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.

Psalms 5

• 1. O LORD, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning.
• 2. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I will never pray to anyone but you.
• 3. Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.
• 4. O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness; you cannot tolerate the slightest sin.
• 5. Therefore, the proud will not be allowed to stand in your presence, for you hate all who do evil.
• 6. You will destroy those who tell lies. The LORD detests murderers and deceivers.
• 7. Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house; with deepest awe I will worship at your Temple.
• 8. Lead me in the right path, O LORD, or my enemies will conquer me. Tell me clearly what to do, and show me which way to turn.
• 9. My enemies cannot speak one truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others. Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their speech is filled with flattery.
• 10. O God, declare them guilty. Let them be caught in their own traps. Drive them away because of their many sins, for they rebel against you.
• 11. But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Protect them, so all who love your name may be filled with joy.
• 12. For you bless the godly, O LORD, surrounding them with your shield of love.

Psalms 6

• 1. O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage.
• 2. Have compassion on me, LORD, for I am weak. Heal me, LORD, for my body is in agony.
• 3. I am sick at heart. How long, O LORD, until you restore me?
• 4. Return, O LORD, and rescue me. Save me because of your unfailing love.
• 5. For in death, who remembers you? Who can praise you from the grave?
• 6. I am worn out from sobbing. Every night tears drench my bed; my pillow is wet from weeping.
• 7. My vision is blurred by grief; my eyes are worn out because of all my enemies.
• 8. Go away, all you who do evil, for the LORD has heard my crying.
• 9. The LORD has heard my plea; the LORD will answer my prayer.
• 10. May all my enemies be disgraced and terrified. May they suddenly turn back in shame.

New Living Translation: 168 of 324 days.