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reading plan entry for day #29

Psalm 132 ()

A Song of Ascents.

[1] Yahweh, remember David and all his affliction,
[2] how he swore to Yahweh,
and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:
[3] “Surely I will not come into the structure of my house,
nor go up into my bed;
[4] I will not give sleep to my eyes,
or slumber to my eyelids,
[5] until I find out a place for Yahweh,
a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
[6] Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah.
We found it in the field of Jaar.
[7] “We will go into his dwelling place.
We will worship at his footstool.”
[8] Arise, Yahweh, into your resting place,
you, and the ark of your strength.
[9] Let your priests be clothed with righteousness.
Let your saints shout for joy!
[10] For your servant David’s sake,
don’t turn away the face of your anointed one.
[11] Yahweh has sworn to David in truth.
He will not turn from it:
“I will set the fruit of your body on your throne.
[12] If your children will keep my covenant,
my testimony that I will teach them,
their children also will sit on your throne forever more.”
[13] For Yahweh has chosen Zion.
He has desired it for his habitation.
[14] “This is my resting place forever.
I will live here, for I have desired it.
[15] I will abundantly bless her provision.
I will satisfy her poor with bread.
[16] I will also clothe her priests with salvation.
Her saints will shout aloud for joy.
[17] I will make the horn of David to bud there.
I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.
[18] I will clothe his enemies with shame,
but on himself, his crown will shine.”

Psalm 133 ()

A Song of Ascents. By David.

[1] See how good and how pleasant it is
for brothers to live together in unity!
[2] It is like the precious oil on the head,
that ran down on the beard,
even Aaron’s beard,
that came down on the edge of his robes,
[3] like the dew of Hermon,
that comes down on the hills of Zion;
for there Yahweh gives the blessing,
even life forever more.

Psalm 134 ()

A Song of Ascents.

[1] Look! Praise Yahweh, all you servants of Yahweh,
who stand by night in Yahweh’s house!
[2] Lift up your hands in the sanctuary.
Praise Yahweh!
[3] May Yahweh bless you from Zion,
even he who made heaven and earth.

Psalm 135 ()

[1] Praise Yah!
Praise Yahweh’s name!
Praise him, you servants of Yahweh,
[2] you who stand in Yahweh’s house,
in the courts of our God’s house.
[3] Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good.
Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant.
[4] For Yah has chosen Jacob for himself,
Israel for his own possession.
[5] For I know that Yahweh is great,
that our Lord is above all gods.
[6] Whatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done,
in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps.
[7] He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth.
He makes lightnings with the rain.
He brings the wind out of his treasuries.
[8] He struck the firstborn of Egypt,
both of man and animal.
[9] He sent signs and wonders into the middle of you, Egypt,
on Pharaoh, and on all his servants.
[10] He struck many nations,
and killed mighty kings—
[11] Sihon king of the Amorites,
Og king of Bashan,
and all the kingdoms of Canaan—
[12] and gave their land for a heritage,
a heritage to Israel, his people.
[13] Your name, Yahweh, endures forever;
your renown, Yahweh, throughout all generations.
[14] For Yahweh will judge his people
and have compassion on his servants.

[15] The idols of the nations are silver and gold,
the work of men’s hands.
[16] They have mouths, but they can’t speak.
They have eyes, but they can’t see.
[17] They have ears, but they can’t hear,
neither is there any breath in their mouths.
[18] Those who make them will be like them,
yes, everyone who trusts in them.
[19] House of Israel, praise Yahweh!
House of Aaron, praise Yahweh!
[20] House of Levi, praise Yahweh!
You who fear Yahweh, praise Yahweh!
[21] Blessed be Yahweh from Zion,
who dwells in Jerusalem.
Praise Yah!

Psalm 136 ()

[1] Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good,
for his loving kindness endures forever.
[2] Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his loving kindness endures forever.
[3] Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[4] to him who alone does great wonders,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[5] to him who by understanding made the heavens,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[6] to him who spread out the earth above the waters,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[7] to him who made the great lights,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[8] the sun to rule by day,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[9] the moon and stars to rule by night,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[10] to him who struck down the Egyptian firstborn,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[11] and brought out Israel from among them,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[12] with a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[13] to him who divided the Red Sea apart,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[14] and made Israel to pass through the middle of it,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[15] but overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[16] to him who led his people through the wilderness,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[17] to him who struck great kings,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[18] and killed mighty kings,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[19] Sihon king of the Amorites,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[20] Og king of Bashan,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[21] and gave their land as an inheritance,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[22] even a heritage to Israel his servant,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[23] who remembered us in our low estate,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[24] and has delivered us from our adversaries,
for his loving kindness endures forever;
[25] who gives food to every creature,
for his loving kindness endures forever.
[26] Oh give thanks to the God of heaven,
for his loving kindness endures forever.

Psalm 137 ()

[1] By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down.
Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
[2] On the willows in that land,
we hung up our harps.
[3] For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs.
Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy:
“Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
[4] How can we sing Yahweh’s song in a foreign land?
[5] If I forget you, Jerusalem,
let my right hand forget its skill.
[6] Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don’t remember you,
if I don’t prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.
[7] Remember, Yahweh, against the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem,
who said, “Raze it!
Raze it even to its foundation!”
[8] Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction,
he will be happy who repays you,
as you have done to us.
[9] Happy shall he be,
who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock.

Proverbs 29 ()

[1] He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck
will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
[2] When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;
but when the wicked rule, the people groan.
[3] Whoever loves wisdom brings joy to his father;
but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.
[4] The king by justice makes the land stable,
but he who takes bribes tears it down.
[5] A man who flatters his neighbor
spreads a net for his feet.
[6] An evil man is snared by his sin,
but the righteous can sing and be glad.
[7] The righteous care about justice for the poor.
The wicked aren’t concerned about knowledge.
[8] Mockers stir up a city,
but wise men turn away anger.
[9] If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man,
the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
[10] The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity;
and they seek the life of the upright.
[11] A fool vents all of his anger,
but a wise man brings himself under control.
[12] If a ruler listens to lies,
all of his officials are wicked.
[13] The poor man and the oppressor have this in common:
Yahweh gives sight to the eyes of both.
[14] The king who fairly judges the poor,
his throne shall be established forever.
[15] The rod of correction gives wisdom,
but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
[16] When the wicked increase, sin increases;
but the righteous will see their downfall.
[17] Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
[18] Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
but one who keeps the law is blessed.
[19] A servant can’t be corrected by words.
Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
[20] Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
[21] He who pampers his servant from youth
will have him become a son in the end.
[22] An angry man stirs up strife,
and a wrathful man abounds in sin.
[23] A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
[24] Whoever is an accomplice of a thief is an enemy of his own soul.
He takes an oath, but dares not testify.
[25] The fear of man proves to be a snare,
but whoever puts his trust in Yahweh is kept safe.
[26] Many seek the ruler’s favor,
but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.
[27] A dishonest man detests the righteous,
and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.