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Psalm 123

Today’s Scripture: I look up and pray to you.    Your throne is in heaven.2 Slaves depend on their masters.    A female slave depends on the woman she works for.In the same way, we depend on the Lord our God.    We wait for him to have mercy on us. 3 Lord, have mercy on us. Have mercy on us,    because people haven’t […]

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Psalm 122

Today’s Scripture: I was very glad when they said to me,    “Let us go up to the house of the Lord.”2 Jerusalem, our feet are standing    inside your gates. 3 Jerusalem is built like a city    where everything is close together.4 The tribes of the Lord go there to praise his name.    They do it in keeping with the law he gave […]

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Psalm 121

Today’s Scripture: I look up to the mountains.    Where does my help come from?2 My help comes from the Lord.    He is the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He won’t let your foot slip.    He who watches over you won’t get tired.4 In fact, he who watches over Israel    won’t get tired or go to sleep. 5 The Lord watches over you.    The […]

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Psalm 120

Today’s Scripture: I call out to the Lord when I’m in trouble,    and he answers me.2 Lord, save me from people whose lips tell lies.    Save me from people whose tongues don’t tell the truth. 3 What will the Lord do to you, you lying tongue?    And what more will he do?4 He will punish you with the sharp arrows of […]

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Psalm 119:151-176

Today’s Scripture: But Lord, you are near.    All your commands are true.152 Long ago I learned from your covenant laws    that you made them to last forever. ר Resh 153 Look at how I’m suffering!    Save me, because I haven’t forgotten to obey your law.154 Stand up for me and set me free.    Keep me alive as you have promised.155 Those who are […]

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Psalm 119:121-150 Prayer Episode

Today’s Scripture: I have done what is right and fair.    So don’t leave me to those who treat me badly.122 Make sure that everything goes well with me.    Don’t let proud people treat me badly.123 My eyes grow tired as I look to you to save me.    Please save me as you have promised.124 Be good to me, because you love […]

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Psalm 119:91-120

Today’s Scripture: By your appointment they stand this day,    for all things are your servants.92 If your law had not been my delight,    I would have perished in my affliction.93 I will never forget your precepts,    for by them you have given me life.94 I am yours; save me,    for I have sought your precepts.95 The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,    but […]

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Psalm 119:61-90

Today’s Scripture: Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,    I do not forget your law.62 At midnight I rise to praise you,    because of your righteous rules.63 I am a companion of all who fear you,    of those who keep your precepts.64 The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love;    teach me your statutes! Teth 65 You have dealt well […]

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Psalm 119:31-60

Today’s Scripture: I cling to your testimonies, O Lord;    let me not be put to shame!32 I will run in the way of your commandments    when you enlarge my heart![b]34 Give me understanding, that I may keep your law    and observe it with my whole heart.35 Lead me in the path of your commandments,    for I delight in it.36 Incline my heart to […]

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Psalm 119:1-30

Today’s Scripture: Blessed are those whose way is blameless,    who walk in the law of the Lord!2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,    who seek him with their whole heart,3 who also do no wrong,    but walk in his ways!4 You have commanded your precepts    to be kept diligently.5 Oh that my ways may be steadfast    in keeping your statutes!6 Then I shall not […]

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