begins with the same letter for that stanza.

For its length, the message is remarkably simple.  Each stanza is an expression of love or admiration for the Word of God.  The words "instructions," "laws," "words," "statutes," "commands," and "commandments" are used frequently and consistently throughout the entire Psalm.

This Psalm is followed by 15 Psalms that are all short songs (sometimes called the Songs of Ascent) that were sung during the Hebrews journey (ascent) to Jerusalem.  Many were frequently sung during the Festivals and are lyrical in the unsung version.  In particular Psalm 122 is a beautiful paean to Jerusalem.

May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.