The Daily Digest

Psalm 140 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 O Lord, rescue me from evil people.Protect me from those who are violent,2 those who plot evil in their heartsand stir up trouble all day long.3 Their tongues sting like a snake;the venom of a viper drips from their lips. Interlude 4 O Lord,…

Psalm 139 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 O Lord, you have examined my heartand know everything about me.2 You know when I sit down or stand up.You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.3 You see me when I traveland when I rest at home.You know everything I do.4 You…

Psalm138 A psalm of David. 1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;I will sing your praises before the gods.2 I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;for your promises are backedby all the honor of your name.3 As soon as I…

Psalm 137 1 Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and weptas we thought of Jerusalem.2 We put away our harps,hanging them on the branches of poplar trees.3 For our captors demanded a song from us.Our tormentors insisted on a joyful hymn:“Sing us one of those songs of Jerusalem!”4 But how can we sing the…

Psalm 136 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!       His faithful love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods.              His faithful love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords.              His faithful love endures forever. 4 Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles.              His faithful…

Psalm 135 1 Praise the Lord!Praise the name of the Lord!Praise him, you who serve the Lord,2 you who serve in the house of the Lord,in the courts of the house of our God. 3 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good;celebrate his lovely name with music.4 For the Lord has chosen Jacob for…

Psalm 134 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,you who serve at night in the house of the Lord.2 Lift your hands toward the sanctuary,and praise the Lord. 3 May the Lord, who made heaven and earth,bless you from Jerusalem. What a short but…

Psalm 133 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 How wonderful and pleasant it iswhen brothers live together in harmony!2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oilthat was poured over Aaron’s head,that ran down his beardand onto the border of his robe.3 Harmony is as refreshing as the…

Psalm 132 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 Lord, remember Davidand all that he suffered.2 He made a solemn promise to the Lord.He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,3 “I will not go home;I will not let myself rest.4 I will not let my eyes sleepnor close my eyelids in slumber5 until…

Psalm 131 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 Lord, my heart is not proud;my eyes are not haughty.I don’t concern myself with matters too greator too awesome for me to grasp.2 Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself,like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk.Yes,…