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Tuesday, 2 June 2026

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Today's praises:Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.

 Psalm 100

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Psalm 100 A psalm. For giving thanks.
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Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
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Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
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Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his [1] ; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
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Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
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For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.

    Monday, 1 June 2026

    Sunday, 31 May 2026

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    Today's prayer: Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

     Psalm 119

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    Psalm 119 [1] Aleph
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    Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.
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    Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.
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    They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways.
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    You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.
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    Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!
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    Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands.
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    I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws.
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    I will obey your decrees; do not utterly forsake me. Beth
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    How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.
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    I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.
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    I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.
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    Praise be to you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.
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    With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth.
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    I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches.
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    I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
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    I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Gimel
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    Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word.
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    Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
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    I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me.
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    My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.
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    You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands.
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    Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.
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    Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
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    Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. Daleth
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    I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word.
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    I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
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    Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.
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    My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
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    Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.
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    I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
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    I hold fast to your statutes, O LORD; do not let me be put to shame.
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    I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. He
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    Teach me, O LORD, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end.
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    Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
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    Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
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    Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain.
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    Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. [2]
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    Fulfill your promise to your servant, so that you may be feared.
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    Take away the disgrace I dread, for your laws are good.
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    How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. Waw
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    May your unfailing love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise;
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    then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
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    Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
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    I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.
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    I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.
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    I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame,
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    for I delight in your commands because I love them.
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    I lift up my hands to [3] your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees. Zayin
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    Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.
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    My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.
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    The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law.
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    I remember your ancient laws, O LORD, and I find comfort in them.
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    Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.
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    Your decrees are the theme of my song wherever I lodge.
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    In the night I remember your name, O LORD, and I will keep your law.
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    This has been my practice: I obey your precepts. Heth
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    You are my portion, O LORD; I have promised to obey your words.
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    I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
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    I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes.
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    I will hasten and not delay to obey your commands.
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    Though the wicked bind me with ropes, I will not forget your law.
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    At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.
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    I am a friend to all who fear you, to all who follow your precepts.
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    The earth is filled with your love, O LORD; teach me your decrees. Teth
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    Do good to your servant according to your word, O LORD.
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    Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands.
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    Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word.
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    You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.
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    Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart.
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    Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.
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    It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees.
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    The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. Yodh
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    Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.
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    May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
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    I know, O LORD, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
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    May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant.
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    Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
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    May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.
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    May those who fear you turn to me, those who understand your statutes.
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    May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. Kaph
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    My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.
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    My eyes fail, looking for your promise; I say, "When will you comfort me?"
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    Though I am like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget your decrees.
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    How long must your servant wait? When will you punish my persecutors?
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    The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law.
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    All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for men persecute me without cause.
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    They almost wiped me from the earth, but I have not forsaken your precepts.
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    Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth. Lamedh
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    Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
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    Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures.
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    Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you.
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    If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction.
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    I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.
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    Save me, for I am yours; I have sought out your precepts.
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    The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes.
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    To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. Mem
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    Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
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    Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me.
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    I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
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    I have more understanding than the elders, for I obey your precepts.
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    I have kept my feet from every evil path so that I might obey your word.
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    I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me.
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    How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
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    I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path. Nun
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    Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
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    I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.
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    I have suffered much; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your word.
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    Accept, O LORD, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.
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    Though I constantly take my life in my hands, I will not forget your law.
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    The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts.
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    Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart.
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    My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. Samekh
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    I hate double-minded men, but I love your law.
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    You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.
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    Away from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commands of my God!
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    Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.
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    Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees.
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    You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
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    All the wicked of the earth you discard like dross; therefore I love your statutes.
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    My flesh trembles in fear of you; I stand in awe of your laws. Ayin
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    I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors.
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    Ensure your servant's well-being; let not the arrogant oppress me.
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    My eyes fail, looking for your salvation, looking for your righteous promise.
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    Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees.
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    I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.
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    It is time for you to act, O LORD; your law is being broken.
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    Because I love your commands more than gold, more than pure gold,
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    and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. Pe
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    Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them.
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    The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.
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    I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.
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    Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
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    Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.
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    Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts.
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    Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees.
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    Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed. Tsadhe
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    Righteous are you, O LORD, and your laws are right.
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    The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.
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    My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.
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    Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.
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    Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.
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    Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.
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    Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight.
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    Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live. Qoph
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    I call with all my heart; answer me, O LORD, and I will obey your decrees.
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    I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.
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    I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.
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    My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.
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    Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your laws.
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    Those who devise wicked schemes are near, but they are far from your law.
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    Yet you are near, O LORD, and all your commands are true.
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    Long ago I learned from your statutes that you established them to last forever. Resh
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    Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
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    Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.
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    Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.
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    Your compassion is great, O LORD; preserve my life according to your laws.
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    Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have not turned from your statutes.
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    I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.
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    See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O LORD, according to your love.
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    All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. Sin and Shin
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    Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
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    I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.
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    I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law.
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    Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.
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    Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
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    I wait for your salvation, O LORD, and I follow your commands.
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    I obey your statutes, for I love them greatly.
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    I obey your precepts and your statutes, for all my ways are known to you. Taw
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    May my cry come before you, O LORD; give me understanding according to your word.
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    May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.
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    May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.
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    May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.
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    May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.
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    I long for your salvation, O LORD, and your law is my delight.
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    Let me live that I may praise you, and may your laws sustain me.
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    I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.

      Saturday, 30 May 2026

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      Today's bible teaching: For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

       Psalm 1

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      Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
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      But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
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      He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
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      Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
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      Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
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      For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

          Friday, 29 May 2026

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          Today's bible teaching:Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him

           Psalm 127

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          Psalm 127 A song of ascents. Of Solomon.
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          Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.
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          In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat-- for he grants sleep to [1] those he loves.
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          Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him.
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          Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth.
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          Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.

            Wednesday, 27 May 2026

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            Today's praises:Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever

             Psalm 107

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            Psalm 107
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            Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
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            Let the redeemed of the LORD say this-- those he redeemed from the hand of the foe,
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            those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. [1]
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            Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle.
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            They were hungry and thirsty, and their lives ebbed away.
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            Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
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            He led them by a straight way to a city where they could settle.
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            Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men,
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            for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
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            Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains,
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            for they had rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High.
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            So he subjected them to bitter labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
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            Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.
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            He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains.
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            Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men,
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            for he breaks down gates of bronze and cuts through bars of iron.
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            Some became fools through their rebellious ways and suffered affliction because of their iniquities.
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            They loathed all food and drew near the gates of death.
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            Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress.
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            He sent forth his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.
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            Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.
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            Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.
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            Others went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters.
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            They saw the works of the LORD, his wonderful deeds in the deep.
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            For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves.
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            They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away.
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            They reeled and staggered like drunken men; they were at their wits' end.
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            Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress.
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            He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.
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            They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.
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            Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men.
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            Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.
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            He turned rivers into a desert, flowing springs into thirsty ground,
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            and fruitful land into a salt waste, because of the wickedness of those who lived there.
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            He turned the desert into pools of water and the parched ground into flowing springs;
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            there he brought the hungry to live, and they founded a city where they could settle.
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            They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest;
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            he blessed them, and their numbers greatly increased, and he did not let their herds diminish.
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            Then their numbers decreased, and they were humbled by oppression, calamity and sorrow;
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            he who pours contempt on nobles made them wander in a trackless waste.
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            But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their families like flocks.
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            The upright see and rejoice, but all the wicked shut their mouths.
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            Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the LORD.