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Psalm 138

Today’s Scripture: Lord, I will praise you with all my heart.    In front of those who think they are gods    I will sing praise to you.2 I will bow down facing your holy temple.    I will praise your name,    because you are always loving and faithful.You have honored your holy word    even more than your own fame.3 When I called out to […]

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Psalm 137

Today’s Scripture: We were sitting by the rivers of Babylon.    We wept when we remembered what had happened to Zion.2 On the nearby poplar trees    we hung up our harps.3 Those who held us as prisoners asked us to sing.    Those who enjoyed hurting us ordered us to sing joyful songs.    They said, “Sing one of the songs of Zion to […]

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Psalm 136

Today’s Scripture: Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good.His faithful love continues forever.2 Give thanks to the greatest God of all.His faithful love continues forever.3 Give thanks to the most powerful Lord of all.His faithful love continues forever. 4 Give thanks to the only one who can do great miracles.His faithful love continues forever.5 By his understanding […]

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Psalm 135

Today’s Scripture: Praise the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord.    You who serve the Lord, praise him.2 You who serve in the house of the Lord, praise him.    You who serve in the courtyards of the temple of our God, praise him. 3 Praise the Lord, because he is good.    Sing praise to his name, because that is pleasant.4 The […]

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Psalm 134

Today’s Scripture: All you who serve the Lord, praise the Lord.    All you who serve at night in the house of the Lord, praise him.2 Lift up your hands in the temple    and praise the Lord. 3 May the Lord bless you from Zion.    He is the Maker of heaven and earth. Access Pray Every Day every single day on […]

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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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