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Psalm 42

Today’s Scripture: 1 As the deer pants for streams of water,so my soul pants for you, my God. 2My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.When can I go and meet with God? 3My tears have been my foodday and night,while people say to me all day long,“Where is your God?” 4These things I […]

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Psalm 41

Today’s Scripture: Blessed are those who have regard for the weak;    the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.2 The Lord protects and preserves them—    they are counted among the blessed in the land—    he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.3 The Lord sustains them on their sickbed    and restores them from their bed of illness. […]

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Psalm 40

Today’s Scripture: I waited patiently for the Lord;    he turned to me and heard my cry.2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,    out of the mud and mire;he set my feet on a rock    and gave me a firm place to stand.3 He put a new song in my mouth,    a hymn of praise to our God.Many will see […]

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Psalm 39

Today’s Scripture: I said, “I will watch my ways    and keep my tongue from sin;I will put a muzzle on my mouth    while in the presence of the wicked.”2 So I remained utterly silent,    not even saying anything good.But my anguish increased;3     my heart grew hot within me.While I meditated, the fire burned;    then I spoke with my tongue: 4 “Show me, […]

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Psalm 38

Today’s Scripture: Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger    or discipline me in your wrath.2 Your arrows have pierced me,    and your hand has come down on me.3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body;    there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin.4 My guilt has overwhelmed me    like a burden too heavy to […]

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Psalm 37:21-40

Today’s Scripture: The wicked borrow and do not repay,    but the righteous give generously;22 those the Lord blesses will inherit the land,    but those he curses will be destroyed. 23 The Lord makes firm the steps    of the one who delights in him;24 though he may stumble, he will not fall,    for the Lord upholds him with his hand. 25 I was young […]

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Psalm 37:1-20

Today’s Scripture: Do not fret because of those who are evil    or be envious of those who do wrong;2 for like the grass they will soon wither,    like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the Lord and do good;    dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.4 Take delight in the Lord,    and he will give you the […]

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Psalm 36

Today’s Scripture: I have a message from God in my heart    concerning the sinfulness of the wicked:[b]There is no fear of God    before their eyes. 2 In their own eyes they flatter themselves    too much to detect or hate their sin.3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful;    they fail to act wisely or do good.4 Even on their beds […]

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Psalm 35

Today’s Scripture: Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me;    fight against those who fight against me.2 Take up shield and armor;    arise and come to my aid.3 Brandish spear and javelin[a]    against those who pursue me.Say to me,    “I am your salvation.” 4 May those who seek my life    be disgraced and put to shame;may those who plot my ruin    be turned back […]

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Psalm 34

Today’s Scripture: I will extol the Lord at all times;    his praise will always be on my lips.2 I will glory in the Lord;    let the afflicted hear and rejoice.3 Glorify the Lord with me;    let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me;    he delivered me from all my fears.5 Those who look to him are […]

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