Today's bible teaching: You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor, but the LORD is their refuge

 Psalm 14

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Psalm 14 For the director of music. Of David.

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The fool ^[1] says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.

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The LORD looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.

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All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.

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Will evildoers never learn-- those who devour my people as men eat bread and who do not call on the LORD?

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There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is present in the company of the righteous.

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You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor, but the LORD is their refuge.

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Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!

1. [1] The Hebrew words rendered fool in Psalms denote one who is morally deficient.

Today's bible teaching: We have endured much ridicule from the proud, much contempt from the arrogant.

 Psalm 123

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Psalm 123 A song of ascents.

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I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven.

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As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, till he shows us his mercy.

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Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt.

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We have endured much ridicule from the proud, much contempt from the arrogant.

Today's bible teaching: Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD

 Psalm 4

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Psalm 4 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

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Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

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How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame ^[1] ? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods ^[2] ? Selah

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Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.

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In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah

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Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.

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Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.

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You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.

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I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Today's prayer: May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

 Psalm 134

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Psalm 134 A song of ascents.

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Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD.

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Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD.

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May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.

Today's praises: To Him belongs eternal praise.

 Psalm 111

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Psalm 111 

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Praise the LORD.  I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

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Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

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Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.

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He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

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He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

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He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.

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The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.

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They are steadfast for ever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness.

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He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever-- holy and awesome is his name.

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

Today's bible teaching: Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

 Psalm 2

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Psalm 2

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Why do the nations conspire ^[1] and the peoples plot in vain?

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The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One. ^[2]

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"Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."

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The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.

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Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

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"I have installed my King ^[3] on Zion, my holy hill."

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I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son ^[4] ; today I have become your Father. ^[5]

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Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

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You will rule them with an iron scepter ^[6] ; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."

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Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.

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Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.

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Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him

Today's bible teaching: The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy

 Psalm 145

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Psalm 145 A psalm of praise. Of David. 

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I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.

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Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.

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Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.

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One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.

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They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. ^[2]

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They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds.

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They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

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The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

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The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

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All you have made will praise you, O LORD; your saints will extol you.

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They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might,

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so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

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Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. ^[3]

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The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

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The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.

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You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

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The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made.

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The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

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He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

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The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.

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My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.