Leviticus 5

• 1. "If any of the people are called to testify about something they have witnessed, but they refuse to testify, they will be held responsible and be subject to punishment.
• 2. "Or if they touch something that is ceremonially unclean, such as the dead body of an animal that is ceremonially unclean--whether a wild animal, a domesticated animal, or an animal that scurries along the ground--they will be considered ceremonially unclean and guilty, even if they are unaware of their defilement.
• 3. "Or if they come into contact with any source of human defilement, even if they don't realize they have been defiled, they will be considered guilty as soon as they become aware of it.
• 4. "Or if they make a rash vow of any kind, whether its purpose is for good or bad, they will be considered guilty even if they were not fully aware of what they were doing at the time.
• 5. "When any of the people become aware of their guilt in any of these ways, they must confess their sin
• 6. and bring to the LORD as their penalty a female from the flock, either a sheep or a goat. This will be a sin offering to remove their sin, and the priest will make atonement for them.
• 7. "If any of them cannot afford to bring a sheep, they must bring to the LORD two young turtledoves or two young pigeons as the penalty for their sin. One of the birds will be a sin offering, and the other will be a burnt offering.
• 8. They must bring them to the priest, who will offer one of the birds as the sin offering. The priest will wring its neck but without severing its head from the body.
• 9. Then he will sprinkle some of the blood of the sin offering against the sides of the altar, and the rest will be drained out at the base of the altar.
• 10. The priest will offer the second bird as a whole burnt offering, following all the procedures that have been prescribed. In this way, the priest will make atonement for those who are guilty, and they will be forgiven.
• 11. "If any of the people cannot afford to bring young turtledoves or pigeons, they must bring two quarts of choice flour for their sin offering. Since it is a sin offering, they must not mix it with olive oil or put any incense on it.
• 12. They must take the flour to the priest, who will scoop out a handful as a token portion. He will burn this flour on the altar just like any other offering given to the LORD by fire. This will be their sin offering.
• 13. In this way, the priest will make atonement for those who are guilty, and they will be forgiven. The rest of the flour will belong to the priest, just as with the grain offering."
• 14. Then the LORD said to Moses,
• 15. "If any of the people sin by unintentionally defiling the LORD's sacred property, they must bring to the LORD a ram from the flock as their guilt offering. The animal must have no physical defects, and it must be of the proper value in silver as measured by the standard sanctuary shekel.
• 16. They must then make restitution for whatever holy things they have defiled by paying for the loss, plus an added penalty of 20 percent. When they give their payments to the priest, he will make atonement for them with the ram sacrificed as a guilt offering, and they will be forgiven.
• 17. "If any of them sin by doing something forbidden by the LORD, even if it is done unintentionally, they will be held responsible. When they become aware of their guilt,
• 18. they must bring to the priest a ram from the flock as a guilt offering. The animal must have no physical defects, and it must be of the proper value. In this way, the priest will make atonement for those who are guilty, and they will be forgiven.
• 19. This is a guilt offering, for they have been guilty of an offense against the LORD."

Psalms 3

• 1. O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.
• 2. So many are saying, "God will never rescue him!"
• 3. But you, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts my head high.
• 4. I cried out to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy mountain.
• 5. I lay down and slept. I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.
• 6. I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.
• 7. Arise, O LORD! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked!
• 8. Victory comes from you, O LORD. May your blessings rest on your people.

Psalms 4

• 1. Answer me when I call, O God who declares me innocent. Take away my distress. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
• 2. How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make these groundless accusations? How long will you pursue lies?
• 3. You can be sure of this: The LORD has set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him.
• 4. Don't sin by letting anger gain control over you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.
• 5. Offer proper sacrifices, and trust in the LORD.
• 6. Many people say, "Who will show us better times?" Let the smile of your face shine on us, LORD.
• 7. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine.
• 8. I will lie down in peace and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.

Proverbs 20

• 1. Wine produces mockers; liquor leads to brawls. Whoever is led astray by drink cannot be wise.
• 2. The king's fury is like a lion's roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life.
• 3. Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling.
• 4. If you are too lazy to plow in the right season, you will have no food at the harvest.
• 5. Though good advice lies deep within a person's heart, the wise will draw it out.
• 6. Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is really faithful?
• 7. The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children after them.
• 8. When a king judges, he carefully weighs all the evidence, distinguishing the bad from the good.
• 9. Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from sin"?
• 10. The LORD despises double standards of every kind.
• 11. Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure and right.
• 12. Ears to hear and eyes to see--both are gifts from the LORD.
• 13. If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat!
• 14. The buyer haggles over the price, saying, "It's worthless," then brags about getting a bargain!
• 15. Wise speech is rarer and more valuable than gold and rubies.
• 16. Be sure to get collateral from anyone who guarantees the debt of a stranger. Get a deposit if someone guarantees the debt of a foreigner.
• 17. Stolen bread tastes sweet, but it turns to gravel in the mouth.
• 18. Plans succeed through good counsel; don't go to war without the advice of others.
• 19. A gossip tells secrets, so don't hang around with someone who talks too much.
• 20. If you curse your father or mother, the lamp of your life will be snuffed out.
• 21. An inheritance obtained early in life is not a blessing in the end.
• 22. Don't say, "I will get even for this wrong." Wait for the LORD to handle the matter.
• 23. The LORD despises double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales.
• 24. How can we understand the road we travel? It is the LORD who directs our steps.
• 25. It is dangerous to make a rash promise to God before counting the cost.
• 26. A wise king finds the wicked, lays them out like wheat, then runs the crushing wheel over them.
• 27. The LORD's searchlight penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive.
• 28. Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love.
• 29. The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old.
• 30. Physical punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart.

New Living Translation: 92 of 365 days.