Today's bible teaching: Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice.

 Psalm 112

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Psalm 112 ^[1]

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Praise the LORD. ^[2] Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands.

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His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

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Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

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Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. ^[3]

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Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice.

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Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever.

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He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

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His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

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He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn ^[4] will be lifted high in honor.

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The wicked man will see and be vexed, he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.

Today's bible teaching: I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safetq

 Psalm 4

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Psalm 4 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

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Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

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How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame ^[1] ? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods ^[2] ? Selah

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Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.

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In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah

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Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.

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Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.

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You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.

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I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Today's praises: Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD.

 Psalm 134

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Psalm 134 A song of ascents.

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Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD.

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Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD.

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May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

Today's praises: Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples

 Psalm 117

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Psalm 117

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Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.

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For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD.

Today's prayer: Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies-- make straight your way before me.

 Psalm 5

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Psalm 5 For the director of music. For flutes. A psalm of David.

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Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my sighing.

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Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.

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In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

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You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell.

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The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.

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You destroy those who tell lies; bloodthirsty and deceitful men the LORD abhors.

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But I, by your great mercy, will come into your house; in reverence will I bow down toward your holy temple.

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Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies-- make straight your way before me.

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Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with destruction. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongue they speak deceit.

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Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.

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But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

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For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.

Today's prayer: Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me

 Psalm 19

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Psalm 19 For the director of music. A psalm of David.

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The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

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Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.

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There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. ^[1]

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Their voice ^[2] goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,

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which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.

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It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat.

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The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

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The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

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The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous.

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They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.

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By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

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Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults.

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Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression.

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May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.