Job 22:21-28 English Standard Version (ESV)š 21Ā āAgree with God, andĀ be at peace;Ā Ā Ā Ā thereby good will come to you.22Ā Receive instruction fromĀ his mouth,Ā Ā Ā Ā andĀ lay up his words in your heart.23Ā If youĀ return to the Almighty you will beĀ built up;Ā Ā Ā Ā if youĀ remove injustice far from your tents,24Ā if … Continue reading Delight Yourself… Job 22:21-28 English Standard Version (ESV)š
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28Ā Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)š Exhortations and Blessingsš God’s Will!š 12Ā Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognitionĀ to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you,Ā 13Ā and to regard them very highly … Continue reading God’s Will! 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)š
Romans 10:14-21Ā New Living Translation (NLT)š The Good News!š 14Ā But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?Ā 15Ā And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, āHow beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!ā 16Ā But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, āLord, who has believed our message?āĀ 17Ā So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.Ā 18Ā But I … Continue reading The Good News! Romans 10:14-21 New Living Translation (NLT)š
James 2:14-26Ā English Standard Version (ESV)š Faith and Works Togetherš Faith Without Works Is Deadš 14Ā What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faithĀ but does not have works? Can that faith save him?Ā 15Ā If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food,Ā 16Ā and one of you says to them, āGo in peace, be warmed and filled,ā without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?Ā 17Ā So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. 18Ā But someone will say, āYou have faith and I have works.ā Show me your faithĀ apart from your works, and I will … Continue reading Faith and Works Together…James 2:14-26 English Standard Version (ESV)š
Psalm 135Ā Contemporary English Version (CEV)š In Praise of theĀ Lordās Kindnessš 135:1 Shout praises to theĀ Lord! You are his servants, so praise his name. 2Ā All who serve in the temple of theĀ LordĀ our God, 3Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā come and shout praises. Praise the name of theĀ Lord! He is kind and good. 4Ā He chose the family of Jacob and the people of Israel for his very own. 5Ā TheĀ LordĀ is much greater than any other god. 6Ā He does as he chooses in heaven and on earth and deep in the sea. 7Ā TheĀ LordĀ makes the clouds rise from far across the earth, and he makes lightning to go with the rain. Then from his secret place … Continue reading Psalm 135 Contemporary English Version (CEV)”In Praise of the Lordās Kindness”š
Psalm 133Ā New King James Version (NKJV)š Blessed Unity of the People of Godš A Song of Ascents. Of David. 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasantĀ it is ForĀ brethren to dwell together in unity! 2Ā It isĀ like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments. 3Ā It isĀ like the dew ofĀ Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; ForĀ there theĀ LordĀ commanded the blessingā Life forevermore.š Continue reading Psalm 133 New King James Version (NKJV) “Blessed Unity of the People of God”š
Psalm 132Ā Good News Translation (GNT)š In Praise of the Templeš 132:1 Lord, do not forget David Ā Ā Ā Ā and all the hardships he endured. 2Ā Remember,Ā Lord, what he promised, Ā Ā Ā Ā the vow he made to you, the Mighty God of Jacob: 3Ā āI will not go home or go to bed; 4Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā I will not rest or sleep, 5Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā until I provide a place for theĀ Lord, Ā Ā Ā Ā a home for the Mighty God of Jacob.ā 6Ā In Bethlehem we heard about the Covenant Box, Ā Ā Ā Ā and we found it in the fields of Jearim. 7Ā We said, āLet us go to theĀ Lord‘s house; Ā Ā Ā Ā let us worship before his throne.ā 8Ā Come to the Temple,Ā Lord, with the Covenant Box, … Continue reading Psalm 132 Good News Translation (GNT) “In Praise of the Temple”š
Psalm 119Ā New King James Version (NKJV)š Meditations on the Excellencies of the Word of Godš ×Ā ALEPH 119:1 BlessedĀ are theĀ undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of theĀ Lord! 2Ā BlessedĀ areĀ those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with theĀ whole heart! 3Ā They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways. 4Ā You have commandedĀ us To keep Your precepts diligently. 5Ā Oh, that my ways were directed To keep Your statutes! 6Ā Then I would not be ashamed, When I look into all Your commandments. 7Ā I will praise You with uprightness of heart, When I learn Your righteous judgments. 8Ā I will keep Your statutes; Oh, do not forsake me utterly! … Continue reading Psalm 119 New King James Version (NKJV) “Meditations on the Excellencies of the Word of God”š
Psalm 125Ā Christian Standard Bible (CSB)š Israelās Stabilityš A song of ascents.š 1Ā Those who trust in theĀ LordĀ are like Mount Zion. It cannot be shaken; it remains forever. 2Ā The mountains surround Jerusalem and theĀ LordĀ surrounds his people, both now and forever. 3Ā The scepter of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not apply their hands to injustice. 4Ā Do what is good,Ā Lord, to the good, to those whose hearts are upright. 5Ā But as for those who turn aside to crooked ways, theĀ LordĀ will banish them with the evildoers. Peace be with Israel.š Continue reading Psalm 125 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) “Israelās Stability”š
Psalm 143Ā Good News Translation (GNT)š A Prayer for Helpš 143:1 Lord, hear my prayer! In your righteousness listen to my plea; Ā Ā Ā Ā answer me in your faithfulness! 2Ā Don’t put me, your servant, on trial; Ā Ā Ā Ā no one is innocent in your sight. 3Ā My enemies have hunted me down Ā Ā Ā Ā and completely defeated me. They have put me in a dark prison, Ā Ā Ā Ā and I am like those who died long ago. 4Ā So I am ready to give up; Ā Ā Ā Ā I am in deep despair. 5Ā I remember the days gone by; Ā Ā Ā Ā I think about all that you have done, Ā Ā Ā Ā I bring to mind all your deeds. 6Ā I lift up my hands to … Continue reading Psalm 143 Good News Translation (GNT) “A Prayer for Help”š
Psalm 136Ā English Standard Version (ESV)š His Steadfast Love Endures Foreverš 136:1 Give thanks to theĀ Lord, for he is good, Ā Ā Ā Ā for his steadfast love endures forever. 2Ā Give thanks toĀ the God of gods, Ā Ā Ā Ā for his steadfast love endures forever. 3Ā Give thanks toĀ the Lord of lords, Ā Ā Ā Ā for his steadfast love endures forever; 4Ā to him who aloneĀ does great wonders, Ā Ā Ā Ā for his steadfast love endures forever; 5Ā to him whoĀ by understandingĀ made the heavens, Ā Ā Ā Ā for his steadfast love endures forever; 6Ā to him whoĀ spread out the earthĀ above the waters, Ā Ā Ā Ā for his steadfast love endures forever; 7Ā to him whoĀ made the great lights, Ā Ā Ā Ā for his steadfast love endures forever; 8Ā the sun to rule over the day, … Continue reading Psalm 136 English Standard Version (ESV) “His Steadfast Love Endures Forever”š
Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com! You registered on WordPress.com one year ago. Psalm 118:24Ā Good News Translation (GNT)š 24Ā This is the day of theĀ Lord‘s victory; let us be happy, let us celebrate!š Continue reading Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com!
Psalm 73Ā English Standard Version (ESV) Psalm 73Ā English Standard Version (ESV) God Is My Strength and Portion Foreverš¹ A Psalm ofĀ Asaph. 73:1Ā Truly God is good toĀ Israel, Ā Ā Ā Ā to those who areĀ pure in heart. 2Ā But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, Ā Ā Ā Ā my steps had nearly slipped. 3Ā For I wasĀ envious of the arrogant Ā Ā Ā Ā when I saw theĀ prosperity of the wicked. 4Ā For they have no pangs until death; Ā Ā Ā Ā their bodies are fat and sleek. 5Ā They are not in trouble as others are; Ā Ā Ā Ā they are notĀ stricken like the rest of mankind. 6Ā Therefore pride isĀ their necklace; Ā Ā Ā Ā violence covers them asĀ a garment. 7Ā TheirĀ eyes swell out through fatness; Ā Ā Ā Ā their hearts overflow with follies. … Continue reading Psalm 73 English Standard Version (ESV)
Psalm 85Ā New King James Version (NKJV) Psalm 85Ā New King James Version (NKJV) Prayer that theĀ LordĀ Will Restore Favor to the Landš¹ To the Chief Musician. A PsalmĀ of the sons of Korah. 85:1Ā Lord, You have been favorable to Your land; You haveĀ brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2Ā You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin.Ā Selah 3Ā You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger. 4Ā Restore us, O God of our salvation, And cause Your anger toward us to cease. 5Ā Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? … Continue reading Psalm 85 New King James Version (NKJV)
Psalm 13 Contemporary English Version (CEV)š https://youtu.be/aMy9CoDkxDA Psalm 13 Contemporary English Version (CEV)š (A psalm by David for the music leader.) A Prayer for the Lordās Help š 13:1 How much longer, Lord, will you forget about me? Will it be forever? How long will you hide?2 How long must I be confused and miserable all day? How long will my enemies keep beating me down? 3 Please listen, Lord God, and answer my prayers.Make my eyes sparkle again, or else I will fall into the sleep of death.4 My enemies will say, āNow weāve won!ā They will be greatly pleased when I am defeated. 5 … Continue reading Psalm 13 Contemporary English Version (CEV)š
