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Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading
November 7 - NT, Psalms & Proverbs
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Psalms 126-128
Chapter 126
Thanksgiving for Return from Captivity.
1 When the LORD (C1)brought back (F1)the captives of Zion,
We were (C2)like those who dream.
2 Then our (C1)mouth was filled with laughter
And our (C2)tongue with joyful shouting;
Then they said among the nations,
"The LORD has (C3)done great things for them."
3 The LORD has done great things for us;
We are (C1)joyful.
4 Restore our fortunes, LORD,
As the (F1)(C1)streams in the (F2)South.
5 Those who sow in (C1)tears shall harvest with (C2)joyful shouting.
6 One who goes here and there weeping, carrying his bag of seed,
Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Chapter 127
Prosperity Comes from the LORD.
1 Unless the LORD (C1)builds a house,
They who build it labor in vain;
Unless the LORD (C2)guards a city,
The watchman stays awake in vain.
2 It is futile for you to rise up early,
To (F1)stay up late,
To (C1)eat the bread of painful labor;
This is how He gives to His (C2)beloved (C3)sleep.
3 Behold, (C1)children are a (F1)gift of the LORD,
The (C2)fruit of the womb is a reward.
4 Like arrows in the hand of a (C1)warrior,
So are the children of one's youth.
5 (C1)Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;
(C2)They will not be ashamed
When they (C3)speak with their enemies (C4)in the gate.
Chapter 128
Blessedness of the Fear of the LORD.
1 (C1)Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD,
Who (C2)walks in His ways.
2 When you (C1)eat the (C2)fruit of the labor of your hands,
You will be happy and (C3)it will go well for you.
3 Your wife will be like a (C1)fruitful vine
(F1)Within your house,
Your children like (C2)olive plants
Around your table.
4 Behold, for so shall a man
Who fears the LORD be blessed.
5 (C1)The LORD bless you (C2)from Zion,
And may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
6 Indeed, may you see your (C1)children's children.
(C2)Peace be upon Israel!
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