Psalm 119:1 & 176

Penman for Psalm 119 is unknown

This Psalm is an acrostic poem. Each section starts with a Hebrew alphabet letter, going sequentially.
Each verse in that section also starts with that same Hebrew letter.

The language is figurative

The chapter theme = The Word of God and the God of the Word

8 synonyms are used for the Word of God
21 times the word “commandments” is used. This helps us identify the character of God.
22 times the word “judgments” is used. This helps us identify the conditions to have a correct relationship with people.
19 times the word “testimonies” is used. This helps us identify what God did, is doing, and is going to do.
21 times the word “precepts” is used. This helps us identify the whole of Scripture.
25 times the word “law” is used. This helps us to identify instruction
23 times the word “word” is used. “Word” meaning speech, communication.
19 times the word “word” is used. “Word” meaning promises.

There are 70 prayer requests in this Psalm and God is mentioned in every section at least once.
God’s suffering is mentioned 66 times.

Ask: What does God’s Word do for me?
John 1:1 The Word is Jesus Christ

How much do you value God’s Word?
vs 18: open my eyes
vs. 30: reveal to me spiritual light
vs. 97: Thy law is my meditation all the day
vs. 103: We should love God’s Word more than what we eat.
vs. 127: Love God’s Word more than gold.
vs. 163: We love truth and God’s Word