The Daily Digest

Psalm 125 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion;they will not be defeated but will endure forever.2 Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem,so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forever.3 The wicked will not rule the land of the godly,for…

Psalm 124 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 What if the Lord had not been on our side?Let all Israel repeat:2 What if the Lord had not been on our sidewhen people attacked us? 3 They would have swallowed us alivein their burning anger.4 The waters would have engulfed us;a torrent would have…

Psalm 123 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 I lift my eyes to you,O God, enthroned in heaven.2 We keep looking to the Lord our God for his mercy,just as servants keep their eyes on their master,as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal.3 Have mercy on us, Lord, have…

Psalm 122 A song of ascents. Of David. 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”2 Our feet are standingin your gates, Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built like a citythat is closely compacted together.4 That is where the tribes go up—the tribes of the Lord—to praise…

Psalm 121 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.1 I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there?2 My help comes from the Lord,who made heaven and earth! 3 He will not let you stumble;the one who watches over you will not slumber.4 Indeed, he who watches over Israelnever slumbers or sleeps. 5…

Psalm 120 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 I took my troubles to the Lord;I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.2 Rescue me, O Lord, from liarsand from all deceitful people.3 O deceptive tongue, what will God do to you?How will he increase your punishment?4 You will be pierced with…

Psalm 119:145-168 145 I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord!I will obey your decrees.146 I cry out to you; rescue me,that I may obey your laws.147 I rise early, before the sun is up;I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.148 I stay awake through the night,thinking about your…

Psalm 119:121-144 121 Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,for I have done what is just and right.122 Please guarantee a blessing for me.Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!123 My eyes strain to see your rescue,to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.124 I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love,and…

Psalm 119:89-120 89 Your word, Lord, is eternal;it stands firm in the heavens.90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations;you established the earth, and it endures.91 Your laws endure to this day,for all things serve you.92 If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.93 I will never forget your precepts,for…

Psalm 119:49-88 49 Remember your word to your servant,for you have given me hope.50 My comfort in my suffering is this:Your promise preserves my life.51 The arrogant mock me unmercifully,but I do not turn from your law.52 I remember, Lord, your ancient laws,and I find comfort in them.53 Indignation grips me because of the wicked,who…