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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…

Psalm 119:1-48 1 Joyful are people of integrity,who follow the instructions of the Lord.2 Joyful are those who obey his lawsand search for him with all their hearts.3 They do not compromise with evil,and they walk only in his paths.4 You have charged usto keep your commandments carefully.5 Oh, that my actions would consistentlyreflect your…

Psalm 118 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!His faithful love endures forever. 2 Let all Israel repeat:“His faithful love endures forever.”3 Let Aaron’s descendants, the priests, repeat:“His faithful love endures forever.”4 Let all who fear the Lord repeat:“His faithful love endures forever.” 5 In my distress I prayed to the Lord,and…

Psalm 117 1 Praise the Lord, all you nations.Praise him, all you people of the earth.2 For his unfailing love for us is powerful;the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever.Praise the Lord! Just two verses sum up the character of God and what our response to that should be. The psalmist calls all people, not just the…

Psalm 116 1 I love the Lord because he hears my voiceand my prayer for mercy.2 Because he bends down to listen,I will pray as long as I have breath!3 Death wrapped its ropes around me;the terrors of the grave overtook me.I saw only trouble and sorrow.4 Then I called on the name of the…

Psalm 115 1 Not to us, Lord, not to usbut to your name be the glory,because of your love and faithfulness. 2 Why do the nations say,“Where is their God?”3 Our God is in heaven;he does whatever pleases him.4 But their idols are silver and gold,made by human hands.5 They have mouths, but cannot speak,eyes,…