You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth. You love every harmful word, you deceitful tongue!
You love evil rather than good
1 Samuel 12:25 "Yet if you persist in doing evil, both you and your king will perish."
Amos 5:14-15 Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the LORD God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the LORD God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph.
John 3:20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed.
falsehood rather than speaking the truth
Psalm 58:3 Even from birth the wicked go astray; from the womb they are wayward, spreading lies.
Jeremiah 9:5 "Friend deceives friend, and no one speaks the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they weary themselves with sinning."
Revelation 21:8 "But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars--they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."
You love every harmful word, you deceitful tongue!
Psalm 5:9 Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies.
Psalm 10:7 His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue.
Psalm 109:2 . . . for people who are wicked and deceitful have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues.
Psalm 120:2 Save me, LORD, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues.
Proverbs 10:31 From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced.
Proverbs 12:19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
NOTES:
Read Hebrews 5
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
LOVE Psalm 51:1
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.
Have mercy on me, O God
2 Samuel 24:14 David said to Gad, "I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands."
Psalm 9:13 LORD, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, . . .
according to your unfailing love
Psalm 25:7 Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, LORD, are good.
Psalm 119:88 In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.
according to your great compassion
Nehemiah 9:27 "So you delivered them into the hands of their enemies, who oppressed them. But when they were oppressed they cried out to you. From heaven you heard them, and in your great compassion you gave them deliverers, who rescued them from the hand of their enemies."
Psalm 86:15 But you, LORD, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Isaiah 63:7 I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us--yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.
blot out
2 Samuel 12:13-14 Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." Nathan replied, "The LORD has taken away your sin. You are not going to die. But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the LORD, the son born to you will die."
2 Chronicles 6:21 "Hear the supplications of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. Hear from heaven, your dwelling place; and when you hear, forgive."
Nehemiah 4:5 Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins from your sight, for they have thrown insults in the face of the builders.
Acts 3:19 "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, . . . "
my transgressions
Psalm 39:8 "Save me from all my transgressions; do not make me the scorn of fools."
NOTES:
Read Hebrews 4
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Have mercy on me, O God
2 Samuel 24:14 David said to Gad, "I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the LORD, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands."
Psalm 9:13 LORD, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, . . .
according to your unfailing love
Psalm 25:7 Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, LORD, are good.
Psalm 119:88 In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.
according to your great compassion
Nehemiah 9:27 "So you delivered them into the hands of their enemies, who oppressed them. But when they were oppressed they cried out to you. From heaven you heard them, and in your great compassion you gave them deliverers, who rescued them from the hand of their enemies."
Psalm 86:15 But you, LORD, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
Isaiah 63:7 I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us--yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.
blot out
2 Samuel 12:13-14 Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." Nathan replied, "The LORD has taken away your sin. You are not going to die. But because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the LORD, the son born to you will die."
2 Chronicles 6:21 "Hear the supplications of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. Hear from heaven, your dwelling place; and when you hear, forgive."
Nehemiah 4:5 Do not cover up their guilt or blot out their sins from your sight, for they have thrown insults in the face of the builders.
Acts 3:19 "Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord, . . . "
my transgressions
Psalm 39:8 "Save me from all my transgressions; do not make me the scorn of fools."
NOTES:
Read Hebrews 4
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
LOVE Psalm 48:9
Within your temple, O God, we meditate on your unfailing love.
Psalm 39:1-7 I said, "I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked." So I remained utterly silent, not even saying anything good. But my anguish increased; my heart grew hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue: "Show me, LORD, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. You have made my days a mere hand breadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure. Surely everyone goes around like a mere phantom; in vain they rush about, heaping up wealth without knowing whose it will finally be."
Psalm 6:4 Turn, LORD, and deliver me; save me because of you unfailing love.
Psalm 31:21 Praise be to the LORD, for he showed me the wonders of his love when I was in a city under siege.
Psalm 40:9-10 I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, LORD, as you know. I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.
NOTES:
Read Hebrews 3
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Psalm 39:1-7 I said, "I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked." So I remained utterly silent, not even saying anything good. But my anguish increased; my heart grew hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue: "Show me, LORD, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is. You have made my days a mere hand breadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure. Surely everyone goes around like a mere phantom; in vain they rush about, heaping up wealth without knowing whose it will finally be."
Psalm 6:4 Turn, LORD, and deliver me; save me because of you unfailing love.
Psalm 31:21 Praise be to the LORD, for he showed me the wonders of his love when I was in a city under siege.
Psalm 40:9-10 I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, LORD, as you know. I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.
NOTES:
Read Hebrews 3
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
LOVE Psalm 45:7
You love righteousness and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy.
You love righteousness
Psalm 33:5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
and hate wickedness
Psalm 11:5 The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you
Psalm 2:2-3 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his anointed, saying, "Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles."
Isaiah 45:1 "This is what the LORD says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: . . ."
Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, . . .
Zechariah 4:14 So he said, "These are the two who are anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth."
with the oil of joy
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Hebrews 1:8-9 But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy."
Isaiah 61:2-3 . . . to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion--to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.
NOTES:
Read Hebrews 2
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You love righteousness
Psalm 33:5 The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.
and hate wickedness
Psalm 11:5 The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you
Psalm 2:2-3 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his anointed, saying, "Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles."
Isaiah 45:1 "This is what the LORD says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of to subdue nations before him and to strip kings of their armor, to open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: . . ."
Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, . . .
Zechariah 4:14 So he said, "These are the two who are anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth."
with the oil of joy
Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Hebrews 1:8-9 But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever; a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy."
Isaiah 61:2-3 . . . to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion--to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.
NOTES:
Read Hebrews 2
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
LOVE Psalm 44:26
Rise up and help us; rescue us because of your unfailing love.
Rise up and help us
Numbers 10:35 Whenever the ark set out, Moses said, "Rise up, LORD! May your enemies be scattered; may your foes flee before you."
Psalm 12:5 "Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise," says the LORD. "I will protect them from those who malign them."
Psalm 102:13 You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come.
rescue us
Psalm 26:11 I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.
Psalm 3:7 Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
Psalm 25:22 Deliver Israel, O God, from all their troubles!
because of your unfailing love
Psalm 6:4 Turn, LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.
NOTES:
Read Hebrews 1
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Rise up and help us
Numbers 10:35 Whenever the ark set out, Moses said, "Rise up, LORD! May your enemies be scattered; may your foes flee before you."
Psalm 12:5 "Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise," says the LORD. "I will protect them from those who malign them."
Psalm 102:13 You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come.
rescue us
Psalm 26:11 I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.
Psalm 3:7 Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
Psalm 25:22 Deliver Israel, O God, from all their troubles!
because of your unfailing love
Psalm 6:4 Turn, LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.
NOTES:
Read Hebrews 1
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Monday, April 25, 2011
LOVE Psalm 42:8
By day the LORD directs his love, at night his song is with me--a prayer to the God of my life.
By day the LORD directs his love
Psalm 57:3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me--God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
at night
Psalm 16:7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.
his song is with me
Psalm 77:5-7 I thought about the former days, the years of long ago; I remembered my songs in the night. My heart meditated and my spirit asked: "Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again?"
a prayer to the God of my life
Psalm 133:3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
Ecclesiastes 5:18 This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them--for this is their lot.
Ecclesiastes 8:15 So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.
NOTES:
Read Philemon
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By day the LORD directs his love
Psalm 57:3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me--God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
at night
Psalm 16:7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.
his song is with me
Psalm 77:5-7 I thought about the former days, the years of long ago; I remembered my songs in the night. My heart meditated and my spirit asked: "Will the Lord reject forever? Will he never show his favor again?"
a prayer to the God of my life
Psalm 133:3 It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the LORD bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.
Ecclesiastes 5:18 This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them--for this is their lot.
Ecclesiastes 8:15 So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.
NOTES:
Read Philemon
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
LOVE Psalm 40:11
Do not withhold your mercy from me, LORD; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.
Do not withhold your mercy from me, LORD
Zechariah 1:12 Then the angel of the LORD said, "LORD Almighty, how long will you withhold mercy from Jerusalem and from the towns of Judah, which you have been angry with these seventy years?"
may your love
Proverbs 20:28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
and your truth
Psalm 26:3 . . . for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.
always protect me
Psalm 61:7 May he be enthroned in God's presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.
NOTES:
Read Titus 3
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Do not withhold your mercy from me, LORD
Zechariah 1:12 Then the angel of the LORD said, "LORD Almighty, how long will you withhold mercy from Jerusalem and from the towns of Judah, which you have been angry with these seventy years?"
may your love
Proverbs 20:28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
and your truth
Psalm 26:3 . . . for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.
always protect me
Psalm 61:7 May he be enthroned in God's presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.
NOTES:
Read Titus 3
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®, Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
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