The Secret Weapon of Bible Study

From Psalm 119 there are many examples to emulate where the psalmist asked the Lord to teach him - We can follow his lead in this when we study the Bible - As Christ followers we have this "secret weapon" that we should employ - Here are 17 verses that we can use in prayer prior to Bible Study.

12 Lord, may You be praised; 

teach me Your statutes. 

18 Open my eyes so that I may contemplate 

wonderful things from Your instruction. 

26 I told You about my life, 

and You listened to me; 

teach me Your statutes. 

27 Help me understand 

the meaning of Your precepts 

so that I can meditate on Your wonders. 

32 I pursue the way of Your commands, 

for You broaden my understanding.

33 Teach me, Lord, the meaning  of Your statutes, 

and I will always keep them.

34 Help me understand Your instruction, 

and I will obey it 

and follow it with all my heart.

64 Lord, the earth is filled with Your faithful love; 

teach me Your statutes.

68 You are good,  and You do what is good; 

teach me Your statutes. 

73 Your hands made me and formed me; 

give me understanding 

so that I can learn Your commands.

108 Lord, please accept my willing offerings of praise, 

and teach me Your judgments.

124 Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love; 

teach me Your statutes.

125 I am Your servant;  give me understanding 

so that I may know Your decrees. 

135 Show favor to Your servant, 

and teach me Your statutes.

144 Your decrees are righteous forever. 

Give me understanding, and I will live.

169 Let my cry reach You, Lord; 

give me understanding according to Your word.

171 My lips pour out praise, 

for You teach me Your statutes.