- When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord;
he brought me into a spacious place. - The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.
What can mere mortals do to me? - It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in humans. - The Lord has done it this very day;
let us rejoice today and be glad. - Lord, save us!
Lord, grant us success!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
From the house of the Lord we bless you. - Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,
who walk according to the law of the Lord. - Blessed are those who keep his statutes
and seek him with all their heart. - I will praise you with an upright heart
as I learn your righteous laws. - How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
By living according to your word. - I seek you with all my heart;
do not let me stray from your commands. - I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against you. - I rejoice in following your statutes
as one rejoices in great riches. - I have chosen the way of faithfulness;
I have set my heart on your laws. - Turn my heart toward your statutes
and not toward selfish gain. - I will walk about in freedom,
for I have sought out your precepts. - I will hasten and not delay
to obey your commands. - I will never forget your precepts,
for by them you have preserved my life. - Your word is a lamp for my feet,
a light on my path. - Your statutes are my heritage forever;
they are the joy of my heart. - You are my refuge and my shield;
I have put my hope in your word. - The unfolding of your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple. - Direct my footsteps according to your word;
let no sin rule over me. - All your words are true;
all your righteous laws are eternal. - Great peace have those who love your law,
and nothing can make them stumble. - Save me, Lord,
from lying lips
and from deceitful tongues.
Bible verse of the day
As for God, his way is perfect:The Lord’s word is flawless;
he shields all who take refuge in him.