Psalms 19

• 1. The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship.
• 2. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known.
• 3. They speak without a sound or a word; their voice is silent in the skies;
• 4. yet their message has gone out to all the earth, and their words to all the world. The sun lives in the heavens where God placed it.
• 5. It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding. It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
• 6. The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end. Nothing can hide from its heat.
• 7. The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
• 8. The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight to life.
• 9. Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.
• 10. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.
• 11. They are a warning to those who hear them; there is great reward for those who obey them.
• 12. How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
• 13. Keep me from deliberate sins! Don't let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin.
• 14. May the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

Psalms 20

• 1. In times of trouble, may the LORD respond to your cry. May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.
• 2. May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem.
• 3. May he remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings.
• 4. May he grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.
• 5. May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory, flying banners to honor our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers.
• 6. Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven and rescue him by his great power.
• 7. Some nations boast of their armies and weapons, but we boast in the LORD our God.
• 8. Those nations will fall down and collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm.
• 9. Give victory to our king, O LORD! Respond to our cry for help.

Psalms 21

• 1. How the king rejoices in your strength, O LORD! He shouts with joy because of your victory.
• 2. For you have given him his heart's desire; you have held back nothing that he requested.
• 3. You welcomed him back with success and prosperity. You placed a crown of finest gold on his head.
• 4. He asked you to preserve his life, and you have granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever.
• 5. Your victory brings him great honor, and you have clothed him with splendor and majesty.
• 6. You have endowed him with eternal blessings. You have given him the joy of being in your presence.
• 7. For the king trusts in the LORD. The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling.
• 8. You will capture all your enemies. Your strong right hand will seize all those who hate you.
• 9. You will destroy them as in a flaming furnace when you appear. The LORD will consume them in his anger; fire will devour them.
• 10. You will wipe their children from the face of the earth; they will never have descendants.
• 11. Although they plot against you, their evil schemes will never succeed.
• 12. For they will turn and run when they see your arrows aimed at them.
• 13. We praise you, LORD, for all your glorious power. With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts.

New Living Translation: 173 of 324 days.