Psalm 19

Psalm 19

Psalm 19:1[1] The sky records the magnificence of God, and the expanse displays the work of his hands.

Psalm 19:2 Day after day they pour out speech; night after night they communicate knowledge.

Psalm 19:3 There is no speech; there are no words; their voice is not heard.

Psalm 19:4 Their message has gone out to the whole land, and their words to the ends of the world. In the sky, he has pitched a tent for the sun.

Psalm 19:5 It is like a bridegroom coming from his home; it celebrates like an athlete running a course.

Psalm 19:6 It rises from one end of the sky and circles to their other end; nothing is hidden from its heat.

Psalm 19:7 Yahveh’s instruction is complete, renewing one’s throat; Yahveh’s testimony is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise.

Psalm 19:8 The precepts of Yahveh are right, making the heart happy; the command of Yahveh is radiant, making the eyes light up.

Psalm 19:9 The fear of Yahveh is pure, enduring continually; the ordinances of Yahveh are reliable and altogether righteous.

Psalm 19:10 They are more desirable than gold– than a pile of pure gold; and sweeter than honey dripping from a honeycomb.

Psalm 19:11 In addition, they caution your servant, and in keeping them there is a hefty reward.

Psalm 19:12 Who perceives his unintentional lapses? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

Psalm 19:13 Also, keep your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed from blatant crime.

Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the musing of my heart be acceptable to you, Yahveh, my boulder and my Redeemer.[2]

[1]superscription: A Psalm of David.

[2]subscription: For the choir director.

links:

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Limited to the visible
listen, obey, be transformed
magnificent
Maranatha Daily Devotional – Friday, February 24, 2023
Maranatha Daily Devotional – Saturday, November 12, 2016
Maranatha Daily Devotional – Sunday, November 13, 2016
PROVE YOUR PROFESSION
sweet holiness
that awful difference
https://jeffersonvann.com/2022/07/24/the-god-who-reveals-himself/

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Psalm 16

Psalm 16

Psalm 16:1[1] Protect me, God, because I am taking refuge in you.

Psalm 16:2 I said to Yahveh, “You are my master; I have nothing good apart from you.”

Psalm 16:3 As for the holy people who are in the land, they are the magnificent ones. All my treasure is in them.

Psalm 16:4 The sorrows of those who take another god for themselves will increase; I will not pour out their drink offerings of blood, and I will not speak their names with my lips.

Psalm 16:5 Yahveh, you are my portion and my blessing cup; you hold my future.

Psalm 16:6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in lovely places; yes, I have a beautiful inheritance.

Psalm 16:7 I will bless Yahveh who consults with[2] me – even at night when my thoughts trouble me.

Psalm 16:8 I always let Yahveh guide me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

Psalm 16:9 Therefore, my heart is happy and my whole being celebrates; my body also rests securely.

Psalm 16:10 Because you will not abandon my throat to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful one to see decay.

Psalm 16:11 You will reveal the path of life to me; in your presence is abundant joy; at your right hand are perpetual pleasures.

[1]superscription: A Mikhtam of David.

[2]יָעַץ = consult with. Psalm 16:7; 32:8.

links:

20181025
20181026
20181027
20181028
a beautiful inheritance
lost souls and other insights from the First Book of Psalms
Maranatha Daily Devotional – Thursday, February 23, 2023
Maranatha Daily Devotional – Thursday, June 30, 2016
Maranatha Daily Devotional – Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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Psalm 15

Psalm 15

Psalm 15:1[1] Yahveh, who can dwell in your tent? Who can live on your holy mountain?

Psalm 15:2 The one who lives blamelessly, practices righteousness, and acknowledges the truth in his heart –

Psalm 15:3 the one who does not slander with his tongue, who does not harm his associate or discredit his neighbor,

Psalm 15:4 who despises the one rejected by Yahveh but glorifies those who fear Yahveh, who keeps his word, whatever the cost,

Psalm 15:5 who does not lend his money at interest or take a bribe against the innocent-the one who does these things will not be shaken permanently.

[1]superscription: A Psalm of David.

links:

20181023
20181024
integrity now and then
Maranatha Daily Devotional – Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Maranatha Daily Devotional – Wednesday, June 29, 2016
taking up residence

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Psalm 14

Psalm 14

Psalm 14:1[1] The stupid one says in his heart, “There’s no God.” They are corrupt; they do disgusting things. No one does good.

Psalm 14:2 Yahveh looks down from the sky on the children of Adam to see if there is anyone who has insight, anyone who seeks God.

Psalm 14:3 Everyone has turned away; all alike have become corrupt. No one does good, not even one.

Psalm 14:4 Will evildoers never understand? They eat up my people like they eat up bread; they do not call on Yahveh.

Psalm 14:5 Then they will be filled with fright because God is with those who are righteous.

Psalm 14:6 You sinners frustrate the advice given to the oppressed, but Yahveh is his refuge.

Psalm 14:7 Oh, that Israel’s rescue would come from Zion! When Yahveh restores the well-being of his people, let Jacob celebrate, make Israel happy.

[1]superscription: A Psalm of David.

links:

20181021
20181022
godless oppressors
Maranatha Daily Devotional – Monday, February 5, 2018

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Psalm 13

Psalm 13

Psalm 13:1[1] How long, Yahveh? Will you forget me perpetually? How long will you hide your face from me?

Psalm 13:2 How long will I store up bad advice within my throat, agony in my mind every day? How long will my enemy dominate me?

Psalm 13:3 Consider me and answer, Yahveh my God. Restore brightness to my eyes; otherwise, I will sleep in death.

Psalm 13:4 My enemy will say, “I have disabled[2] him,” and my foes will celebrate because I am shaken.

Psalm 13:5 But I have trusted in your covenant faithfulness; my heart will be glad because of your rescue.

Psalm 13:6 I will sing to Yahveh because he has treated me kindly.[3]

[1]superscription: A Psalm of David.

[2]יָכֹל = disable, not be able. Psalm 13:4; 18:38; 21:11; 36:12; 40:12.

[3]subscription: For the choir director.

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