2 Chronicles 20:18-23 English Standard Version (ESV)š BELIEVE!š 18 Then Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the Lord, worshiping the Lord. 19 And the Levites, of the Kohathites and the Korahites, stood up … Continue reading Believe! 2 Chronicles 20:18-23 English Standard Version (ESV)š
2 Corinthians 4:13-18 Good News Translation (GNT)š The Spirit of Faithš 13Ā The scripture says, āI spoke because I believed.ā In the same spirit of faith we also speak because we believe.Ā 14Ā We know that God, who raised the Lord Jesus to life, will also raise us up with Jesus and take us, together with you, into his presence.Ā 15Ā All this is for your sake; and as God’s grace reaches more and more people, they will offer to the glory of God more prayers of thanksgiving. Living by Faithš 16Ā For this reason we never become discouraged. Even though our physical being is gradually decaying, yet our spiritual being is … Continue reading The Spirit of Faith… 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 Good News Translation (GNT)š
Mark 4:10-20 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)š Why Jesus Used Stories to Teachš 10Ā Later, Jesus was away from the people. The twelve apostles and his other followers asked him about the stories. 11Ā Jesus said, āOnly you can know the secret truth about Godās kingdom. But to those other people I tell everything by using stories.Ā 12Ā I do this so that āThey will look and look but never really see; Ā Ā Ā Ā they will listen and listen but never understand. If they saw and understood, Ā Ā Ā Ā they might change and be forgiven.āā Jesus Explains the Story About Seedš 13Ā Then Jesus said to the followers, āDo you understand this story? If you donāt, how … Continue reading The Secret Truth… Mark 4:10-20 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)š
Psalm 149Ā English Standard Version (ESV)š Sing to theĀ Lord a New Songš 149:1 Praise theĀ Lord! Sing to theĀ LordĀ a new song, Ā Ā Ā Ā his praise inĀ the assembly of the godly! 2Ā Let IsraelĀ be glad inĀ his Maker; Ā Ā Ā Ā let the children of Zion rejoice in theirĀ King! 3Ā Let them praise his name withĀ dancing, Ā Ā Ā Ā making melody to him withĀ tambourine andĀ lyre! 4Ā For theĀ LordĀ takes pleasure in his people; Ā Ā Ā Ā heĀ adorns the humble with salvation. 5Ā Let the godly exult in glory; Ā Ā Ā Ā let themĀ sing for joy on theirĀ beds. 6Ā LetĀ the high praises of God be in their throats Ā Ā Ā Ā andĀ two-edged swords in their hands, 7Ā to execute vengeance on the nations Ā Ā Ā Ā and punishments on the peoples, 8Ā to bind their kings withĀ chains Ā Ā Ā Ā and their … Continue reading Psalm 149 English Standard Version (ESV) “Sing to the Lord a New Song”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 126Ā Contemporary English Version (CEV)š (A song for worship.) Celebrating the Harvestš 126Ā It seemed like a dream when theĀ LordĀ brought us back Ā Ā Ā Ā to the city of Zion. 2Ā We celebrated with laughter Ā Ā Ā Ā and joyful songs. In foreign nations it was said, Ā Ā Ā Ā āTheĀ LordĀ has worked miracles Ā Ā Ā Ā for his people.ā 3Ā And so we celebrated Ā Ā Ā Ā because theĀ LordĀ had indeed Ā Ā Ā Ā worked miracles for us. 4Ā OurĀ Lord, we ask you to bless Ā Ā Ā Ā our people again, Ā Ā Ā Ā and let us be like streams Ā Ā Ā Ā in the Southern Desert. 5Ā We cried as we went out Ā Ā Ā Ā to plant our seeds. Ā Ā Ā Ā Now let us celebrate Ā Ā Ā Ā as we bring in the crops. 6Ā We cried on the way Ā Ā Ā Ā to plant our seeds, Ā Ā Ā Ā but we … Continue reading Psalm 126 Contemporary English Version (CEV) “Celebrating the Harvest”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 141Ā Good News Translation (GNT)š An Evening Prayerš 141Ā I call to you,Ā Lord; help me now! Ā Ā Ā Ā Listen to me when I call to you. 2Ā Receive my prayer as incense, Ā Ā Ā Ā my uplifted hands as an evening sacrifice. 3Ā Lord, place a guard at my mouth, Ā Ā Ā Ā a sentry at the door of my lips. 4Ā Keep me from wanting to do wrong Ā Ā Ā Ā and from joining evil people in their wickedness. May I never take part in their feasts. 5Ā Good people may punish me and rebuke me in kindness, Ā Ā Ā Ā but I will never accept honor from evil people, Ā Ā Ā Ā because I am always praying against their evil deeds. 6Ā When their rulers are thrown … Continue reading Psalm 141 Good News Translation (GNT) “An Evening Prayer”š
Psalm 114Ā Contemporary English Version (CEV)š TheĀ Lord Works Wondersš 114Ā God brought his people out of Egypt, Ā Ā Ā Ā that land Ā Ā Ā Ā with a strange language. 2Ā He made Judah his holy place Ā Ā Ā Ā and ruled over Israel. 3Ā When the sea looked at God, Ā Ā Ā Ā it ran away, Ā Ā Ā Ā and the Jordan River Ā Ā Ā Ā flowed upstream. 4Ā The mountains and the hills Ā Ā Ā Ā skipped around like goats. 5Ā Ask the sea why it ran away Ā Ā Ā Ā or ask the Jordan Ā Ā Ā Ā why it flowed upstream. 6Ā Ask the mountains and the hills Ā Ā Ā Ā why they skipped like goats! 7Ā Earth, you will tremble, Ā Ā Ā Ā when the Lord God of Jacob Ā Ā Ā Ā comes near, 8Ā because he turns solid rock into flowing streams Ā Ā Ā Ā and pools of water.š … Continue reading Psalm 114 Contemporary English Version (CEV) “The Lord Works Wonders”š
Psalm 106Ā Good News Translation (GNT)š The Lord’s Goodness to His Peopleš 106:1 Praise theĀ Lord! Give thanks to theĀ Lord, because he is good; Ā Ā Ā Ā his love is eternal. 2Ā Who can tell all the great things he has done? Ā Ā Ā Ā Who can praise him enough? 3Ā Happy are those who obey his commands, Ā Ā Ā Ā who always do what is right. 4Ā Remember me,Ā Lord, when you help your people; Ā Ā Ā Ā include me when you save them. 5Ā Let me see the prosperity of your people Ā Ā Ā Ā and share in the happiness of your nation, Ā Ā Ā Ā in the glad pride of those who belong to you. 6Ā We have sinned as our ancestors did; Ā Ā Ā Ā we have been wicked and evil. … Continue reading Psalm 106 Good News Translation (GNT) “The Lord’s Goodness to His People”š
Psalm 105Ā Christian Standard Bible (CSB)š Godās Faithfulness to His Peopleš 1Ā Give thanks to theĀ Lord, call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples. 2Ā Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works! 3Ā Honor his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek theĀ LordĀ rejoice. 4Ā Seek theĀ LordĀ and his strength; seek his face always. 5Ā Remember the wondrous works he has done, his wonders, and the judgments he has pronounced, 6Ā you offspring of Abraham his servant, Jacobās descendantsāhis chosen ones. 7Ā He is theĀ LordĀ our God; his judgments govern the whole earth. 8Ā He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he ordained for a thousand generationsā 9Ā the … Continue reading Psalm 105 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) “Godās Faithfulness to His People”š
Psalm 83Ā English Standard Version (ESV)š “O God, Do Not Keep Silence”š A Song. A Psalm ofĀ Asaph. 83:1 O God, do not keep silence; Ā Ā Ā Ā do not hold your peace or be still, O God! 2Ā For behold, your enemiesĀ make an uproar; Ā Ā Ā Ā those who hate you haveĀ raised their heads. 3Ā They layĀ crafty plans against your people; Ā Ā Ā Ā they consult together against yourĀ treasured ones. 4Ā They say, āCome,Ā let us wipe them out as a nation; Ā Ā Ā Ā let the name of Israel be remembered no more!ā 5Ā For they conspire with one accord; Ā Ā Ā Ā against you they make a covenantā 6Ā the tents ofĀ Edom andĀ the Ishmaelites, Ā Ā Ā Ā Moab andĀ the Hagrites, 7Ā Gebal andĀ Ammon andĀ Amalek, Ā Ā Ā Ā Philistia with the inhabitants ofĀ Tyre; 8Ā Asshur … Continue reading Psalm 83 English Standard Version (ESV) “O God, Do Not Keep Silence”š
Psalm 78Ā English Standard Version(ESV)š “Tell the Coming Generation”š A Maskil ofĀ Asaph. 78Ā Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; Ā Ā Ā Ā incline your ears to the words of my mouth! 2Ā I will open my mouthĀ in a parable; Ā Ā Ā Ā I will utter dark sayings from of old, 3Ā things that we have heard and known, Ā Ā Ā Ā that ourĀ fathers have told us. 4Ā We will notĀ hide them from their children, Ā Ā Ā Ā butĀ tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of theĀ Lord, and his might, Ā Ā Ā Ā andĀ the wonders that he has done. 5Ā He establishedĀ a testimony inĀ Jacob Ā Ā Ā Ā and appointed a law inĀ Israel, which he commanded our fathers Ā Ā Ā Ā to teach to their children, 6Ā thatĀ the next generation might know them, … Continue reading Psalm 78 English Standard Version (ESV) “Tell the Coming Generation”š
Psalm 59Ā Good News Translation (GNT) A Prayer for Safetyš 59:1Ā Save me from my enemies, my God; Ā Ā Ā Ā protect me from those who attack me! 2Ā Save me from those evil people; Ā Ā Ā Ā rescue me from those murderers! 3Ā Look! They are waiting to kill me; Ā Ā Ā Ā cruel people are gathering against me. It is not because of any sin or wrong I have done, 4Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā nor because of any fault of mine, OĀ Lord, Ā Ā Ā Ā that they hurry to their places. 5Ā Rise,Ā LordĀ God Almighty, and come to my aid; Ā Ā Ā Ā see for yourself, God of Israel! Wake up and punish the heathen; Ā Ā Ā Ā show no mercy to evil traitors! 6Ā They come back in the evening, Ā Ā Ā Ā snarling like … Continue reading Psalm 59 Good News Translation (GNT) A Prayer for Safetyš
Psalm 69Ā Contemporary English Version (CEV)š (By David for the music leader. To the tune āLilies.ā) God Can Be Trustedš 69:1Ā Save me, God! Ā Ā Ā Ā I am about to drown. 2Ā I am sinking deep in the mud, Ā Ā Ā Ā and my feet are slipping. Ā Ā Ā Ā I am about to be swept under Ā Ā Ā Ā by a mighty flood. 3Ā I am worn out from crying, Ā Ā Ā Ā and my throat is dry. Ā Ā Ā Ā I have waited for you Ā Ā Ā Ā till my eyes are blurred. 4Ā There are more people Ā Ā Ā Ā who hate me for no reason Ā Ā Ā Ā than there are hairs Ā Ā Ā Ā on my head. Many terrible enemies Ā Ā Ā Ā want to destroy me, God. Ā Ā Ā Ā Am I supposed to give back Ā Ā Ā Ā something I didnāt steal? … Continue reading Psalm 69 Contemporary English Version (CEV) God Can Be Trustedš
Psalm 68Ā Good News Translation (GNT) A National Song of Triumphš 68:1Ā God rises up and scatters his enemies. Ā Ā Ā Ā Those who hate him run away in defeat. 2Ā As smoke is blown away, so he drives them off; Ā Ā Ā Ā as wax melts in front of the fire, Ā Ā Ā Ā so do the wicked perish in God’s presence. 3Ā But the righteous are glad and rejoice in his presence; Ā Ā Ā Ā they are happy and shout for joy. 4Ā Sing to God, sing praises to his name; Ā Ā Ā Ā prepare a way for him who rides on the clouds. Ā Ā Ā Ā His name is theĀ Lordābe glad in his presence! 5Ā God, who lives in his sacred Temple, Ā Ā Ā Ā cares for orphans and protects … Continue reading Psalm 68 Good News Translation (GNT) A National Song of Triumphš
Psalm 74Ā English Standard Version (ESV)š Arise, O God, Defend Your Causeš A Maskil ofĀ Asaph. 74:1Ā O God, why do youĀ cast us off forever? Ā Ā Ā Ā Why does your angerĀ smoke againstĀ the sheep of your pasture? 2Ā Remember your congregation, which you haveĀ purchased of old, Ā Ā Ā Ā which you haveĀ redeemed to beĀ the tribe of your heritage! Ā Ā Ā Ā Remember Mount Zion,Ā where you have dwelt. 3Ā Direct your steps toĀ the perpetual ruins; Ā Ā Ā Ā the enemy has destroyed everything in the sanctuary! 4Ā Your foes haveĀ roared in the midst of your meeting place; Ā Ā Ā Ā they set up theirĀ own signs forĀ signs. 5Ā They were like those who swingĀ axes Ā Ā Ā Ā in a forest of trees. 6Ā And all itsĀ carved wood Ā Ā Ā Ā they broke down with hatchets and … Continue reading Psalm 74 English Standard Version (ESV) “Arise, O God, Defend Your Cause”š
Psalm 94Ā New King James Version (NKJV) God the Refuge of the Righteous 94:1Ā OĀ LordĀ God,Ā to whom vengeance belongsā O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth! 2Ā Rise up, OĀ Judge of the earth; Render punishment to the proud. 3Ā Lord,Ā how long will the wicked, How long will the wicked triumph? 4Ā TheyĀ utter speech,Ā andĀ speak insolent things; All the workers of iniquity boast in themselves. 5Ā They break in pieces Your people, OĀ Lord, And afflict Your heritage. 6Ā They slay the widow and the stranger, And murder the fatherless. 7Ā Yet they say, āTheĀ LordĀ does not see, Nor does the God of Jacob understand.ā 8Ā Understand, you senseless among the people; AndĀ youĀ fools, when will you be wise? 9Ā He … Continue reading Psalm 94 New King James Version (NKJV) God the Refuge of the Righteous
Psalm 67Ā Good News Translation (GNT) A Song of Thanksgiving 67:1Ā God, be merciful to us and bless us; Ā Ā Ā Ā look on us with kindness, 2Ā so that the whole world may know your will; Ā Ā Ā Ā so that all nations may know your salvation. 3Ā May the peoples praise you, O God; Ā Ā Ā Ā may all the peoples praise you! 4Ā May the nations be glad and sing for joy, Ā Ā Ā Ā because you judge the peoples with justice Ā Ā Ā Ā and guide every nation on earth. 5Ā May the peoples praise you, O God; Ā Ā Ā Ā may all the peoples praise you! 6Ā The land has produced its harvest; Ā Ā Ā Ā God, our God, has blessed us. 7Ā God has blessed us; Ā Ā Ā Ā may all people … Continue reading Psalm 67 Good News Translation (GNT) A Song of Thanksgiving
