Power Of The Word

IN THIS MASTERPIECE ON THE WORD OF GOD, Psalm 119, the poet said, "My tongue shall speak of thy word" (verse 172). Concerning its efficacy, here are eleven distinct functions:
Cleanses: "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed..to thy word" (verse 9). Guards against sin: "Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee" (verse 11). Counsels: "Thy testimonies also are my delight, and my counselors" (verse 24).Gives hope: "Remember the word..upon which thou hast caused me to hope" (verse 49). Quickens: "Thy word hath quickened me" (verse 50). Puts a song in the heart: "Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage" (verse 54). Makes wise: "Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemises...my teachers...the ancients" (verses 98-100). Feeds the soul: "How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth" (verse 130). Gives light: "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" (verse 105). Gives joy:"Thy testimonies...a heritage for ever...they are the rejoicing of my heart" (verse 111). Provides the only infallible way: "I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right" (verse 128) (A Psalm In My Heart; Leroy Browlow)
"He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments and live. Proverbs 4:4"