Main Idea: God hears his people who call out to him and persecutes those who are away from him.

Passionate Prayer Cries Out to God for Answers (vv. 145-149)

•  “With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!”
  • Psalm 130:1
  • Psalm 6:3
  • Proverbs 28:9
  • Psalm 63:6
  • Lamentations 2:19

God’s Presence Gives us Rest (vv. 150, 151)

• “But you are near O Lord.”
  • Psalm 23
  • Romans 8:38, 39
  • Proverbs 29:25

God’s Faithfulness in His Promises (v. 152)

• “Long have I known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever.”
  • Luke 21:33
  • Psalm 119:89

So What?

• Like the Law itself is true, so are the promises and covenants of God toward his people.
  • John 6:44
  • John 17:3