Prayer for Relief from Contempt A Song of Ascents. 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 ourGod,Until He … Continue reading Psalm 123 (NKJV)
Psalm 122 (NKJV)
The Joy of Going to the House of the LORD A Song of Ascents. Of David. 1 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD.”2 Our feet have been standingWithin your gates, O Jerusalem!3 Jerusalem is builtAs a city that is compact together,4 Where the tribes … Continue reading Psalm 122 (NKJV)
Psalm 121 (NKJV)
God the Help of Those Who Seek Him A Song of Ascents. 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 … Continue reading Psalm 121 (NKJV)
Psalm 120 (NKJV)
Plea for Relief from Bitter Foes 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 lipsAnd 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,With coals … Continue reading Psalm 120 (NKJV)
Psalm 119:169–176 (NKJV)
ת Tau 169 Let my cry come before You, O LORD;Give me understanding according to Your word.170 Let my supplication come before You;Deliver me according to Your word.171 My lips shall utter praise,For You teach me Your statutes.172 My tongue shall speak of Your word,For all Your commandments are righteousness.173 Let Your hand become my … Continue reading Psalm 119:169–176 (NKJV)
“We Will Do What Is Hard”(Life Lessons from Paul in 2 Corinthians)
June 5, 2022 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. 8 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—10 always carrying about in the body … Continue reading “We Will Do What Is Hard”(Life Lessons from Paul in 2 Corinthians)
Psalm 119:161–168 (NKJV)
ש Shin 161 Princes persecute me without a cause,But my heart stands in awe of Your word.162 I rejoice at Your wordAs one who finds great treasure.163 I hate and abhor lying,But I love Your law.164 Seven times a day I praise You,Because of Your righteous judgments.165 Great peace have those who love Your law,And … Continue reading Psalm 119:161–168 (NKJV)
Psalm 119:153–160 (NKJV)
ר Resh 153 Consider my affliction and deliver me,For I do not forget Your law.154 Plead my cause and redeem me;Revive me according to Your word.155 Salvation is far from the wicked,For they do not seek Your statutes.156 Great are Your tender mercies, O LORD;Revive me according to Your judgments.157 Many are my persecutors and … Continue reading Psalm 119:153–160 (NKJV)
Psalm 119:145–152 (NKJV)
ק Qoph 145 I cry out with my whole heart;Hear me, O LORD!I will keep Your statutes.146 I cry out to You;Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies.147 I rise before the dawning of the morning,And cry for help;I hope in Your word.148 My eyes are awake through the night watches,That I may meditate … Continue reading Psalm 119:145–152 (NKJV)
Psalm 119:137–144 (NKJV)
צ Tsadde 137 Righteous are You, O LORD,And upright are Your judgments.138 Your testimonies, which You have commanded,Are righteous and very faithful.139 My zeal has consumed me,Because my enemies have forgotten Your words.140 Your word is very pure;Therefore Your servant loves it.141 I am small and despised,Yet I do not forget Your precepts.142 Your righteousness … Continue reading Psalm 119:137–144 (NKJV)