Psalm 23-24
New Living Translation (NLT)
Psalm 23
A psalm of David.
1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.
I have all that I need.
2 He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3 He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
4 Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
5 You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.
Psalm 24
A psalm of David.
1 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him.
2 For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas
and built it on the ocean depths.
The world and all its people belong to him.
2 For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas
and built it on the ocean depths.
3 Who may climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who may stand in his holy place?
4 Only those whose hands and hearts are pure,
who do not worship idols
and never tell lies.
5 They will receive the Lord’s blessing
and have a right relationship with God their savior.
6 Such people may seek you
and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude
Who may stand in his holy place?
4 Only those whose hands and hearts are pure,
who do not worship idols
and never tell lies.
5 They will receive the Lord’s blessing
and have a right relationship with God their savior.
6 Such people may seek you
and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude
7 Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
8 Who is the King of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty;
the Lord, invincible in battle.
9 Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
10 Who is the King of glory?
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies—
he is the King of glory. Interlude
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
8 Who is the King of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty;
the Lord, invincible in battle.
9 Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
10 Who is the King of glory?
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies—
he is the King of glory. Interlude
Proverbs 12
New Living Translation (NLT)
12 To learn, you must love discipline;
it is stupid to hate correction.
it is stupid to hate correction.
2 The Lord approves of those who are good,
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
but he condemns those who plan wickedness.
3 Wickedness never brings stability,
but the godly have deep roots.
but the godly have deep roots.
4 A worthy wife is a crown for her husband,
but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones.
5 The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
but the words of the godly save lives.
7 The wicked die and disappear,
but the family of the godly stands firm.
but the family of the godly stands firm.
8 A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
but a warped mind is despised.
9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
than to be self-important but have no food.
than to be self-important but have no food.
10 The godly care for their animals,
but the wicked are always cruel.
but the wicked are always cruel.
11 A hard worker has plenty of food,
but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
but a person who chases fantasies has no sense.
12 Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot,
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit.
13 The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
but the godly escape such trouble.
14 Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
and hard work brings rewards.
15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
but the wise listen to others.
16 A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
17 An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
a false witness tells lies.
18 Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
but the words of the wise bring healing.
19 Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
but lies are soon exposed.
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
21 No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22 The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
24 Work hard and become a leader;
be lazy and become a slave.
be lazy and become a slave.
25 Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
27 Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch,
but the diligent make use of everything they find.
but the diligent make use of everything they find.
28 The way of the godly leads to life;
that path does not lead to death.
that path does not lead to death.
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