Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, is all about praising the way God set things up and how he makes his plan known. It is heavy on the WORD – God’s self-revelation to us.  The following synonyms for WORD are used throughout the 176 verses:

• Law  (used 25 times)
• Testimonies (24 times, always plural)
• Ways ( 8 )
• Precepts ( 21 )
• Statutes ( 22 )
• Commandments  ( 20 )
• Rules  ( 17 )

 And WORD is used 24 times.

The first stanza of 8 verses shows the love of the psalmist:

Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD!

Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways!

You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently.

Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!

Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments.

I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.

I will keep your statues; do not utterly forsake me!