Russian AfrikaansAfrikaans ČeštinaCzech DanskDanish DeutschGerman EnglishEnglish EspañolSpanish FrançaisFrench ItalianoItalian MagyarHungarian MalagasyMalagasy NederlandsDutch PolskiPolish PortuguêsPortuguese SesothoSouthern Sotho SlovenskýSlovak SuomiFinnish XhosaXhosa ZuluZulu ΕλληνικάGreek اردوUrdu عربىArabic فارسیPersian हिन्दीHindi বাংলাBengali 繁體中文Chinese (traditional) Trust in the psalms (2/4) Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord . I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. In the morning, Lord , you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you. You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord . Repent and live! But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord , whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit. I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. 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. Yes, Lord , walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Next verse! With image