One Year Chronological Bible Sampler - Flipbook - Page 62
JULY 12
Qoph
I pray with all my heart; answer me, LORD!
I will obey your decrees.
146
I cry out to you; rescue me,
that I may obey your laws.
147
I rise early, before the sun is up;
I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.
148
I stay awake through the night,
thinking about your promise.
149
In your faithful love, O LORD, hear my cry;
let me be revived by following your regulations.
150
Lawless people are coming to attack me;
they live far from your instructions.
151
But you are near, O LORD,
and all your commands are true.
152
I have known from my earliest days
that your laws will last forever.
145
Resh
Look upon my suffering and rescue me,
for I have not forgotten your instructions.
154
Argue my case; take my side!
Protect my life as you promised.
155
The wicked are far from rescue,
for they do not bother with your decrees.
156
LORD, how great is your mercy;
let me be revived by following your regulations.
157
Many persecute and trouble me,
yet I have not swerved from your laws.
158
Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart,
because they care nothing for your word.
159
See how I love your commandments, LORD.
Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
160
The very essence of your words is truth;
all your just regulations will stand forever.
153
Shin
Powerful people harass me without cause,
but my heart trembles only at your word.
162
I rejoice in your word
like one who discovers a great treasure.
163
I hate and abhor all falsehood,
but I love your instructions.
164
I will praise you seven times a day
because all your regulations are just.
165
Those who love your instructions have great peace
and do not stumble.
166
I long for your rescue, LORD,
so I have obeyed your commands.
161
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