Psalm 119 concludes with a surprising ending.

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• ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:153-176 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:153-176 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 119:153-176 in Hebrew and English.

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The psalm describes in an intriguing way how one can be near to God in this world.

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• ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:136-152 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:136-152 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 119:136-152 in Hebrew and English.

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A beautiful phrase about the luminous nature of the word of God could have a dual meaning.

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• ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:121-136 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:121-136 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 119:121-136 in Hebrew and English.

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The psalms describe the Torah as belonging to God, yet Jewish liturgy depicts the Torah as being given. How are these representations to be reconciled?

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• ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:113-120 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:113-120 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 119:113-120 in Hebrew and English.

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A fascinating verse describes how the Torah guides everyday life.

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• ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:81-112 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:81-112 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 119:81-112 in Hebrew and English.

• Click here to watch Rabbi Soloveichik's video on Lincoln from his "Faith and Film" series.

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A story of a Jew from early America relates to a term for certain commandments in our psalm.

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• ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:49-80 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:49-80 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 119:49-80 in Hebrew and English.

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The distinct names for certain commandments teach us about the larger symphony that is a life inspired by the Torah.

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• ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119, Verses 33-48, in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119, Verses 33-48, in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 119, Verses 33-48, in Hebrew and English.

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The first section of the longest psalm reflects the complexity of the Torah and the way that study sustains Jews throughout the generations.

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• ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:1-32 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 119:1-32 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 119:1-32 in Hebrew and English.

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The psalm speaks of a "rejected" stone. Who is it?

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• ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 118 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 118 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 118 in Hebrew and English.

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The complexity of the eschatological vision of the Hebrew Bible is contained in this short psalm.

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• ​Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 117 in English.

• Click here to listen to a recitation of Psalm 117 in Hebrew.

• Click here to read Psalm 117 in Hebrew and English.

• Click here to read Menachem Begin's Nobel Peace Prize speech.

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"Poetry & Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms" is generously sponsored by Ivan and Suzana Kaufman.

This episode of "Poetry & Prayer" is generously sponsored by Elie and Judy Roth and family. If you are interested in sponsoring an episode of "Poetry & Prayer," we invite you to join the Tikvah Ideas Circle. Visit tikvah.org/circle to learn more and join.