Proverbs 6-7Dangerous Promises6 My son, if you become [a]surety for your friend,If you have [b]shaken hands in pledge for a stranger,2 You are snared by the words of your mouth;You are taken by the words of your mouth.3 So do this, my son, and deliver yourself;For you have come into the hand of your friend:Go and humble yourself;Plead with your friend.4 Give no sleep to your eyes,Nor slumber to yo...  Read More

Proverbs 3-5Guidance for the Young3 My son, do not forget my law,But let your heart keep my commands;2 For length of days and long lifeAnd peace they will add to you.3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;Bind them around your neck,Write them on the tablet of your heart,4 And so find favor and [a]high esteemIn the sight of God and man.5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own...  Read More

Proverbs 1-2The Beginning of Knowledge1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:2 To know wisdom and instruction,To [a]perceive the words of understanding,3 To receive the instruction of wisdom,Justice, judgment, and equity;4 To give prudence to the simple,To the young man knowledge and discretion—5 A wise man will hear and increase learning,And a man of understanding will [b]atta...  Read More

Psalms 148-150Praise to the Lord from Creation148 Praise[a] the Lord!Praise the Lord from the heavens;Praise Him in the heights!2 Praise Him, all His angels;Praise Him, all His hosts!3 Praise Him, sun and moon;Praise Him, all you stars of light!4 Praise Him, you heavens of heavens,And you waters above the heavens!5 Let them praise the name of the Lord,For He commanded and they were created.6 He al...  Read More

Psalms 146-147The Happiness of Those Whose Help Is the Lord146 Praise[a] the Lord!Praise the Lord, O my soul!2 While I live I will praise the Lord;I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.3 Do not put your trust in princes,Nor in [b]a son of man, in whom there is no [c]help.4 His spirit departs, he returns to his earth;In that very day his plans perish.5 Happy is he who has the God of J...  Read More

Psalms 143-145An Earnest Appeal for Guidance and DeliveranceA Psalm of David.143 Hear my prayer, O Lord,Give ear to my supplications!In Your faithfulness answer me,And in Your righteousness.2 Do not enter into judgment with Your servant,For in Your sight no one living is righteous.3 For the enemy has persecuted my soul;He has crushed my life to the ground;He has made me dwell in [a]darkness,Like t...  Read More