Psalms

Psalm 43

Read Psalm 43 1  Vindicate me, my God,     and plead my cause     against an unfaithful nation. Rescue me from those who are     deceitful and wicked. 2 You are God my stronghold.     Why have you rejected me? Why must I go about mourning,     oppressed by the enemy? 3 Send me your light and your faithful care,     let them …

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Psalm 42

Read Psalm 42 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water,     so my soul pants for you, my God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.     When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food     day and …

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Psalm 41

Read Psalm 41 For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 Blessed are those who have regard for the weak;     the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. 2 The Lord protects and preserves them—     they are counted among the blessed in the land—     he does not give them over to the desire of their …

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Psalm 40

Read Psalm 40 For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. 1 I waited patiently for the Lord;     he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit,     out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock     and gave me a firm place to stand. …

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Psalm 39

Read Psalm 39 For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David. 1 I said, “I will watch my ways     and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth     while in the presence of the wicked.” 2 So I remained utterly silent,     not even saying anything good. But my anguish …

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Rest Day 7

Rest Day Today is a Rest Day. There is no new Bible reading to do. Today, the goal is simple: rest in the presence of God. Maybe you need to use today to get caught up on the reading plan if you’re behind, maybe you want to journal what you’re learning so you don’t forget …

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Psalm 38

Read Psalm 38 A psalm of David. A petition. 1 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger     or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Your arrows have pierced me,     and your hand has come down on me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body;     there is no soundness in my bones because …

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Psalm 37

Read Psalm 37 Of David. 1 Do not fret because of those who are evil     or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither,     like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the Lord and do good;     dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight …

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Psalm 36

Read Psalm 36 For the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord. 1 I have a message from God in my heart     concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God     before their eyes. 2 In their own eyes they flatter themselves     too much to detect or hate their sin. 3 The …

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Psalm 35

Read Psalm 35 Of David. 1 Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me;     fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take up shield and armor;     arise and come to my aid. 3 Brandish spear and javelin     against those who pursue me. Say to me,     “I am your salvation.” 4 May those who seek my life     be disgraced …

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