Psalm 4-6The Safety of the FaithfulTo the [a]Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.4 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!You have relieved me in my distress;[b]Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.2 How long, O you sons of men,Will you turn my glory to shame?How long will you love worthlessnessAnd seek falsehood? Selah3 But know that the Lord has [c]set apart for H...  Read More

Psalm 1-3The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly1 Blessed is the manWho walks not in the counsel of the [a]ungodly,Nor stands in the path of sinners,Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,And in His law he [b]meditates day and night.3 He shall be like a treePlanted by the [c]rivers of water,That brings forth its fruit in its season,Whose leaf a...  Read More

Job 41-42God’s Power in the Leviathan41 “Can you draw out Leviathan[a] with a hook,Or snare his tongue with a line which you lower?2 Can you put a reed through his nose,Or pierce his jaw with a [b]hook?3 Will he make many supplications to you?Will he speak softly to you?4 Will he make a covenant with you?Will you take him as a servant forever?5 Will you play with him as with a bird,Or will you lea...  Read More

Job 38-40The Lord Reveals His Omnipotence to Job38 Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said:2 “Who is this who darkens counselBy words without knowledge?3 Now [a]prepare yourself like a man;I will question you, and you shall answer Me.4 “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?Tell Me, if you have understanding.5 Who determined its measurements?Surely you know!Or w...  Read More

Job 36-37Elihu Proclaims God’s Goodness36 Elihu also proceeded and said:2 “Bear with me a little, and I will show youThat there are yet words to speak on God’s behalf.3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar;I will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.4 For truly my words are not false;One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.5 “Behold, God is mighty, but despises no one;He is mighty in strength [a]o...  Read More

Job 34-35Elihu Proclaims God’s Justice34 Elihu further answered and said:2 “Hear my words, you wise men;Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.3 For the ear tests wordsAs the palate tastes food.4 Let us choose justice for ourselves;Let us know among ourselves what is good.5 “For Job has said, ‘I am righteous,But God has taken away my justice;6 Should I lie concerning my right?My [a]wound is incura...  Read More