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Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading
July 19 - Straight Thru the Bible
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Psalms 125-131
Chapter 125
Psalm 125
A song of ascents.
1 Those who trust in the
Lord
are like Mount Zion,(a)
which cannot be shaken(b) but endures forever.
2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem,(c)
so the
Lord
surrounds(d) his people
both now and forevermore.
3 The scepter(e) of the wicked will not remain(f)
over the land allotted to the righteous,
for then the righteous might use
their hands to do evil.(g)
4
Lord
, do good(h) to those who are good,
to those who are upright in heart.(i)
5 But those who turn(j) to crooked ways(k)
the
Lord
will banish(l) with the evildoers.
Peace be on Israel.(m)
Chapter 126
Psalm 126
A song of ascents.
1 When the
Lord
restored(a) the fortunes of[a] Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.[b]
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,(b)
our tongues with songs of joy.(c)
Then it was said among the nations,
"The
Lord
has done great things(d) for them."
3 The
Lord
has done great things(e) for us,
and we are filled with joy.(f)
4 Restore our fortunes,[c](g)
Lord
,
like streams in the Negev.(h)
5 Those who sow with tears(i)
will reap(j) with songs of joy.(k)
6 Those who go out weeping,(l)
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
Chapter 127
Psalm 127
A song of ascents. Of Solomon.
1 Unless the
Lord
builds(a) the house,
the builders labor in vain.
Unless the
Lord
watches(b) over the city,
the guards stand watch in vain.
2 In vain you rise early
and stay up late,
toiling for food(c) to eat—
for he grants sleep(d) to[a] those he loves.(e)
3 Children are a heritage from the
Lord
,
offspring a reward(f) from him.
4 Like arrows(g) in the hands of a warrior
are children born in one's youth.
5 Blessed is the man
whose quiver is full of them.(h)
They will not be put to shame
when they contend with their opponents(i) in court.(j)
Chapter 128
Psalm 128
A song of ascents.
1 Blessed are all who fear the
Lord
,(a)
who walk in obedience to him.(b)
2 You will eat the fruit of your labor;(c)
blessings and prosperity(d) will be yours.
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine(e)
within your house;
your children(f) will be like olive shoots(g)
around your table.
4 Yes, this will be the blessing(h)
for the man who fears the
Lord
.(i)
5 May the
Lord
bless you from Zion;(j)
may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem(k)
all the days of your life.
6 May you live to see your children's children—(l)
peace be on Israel.(m)
Chapter 129
Psalm 129
A song of ascents.
1 "They have greatly oppressed(a) me from my youth,"(b)
let Israel say;(c)
2 "they have greatly oppressed me from my youth,
but they have not gained the victory(d) over me.
3 Plowmen have plowed my back
and made their furrows long.
4 But the
Lord
is righteous;(e)
he has cut me free(f) from the cords of the wicked."(g)
5 May all who hate Zion(h)
be turned back in shame.(i)
6 May they be like grass on the roof,(j)
which withers(k) before it can grow;
7 a reaper cannot fill his hands with it,(l)
nor one who gathers fill his arms.
8 May those who pass by not say to them,
"The blessing of the
Lord
be on you;
we bless you(m) in the name of the
Lord
."
Chapter 130
Psalm 130
A song of ascents.
1 Out of the depths(a) I cry to you,(b)
Lord
;
2
Lord, hear my voice.(c)
Let your ears be attentive(d)
to my cry for mercy.(e)
3 If you,
Lord
, kept a record of sins,
Lord, who could stand?(f)
4 But with you there is forgiveness,(g)
so that we can, with reverence, serve you.(h)
5 I wait for the
Lord
,(i) my whole being waits,(j)
and in his word(k) I put my hope.
6 I wait for the Lord
more than watchmen(l) wait for the morning,
more than watchmen wait for the morning.(m)
7 Israel, put your hope(n) in the
Lord
,
for with the
Lord
is unfailing love(o)
and with him is full redemption.(p)
8 He himself will redeem(q) Israel
from all their sins.(r)
Chapter 131
Psalm 131
A song of ascents. Of David.
1 My heart is not proud,(a)
Lord
,
my eyes are not haughty;(b)
I do not concern myself with great matters(c)
or things too wonderful for me.(d)
2 But I have calmed and quieted myself,(e)
I am like a weaned child with its mother;
like a weaned child I am content.(f)
3 Israel, put your hope(g) in the
Lord
both now and forevermore.(h)
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