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J A N U A R Y
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J A N U A R Y
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Save me so I can praise you publicly
at Jerusalem’s gates,
so I can rejoice that you have
rescued me.
The nations have fallen into the pit
they dug for others.
Their own feet have been caught
in the trap they set.
16 The Lord is known for his justice.
The wicked are trapped by their
own deeds.
Quiet Interlude*
JANUARY
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15
The wicked will go down to the
grave.*
This is the fate of all the nations
who ignore God.
18 But the needy will not be ignored
forever;
the hopes of the poor will not
always be crushed.
17
Arise, O Lord!
Do not let mere mortals defy you!
Judge the nations!
20 Make them tremble in fear, O Lord.
Let the nations know they are
merely human.
Interlude
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9:16 Hebrew Higgaion Selah. The meaning of this phrase
is uncertain. 9:17 Hebrew to Sheol.
PROVERBS 3:1-6
My child,* never forget the things I have
taught you. Store my commands in your
heart. If you do this, you will live many
years, and your life will be satisfying.
Never let loyalty and kindness leave
you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your
heart. Then you will find favor with both
God and people, and you will earn a good
reputation. ¨ Trust in the Lord with all
your heart; do not depend on your own
understanding. Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
3:1 Hebrew My son; also in 3:11, 21.
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GENESIS 24:52–26:16
When Abraham’s servant heard their answer, he bowed down to the ground and
worshiped the Lord. 53 Then he brought
out silver and gold jewelry and clothing
and presented them to Rebekah. He also
gave expensive presents to her brother
and mother. 54Then they ate their meal,
and the servant and the men with him
stayed there overnight.
But early the next morning, Abraham’s servant said, “Send me back to my
master.”
55“But we want Rebekah to stay with
us at least ten days,” her brother and
mother said. “Then she can go.”
56 But he said, “Don’t delay me. The
Lord has made my mission successful;
now send me back so I can return to my
master.”
57“Well,” they said, “we’ll call Rebekah and ask her what she thinks.” 58So
they called Rebekah. “Are you willing to
go with this man?” they asked her.
And she replied, “Yes, I will go.”
59 So they said good-bye to Rebekah
and sent her away with Abraham’s servant and his men. The woman who had
been Rebekah’s childhood nurse went
along with her. 60They gave her this
blessing as she parted:
“Our sister, may you become
the mother of many millions!
May your descendants be strong
and conquer the cities of their
enemies.”
61Then
Rebekah and her servant girls
mounted the camels and followed the
man. So Abraham’s servant took Rebekah and went on his way.
62Meanwhile, Isaac, whose home was
in the Negev, had returned from Beerlahai-roi. 63One evening as he was walking and meditating in the fields, he
looked up and saw the camels coming.
