A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. 1 Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He … Continue reading Unless the Lord Builds the House (Psalm 127)
I’ll Be Back! (Psalm 126)
A Song of Ascents. 1 When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” 3 The LORD has done great things for … Continue reading I’ll Be Back! (Psalm 126)
The People of God Are Like Mountains (Psalm 125)
A Song of Ascents. 1 Those who trust in the LORD Are like Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, but abides forever. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, So the LORD surrounds His people From this time forth and forever. 3 For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest On the land allotted to the … Continue reading The People of God Are Like Mountains (Psalm 125)
Go to Them (John 20:17)
John 20:17 (NKJV) - 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.’ ” Anticipation 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling … Continue reading Go to Them (John 20:17)
If It Had Not Been for the Lord… (Psalm 124)
A Song of Ascents. Of David. 1 “If it had not been the LORD who was on our side,” Let Israel now say— 2 “If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, When men rose up against us, 3 Then they would have swallowed us alive, When their wrath was … Continue reading If It Had Not Been for the Lord… (Psalm 124)
Relief from Contempt (Psalm 123)
1 Unto You I lift up my eyes,O You who dwell in the heavens. 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, So our eyes look to the Lord our God, Until He has mercy on us. … Continue reading Relief from Contempt (Psalm 123)
Let Us Go Into the House of the Lord (Psalm 122)
1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.”2 Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem! 3 Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together, 4 Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the Lord, To the Testimony of Israel, … Continue reading Let Us Go Into the House of the Lord (Psalm 122)
I Will Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills (Psalm 121:1 – 8)
1 I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? 2 My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. 5 … Continue reading I Will Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills (Psalm 121:1 – 8)
Plea for Relief (Psalm 120)
A Song of Ascents. 1 In my distress I cried to the LORD, And He heard me. 2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips And from a deceitful tongue. 3 What shall be given to you, Or what shall be done to you, You false tongue? 4 Sharp arrows of the warrior, … Continue reading Plea for Relief (Psalm 120)
Read, Know, Live the Word (Psalm 119:161 – 176)
The final passages of Psalm 119 continue the theme of the persecution of the righteous and the power of the Word of God. 161 Princes persecute me without a cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your word. 162 I rejoice at Your word As one who finds great treasure. 163 I hate and … Continue reading Read, Know, Live the Word (Psalm 119:161 – 176)
Devoted To You 