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 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. …

Day 262 – Wisdom of Sirach 19, 20; Psalm 70:1–13; Proverbs 14:21–25; 2 Corinthians 11:1–15

Wisdom of Sirach 19, 20 ​1 A working man who is a drunk will not become wealthy, And he who despises small things will fail little by little. 2 Wine and women will draw away intelligent men, And he who joins himself to prostitutes shall become very reckless. 3 Decay and worms will inherit him, …

Day 261 – Wisdom of Sirach 17, 18; Psalm 69; Proverbs 14:16–20; 2 Corinthians 10

Wisdom of Sirach 17, 18 ​1 The Lord created man from the earth And returned him to it again. 2 He gave them a certain number of days and an appointed time, And He gave them authority over it. 3 He clothed them in strength like His own And made them in His image. 4 …

Day 260 – Wisdom of Sirach 15, 16; Psalm 68:21–37; Proverbs 14:11–15; 2 Corinthians 9

Wisdom of Sirach 15, 16 ​1 He who fears the Lord will do this, And he who holds fast to the law will obtain wisdom. 2 She will come to meet him like a mother And accept him like the wife of one’s youth. 3 She will feed him the bread of understanding And give …

Day 259 – Wisdom of Sirach 13, 14; Psalm 68:1–20; Proverbs 14:6–10; 2 Corinthians 8

Wisdom of Sirach 13, 14 ​1 Whoever touches pitch will be stained, And whoever associates with an arrogant man will become like him. 2 Do not lift a weight too heavy for you, Nor associate with a man stronger and richer than you. What does a clay pot have in common with a copper kettle? …

Day 258 – Wisdom of Sirach 11, 12; Psalm 67:21–36; Proverbs 14:1–5; 2 Corinthians 7

Wisdom of Sirach 11, 12 ​1 The wisdom of a humble man will exalt his head, And he will take his seat among the great. Outward Appearances 2 Do not praise a man for his good looks, And do not detest one because of his appearance. 3 The bee is small among winged creatures, But …

Day 256 – Wisdom of Sirach 7, 8; Psalm 66; Proverbs 13:16–21; 2 Corinthians 5

Wisdom of Sirach 7, 8 ​1 Do no evil things, And evil will never overtake you. 2 Stay away from wrongdoing, And it will turn away from you. 3 My son, do not sow on the furrows of wrongdoing,   And you will not reap the same things sevenfold. 4 Do not seek authority from a …

Day 255 – Wisdom of Sirach 5, 6; Psalm 65; Proverbs 13:11–15; 2 Corinthians 4

Wisdom of Sirach 5, 6 ​1 Do not set your heart on your possessions, And do not say, “I am independent.” 2 Do not follow yourself and your strength So as to walk in the desires of your heart; 3 And do not say, “Who will be lord over me?” For the Lord will surely …

Day 253 – Wisdom of Sirach 1, 2; Psalm 63; Proverbs 13:1–5; 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:17

Wisdom of Sirach 1, 2 ​1 All wisdom comes from the Lord And is with Him forever. 2 Who can count the sand of the seas, The drops of rain, and the days of eternity? 3 Who can search out the height of heaven, The breadth of the earth, the abyss, and wisdom? 4 Wisdom …

Day 252 – Wisdom of Solomon 18:5-19:22; Psalm 62; Proverbs 12:26–31; 2 Corinthians 1:1–22

Wisdom of Solomon 18:5-19:22 5 When they resolved to kill the babes of Your holy ones And one child was exposed and rescued, You took away as a rebuke a multitude of their children; And You destroyed them together in the violent water. 6 That night was made known beforehand to our fathers So they …

Day 251 – Wisdom of Solomon 16:15-18:4; Psalm 61; Proverbs 12:21–25; 1 Corinthians 16

Wisdom of Solomon 16:15-18:4 15 To escape from Your hand is impossible, 16 For the ungodly who refuse to know You Were flogged by the strength of Your arm. They were pursued by rains, hail, and thunderstorms And consumed by fire. 17 For the fire, very contrary to expectation, Was more effective in the water, …

Day 250 – Wisdom of Solomon 15:1-16:14; Psalm 60; Proverbs 12:16–20; 1 Corinthians 15:35–58

Wisdom of Solomon 15:1-16:14 ​1 But You, our God, are kind, true, patient,And govern all things in mercy.2 For even if we sin, we belong to You and know Your might;But we will not sin,Because we know that we are counted as belonging to You.3 For to know You is complete righteousness,And to know Your …

Day 249 – Wisdom of Solomon 14; Psalm 59; Proverbs 12:11–15; 1 Corinthians 15:1–34

Wisdom of Solomon 14 ​1 Again, someone getting ready for a voyageAnd about to sail through wild wavesCries out loud to a piece of woodMore fragile than the ship that carries him.2 For it was desire for gain that contrived that boat,And wisdom was the craftsman who built it;3 But Your providence, O Father, governs …

Day 248 – Wisdom of Solomon 12:12-13:19; Psalm 58; Proverbs 12:6–10; 1 Corinthians 14:26–40

Wisdom of Solomon 12:12-13:19 12 For who will say, “What have You done?”Or who will oppose Your judgment?Who will bring a charge against YouFor destroying the nations You made?Or who will stand before YouTo plead as an advocate for unrighteous men?13 For neither is there any god except You,Whose care is for all things,So You …

Day 247 – Wisdom of Solomon 11:1-12:11; Psalm 57; Proverbs 12:1–5; 1 Corinthians 14:1–25

Wisdom of Solomon 11:1-12:11 ​1 Wisdom prospered their works by the hand of a holy prophet.2 They traveled through an uninhabited desertAnd pitched their tents in impassable places.3 They held their ground in warsAnd defended themselves against their enemies.4 They thirsted and called upon You,And water was given them from a flinty rock,And a quenching …

Day 246 – Wisdom of Solomon 9, 10; Psalm 56; Proverbs 11:26–30; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13

Wisdom of Solomon 9, 10 ​1 “O God of our fathers and the Lord of mercy,Who made all things by Your word2 And in Your wisdom built a man,That by You He might be the master of what is created,3 And manage the world in holiness and righteousness,And pass judgment with uprightness of soul:4 Give …

Day 245 – Wisdom of Solomon 7, 8; Psalm 55; Proverbs 11:21–25; 1 Corinthians 12:1–30

Wisdom of Solomon 7, 8 ​1 Now I also am a mortal, the same as all men,And earthborn, a descendant of the first-formed man;For in the womb of a mother I was engraved as flesh.  2 In a period of ten months, I was constructed with bloodFrom the seed of a man and the pleasure of …

Day 244  – Wisdom of Solomon 5, 6; Psalm 54:13–24; Proverbs 11:16–20; 1 Corinthians 11:17–34

Wisdom of Solomon 5, 6 ​1 Then the righteous man will stand with confidenceIn the presence of those who afflict him;And those who reject his labors,2 When they see him, will be shaken with dreadful fear;And they shall be amazed at his unexpected salvation.3 They will speak among themselves with regret,And in anguish of spirit …

Day 243  – Wisdom of Solomon 3, 4; Psalm 54:1–12; Proverbs 11:11–15; 1 Corinthians 11:2–16

Wisdom of Solomon 3, 4 ​1 But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God,And no torture will ever touch them.2 In the eyes of the undiscerning they seemed to have died,And their departure was considered to be misfortune,3 And their passage from us to be their destruction;But they are at peace.4 …

Day 242  – Wisdom of Solomon 1, 2; Psalms 52, 53; Proverbs 11:6–10; 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1

Wisdom of Solomon 1, 2 ​1 Love righteousness, you who judge on the earth.Think about the Lord in goodnessAnd seek Him with sincerity of heart;2 Because He is found by those who do not tempt Him,And He is manifest to those who do not disbelieve Him.3 For dishonest reasoning separates people from God,And when His …

Day 241 – Song of Songs 7, 8; Psalm 51; Proverbs 11:1–5; 1 Corinthians 10:1–13

Song of Songs 7, 8 ​1 Return, return, O Shulamite;Return, return, and we will look at you.The GroomWhat will you see in the Shulamite,She who comes as the troops of armies?2 Why are your feet beautiful in your sandals,O daughter of Nadab?The curves of your thighs are like small necklaces,The work of a skilled craftsman.3 …

Day 240 – Song of Songs 5, 6; Psalm 50:11–21; Proverbs 10:28–33; 1 Corinthians 9

Song of Songs 5, 6 The Groom​1 I came into my garden, O my sister, my bride;I harvested my myrrh with my spices;I ate my bread with my honeyAnd drank my wine with my milk.O friends, eat and drink,And O brothers, drink abundantly.The Bride2 I sleep, but my heart keeps watch;The voice of my beloved—he …

Day 239 – Song of Songs 3, 4; Psalms 50:1–10; Proverbs 10:23–27; 1 Corinthians 8

Song of Songs 3, 4 ​1 In the night on my bedI sought him whom my soul loves;I sought him, but did not find him.I called him, but he did not hear me.2 I will rise now and go about the city,In the marketplaces and the streets.I will seek him whom my soul loves.I sought …

Day 238 – Song of Songs 1, 2; Psalms 49:16–23; Proverbs 10:17–22; 1 Corinthians 7:25–40

Song of Songs 1, 2 The Bride​1 The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s.2 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth,For your love is better than wine,3 And the smell of your ointments is better than all spices.Your name is ointment poured forth;Therefore, the young maidens love you.4 They draw you.CompanionsWe will …

Day 237 – Ecclesiastes 10:11-12:14; Psalm 49:1–15; Proverbs 10:12–16; 1 Corinthians 7:1–24

Ecclesiastes 10:11-12:14 11 If the serpent bites when it is not charmed,Then there is no advantage to the charmer.12 The words of a wise mouth are gracious,But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up.13 The words of his mouth begin with foolishness,And the end of his talk is evil madness.14 A senseless man …

Day 236 – Ecclesiastes 8:1-10:10; Psalm 48:11–21; Proverbs 10:7–11; 1 Corinthians 6

Ecclesiastes 8:1-10:10 ​1 Who knows the wise?And who knows the interpretation of a thing?  A man’s wisdom makes his face shine,And a man shameless in face will be hated.Obey Those Who Rule2 Keep the king’s commandment and spare no effort for the sake of your oath to God. 3 You will go out from his presence, …

Day 235 – Ecclesiastes 5:7-7:29; Psalm 48:1–10; Proverbs 10:1–6; 1 Corinthians 5

Ecclesiastes 5:7-7:29 7 If you see the oppression of the poor and the violation of judgment and righteousness in the land, do not marvel at the matter; for there is a high official to watch over a high official, and higher ones over them! 8 Moreover, the abundance of the earth is for all: even …

Day 233 – Ecclesiastes 1, 2; Psalm 46; Proverbs 9:16–20; 1 Corinthians 3

Ecclesiastes 1, 2 ​1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king of Israel in Jerusalem.The Vanity of Life2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher;“Vanity of vanities, all is vanity!”3 What advantage does a man have in all his laborIn which he toils under the sun?4 A generation comes and a generation goes,But …

Day 232 – Job 41, 42; Psalm 45; Proverbs 9:12–15; 1 Corinthians 2

Job 41, 42 ​1 “Have you not seen him?Have you not wondered at what has been said of him?2 Do you not fear because I am prepared?Who then is able to stand against Me?3 Who will stand against Me and endure,Since everything under heaven is Mine?4 “I will not be silent because of him,Though because …

Day 231 – Job 39, 40; Psalms 44; Proverbs 9:7–11; 1 Corinthians 1

Job 39, 40 ​1 “Do you know the time when the wild rock goats bear young,And do you mark when the deer gives birth?2 Do you number the full months of childbearing,And have you relieved their pangs?3 Have you reared their young without fear,And have you sent away their pangs?4 Their young ones will break …

Day 229 – Job 36, 37; Psalm 43:1–9; Proverbs 8:32–35; Romans 15:22–33

Job 36, 37 ​1 Elihu also proceeded and said:2 ‘Wait for me yet a little while, that I may teach you,For there is yet more for me to say.3 I will gather my knowledge from afarAnd truly speak of righteousness in my works.4 You were not hearing unjust words without good reason.5 “But know that …

Day 228 – Job 34:10-35:16; Psalms 41, 42; Proverbs 8:27–31; Romans 15:1–21

Job 34:10-35:16 10 “Therefore listen to me, you wise in heart:May it be far from me to act in an ungodly way before the LordAnd to pervert righteousness before the Almighty.11 Yes, He renders to a man as each one of them does,And in a man’s path He will find him.12 Do you think the …

Day 227 –  Job 33:1-34:9; Psalm 40; Proverbs 8:22–26; Romans 14

Job 33:1-34:9 ​1 “Nevertheless, hear my words, Job,And pay close attention to what I say.2 For behold, I have opened my mouthAnd my tongue has spoken.3 By my words, my heart shall be found pure;And the understanding of my lips will think pure thoughts.4 The divine Spirit has made me,And the breath of the Almighty …

Day 224 – Job 26-28; Psalm 37:12–23; Proverbs 8:6–10; Romans 11:16–36

Job 26-28 ​1 But Job answered and said:2 “To whom are you attached,Or whom are you going to help?Is it not He who has great strengthAnd whose arm is powerful?3 To whom have you given counsel?Is it not to Him who has all wisdom?Or whom will you follow?Is it not One who has the greatest …

Day 223 – Job 23-25; Psalm 37:1–11; Proverbs 8:1–5; Romans 11:1–15 

Job 23-25 ​1 Then Job answered and said:2 “Indeed, I know pleading is out of my reach,For His hand is heavy upon my groaning.3 Who then would know, that I might find Him,And might bring this matter to an end?4 I would state my case before HimAnd fill my mouth with arguments.5 Would that I …

Day 221 – Job 19, 20; Psalm 36:1–20; Proverbs 7:21–24; Romans 9:14–33

Job 19, 20 ​1 Then Job answered and said:2 “How long will you weary my soulAnd take me down with words?3 Only know how the Lord has dealt with me thus.You speak against me, and while shaming me,You press hard on me.4 Yes indeed, I have truly erred; my error lodges with me.When I speak …

Day 211 – 3 Maccabees 5; Psalm 30:1–14; Proverbs 6:7–12; Romans 1

3 Maccabees 5 ​1 Then the king, filled with wrath and anger and inflexible in every respect, summoned Hermon, the keeper of the elephants. 2 On the following day, he ordered that he take all the elephants—five hundred in number—and get them drunk with plenty of unmingled wine and abundant handfuls of frankincense. Then after …

Day 209 – 3 Maccabees 1, 2; Psalm 28; Proverbs 5:20–23; Acts 27:21–44

3 Maccabees 1, 2 ​1 When Philopator heard from those who returned that the regions he ruled had been captured by Antiochus, he issued orders to all his infantry and cavalry forces, took his sister Arsinoe along with him, and set out toward the area near Raphia, where the forces of Antiochus were positioned. 2 …

Day 208 – 2 Maccabees 14:18-15:39; Psalm 27; Proverbs 5:15–19; Acts 27:1–20

2 Maccabees 14:18-15:39 18 Nevertheless, when Nicanor heard of the bravery of Judas and his men and their courage in battle for their country, he pulled back from deciding the matter by bloodshed. 19 So he sent forth Posidonius, Theodotus, and Mattathias to offer and receive pledges of friendship. 20 After an extensive investigation of …

Day 207 – 2 Maccabees 12:17-14:17; Psalm 26; Proverbs 5:7–14; Acts 26

2 Maccabees 12:17-14:17 17 From there, they went ninety-five miles and continued on to Charax, to the Jews who were called Toubiani. 18 They did not overtake Timothy in that region, for by then he had departed from there without accomplishing anything; but in one place Timothy left a very strong garrison. 19 Dositheus and …

Day 206 – 2 Maccabees 10:24-12:16; Psalm 25; Proverbs 5:1–6; Acts 25

2 Maccabees 10:24-12:16 24 Now Timothy, who had been defeated previously by the Jews, gathered a very massive and powerful force of mercenaries and assembled cavalry from Asia in no small number. Then he arrived as though he would take Judea captive. 25 As he drew near, Maccabeus and his men made supplication to God …

Day 205 – 2 Maccabees 8:21-10:23; Psalm 24:12–22; Proverbs 4:24–28; Acts 24

2 Maccabees 8:21-10:23 21 With these words he gave them good courage and prepared them to die on behalf of their laws and their homeland. Then he divided his forces into four parts. 22 He appointed his brothers, Simon and Joseph and Jonathan, each to command a division, putting fifteen hundred soldiers under each. 23 …

Day 204 – 2 Maccabees 7:1-8:20; Psalm 24:1–11; Proverbs 4:19–23; Acts 23:12–35

2 Maccabees 7:1-8:20 ​1 It came about also that seven brothers with their mother were arrested and forced by the king to be bound and tortured with whips and cords until they partook of the unlawful swine’s flesh. 2 One of them, acting as spokesman, said, “What do you intend to ask and learn from …

Day 203 – 2 Maccabees 4:30-6:31; Psalms 22, 23; Proverbs 4:13–18; Acts 22:30-23:11

2 Maccabees 4:30-6:31 30 While these things were taking place, it came about that the cities of Tarsus and Mallus revolted because they were given as a gift to Antiochis, the king’s concubine. 31 So the king went quickly to put down the rebellion. He left Andronicus, a man highly regarded, to act as his …

Day 202 – 2 Maccabees 3:1-4:29; Psalm 21:20–32; Proverbs 4:9–12; Acts 22:1–29

2 Maccabees 3:1-4:29 ​1 When the holy city was inhabited in complete peace, because the laws were very well observed on account of the godliness of the high priest Onias and his hatred of wickedness, 2 it happened that the kings themselves honored the place and glorified the temple with very magnificent gifts. 3 Even …

Day 201 – 2 Maccabees 1, 2; Psalm 21:1–19; Proverbs 4:1–8; Acts 21:17–40

2 Maccabees 1, 2 ​1 “The Jewish brothers in Jerusalem and the land of Judea, to their Jewish brothers in Egypt: Greetings and good peace.2 “May God do good to you, and may He remember His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, His faithful servants. 3 May He give all of you a heart to …

Day 200 – 1 Maccabees 14:25-16:24; Psalms 20; Proverbs 3:33–38; Acts 21:1–16

1 Maccabees 14:25-16:24 25 The people heard these words and they said, “How can we show our gratitude to Simon and his sons? 26 For he, his brothers, and his father’s house stood strong and waged war with the enemies of Israel by themselves, and secured her freedom.” So they wrote these words on bronze …

Day 199 – 1 Maccabees 13:12-14:24; Psalms 19; Proverbs 3:28–32; Acts 20:17–38

1 Maccabees 13:12-14:24 12 Meanwhile, Trypho left from Ptolemais with a large force to come into the land of Judah. Jonathan accompanied him under guard. 13 Now Simon set up camp in Adida, opposite the plain. 14 When Trypho heard that Simon had risen up in place of his brother Jonathan and was about to …

Day 198 – 1 Maccabees 11:54-13:11; Psalms 18; Proverbs 3:23–27; Acts 20:1–16

1 Maccabees 11:54-13:11 54 Later, Trypho returned and had with him the young boy Antiochus, who put on the crown and became king. 55 All the troops who had cursed Demetrius gathered around him. They fought against Demetrius, who was put to flight. 56 Trypho then captured the elephants and gained control of Antioch. 57 …

Day 197 – 1 Maccabees 10:59-11:53; Psalm 17:33–51; Proverbs 3:17–22; Acts 19:23–41

1 Maccabees 10:59-11:53 59 Then King Alexander wrote for Jonathan to meet him. 60 So he journeyed with splendor to Ptolemais and there met the two monarchs. He offered them silver and gold, and gave their friends numerous gifts. Thus he found favor with them.61 Then some troublemakers from Israel, lawless men, also gathered against …

Day 196 – 1 Maccabees 9:54-10:58; Psalm 17:18–32; Proverbs 3:11–16; Acts 19:1–22

1 Maccabees 9:54-10:58 54 Then in the one hundred fifty-third year, in the second month, Alcimus issued the command to take down the wall of the inner court of the sanctuary. Then he took down the work of the prophets and started to destroy it. 55 At that instant, Alcimus was stricken, his mischief was …

Day 195 – 1 Maccabees 8:1-9:53; Psalm 17:1–17; Proverbs 3:6–10; Acts 18

1 Maccabees 8:1-9:53 ​1 Then Judas learned of the reputation of the Romans, that they were mighty and behaved well toward all who made a pact with them. They could ensure friendship with as many as came to them, indeed, because they were of great strength. 2 People also told him of their warfare and …

Day 194 – 1 Maccabees 6:18-7:50; Psalm 16; Proverbs 3:1–5; Acts 17:16–34

1 Maccabees 6:18-7:50 18 Now men from the citadel were confining Israel to the area around the sanctuary. They were attempting by whatever means to injure them, and to bring strength to the Gentiles. 19 So he gathered all the men to defeat them. 20 They assembled the army and attacked the city in the …

Day 193 – 1 Maccabees 5:1-6:17; Psalms 14, 15; Proverbs 2:17–23; Acts 17:1–15

1 Maccabees 5:1-6:17 ​1 When the surrounding nations heard the altar was repaired and the sanctuary renewed as before, they were extremely angry. 2 So they resolved to kill the race of Jacob who lived among them, and they began to kill and destroy the people. 3 Thus Judas waged war on the sons of …

Day 192 – 1 Maccabees 3:42-4:61; Psalms 12, 13; Proverbs 2:10–16; Acts 16:16–40

1 Maccabees 3:42-4:61 If You will not help us?”54 Then they blew the trumpets and cried out with a loud shout. 55 After this, Judas appointed rulers for the people, leaders for thousands and hundreds and fifties and tens. 56 He ordered those who were building houses, or were betrothed to women, or were growing …

Day 191 – 1 Maccabees 2:15-3:41; Psalms 10, 11; Proverbs 2:6–9; Acts 16:1–15

1 Maccabees 2:15-3:41 Apostasy at Modein15 Now those from the king who were enforcing the apostasy journeyed to the city of Modein to make them offer sacrifice, 16 and many from Israel also came with them. So Mattathias and his sons gathered together. 17 Then those from the king spoke to Mattathias, saying, “You are …

Day 190 – 1 Maccabees 1:1-2:14; Psalm 9:18–39; Proverbs 2:1–5; Acts 15:22–41

1 Maccabees 1:1-2:14 ​1 After Alexander, the son of Philip the Macedonian, came out of the land of Kittim and conquered Macedonia, and defeated Darius the king of the Persians and the Medes, and reigned in his place—he was already king of Greece— 2 he then fought numerous wars, conquered fortresses, and slaughtered the kings …

Day 189 – Esther 8:12a-10:3k; Psalm 9:1–17; Proverbs 1:30–35; Acts 15:1–21

Esther 8:12a-10:3k 12a The following is a copy of the letter: 12b The great King Artaxerxes, to the governors of the provinces in the hundred twenty-seven satrapies, from India to Ethiopia, and to the faithful to our interests: Greetings! 12c Many of those who have been frequently honored in the great kindness of their benefactors …

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