Chiasm
Psalm 119:130–139
Psalm 119:130–1393 matched frames1 pivot
Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.
- A 130-131 The entrance of THY WORDS giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
- B 132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, AS THOU USEST to do unto those that love thy name.
- C 133-134 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. Deliver me from the oppression of man: SO WILL I KEEP thy precepts.
- D 135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes.
- C' 136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because THEY KEEP NOT thy law.
- C 133-134 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. Deliver me from the oppression of man: SO WILL I KEEP thy precepts.
- B' 137-138 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are THY JUDGMENTS. Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful.
- B 132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, AS THOU USEST to do unto those that love thy name.
- A' 139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten THY WORDS.