Category: Scripture

Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to You for refuge. I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from You.” The godly people in the land are my true heroes! I take pleasure in them! Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods. I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood or even speak of their gods.

Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine. The land you have given me is pleasant land. What a wonderful inheritance!

I will bless the Lord who guides me; even at night my heart instructs me. I will not be shaken, for He is right besides me.

No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. For You will not leave my soul among the dead or all you holy one to rot in the grave.

You will show me the was of life, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever.

Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.”

They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good!

The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race; He looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. But no, all have turned away; all have become corrupt. No one does good, not a single one!

Will those who do evil never learn? They eat my people like bread and wouldn’t think of praying to the Lord. Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey Him. The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the Lord will protect His people.

Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the Lord restores His people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

O Lord, our Lord, Your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. You have taught children and infants to tell of Your strength, silencing Your enemies and all who oppose You.

When I look at the night sky and see the work of Your fingers-the moon and the stars you sent in place-what are mere mortals that You should tink about them, human beings that you should care for them?

Yet you made them only a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and honor. You gave them charge of everything You made, putting all things under their authority-the flocks and herds and all the wild animals, the birds in the sky , the fish in the sea, and everything that swims in the ocean currents.

O Lord, our Lord, You majestic name fills the earth!

O Lord, don’t rebuke me in Your anger or discipline me in Your rage. Have compassion on me, Lord, for I am weak. Heal me, Lord, for my bones grow weary. I am sick at heart. How long, O Lord, until. You restore me?

Return, O Lord, and rescue me. Save me because of Your unfailing love. For the dead do not remember You. Who can raise up from the grave?

I am worn out from sobbing. All night I flood my be bed with weeping, drenching it with my tears. My vision is blurred in grief; my eyes worn out because of all my enemies.

Go away, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping. The Lord has heard my plea; the Lord will answer my prayer. May all my enemies be disgraced and terrified.

O Lord, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. Each morning I bring my requests to You and wait expectantly. (vv 1-3, NLT)

Because of Your unfailing love, I can enter Your house; I will worship at Your Temple with deepest awe. Lead me in the right path O Lord, or my enemies will conquer me. Make Your way plain for me to follow. (vv. 7-8, NLT)

But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread Your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy. For You bless the godly, O Lord; You surround them with your shield of love. (vv. 11-12, NLT)

You can be sure of this: The Lord set apart the godly for Himself. The Lord will answer when I call to Him. Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Offer sacrifices at the right spirit, and trust the Lord.

Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let Your face smile on us, Lord. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace, I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. (vv. 3-8, NLT)

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with the mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. They leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.

But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind. They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly. For the Lord watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction. (NLT)

After the Lord had finished speaking to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite: “I am angry with you and your two friends, for you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has. (v.7, NLT)

When Job prayed for his friends, the Lord restored his fortunes. In fact, the Lord gave him twice as much as before! Then all his brothers, sisters, and former friends came by and feasted with him in his home. And they consoled him and comforted him because of all the trials the lord had brought against him. And each of them brought him a gift of money and a gold ring. (vv. 10-11, NLT)

Job lived 140 years after that, living to see four generations of his children and grandchildren. Then he died, an old man who had live a long, full life. (v.16, NLT)

Then Job replied to the Lord:

“I know that You can do anything, and no one can stop You. You asked, ‘Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?’ It is I-and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me. You said, ‘Listen and I will speak! I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.’

I had only heard about You before, but now I have see You with my own eyes. I take back everything I said, and I set in dust and ashes to show my repentance.”

Then the Lord said to Job, “Do you still want to argue with the Almighty? You are God’s critic, but do you have the answers?”

Then Job replied to the Lord, “I am nothing-how could I ever find the answers? I have covered my mouth with my hand. I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say.”

Then the Lord answered Job from the whirlwind:

“Brace yourself like a mine, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them. Will you discredit My justice and condemn Me just to prove you are right? Are you as strong as God? Can you thunder with a voice like this? All right, put on your glory and splendor, your honor and majesty. Give vent to your anger. Let it flow against the proud. Humiliate the proud with a glance; walk on the wicked where they stand. Bury them in dust. Imprison them in the world of the dead. Then even I would praise you, for your own strength would save you.” (vv. 1-14, NLT)