January 5, 2007
Psalm 10:14
But You know all about it -
the contempt, the abuse.
I dare to believe that the luckless
will get lucky someday in You.
You won't let them down:
orphans won't be orphans forever.
- The Message
August 14, 2006
Psalms 146:7-8
God frees prisoners -
He gives sight to the blind,
He lifts up the fallen.
- The Message
August 6, 2006
Psalm 28:1
I pray to you, O Lord, my rock.
Do not turn a deaf ear to me.
For if you are silent,
I might as well give up and die.
- NLT 2
Psalm 27:10
Even if my father and mother abandon me,
the Lord will hold me close.
- NLT 2
August 2, 2006
Psalm 141:3-4
Take control of what I say, O Lord,
and guard my lips.
Don't let me drift toward evil
or take part in acts of wickedness.
- NLT 2
December 10, 2005
Psalm 25:18
Feel my pain and see my trouble.
Forgive all my sins.
- NLT 2nd edition
December 5, 2005
Psalm 44: 5-7
Only by your power can we push back our enemies;
only in your name can we trample our foes.
I do not trust in my bow;
I do not count on my sword to save me.
You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies;
you disgrace those who hate us.
- NLT 2nd edition
November 25, 2005
Psalm 17:4-5
You must defend my innocence,O God,
since no one else will stand up for me.
You have closed their minds to understanding,
but do not let them triumph.
- NLT 2nd edition
November 18, 2005
Psalm 140: 9-10
Let my enemies be destroyed
by the very evil they have planned for me.
Let burning coals fall down on their heads.
Let them be thrown into the fire
or into watery pits from which they can't escape.
November 16, 2005
Psalm 141:6
When their leaders are thrown down from a cliff,
the wicked will listen to my words and find them true.
- NLT 2nd edition
November 10, 2005
Psalm 103:6
The Lord gives righteousness and justice
to all who are treated unfairly.
- NLT 2nd edition
November 3, 2005
Psalm 56:7-8
Don't let them get away with their wickedness;
in your anger, O God, bring them down.
You keep track of all my sorrows.
You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
You have recorded each one in your book.
- NLT 2nd edition
November 1, 2005
Psalm 38:12-17
Meanwhile, my enemies lay traps to kill me.
Those who wish me harm make plans to ruin me.
All day long they plan their treachery.
But I am deaf to all their threats.
I am silent before them as one who cannot speak.
I choose to hear nothing,
and I make no reply.
For I am waiting for you, O Lord.
You must answer for me, O Lord my God.
I prayed, "Don't let my enemies gloat over me
or rejoice at my downfall."
I am on the verge of collapse,
facing constant pain.
- NLT 2nd edition
Psalm 36:2-3,11-12
In their blind conceit,
they cannot see how wicked they really are.
Everything they say is crooked and deceitful.
They refuse to act wisely or do good.
...
Don't let the proud trample me
or the wicked push me around.
Look! Those who do evil have fallen!
They are thrown down, never to rise again.
- NLT 2nd edition
October 31, 2005
Psalm 31:6
Let your favor shine on your servant.
In your unfailing love,
rescue me.
- NLT 2nd edition
Psalm 37:7-9
Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for Him to act.
Don't worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
Stop being angry!
Turn from your rage!
Do not lose your temper - it only leads to harm.
For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.
- NLT 2nd edition
October 29, 2005
Psalm 22:24
For He has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy.
- NLT 2
October 28, 2005
Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.
- NLT 2nd edition
Psalm 25:16
Turn to me and have mercy,
for I am alone and in deep distress.
- NLT 2nd edition
October 26, 2005
Psalm 17:6-9
I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God.
Bend down and listen as I pray.
Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.
By your mighty power you rescue
those who seek refuge from their enemies.
Guard me as you would guard your own eyes.
Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
Protect me from wicked people who attack me,
from murderous enemies who surround me.
- NLT 2nd edition
October 17, 2005
Psalms in despair against enemies
35
37
140
13
64
September 18, 2005
Psalm 37:14,15
The wicked draw the sword
and bend the bow
to bring down the poor and needy,
to slay those whose ways are upright.
But their swords will pierce their own hearts,
and their bows will be broken.
- NIV
June 14, 2005
Psalm 39:1-5
I said to myself,
"I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say.
I will hold my tongue
when the ungodly are around me."
But as I stood there in silence -
not even speaking of good things -
the turmoil within me grew worse.
The more I thought about it,
the hotter I got,
igniting a fire of words:
"Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered -
how fleeting my life is.
You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a moment to you;
at best, each of us is but a breath."
- NLT 2nd edition
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction,
and haughtiness before a fall.
- NLT 2nd edition
May 24, 2005
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He will make your paths straight.
- NIV
Psalm 41:4
O Lord,
have mercy on me;
heal me,
for I have sinned against you.
- NIV
May 23, 2005
Psalm 50:14-15
"Sacrifice thank offerings to God,
fulfill your vows to the Most High,
and call upon me in the day of trouble;
I will deliver you,
and you will honor me."
- NIV
April 18, 2005
Psalm 118:23
The Lord has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
- NIV
Psalm 118:25-26
O Lord, save us;
O Lord, grant us success.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
From the house of the Lord we bless you.
- NIV
April 9, 2005
Ecclesiastes 5:5
Go near to listen
rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools.
- NIV
Psalm 126:5
Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.
- NIV
April 5, 2005
Psalm116:9-11
I'm striding in the presence of God,
alive in the land of the living!
I stayed faithful, though bedeviled,
and despite a ton of bad luck,
Despite giving up on the human racce,
saying, "They're all liars and cheats."
- The Message
April 3, 2005
Psalms 13-2
How long must I wrestle with my thoughts
and everyday have sorrow in my heart?
How long will my enemy triumph over me?
- NIV
March 26, 2005
Psalm 27:4
One thing I ask of the Lord,
this is what I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
and to seek him in His temple.
- NIV
March 10, 2005
Psalm 103:2
My soul,
praise the Lord,
and do not forget all His benefits.
- HCSB
March 2, 2005
Psalm 36:9
In Your light we see light.
February 20, 2005
Psalm 22:1
My God, My God,
why have you forsaken me?
February 1, 2005
Lamentations 3:59-66
Lord, You see the wrong done to me;
judge my case.
...
You will pay them back what they deserve, Lord,
according to the work of their hands.
You will give them a heart filled with anguish.
May your curse be on them!
You will pursue them in anger
and destory them under Your heavens.
- HCSB
January 18, 2005
Psalm 86:17
Show me a sign of Your goodness;
my enemies will see and be put to shame
because You,
Lord,
have helped and comforted me.
- HCSB
January 12, 2005
Psalm 86.17
Show me a sign of Your goodness,
my enemies will see and be put to shame
because You, Lord,
have helped and comforted me.
- HCSB
January 3, 2005
Proverbs 16:18
Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
- HCSB
December 31, 2004
Psalm 35:4
Let those who seek to kill me
be disgraced and humiliated;
let those who plan to harm me
be turned back and ashamed.
-HCSB
December 29, 2004
Psalm 37:34
Wait for the Lord and keep His way,
and He will exalt you to inherit the land.
You will watch when the wicked are destroyed.
- HCSB
December 18, 2004
Proverbs 20:22
Do not say,
"I'll pay you back for this wrong!"
Wait for the Lord,
and He will deliver you.
-NIV
Psalm 36:10-12
Pour out your unfailing love on those who love you;
give justice to those with honest hearts.
Don't let the proud trample me
or the wicked push me around.
Look! Those who do evil have fallen!
They are thrown down,
never to rise again.
- NLT
December 17, 2004
Psalm 141:3-4
Take control of what I say,
O Lord,
and guard my lips.
Don't let me drift toward evil
or take part in acts of wickedness.
Don't let me share in the delicacies
of those who do wrong.
-NLT
Psalm111:1
I will thank the Lord with all my heart,
as I meet with His godly people.
- NLT
December 14, 2004
Psalm 37:1,2
Do not fret because of evil men
or be envious of those who do wrong;
for like the grass they will soon wither,
like green plants they will soon die away.
- NIV
December 13, 2004
Psalm140:9-10
Let the heads of those who surround me
be covered with the trouble their lips have caused.
Let burning coals fall upon them;
may they be thrown into the fire,
into miry pits,
never to rise.
-NIV
Psalm 120
I took my troubles to the Lord;
I cried out to Him, and He answered my prayer.
Rescue me, O Lord,
from liars and from all deceitful people.
O deceptive tongue,
what will God do to you?
How will He increase your punishment?
You will be pierced with sharp arrows
and burned with glowing coals.
How I suffer among these scoundrels of Meschech!
It pains me to live with these people from Kedar!
I am tired of living here
among people who hate peace.
As for me, I am for peace;
but when I speak, they are for war!
December 12, 2004
Proverbs 22:24
Make no friendships with a man given to anger,
and with a wrathful man do not associate,
Lest you learn his ways
and get yourself into a snare.
- AMP
Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man hardens his face,
But as for the upright,
he establishes his way.
- NKJV
December 1, 2004
Psalm 6:2
Have compassion on me, Lord,
for I am weak.
- NLT
Psalm 25:16
Turn to me and have mercy,
for I am alone and in deep distress.
- NLT
November 30, 2004
Psalm 71:1-8, 24
O Lord,
I have come to you for protection;
don't let me be disgraced.
Save me and rescue me,
for you do what is right.
Turn your ear to listen to me,
and set me free.
Be my rock of safety
where I can always hide.
Give the order to save me,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked,
from the clutches of cruel oppressors.
O Lord, you alone are my hope.
I've trusted you, O Lord, from childhood.
Yes, you have been with me from birth;
from my mother's womb you have cared for me.
No wonder I am always praising you!
My life is an example to many,
because you have been my strength and protection.
That is why I can never stop praising you;
I declare your glory all day long.
...
I will tell about your righteous deeds all day long,
for everyone who tried to hurt me has been shamed and humiliated.
- NLT
November 26, 2004
Psalm 86:17
Give me a sign of your goodness,
that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
for you, O Lord,
have helped me and comforted me.
- NIV
November 21, 2004
Psalm 119:130
The teachings of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.
- NLT
November 18, 2004
Proverbs 19:21
You can make many plans,
but the Lord's purpose will prevail.
- NLT
November 16, 2004
Psalm 139
O Lord,
You have searched me and known me.
You know my sitting down and my rising up;
You understand my thought afar off.
You comprehend my path and my lying down,
And are acquainted with all my ways.
For there is not a word on my tongue,
But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.
...
If I take the wings of the morning,
And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
Even there Your hand shall lead me,
And Your right hand shall hold me.
...
October 13, 2004
Proverbs 31:8-9
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
for the rights of all who are destitute.
Speak up and judge fairly;
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
- NIV
September 10, 2004
Psalm 46:11
...The God of Jacob is our refuge.
- NKJV
September 9, 2004
Psalm 131:1-2
Lord, my heart is not haughty,
Nor my eyes lofty.
Neither do I concern myself with great matters,
Nor with things too profound for me.
Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul,
Like a weaned child with his mother;
Like a weaned child is my soul within me.
Psalm 102:1-2
Hear my prayer, O Lord,
And let my cry come to You.
Do not hide Your face from me
in the day of my trouble;
Incline Your ear to me;
In the day that I call,
answer me speedily.
Psalm 103:1
Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me,
bless His holy name!
- NKJV
August 25, 2004
Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
- NIV
July 15, 2004
Proverbs 3:27
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
when it is in the power of your hand to do so.
-NKJV