Day 24 – Exodus 16-18; Psalms 25; Proverbs 5:1–6; Matthew 15:21–39

Exodus 16-18; Psalms 25; Proverbs 5:1–6; Matthew 15:21–39 Exodus 16-18  16 Manna and Quail ​1 Now they journeyed from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came to the Wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after they departed from the land …

Day 15 – Genesis 41, 42; Psalms 17:33–51; Proverbs 3:17–22; Matthew 10:24–42

Genesis 41, 42   ​1 Then it came to pass, at the end of two full years, that Pharaoh had a dream; and behold, he stood by the river. 2 Suddenly there came up out of the river seven cows, fine-looking and fat; and they fed in the meadow. 3 Then behold, seven other cows came …

Day 13 – Genesis 36, 37; Psalms 17:1–17; Proverbs 3:6–10; Matthew 9:18–38

Genesis 36, 37   ​1 Now this is the genealogy of Esau, who is Edom. 2 Esau took his wives from the daughters of the Canaanites: Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite; Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite; 3 and Basemath, Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebajoth. 4 Now Adah bore …

Day 4: Genesis 11:10-15:21; Psalms 6; Proverbs 1:16–19; Matthew 4

Genesis 11:10 - 15:21 The Genealogy of Shem 10 Now this is the genealogy of Shem: Shem was one hundred years old, and begot Arphaxad two years after the flood. 11 After he begot Arphaxad, Shem lived five hundred years, and begot sons and daughters; and he died. 12 Now Arphaxad lived one hundred and …

Day 365 – Daniel 11:29-Bel 42; Psalms 150, 151; Proverbs 31:26–30; Revelation 22

Daniel 11:29-Bel 42 29 “At the appointed time he shall return and come into the south again; but this last coming will not be like the first. 30 For the Kitians shall go out and come against him, and he will be humbled. Then he will return and be enraged against the holy covenant. He …

Day 364 – Daniel 9:1-11:28; Psalms 149; Proverbs 31:21–25; Revelation 21

Daniel 9:1-11:28 ​1 In the first year of Darius the son of Xerxes, of the seed of the Medes, who reigned over the kingdom of the Chaldeans— 2 in the first year of his reign I, Daniel, understood in the books the number of years when the word of the Lord to Jeremiah the prophet …

Day 362 – Daniel 4:19-6:29; Psalms 147; Proverbs 31:10–15; Revelation 19

Daniel 4:19-6:29 19 Then Daniel, whose name is Belteshazzar, became mute about one hour, and his thoughts disturbed him greatly. After this, the king spoke and said, “Belteshazzar, do not let the dream and its interpretation trouble you.” So Belteshazzar said, “My lord, may the dream concern those who hate you, and its interpretation be …

Day 361 – Daniel 3:67-4:18; Psalms 146; Proverbs 31:6–9; Revelation 18

Daniel 3:67-4:18 67 “Bless the Lord, you winter cold and summer heat,And sing a hymn to Him,And exalt Him beyond measure unto the ages.68 Bless the Lord, you dews and snows,And sing a hymn to Him,And exalt Him beyond measure unto the ages.69 Bless the Lord, you frost and cold,And sing a hymn to Him,And …

Day 360 – Daniel 3:25–66; Psalms 145; Proverbs 31:1–5; Revelation 17

Daniel 3:25–66 25 Then Azariah stood and prayed thus and opened his mouth in the midst of the fire and said:26 “Blessed are You and praiseworthy, O Lord, the God of our fathers,And praised and glorified is Your name unto the ages.27 For You are righteous in all You did for us,And all Your works …

Day 359 – Daniel 2:1-3:24; Psalms 144:10–21; Proverbs 30:31–35; Revelation 16:8–21

Daniel 2:1-3:24 ​1 Now in the second year of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign, he had a dream. His spirit was deeply troubled, and his sleep departed from him. 2 So the king gave orders to summon the enchanters, the magicians, the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, to tell the king his dreams. Thus they came and stood before …

Day 358 – Daniel Susanna-Daniel 1:21; Psalm 144:1–9; Proverbs 30:26–30; Revelation 15:1-16:7

Daniel Susanna-Daniel 1:21 ​1 There was a man living in Babylon, and his name was Jehoiakim. 2 He took a wife whose name was Susanna, the daughter of Hilkiah, a very beautiful woman and one who feared the Lord. 3 Her parents were righteous and taught their daughter according to the Law of Moses. 4 …

Day 355 – Ezekiel 42, 43; Psalms 141; Proverbs 30:11–15; Revelation 12

Ezekiel 42, 43 ​1 Then he brought me out into the outer court, to the east, in front of the gate which faces north; and he brought me, and behold, there were five halls adjoining the open space and five halls adjoining the boundary facing north, 2 up to a hundred cubits long toward the …

Day 354 – Ezekiel 40:24-41:26; Psalm 140; Proverbs 30:6–10; Revelation 11

Ezekiel 40:24-41:26 24 Then he brought me toward the south, and behold, a gate was facing south; and he measured its gate chambers, gateposts, and archways according to these same measurements. 25 There were windows in it and in its archways all around like those windows. Its length was fifty cubits and its width twenty-five …

Day 353 – Ezekiel 38:1-40:23; Psalm 139; Proverbs 30:1–5; Revelation 10

Ezekiel 38:1-40:23 ​1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against Gog and the land of Magog, the ruler of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal, and prophesy against him, 3 and say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord and Master: “Behold, I am against you, O …

Day 352 – Ezekiel 36, 37; Psalm 138:13–24; Proverbs 29:24–28; Revelation 9

Ezekiel 36, 37 ​1 “As for you, son of man, prophesy over the mountains of Israel, and say to the mountains of Israel, ‘Hear the word of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord and Master: “Because the enemy said against you, ‘Good, well done! The ancient deserts have become ours as a possession;’ ” …

Day 349 – Ezekiel 27-29; Psalm 135:16–26; Proverbs 29:7–12; Revelation 6

Ezekiel 27-29 ​1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyre, 3 and you shall say to Tyre, situated at the entrance of the sea and market of the peoples on many coastlands, ‘Thus says the Lord to Tyre: “You say, ‘I clothed …

Day 348 – Ezekiel 24-26; Psalm 135:1–15; Proverbs 29:1–6; Revelation 4, 5

Ezekiel 24-26 ​1 Again the word of the Lord came to me in the ninth year, in the tenth month, on the tenth day of the month, saying, 2 “Son of man, record for yourself daily, from this day, the day on which the king of Babylon laid siege against Jerusalem. 3 Speak a parable …

Day 347 – Ezekiel 22, 23; Psalm 134:13–21; Proverbs 28:26–30; Revelation 3

Ezekiel 22, 23 ​1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “As for you, son of man, will you judge the city of blood? Show her all her lawlessness. 3 You will say, ‘Thus says the Lord and Master: “O city that sheds blood in her midst—her time has come—and that …

Day 345 – Ezekiel 17-19; Psalms 132, 133; Proverbs 28:16–20; Revelation 1

Ezekiel 17-19 ​1 Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, pose a riddle, and speak a parable to the house of Israel. 3 You shall say, ‘Thus says the Lord: “A great eagle—with large wings, spreading them out very far, and full of talons, and with the design …

Day 341 – Ezekiel 4-7; Psalms 125, 126; Proverbs 27:25–29; 1 John 4:20-5:21

Ezekiel 4-7 ​1 “As for you, son of man, take a brick for yourself and lay it before you. You shall put it before your face and outline the city of Jerusalem on it. 2 On this outline you shall draw a wall, build a rampart round about it, put a barricade against it, place …

Day 339 – Lamentations 5; Psalms 121, 122; Proverbs 27:16–20; 1 John 2:28-3:24

Lamentations 5 ​1 “O Lord, remember what happened to us;Look upon us with favorAnd see our disgrace.2 Our inheritance has been turned over to foreigners,And our homes to strangers.3 We have become orphans and have no father;Our mothers are as widows.4 “We pay for the water we drink,And our wood comes at a price.5 We …

Day 338 – Lamentations 4; Psalms 119, 120; Proverbs 27:11–15; 1 John 2:2–27

Lamentations 4 ​1 “How will gold lose its brightnessAnd fine silver become tarnished?The stones of the sanctuary are scatteredAt the head of every street.2 “The honored sons of Zion,Valuable as gold,How are they now regarded as clay pots,The works of a potter’s hands?3 “Even the serpents uncover their breastsTo nurse their young;But the daughters of …

Day 337 – Lamentations 3; Psalm 118:161–176; Proverbs 27:6–10; 1 John 1:1-2:1

Lamentations 3 ​1 “I am the man who sees povertyBy the rod of His anger upon me.2 He took me and led me awayInto darkness, and not into light.3 Surely He has turned His hand against meThroughout the day.4 “He has aged my flesh and my skinAnd has broken my bones.5 He has besieged meAnd …

Day 336 – Lamentations 2; Psalm 118:145–160; Proverbs 27:1–5; 2 Peter 3

Lamentations 2 ​1 “How did the Lord darkenThe daughter of Zion in His wrath?He cast down the glory of IsraelFrom heaven to earth,And did not remember His footstoolIn the day of His wrath.2 “The Lord has swallowed up and not sparedAll the beauty of Jacob.In His anger, He brought down the strongholdsOf the daughter of …

Day 335 – Lamentations 1; Psalm 118:129–144; Proverbs 26:24–29; 2 Peter 2

Lamentations 1 ​1 Now it came to pass that after Israel was taken captive and Jerusalem became desolate, Jeremiah sat weeping; and he lamented this song of grief over Jerusalem and said:“How does the city now sit alone,She who was full of people?She has become like a widow,She who was multiplied among the nations,She who …

Day 334 – Epistle of Jeremiah; Psalm 118:113–128; Proverbs 26:18–23; 2 Peter 1

Epistle of Jeremiah The copy of an epistle Jeremiah sent to those being led away as captives to Babylon by the king of the Babylonians, to proclaim a message to them, as it was commanded him by God.​1 Because of the sins you committed in the sight of God, you will be led away to …

Day 331 – Jeremiah 49-52; Psalm 118:65–80; Proverbs 26:6–9; 1 Peter 3

Jeremiah 49-52 ​1 All the leaders of the army, Johanan and Azariah the son of Mahseiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, 2 came to Jeremiah the prophet and said to him, “Let our supplication now come before your face, and pray to the Lord your God concerning those who remain, …

Day 330 – Jeremiah 45-48; Psalm 118:49–64; Proverbs 26:1–5; 1 Peter 2

Jeremiah 45-48 ​1 Shephatiah the son of Mattan, Gedaliah the son of Pashhur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah heard the words Jeremiah spoke to the people, saying, 2 “Thus says the Lord: ‘He who dwells in this city shall die by the sword and famine, but he who goes out to the Chaldeans shall …

Day 328 – Jeremiah 39-41; Psalm 118:17–32; Proverbs 25:22–26; James 5

Jeremiah 39-41 ​1 The word came from the Lord to Jeremiah in the tenth year of King Zedekiah of Judah. This was the eighteenth year of King Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. 2 The forces of the king of Babylon’s army made a fortification against Jerusalem, and Jeremiah was kept in the court of the prison …

Day 327 – Jeremiah 36-38; Psalm 118:1–16; Proverbs 25:17–21; James 4

Jeremiah 36-38 ​1 These are the words of the letter Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the elders of the captivity, and to the priests and false prophets. 2 (He sent it to Babylon for the captivity and for all the people, after the departure from Jerusalem of Jeconiah the king, the queen mother, …

Day 326 – Jeremiah 32-35; Psalm 117:17–29; Proverbs 25:12–16; James 3

Jeremiah 32-35 ​1 What Jeremiah prophesied against all the nations.2 Thus says the Lord God of Israel: “Take a cup of the unmixed wine from My hand, and you shall cause all the nations to whom I send you to drink it. 3 They will drink, vomit, and be insane because of the presence of …

Day 325 – Jeremiah 29-31; Psalm 117:1–16; Proverbs 25:6–11; James 2

Jeremiah 29-31 ​1 Against the Philistines:2 Thus says the Lord: “Behold, waters come up from the north and shall be a flooding torrent, which will flood the land, the entire city, and those dwelling in it. The men will cry out, and all those inhabiting the land will wail loudly, 3 because of the sound …

Day 324 – Jeremiah 27, 28; Psalms 115, 116; Proverbs 25:1–5; James 1

Jeremiah 27, 28 ​1 The word of the Lord He spoke against Babylon.2 “Declare among the Gentiles and cause it to be heard. Do not conceal what is spoken. Say, ‘Babylon is conquered; Bel the fearless one has been put to shame; Merodach the luxurious one is handed over.’ 3 For a nation comes against …

Day 323 – Jeremiah 23-26; Psalm 114; Proverbs 24:35–39; Hebrews 12:28-13:25

Jeremiah 23-26 ​1 “Woe to the shepherds who scatter and destroy the sheep of My pasture!” 2 Therefore thus says the Lord against those who tend My people: “You have scattered My sheep and driven them out. You did not care for them. Behold, I shall punish you according to your evil practices. 3 I …

Day 322 – Jeremiah 20-22; Psalm 113:12–26; Proverbs 24:29–34; Hebrews 12:1–27

Jeremiah 20-22 ​1 Now Pashhur the son of Immer, the priest who was also appointed governor in the house of the Lord, heard Jeremiah prophesying these words. 2 He struck him and cast him into the stockade by the gate of the house set apart near the house of the Lord. 3 Later Pashhur brought …

Day 321 – Jeremiah 17-19, Psalm 113:1–11, Proverbs 24:24-28, Hebrews 11:23–40

Jeremiah 17-19 ​1 “Cursed is the man who puts his hope in man, and who will strengthen the flesh of his arm in him, and withdraws in his heart from the Lord. 2 For he shall be like a shrub in the desert. He shall not see when good things come, but shall dwell in …

Day 320 – Jeremiah 14-16; Psalms 111, 112; Proverbs 24:19–23; Hebrews 11:1–22

Jeremiah 14-16 ​1 The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah concerning the drought, saying, 2 “Judah mourns, and her gates are empty. They are darkened in the land, and the cry of Jerusalem goes up. 3 Her nobles sent their young ones for water, but they found no water in the wells. So they …

Day 319 – Jeremiah 10-13; Psalms 109, 110; Proverbs 24:13–18; Hebrews 10:19–39

Jeremiah 10-13 ​1 O house of Israel, hear the word of the Lord, for He has spoken to you. 2 Thus says the Lord: “Do not learn the ways of the Gentiles, and do not be afraid because of signs from the sky, for they themselves reverence these. 3 For the customs of the peoples …

Day 318 – Jeremiah 7-9; Psalm 108:21–31; Proverbs 24:7–12; Hebrews 10:1–18

Jeremiah 7-9 ​1 Hear the word of the Lord, all you of Judah. 2 Thus says the Lord God of Israel: “Amend your ways and your practices, and I will cause you to dwell in this place. 3 Do not entrust yourselves to lying words, for they will not profit you when you say, ‘It …

Day 317 – Jeremiah 4-6; Psalm 108:1–20; Proverbs 24:1–6; Hebrews 9

Jeremiah 4-6 ​1 “If Israel returns to Me,” says the Lord, “he shall return. If he puts away abominations from his mouth, and fears My presence, 2 and swears that the Lord lives with truth, judgment, and righteousness, then the Gentiles shall bless in Him, and in Him they shall praise God in Jerusalem.” 3 …

Day 315 – Isaiah 63-66; Psalm 106:31–43; Proverbs 23:28–32; Hebrews 7

Isaiah 63-66 ​1 Who is this who comes from Edom with red garments from Bozrah, so beautiful in His apparel, with force of strength? “I speak of righteousness and saving judgment.” 2 Why are Your garments red and Your apparel as one who treads in a winepress? 3 “I am full of the treading of …

Day 314 – Isaiah 58-62; Psalm 106:15–30; Proverbs 23:24–27; Hebrews 6

Isaiah 58-62 ​1 “Cry aloud with strength, and spare not; lift up your voice like a trumpet, and declare to My people their sins, and to the house of Jacob their lawlessness. 2 They seek Me day by day, and desire to know My ways. As a people who did righteousness, and did not forsake …

Day 313 – Isaiah 52-57; Psalm 106:1–14; Proverbs 23:19–23; Hebrews 5

Isaiah 52-57 ​1 Awake, awake, O Zion; put on your strength, O Zion, and put on your glory, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and the unclean shall no longer continue to pass through you. 2 Shake off the dust and rise up. Sit down, O Jerusalem; put off the band from your neck, …

Day 310 – Isaiah 41-43; Psalm 105:1–15; Proverbs 23:1–5; Hebrews 2

Isaiah 41-43 ​1 “Be renewed before Me, O coastlands, for the rulers will gain their strength. Let them come near and speak together, then let them declare judgment. 2 Who raised up righteousness from the east, and called it to his feet, that it should go forth? He will establish it before the Gentiles and …

Day 309 – Isaiah 37-40; Psalm 104:28–45; Proverbs 22:27–31; Hebrews 1

Isaiah 37-40 ​1 Thus it came to pass, when King Hezekiah heard this, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord. 2 Then he sent Eliakim the steward, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet, the son of …

Day 307 – Isaiah 27-30; Psalm 104:1–15; Proverbs 22:16–20; Titus 3

Isaiah 27-30 ​1 In that day, God will bring His holy, great, and strong sword upon the fleeing dragon serpent, the perverse dragon serpent that flees; and He shall destroy the dragon. 2 In that day, there shall be a beautiful vineyard, and a desire to begin a hymn against a city: 3 “I am …

Day 304 – Isaiah 10-14; Psalm 102:13–22; Proverbs 22:1–5; 2 Timothy 4

Isaiah 10-14 ​1 “Woe to those who write evil things, for when they write such things, 2 they turn aside judgment from the poor, and rob judgment from the needy of My people, that the widow may be their prey and the orphan a spoil. 3 What will they do in the day of visitation? …

Day 302 – Isaiah 1-4; Psalm 101:16–29; Proverbs 21:21–25; 2 Timothy 2

Isaiah 1-4 ​1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw against Judah and Jerusalem in the kingdom of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.2 Hear, O heavens, and listen, O earth. For the Lord has spoken: “I have begotten and brought up sons, but they rejected Me. 3 The …

Day 301 – Malachi 1-3; Psalm 101:1–15; Proverbs 21:16–20; 2 Timothy 1

Malachi 1-3 ​1 The burden of the word of the Lord to Israel by the hand of His messenger Malachi. Take it to heart!2 “I have loved you,” says the Lord. “But you say, ‘In what way have You loved us?’ Was not Esau the brother of Jacob?” says the Lord. “Yet Jacob I have …

Day 300 – Zechariah 10-14; Psalms 99, 100; Proverbs 21:11–15; 1 Timothy 6

Zechariah 10-14 9 “And I will sow them among the peoples, and those far off will remember Me. They will rear their children, and they will return. 10 And I shall bring them back from the land of Egypt and gather them in from the Assyrians. I shall bring them into the land of Gilead …

Day 295 – Habakkuk 1-3; Psalm 93:16–23; Proverbs 20:11–15; 1 Timothy 1

Habakkuk 1-3 ​1 The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw.The Prophet Complains of Injustice2 How long, O Lord, shall I cry out to You, and You will not hear me? Being wronged I cry out to You; You will not save. 3 Why have You shown me hardship and suffering, to look upon misery and …

Day 294 – Nahum 1-3; Psalm 93:1–15; Proverbs 20:6–10; 2 Thessalonians 3

Nahum 1-3 ​1 The burden against Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite.2 God is jealous, and the Lord is an avenger; the Lord is avenging with fury; the Lord takes vengeance on His adversaries and drives out His enemies. 3 The Lord is patient and His power is great, but the …

Day 291 – Joel 1-4; Psalm 90; Proverbs 19:19–24; 1 Thessalonians 5

​1 The word of the Lord came to Joel the son of Pethuel.Invasion of the Locusts and the Caterpillars2 Hear this, you elders, and give ear, all of you inhabiting the land. Have such things happened in your days or in the days of your fathers? 3 Tell your children about this, and your children …

Day 290 – Micah 5-7; Psalm 89; Proverbs 19:13–18; 1 Thessalonians 4

Micah 5-7 ​1 “And you, O Bethlehem, House of Ephrathah, though you are fewest in number among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to me the One to be ruler of Israel. His goings forth were from the beginning, even from everlasting.” 2 Therefore He shall give them up until …

Day 289 – Micah 1-4; Psalm 88:39–53; Proverbs 19:7–12; 1 Thessalonians 3

Micah 1-4 ​1 The word of the Lord came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, and Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, concerning what he saw as it relates to Samaria and Jerusalem. Judgment against Israel and Judah 2 Hear these words, O people! Give heed, O earth, and all that is …

Day 288 – Amos 5:4-9:15; Psalm 88:20–38; Proverbs 19:1–6; 1 Thessalonians 2

Amos 5:4-9:15 16 Therefore the Lord God Almighty says, “There shall be wailing in all the streets, and it shall be said in all the highways, ‘Woe! Woe!’ The farmer shall be called to mourning and lamentation, as will those skilled in wailing and complaining. 17 There shall be lamentation in all your streets because …

Day 287 – Amos 1:1-5:3; Psalm 88:1–19; Proverbs 18:18–23; 1 Thessalonians 1

Amos 1:1-5:3 ​1 The words of Amos, who was among the shepherds of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake. 2 And he said, “The Lord proclaims out of Zion, …

Day 286 – Hosea 12:8-14:10; Psalm 87; Proverbs 18:12–17; Colossians 4:2–18

Hosea 12:8-14:10 8 “As for Canaan, There is a balance of wrongdoing in his hand, For he has loved to oppress. 9 As for Ephraim, he said, ‘Nevertheless, I am rich; I have found relief for myself.’ But none of his labors shall be found in him, Because of the wrongdoings by which he sinned. …

Day 285 – Hosea 10:1-12:7; Psalm 86; Proverbs 18:6–11; Colossians 3:1-4:1

Hosea 10:1-12:7 ​1 Israel is a luxuriant vine; Her fruit is abundant. According to the multitude of her fruits She has multiplied her altars; According to the wealth of his land He has set up pillars. 2 They have divided their hearts; Now shall they be utterly destroyed. He shall raze their altars to the …

Day 282 – Hosea 3-5; Psalm 83; Proverbs 17:21–25; Philippians 4:2–23

Hosea 3-5 ​1 Then the Lord said to me, “Go yet again and love a woman that loves evil things, an adulteress, even as the Lord loves the children of Israel, for they look after strange gods and love raisin cakes.” 2 So I bought her for myself for fifteen pieces of silver, a homer …

Day 280 – Wisdom of Sirach 51; Psalm 81; Proverbs 17:11–15; Philippians 2

Wisdom of Sirach 51 ​1 I will give thanks to You, O Lord and King,And I will praise You as my God and Savior.I give thanks to Your name.2 For You have been my protector and helper,And You redeemed my body from destructionAnd from the snare of a slanderous tongue,From the lips of those who …

Day 279 – Wisdom of Sirach 50; Psalm 80; Proverbs 17:6–10; Philippians 1

Wisdom of Sirach 50 ​1 There was Simon, the high priest and son of Onias,Who repaired the house during his life  And strengthened the temple in his days.2 He also laid the foundation of the double high wall,The fortified wall surrounding the temple.3 In his days the cistern for the waters was dug,A reservoir like a …

Day 278 – Wisdom of Sirach 48, 49; Psalm 79; Proverbs 17:1–5; Ephesians 6

Wisdom of Sirach 48, 49 ​1 Then Elijah the prophet rose up like fire,And his word burned like a lamp.2 He brought a famine upon them,And in his zeal he reduced them in number.3 By the word of the Lord he shut up heaven,  And also three times he brought down fire.4 So by your wonders …

Day 277 – Wisdom of Sirach 46, 47; Psalm 78; Proverbs 16:26–31; Ephesians 5:15–33

Wisdom of Sirach 46, 47 ​1 Mighty in battle was Joshua the son of NunAnd successor to Moses in prophecies.He became, in accordance with his name,A great savior of God’s chosen ones,To punish the enemies who rose up against themThat he might give Israel its inheritance.2 How glorious he was when he lifted up his …

Day 276 – Wisdom of Sirach 44:19-45:26; Psalm 77:56–72; Proverbs 16:21–25; Ephesians 4:25-5:14

Wisdom of Sirach 44:19-45:26 19 Abraham was a great father of many nations,And no one is found like him in glory.20 He kept the law of the Most High,Who made a covenant with him.He established a covenant in his flesh,And he was found faithful in testing.21 Therefore He affirmed by an oathThat nations would be …

Day 275 – Wisdom of Sirach 43:1-44:18; Psalm 77:38–55; Proverbs 16:16–20; Ephesians 4:1–24

Wisdom of Sirach 43:1-44:18 ​1 The exultation of the heavenly heightsIs the firmament of purity,The form of heaven with the vision of glory.2 The sun, when it appears, making proclamation as it goes forth,Is a wonderful instrument, a work of the Most High.3 At noon it dries up the land,And who can endure its burning …

Day 274 – Wisdom of Sirach 41, 42; Psalm 77:18–37; Proverbs 16:11–15; Ephesians 3

Wisdom of Sirach 41, 42 ​1 O death, how bitter is the memory of youTo a man at peace with his possessions,To a man without distractions and prosperous in everything,And still strong enough to enjoy his food.2 O death, your judgment is goodTo the man in need and failing in strengthIn his extreme old age, …

Day 273 – Wisdom of Sirach 39:12-40:30; Psalm 77:1–17; Proverbs 16:6–10; Ephesians 2

Wisdom of Sirach 39:12-40:30 12 I have yet more to tell, and I will describe it in detail;For I am filled like a full moon.13 So hear me, O holy sons,  And bud forth like a roseSpringing up by a running stream.14 Like frankincense, emit a sweet fragrance,And blossom forth like a lily.Send forth a fragranceAnd …

Day 272 – Wisdom of Sirach 38:1-39:11; Psalm 76:11–21; Proverbs 16:1–5; Ephesians 1

Wisdom of Sirach 38:1-39:11 ​1 Honor the physician with the honor due him,And also according to your need of him,For the Lord created him.2 Healing comes from the Most High,And he will receive a gift from the king.3 The physician’s skill will lift up his head,And he shall be admired in the presence of the …

Day 271 – Wisdom of Sirach 36, 37; Psalm 76:1–10; Proverbs 15:33–38; Galatians 6

Wisdom of Sirach 36, 37 ​1 Have mercy on us, O Lord, the God of all, and look upon us,And put Your fear on all the nations.2 Raise Your hand against foreign nationsAnd let them see Your power.3 As in us You have been sanctified before them,So in them may You be made great before …

Day 270 – Wisdom of Sirach 34, 35; Psalm 75; Proverbs 15:27–32; Galatians 5

Wisdom of Sirach 34, 35 ​1 Vain hopes and lying belong to a man without understanding, And dreams give wing to senseless men. 2 Like him who grasps after shadows and chases the wind, So is he who pays attention to dreams. 3 The vision of dreams is this against that, The likeness of a …

Day 269 – Wisdom of Sirach 32, 33; Psalm 74; Proverbs 15:21–26; Galatians 4

Wisdom of Sirach 32, 33 ​1 Did they appoint you as leader of the banquet? Do not exalt yourself. Among them be as one of them. Take care of them and only then be seated. 2 Then having fulfilled all your duties, take your place, That you may make merry for their sake, And receive …

Day 268 – Wisdom of Sirach 30, 31; Psalm 73:12–23; Proverbs 15:16–20; Galatians 3

Wisdom of Sirach 30, 31 ​1 The man who loves his son will chastise him often, So he may rejoice in him in his later years. 2 He who disciplines his son will profit by him And boast of him among acquaintances. 3 The man who teaches his son will make his enemy jealous And …

Day 267 – Wisdom of Sirach 28, 29; Psalm 73:1–11; Proverbs 15:11–15; Galatians 2

Wisdom of Sirach 28, 29 ​1 He who seeks revenge will find it from the Lord, And He will surely punish his sins. Showing Mercy 2 Forgive a wrong done you by your neighbor; Then your sins will be pardoned when you pray. 3 Can a man preserve wrath against his neighbor And still seek …

Day 266 – Wisdom of Sirach 26, 27; Psalm 72:15–28; Proverbs 15:6–10; Galatians 1

Wisdom of Sirach 26, 27 ​1 Happy is the husband of a good wife; The number of his days will be doubled. 2 A courageous wife makes her husband glad, And his years will be full of peace. 3 A good wife is a good portion, And she will be given in the portion Of …

Day 265 – Wisdom of Sirach 24:19-25:25; Psalm 72:1–14; Proverbs 15:1–5; 2 Corinthians 13

Wisdom of Sirach 24:19-25:25 19 “Come to me, you who desire me, And take your fill of my fruits. 20 For the remembrance of me is sweeter than honey, And my inheritance is sweeter than the honeycomb. 21 Those who eat me will hunger for more, And those who drink me will thirst for more. …

Day 264 – Wisdom of Sirach 23:1-24:18; Psalm 71; Proverbs 14:31–36; 2 Corinthians 12

Wisdom of Sirach 23:1-24:18 ​1 O Lord, Father and Master of my life, Do not leave me to their counsel, Nor let me fall because of them. 2 Who will set whips over my thoughts And the discipline of wisdom over my heart, So they may not spare me in my errors, Nor neglect me …

Day 263 – Wisdom of Sirach 21, 22; Psalm 70:14–24; Proverbs 14:26–30; 2 Corinthians 11:16–33

Wisdom of Sirach 21, 22 ​1 My son, have you sinned? No longer add to them, but pray about your former sins. 2 Flee from sin as you would from the presence of a snake, For if you approach it, it will bite you; Its teeth are like lion’s teeth, destroying the souls of men. …

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