1 Whoever remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. 2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. 3 A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth. 4 By justice a king gives a country stability, […]
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Proverbs 30
1 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an inspired utterance. This man’s utterance to Ithiel: “I am weary, God, but I can prevail. 2 Surely I am only a brute, not a man; I do not have human understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, nor have I attained to the knowledge of the Holy […]
Proverbs 31
1 The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him. 2 Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb! Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers! 3 Do not spend your strengthon women, your vigor on those who ruin kings. 4 It is not for kings, Lemuel— it is not for kings […]
Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of theLord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree […]
Psalm 2
1 Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against theLordand against his anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.” 4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. 5 […]
Psalm 3
A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. 1 Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3 But you,Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call […]
Psalm 4
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. 1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and […]
Psalm 5
For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. 1 Listen to my words,Lord, consider my lament. 2 Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. 3 In the morning,Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. […]
Psalm 6
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. 1 Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Have mercy on me,Lord, for I am faint; heal me,Lord, for my bones are in agony. 3 My soul is in deep anguish. How […]
Psalm 7
A shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite. 1 Lordmy God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me, 2 or they will tear me apart like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. 3 Lordmy God, […]