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Psalm 133

Today’s Scripture: How good and pleasant it is    when God’s people live together in peace!2 It’s like the special olive oil    that was poured on Aaron’s head.It ran down on his beard    and on the collar of his robe.3 It’s as if the dew of Mount Hermon    were falling on Mount Zion.There the Lord gives his blessing.    He gives life that never […]

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Psalm 132

Today’s Scripture: Lord, remember David    and all the times he didn’t do what he wanted. 2 Lord, he made a promise.    Mighty One of Jacob, he made a promise to you.3 He said, “I won’t enter my house    or go to bed.4 I won’t let my eyes sleep.    I won’t close my eyelids5 until I find a place for the Lord.    I want to […]

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Psalm 131

Today’s Scripture: Lord, my heart isn’t proud.    My eyes aren’t proud either.I don’t concern myself with important matters.    I don’t concern myself with things that are too wonderful for me.2 I have made myself calm and content    like a young child in its mother’s arms.    Deep down inside me, I am as content as a young child. 3 Israel, put your […]

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Psalm 130

Today’s Scripture: Lord, I cry out to you    because I’m suffering so deeply.2 Lord, listen to me.    Pay attention to my cry for your mercy. 3 Lord, suppose you kept a close watch on sins.    Lord, who then wouldn’t be found guilty?4 But you forgive.    So we can serve you with respect. 5 With all my heart I wait for the Lord to […]

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Psalm 129

Today’s Scripture: Here is what Israel should say.    “My enemies have treated me badly ever since I was a young nation.2 My enemies have treated me badly ever since I was a young nation.    But they haven’t won the battle.3 They have made deep wounds in my back.    It looks like a field a farmer has plowed.4 The Lord does what […]

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Psalm 128

Today’s Scripture: Blessed are all those who have respect for the Lord.    They live as he wants them to live.2 Your work will give you what you need.    Blessings and good things will come to you.3 As a vine bears a lot of fruit,    so may your wife have many children by you.May they sit around your table    like young olive […]

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Psalm 127

Today’s Scripture: If the Lord doesn’t build a house,    the work of the builders is useless.If the Lord doesn’t watch over a city,    it’s useless for those on guard duty to stand watch over it.2 It’s useless for you to work from early morning    until late at nightjust to get food to eat.    God provides for those he loves even […]

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Psalm 126

Today’s Scripture: Our enemies took us away from Zion.    But when the Lord brought us home,    it seemed like a dream to us.2 Our mouths were filled with laughter.    Our tongues sang with joy.Then the people of other nations said,    “The Lord has done great things for them.”3 The Lord has done great things for us.    And we are filled with joy. […]

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Psalm 125

Today’s Scripture: Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion.    They will always be secure. They will last forever.2 Like the mountains around Jerusalem,    the Lord is all around his people    both now and forever. 3 Evil people will not always rule    the land the Lord gave to those who do right.If they did, those who do right    might do […]

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Psalm 124

Today’s Scripture: Here is what Israel should say.    Suppose the Lord had not been on our side.2 Suppose the Lord had not been on our side    when our enemies attacked us.3 Suppose he had not been on our side    when their burning anger blazed out against us.    Then they would have swallowed us alive.4 They would have been like a flood that […]

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