Vs. 69 — The proud have forged a lie against me, But I will keep Your precepts with my whole heart.

Charles H. Spurgeon:

If the mud which is thrown at us does not blind our eyes or bruise our integrity it will do us little harm. If we keep the precepts, the precepts will keep us in the day of contumely and slander. (Spurgeon, C. H. (2009). The treasury of David: Psalms 111-119 (Vol. 5, p. 272). Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software.)

Prayer:

Father, knowing the pride of man, because I am too well acquainted with it myself, I know that lies and fraud are weapons and tools that are used for selfish gain and preservation. You see every bow that is raised and every arrow that is pointed to shoot at Your beloved ones. The proud forge lies against us to defame truth and righteousness. Keep us, O’ Father, and keep our hearts fixed on Your precepts. Help us to not fear the words or works of the proud, but to trust in You. When lies are hurled at our character, let all of them wither, and cause truth to avail. Cause Your word to steady our hearts and minds and not retaliate, but remain focused on righteousness and integrity. The wicked and their works are Yours to deal with, not ours.