Month: April 2019

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Psalm 27 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 27 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 An Exuberant Declaration of Faith🕊 A Psalm of David. 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked came against me To eat[a] up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident. 4 One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of … Continue reading Psalm 27 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

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Psalm 75 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 75 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 (A psalm and a song by Asaph for the music leader. To the tune “Don’t Destroy.”[a]) Praise God for All He Has Done🕊 75:1 Our God, we thank you     for being so near to us!     Everyone celebrates     your wonderful deeds. 2 You have set a time     to judge with fairness. 3 The earth trembles,     and its people shake;     you alone keep     its foundations firm. 4 You tell every bragger,     “Stop bragging!” And to the wicked you say,     “Don’t boast of your power! 5     Stop bragging! Quit telling me     how great you are.” 6 Our Lord and our God,     victory doesn’t come     from the east or the … Continue reading Psalm 75 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

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Psalm 35 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 35 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Psalm 35 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 The Lord the Avenger of His People🕊 A Psalm of David. 35:1 Plead[a] my cause, O Lord, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take hold of shield and [b]buckler, And stand up for my help. 3 Also draw out the spear, And stop those who pursue me. Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.” 4 Let those be put to shame and brought to dishonor Who seek after my life; Let those be turned back and brought to confusion Who plot my hurt. 5 Let them be like … Continue reading Psalm 35 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

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Psalm 40 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 40 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Faith Persevering in Trial🕊 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 40:1 I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. 2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. 3 He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord. 4 Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside … Continue reading Psalm 40 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

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Psalm 29 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 29 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 Ascribe to the Lord Glory🕊 A Psalm of David. 29:1 Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,[a]     ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;     worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.[b] 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;     the God of glory thunders,     the Lord, over many waters. 4 The voice of the Lord is powerful;     the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. 5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars;     the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon. 6 He makes Lebanon to skip like a calf,     and Sirion … Continue reading Psalm 29 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

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Psalm 2 Amplified Bible (AMP)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 2 Amplified Bible (AMP)🕊 The Reign of the Lord’s Anointed.🕊 2:1 Why are the [a]nations in an [b]uproar [in turmoil against God], And why do the people devise a vain and hopeless plot? 2  The kings of the earth take their stand; And the rulers take counsel together Against the Lord and His Anointed (the Davidic King, the Messiah, the Christ), saying, 3  “Let us break apart their [divine] bands [of restraint] And cast away their cords [of control] from us.” 4  He who sits [enthroned] in the heavens laughs [at their rebellion]; The [Sovereign] [c]Lord scoffs at them [and in supreme contempt He mocks them]. 5  … Continue reading Psalm 2 Amplified Bible (AMP)🕊

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Psalm 111 New King James Version (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 111 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Praise to God for His Faithfulness and Justice🕊 111 Praise[a] the Lord! I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation. 2 The works of the Lord are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them. 3 His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever. 4 He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. 5 He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant. 6 He has declared to His people the power of His … Continue reading Psalm 111 New King James Version (NKJV)

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Psalm 92 New King James Version (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 92 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Praise to the Lord for His Love and Faithfulness🕊 A Psalm. A Song for the Sabbath day. 92 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; 2 To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning, And Your faithfulness every night, 3 On an instrument of ten strings, On the lute, And on the harp, With harmonious sound. 4 For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work; I will triumph in the works of Your hands. 5 O Lord, how great are Your works! Your thoughts are very deep. 6 A senseless man does … Continue reading Psalm 92 New King James Version (NKJV)

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Psalm 47 New King James Version (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 47 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Praise to God, the Ruler of the Earth🕊 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 47 Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! 2 For the Lord Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. 3 He will subdue the peoples under us, And the nations under our feet. 4 He will choose our inheritance for us, The excellence of Jacob whom He loves. Selah 5 God has gone up with a shout, The Lord with the sound of a trumpet. 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises! … Continue reading Psalm 47 New King James Version (NKJV)

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Psalm 28 New King James Version (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 28 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Rejoicing in Answered Prayer🕊 A Psalm of David. 28 To You I will cry, O Lord my Rock: Do not be silent to me, Lest, if You are silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications When I cry to You, When I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. 3 Do not [a]take me away with the wicked And with the workers of iniquity, Who speak peace to their neighbors, But evil is in their hearts. 4 Give them according to their deeds, And according to the wickedness of … Continue reading Psalm 28 New King James Version (NKJV)

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Psalm 22 New King James Version (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 22 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 The Suffering, Praise, and Posterity of the Messiah🕊 To the Chief Musician. Set to [a]“The Deer of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. 22 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? 2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; And in the night season, and am not silent. 3 But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel. 4 Our fathers trusted in You; They trusted, and You delivered them. 5 They cried to You, and were delivered; They trusted … Continue reading Psalm 22 New King James Version (NKJV)

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Psalm 110 New King James Version (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 110 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Announcement of the Messiah’s Reign🕊 A Psalm of David. 110 The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” 2 The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of Your enemies! 3 Your people shall be volunteers In the day of Your power; In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning, You have the dew of Your youth. 4 The Lord has sworn And will not relent, “You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek.” 5 The Lord is at Your … Continue reading Psalm 110 New King James Version (NKJV)

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Psalm 16 New King James Version (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 16 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 The Hope of the Faithful, and the Messiah’s Victory🕊 A Michtam of David. 16 Preserve[a] me, O God, for in You I put my trust. 2 O my soul, you have said to the Lord, “You are my Lord, My goodness is nothing apart from You.” 3 As for the saints who are on the earth, “They are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.” 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied who hasten after another god; Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor take up their names on my lips. 5 O Lord, You are the portion of my … Continue reading Psalm 16 New King James Version (NKJV)

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Psalm 118 English Standard Version (ESV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 118 English Standard Version (ESV) His Steadfast Love Endures Forever🕊 118 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;     for his steadfast love endures forever! 2 Let Israel say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the Lord say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 5 Out of my distress I called on the Lord;     the Lord answered me and set me free. 6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.     What can man do to me? 7 The Lord is on my side as my helper;     I shall look in triumph on … Continue reading Psalm 118 English Standard Version (ESV)

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Psalm 61 New King James Version (NKJV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 61 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Assurance of God’s Eternal Protection🕊 To the Chief Musician. On [a]a stringed instrument. A Psalm of David. 61 Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. 2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. 3 For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy. 4 I will abide in Your [b]tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. Selah 5 For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given me the heritage of those … Continue reading Psalm 61 New King James Version (NKJV)

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Psalm 97 English Standard Version (ESV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 97 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 The Lord Reigns🕊 97 The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice;     let the many coastlands be glad! 2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;     righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3 Fire goes before him     and burns up his adversaries all around. 4 His lightnings light up the world;     the earth sees and trembles. 5 The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,     before the Lord of all the earth. 6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness,     and all the peoples see his glory. 7 All worshipers of images are put to shame,     who make their boast in worthless idols;     worship him, all … Continue reading Psalm 97 English Standard Version (ESV)

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Psalm 95 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 95 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Psalm 95 A Call to Worship and Obedience 1 O come, let us sing to the Lord;     let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! 2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;     let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! 3 For the Lord is a great God,     and a great King above all gods. 4 In his hand are the depths of the earth;     the heights of the mountains are his also. 5 The sea is his, for he made it,     and the dry land, which his hands have formed. 6 O come, let … Continue reading Psalm 95 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

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Psalm 140 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 140 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Psalm 140 Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies To the leader. A Psalm of David. 1 Deliver me, O Lord, from evildoers;     protect me from those who are violent, 2 who plan evil things in their minds     and stir up wars continually. 3 They make their tongue sharp as a snake’s,     and under their lips is the venom of vipers.Selah 4 Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;     protect me from the violent     who have planned my downfall. 5 The arrogant have hidden a trap for me,     and with cords they have spread a net     along the road they have set snares … Continue reading Psalm 140 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

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Psalm 62 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 62 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) Psalm 62 Song of Trust in God Alone To the leader: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 1 For God alone my soul waits in silence;     from him comes my salvation. 2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,     my fortress; I shall never be shaken. 3 How long will you assail a person,     will you batter your victim, all of you,     as you would a leaning wall, a tottering fence? 4 Their only plan is to bring down a person of prominence.     They take pleasure in falsehood; they bless with their mouths,     but inwardly they curse.Selah 5 For God alone my … Continue reading Psalm 62 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)