Isaiah 40:25-31Ā Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)š 25Ā āWho will you compare Me to,or who is My equal?ā asks the Holy One.26Ā Look upĀ and see:who createdĀ these?He brings out the starry host by number;He calls all of them by name.Because of His great power … Continue reading May God Empower You! Isaiah 40:25-31š
Isaiah 40:25-31Ā Good News Translation (GNT)š 25 To whom can the holy God be compared? Is there anyone else like him?26 Look up at the sky!Who created the stars you see? The one who leads them out like an army, he knows how many there … Continue reading Trust In The Lord… Isaiah 40:25-31 Good News Translation (GNT)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 131Ā Good News Translation (GNT)š A Prayer of Humble Trust š 131Ā Lord, I have given up my pride Ā Ā Ā Ā and turned away from my arrogance. I am not concerned with great matters Ā Ā Ā Ā or with subjects too difficult for me. 2Ā Instead, I am content and at peace. As a child lies quietly in its mother’s arms, Ā Ā Ā Ā so my heart is quiet within me. 3Ā Israel, trust in theĀ Lord Ā Ā Ā Ā now and forever!š Continue reading Psalm 131 Good News Translation (GNT) “A Prayer of Humble Trust”š
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
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 56Ā Good News Translation (GNT) A Prayer of Trust in God 56:1Ā Be merciful to me, O God, Ā Ā Ā Ā because I am under attack; Ā Ā Ā Ā my enemies persecute me all the time. 2Ā All day long my opponents attack me. Ā Ā Ā Ā There are so many who fight against me. 3Ā When I am afraid, OĀ LordĀ Almighty, Ā Ā Ā Ā I put my trust in you. 4Ā I trust in God and am not afraid; Ā Ā Ā Ā I praise him for what he has promised. Ā Ā Ā Ā What can a mere human being do to me? 5Ā My enemies make trouble for me all day long; Ā Ā Ā Ā they are always thinking up some way to hurt me! 6Ā They gather in hiding places Ā Ā Ā Ā and watch … Continue reading Psalm 56 Good News Translation (GNT) A Prayer of Trust in God
Psalm 18 New King James Version (NKJV)š https://youtu.be/3-l2T4q7uQY Psalm 18 New King James Version (NKJV)š God the Sovereign Saviorš To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day that the Lorddelivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said: 18:1 I will love You, O Lord, my strength.2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.3 I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised;So … Continue reading Psalm 18 New King James Version (NKJV)š
Psalm 31 Good News Translation (GNT)š https://youtu.be/2_nsL04oD4w Psalm 31 Good News Translation (GNT)š A Prayer of Trust in Godš 31:1 I come to you, Lord, for protection; never let me be defeated.You are a righteous God; save me, I pray!2 Hear me! Save me now!Be my refuge to protect me; my defense to save me. 3 You are my refuge and defense; guide me and lead me as you have promised.4 Keep me safe from the trap that has been set for me; shelter me from danger.5 I place myself in your care.You will save me, Lord; you are a faithful God. 6 You hate those … Continue reading Psalm 31 Good News Translation (GNT)š
Psalm 21 Good News Translation (GNT)š https://youtu.be/QHRqVX7lsUc Psalm 21 Good News Translation (GNT)š Praise for Victoryš 21:1 The king is glad, O Lord, because you gave him strength; he rejoices because you made him victorious.2 You have given him his heart’s desire; you have answered his request. 3 You came to him with great blessings and set a crown of gold on his head.4 He asked for life, and you gave it, a long and lasting life. 5 His glory is great because of your help; you have given him fame and majesty.6 Your blessings are with him forever, and your presence fills him with joy. … Continue reading Psalm 21 Good News Translation (GNT)š
Psalm 9 New King James Version (NKJV)š https://youtu.be/lSzLfRAQFvg Psalm 9 New King James Version (NKJV)š Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Lordās Righteous Judgmentsš To the Chief Musician. To the tune of āDeath of the Son.ā A Psalm of David. 9:1 I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turn back, They shall fall and perish at Your presence. 4 For You have maintained my right and my cause; You sat on the throne judging in righteousness. 5 You have rebuked the nations, You have … Continue reading Psalm 9 New King James Version (NKJV)š
Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)š Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)š The Safety of the Faithfulš To the [a]Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 4:1Ā Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; [b]Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2Ā How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah 3Ā But know that the Lord has [c]set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him. 4Ā Be[d] angry, and do … Continue reading Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)š
Psalm 112 Contemporary English Version (CEV)š Psalm 112 Contemporary English Version (CEV)š God Blesses His Worshipersš 112:1Ā Shout praises to the Lord! Ā Ā Ā Ā The Lord blesses everyone Ā Ā Ā Ā who worships him and gladly Ā Ā Ā Ā obeys his teachings. 2Ā Their descendants will have Ā Ā Ā Ā great power in the land, Ā Ā Ā Ā because the Lord blesses Ā Ā Ā Ā all who do right. 3Ā They will get rich and prosper Ā Ā Ā Ā and will always be remembered Ā Ā Ā Ā for their fairness. 4Ā They will be so kind Ā Ā Ā Ā and merciful and good, that they will be a light in the dark Ā Ā Ā Ā for others Ā Ā Ā Ā who do the right thing. 5Ā Life will go well for those who freely lend Ā Ā Ā Ā and are honest in business. 6Ā They wonāt ever … Continue reading Psalm 112 Contemporary English Version (CEV)š
