Vs. 119 — You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; Therefore I love Your testimonies.

Prayer:

You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross; therefore I love Your testimonies.  The wicked deserve justice, yet as one of the wicked who rebelled, mocked, and blasphemed Your name abundant mercy was shown me. You have shown me that I have nothing to boast of in piety or righteousness, but I have only to boast in the cross. It is there that this sinner, wretched and weary, was cleansed. It is there that You took my sin’s judgment and clothed me with a holiness that is not mine. A divine holiness. How can I wear such a robe other than in humble awe and reverence? The testimony of the cross, be it my boast; be it my banner; be it my redemption; be it my love!