Psalms 129

• 1. From my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me--let Israel now say--
• 2. from my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me, but they have never been able to finish me off.
• 3. My back is covered with cuts, as if a farmer had plowed long furrows.
• 4. But the LORD is good; he has cut the cords used by the ungodly to bind me.
• 5. May all who hate Jerusalem be turned back in shameful defeat.
• 6. May they be as useless as grass on a rooftop, turning yellow when only half grown,
• 7. ignored by the harvester, despised by the binder.
• 8. And may those who pass by refuse to give them this blessing: "The LORD's blessings be upon you; we bless you in the LORD's name."

Psalms 130

• 1. From the depths of despair, O LORD, I call for your help.
• 2. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer.
• 3. LORD, if you kept a record of our sins, who, O Lord, could ever survive?
• 4. But you offer forgiveness, that we might learn to fear you.
• 5. I am counting on the LORD; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word.
• 6. I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.
• 7. O Israel, hope in the LORD; for with the LORD there is unfailing love and an overflowing supply of salvation.
• 8. He himself will free Israel from every kind of sin.

Psalms 131

• 1. LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me.
• 2. But I have stilled and quieted myself, just as a small child is quiet with its mother. Yes, like a small child is my soul within me.
• 3. O Israel, put your hope in the LORD--now and always.

New Living Translation: 211 of 324 days.