the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
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Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading
October 17 - Different Topics
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Psalms 120-121
Chapter 120
Psalm 120
A Cry for Truth and Peace
A song of ascents.
1 In my distress I called to the
Lord
,
and He answered me.(a)
2 "
Lord
, deliver me from lying lips
and a deceitful tongue."(b)
3 What will He give you,
and what will He do to you,
you deceitful tongue?(c)
4 A warrior's sharp arrows
with burning charcoal
5 What misery that I have stayed in Meshech,[b](e)
that I have lived among the tents of Kedar
6 I have lived too long
with those who hate peace.(g)
7 I am for peace; but when I speak,
they are for war.(h)
Chapter 121
Psalm 121
The Lord Our Protector
A song of ascents.
1 I lift my eyes toward the mountains.
Where will my help come from?(a)
2 My help comes from the
Lord
,
the Maker of heaven and earth.(b)
3 He will not allow your foot to slip;
your Protector will not slumber.(c)
4 Indeed, the Protector of Israel
does not slumber or sleep.(d)
5 The
Lord
protects you;
the
Lord
is a shelter right by your side.[a](e)
6 The sun will not strike you by day
or the moon by night.(f)
7 The
Lord
will protect you from all harm;
He will protect your life.(g)
8 The
Lord
will protect your coming and going
both now and forever.(h)
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