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Psalm 32

Today’s Scripture: Blessed is the one    whose transgressions are forgiven,    whose sins are covered.2 Blessed is the one    whose sin the Lord does not count against them    and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent,    my bones wasted away    through my groaning all day long.4 For day and night    your hand was heavy on me;my strength was sapped    as in the heat […]

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Psalm 31

Today’s Scripture: In you, Lord, I have taken refuge;    let me never be put to shame;    deliver me in your righteousness.2 Turn your ear to me,    come quickly to my rescue;be my rock of refuge,    a strong fortress to save me.3 Since you are my rock and my fortress,    for the sake of your name lead and guide me.4 Keep me free from […]

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Psalm 30

Today’s Scripture: I will exalt you, Lord,    for you lifted me out of the depths    and did not let my enemies gloat over me.2 Lord my God, I called to you for help,    and you healed me.3 You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;    you spared me from going down to the pit. 4 Sing the praises of […]

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Psalm 29

Today’s Scripture: Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings,    ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;    worship the Lord in the splendor of his[a] holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;    the God of glory thunders,    the Lord thunders over the mighty waters.4 The voice of the Lord is […]

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Psalm 28

Today’s Scripture: To you, Lord, I call;    you are my Rock,    do not turn a deaf ear to me.For if you remain silent,    I will be like those who go down to the pit.2 Hear my cry for mercy    as I call to you for help,as I lift up my hands    toward your Most Holy Place. 3 Do not drag me away […]

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Psalm 27

Today’s Scripture: The Lord is my light and my salvation—    whom shall I fear?The Lord is the stronghold of my life—    of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked advance against me    to devour[a] me,it is my enemies and my foes    who will stumble and fall.3 Though an army besiege me,    my heart will not fear;though war break out against […]

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Psalm 26

Today’s Scripture: Vindicate me, Lord,    for I have led a blameless life;I have trusted in the Lord    and have not faltered.2 Test me, Lord, and try me,    examine my heart and my mind;3 for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love    and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. 4 I do not sit with the deceitful,    nor do I associate […]

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Psalm 25

Today’s Scripture: In you, Lord my God,    I put my trust. 2 I trust in you;    do not let me be put to shame,    nor let my enemies triumph over me.3 No one who hopes in you    will ever be put to shame,but shame will come on those    who are treacherous without cause. 4 Show me your ways, Lord,    teach me your paths.5 Guide me […]

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Psalm 24

Today’s Scripture: The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,    the world, and all who live in it;2 for he founded it on the seas    and established it on the waters. 3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?    Who may stand in his holy place?4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,    who does not trust […]

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Psalm 23

Today’s Scripture: The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.2     He makes me lie down in green pastures,he leads me beside quiet waters,3     he refreshes my soul.He guides me along the right paths    for his name’s sake.4 Even though I walk    through the darkest valley,[a]I will fear no evil,    for you are with me;your rod and your staff,    they comfort me. 5 You […]

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