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 257 – Wisdom of Sirach 9, 10; Psalm 67:1–20; Proverbs 13:22–27; 2 Corinthians 6

Wisdom of Sirach 9, 10 ​1 Do not be jealous of the wife of your bosom And so teach her an evil lesson about yourself. 2 Do not give your soul to a woman To let her trample on your strength. 3 Do not meet with a woman who is a courtesan, Lest you fall …

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 254 – Wisdom of Sirach 3, 4; Psalm 64; Proverbs 13:6–10; 2 Corinthians 3

Wisdom of Sirach 3, 4 ​1 Give heed to me, O children, for I am your father, And do what I tell you, that you may be saved. 2 For the Lord honored the father over the children And strengthened the judgment of the mother over her sons. 3 He who honors his father atones …

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 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 …

Day 182 – Judith 5-7; Psalms 150, 151; Proverbs 31:26–30; Acts 10:1–23

Judith 5-7 ​1 It was told to Holofernes, the commander of the Assyrian army, that the Israelites were prepared for war and had blocked the passes in the mountains, fortified all the hilltops, and placed barricades in the plains. 2 He was very angry, and he called all the princes of Moab and the captains …

Day 181 – Judith 1-4; Psalms 149; Proverbs 31:21–25; Acts 9:20–43

Judith 1-4 ​1 It was the twelfth year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar, who reigned in the great city of Nineveh. In those days Arphaxad, who reigned over the Medes in Ecbatana, 2 built a wall around Ecbatana of hewn stones which were three cubits wide and six cubits long. He made the wall seventy …

Day 179 – Tobit 7-11; Psalms 146, 147; Proverbs 31:10–15; Acts 8:26–40

Tobit 7-11 ​1 Then they went to Ecbatana and came to the house of Raguel. Sarah went ahead to meet them, and after they greeted one another, she escorted them into the house. 2 Raguel said to Edna his wife, “How the young man resembles my cousin Tobit!” 3 Then Raguel asked them, “Where are …

Day 176 – Nehemiah 12, 13; Psalms 144:1–9; Proverbs 30:31–35; Acts 7:22–43

Nehemiah 12, 13 ​1 Now these are the priests and the Levites who came up with Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua: Seraiah, Jeremiah, Ezra, 2 Amariah, Malluch, Hattush, 3 Shechaniah, 4 Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the heads of the priests and their brothers in the days of Jeshua. 5 Moreover …

Day 175 – Nehemiah 9-11; Psalms 143; Proverbs 30:26–30 Acts 7:1–21

Nehemiah 9-11 ​1 Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month, the sons of Israel were assembled with fasting, in sackcloth, and with dust on their heads. 2 Then those of Israelite lineage separated themselves from all foreigners; and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3 And they stood …

Day 173 – Nehemiah 4:1-7:3; Psalms 141; Proverbs 30:16–21; Acts 5:17–42

Nehemiah 4:1-7:3 ​1 Now it happened that when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, and the Ammonites heard that the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and the gaping holes were being filled in, a great evil came over them. 2 For they all conspired together to come and attack Jerusalem. 3 And we prayed …

Day 170 – 2 Ezra 6:15-8:30; Psalms 138:13–24; Proverbs 30:1–5; Acts 4:1–22

2 Ezra 6:15-8:30 15 Now the temple was finished on the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius. 16 Then the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites and the rest of the descendants of the captivity, celebrated the dedication of this …

Day 169 – 2 Ezra 4:1-6:14; Psalms 138:1–12; Proverbs 29:24–28; Acts 3

2 Ezra 4:1-6:14 ​1 Now when those oppressing Judah and Benjamin heard that the sons of the captivity were building a house to the Lord God of Israel, 2 they approached Zerubbabel and the heads of the father’s houses and said to them, “We will rebuild with you, for we seek as you do, and …

Day 167 – 1 Ezra 8:70-9:55; Psalm 135:16–26; Proverbs 29:13–18; Acts 2:1–21

1 Ezra 8:70-9:55 70 Then I rose up from the fast with my garments and sacred apparel torn, bowed down on my knees, and stretched out my hands to the Lord, saying:  Ezra’s Prayer to God71 “O Lord, I am shamed and hesitant before Your face. 72 For our sins abound far above our heads, and …

Day 165 – 1 Ezra 5:46-7:15; Psalm 134:13–21; Proverbs 29:1–6; John 21

1 Ezra 5:46-7:15 46 When the seventh month came and each of the children of Israel was settled in his own place, they gathered together with one accord in the open area of the first gate toward the east. 47 Then Jeshua the son of Jozadak and his brother-priests and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel …

Day 164 – 1 Ezra 4:43-5:45; Psalm 134:1–12; Proverbs 28:26–30; John 20

1 Ezra 4:43-5:45 43 Then Zerubbabel said to the king, “Remember the vow you swore on the day you received your kingdom to rebuild Jerusalem 44 and to send back all the vessels taken from Jerusalem, the ones Cyrus removed when he vowed to destroy Babylon and vowed to send them back there? 45 You …

Day 163 – 1 Ezra 2:12-4:42; Psalms 132, 133; Proverbs 28:21–25; John 19:25–42

1 Ezra 2:12-4:42 12 But Bishlam, Mithridates, Tabeel, Rehum, Beltethmus, Shimshai the scribe, and the other members of their council, as well as those living in Samaria and other places, wrote a letter to Artaxerxes during the time he was king of the Persians. They wrote it against those dwelling in Judea and Jerusalem, inscribed …

Day 162 – 1 Ezra 1:1-2:11; Psalm 131; Proverbs 28:16–20; John 19:5–24

1 Ezra 1:1-2:11 ​1 Josiah kept the Passover to his Lord in Jerusalem. He sacrificed the paschal lamb on the fourteenth day of the first month. 2 He then placed the priests in the Lord’s temple according to their divisions, clothed in their vestments. 3 He told the Levites, Israel’s servants in the temple, to …

Day 161 – 2 Chronicles 35-37; Psalms 129, 130; Proverbs 28:12–15; John 18:28-19:4

2 Chronicles 35-37 ​1 Now Josiah kept a Passover to the Lord his God in Jerusalem, and they slaughtered the Passover lambs on the fourteenth day of the first month. 2 He established the priests in their duties and encouraged them for the service of the house of the Lord. 3 Then he said to …

Day 160 – 2 Chronicles 33, 34; Psalms 127, 128; Proverbs 28:6–11; John 18:1–27

2 Chronicles 33, 34 ​1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem. 2 But he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, according to the abominations of the Gentiles whom the Lord destroyed before the sons of Israel, 3 for he turned …

Day 158 – 2 Chronicles 27-29; Psalms 123, 124; Proverbs 27:25–29; John 16

2 Chronicles 27-29 Judah Defeated by Syria and Israel5 Therefore the Lord his God delivered Ahaz into the hand of the king of Syria. They defeated him and carried away a great multitude of them as captives, and brought them to Damascus. He then was delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who …

Day 157 – 2 Chronicles 24:15-26:23; Psalms 121, 122; Proverbs 27:19–24; John 15

2 Chronicles 24:15-26:23 20 Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, who watched over the people, and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the Lord, so that you cannot prosper? Since you forsook the Lord, He shall forsake you.’ ” …

Day 156 – 2 Chronicles 21:1-24:14; Psalms 119, 120; Proverbs 27:13–18; John 14

2 Chronicles 21:1-24:14 ​1 Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the City of David. Then Jehoram his son reigned in his place. 2 He had six brothers, Azariah, Jehiel, Zechariah, Azaryahu, Michael, and Shephatiah; all were the sons of Jehoshaphat king of Judah. 3 Their father gave them many …

Day 155 – 2 Chronicles 18-20; Psalm 118:161–176; Proverbs 27:7–12; John 13:18–38

2 Chronicles 18-20 12 Then the messenger who went to call Micaiah spoke to him, saying, “Now listen, the words of the prophets with one accord encourage the king. Therefore let your word be like the word of one of them and speak encouragement.” 13 And Micaiah said, “As the Lord lives, I will say …

Day 153 – 2 Chronicles 10-13; Psalm 118:129–144; Proverbs 26:24–29; John 12:37–50

2 Chronicles 10-13 10 Then the young men who had grown up with him spoke to him, saying, “This is how you should speak to the people who spoke to you, saying, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you make it lighter on us’—this you shall tell them: ‘My little finger shall be thicker …

Day 152 – 2 Chronicles 7-9; Psalm 118:113–128; Proverbs 26:18–23; John 12:1–36

2 Chronicles 7-9 ​1 When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the Lord filled the house. 2 And the priests could not enter the house of the Lord at that time because the glory of the Lord had filled the house. …

Day 151 – 2 Chronicles 5, 6; Psalm 118:97–112; Proverbs 26:14–17; John 11:38–57

2 Chronicles 5, 6 ​1 So all the work that Solomon did for the house of the Lord was finished. And Solomon brought in everything his father David had dedicated, the silver and the gold and all the furnishings. And he put them in the treasuries of the house of God.The Ark Is Brought to …

Day 150 – 2 Chronicles 1-4; Psalm 118:81–96; Proverbs 26:10–13; John 11:1–37

2 Chronicles 1-4 1 When Solomon the son of David was firmly established over his kingdom, the Lord his God was with him and magnified him in honor.2 Solomon spoke to all Israel, to the captains of thousands and the captains of hundreds, to the judges, to all the rulers over Israel, and to the …

Day 149 – 1 Chronicles 28, 29; Psalm 118:65–80; Proverbs 26:6–9; John 10:22–42

1 Chronicles 28, 29 ​1 And David assembled all the chief men of Israel—the chief of the judges, the chief men of those who serve in attendance on the king, the captains of divisions, the treasurers, the lords of his substance and all the king’s property, his sons together with the eunuchs, and the mighty …

Day 148 – 1 Chronicles 26, 27; Psalm 118:49–64; Proverbs 26:1–5; John 10:1–21

1 Chronicles 26, 27 ​1 Concerning the divisions of the gates: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. 2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, 3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Eliehoenai the seventh.  4 Moreover the …

Day 147 – 1 Chronicles 23-25; Psalm 118:33–48; Proverbs 25:27–31; John 9:13–41

1 Chronicles 23-25 ​1 So when David was old and full of days, he made his son Solomon king over Israel. 2 And he gathered together all the leaders of Israel, with the priests and the Levites. 3 Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and above. The number of individual …

Day 146 – 1 Chronicles 20-22; Psalm 118:17–32; Proverbs 25:22–26; John 9:1–12

1 Chronicles 20-22 ​1 It happened in the spring of the year, at the time kings go out to battle, that Joab led out the armed forces and ravaged the country of the people of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David stayed at Jerusalem. And Joab defeated Rabbah and razed it to the …

Day 145 – 1 Chronicles 16:36-19:19; Psalm 118:1–16; Proverbs 25:17–21; John 8:31–59

1 Chronicles 16:36-19:19 36 And they left Asaph and his brothers there, before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, to minister continually from day to day according to the service of each day. 37 And Obed-Edom and his brothers were sixty-eight; Obed-Edom the son of Jeduthun, and Hosah were gatekeepers; 38 Zadok the …

Day 144 – 1 Chronicles 14:1-16:35; Psalm 117:17–29; Proverbs 25:12–16; John 8:3–30

1 Chronicles 14:1-16:35 ​1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent to David messengers, cedar trees, masons, and carpenters to build him a house. 2 So David knew the Lord had established him as king over Israel, for his kingdom was highly exalted for the sake of His people Israel.3 Then David took more wives in …

Day 143 – 1 Chronicles 11:10-13:14; Psalm 117:1–16; Proverbs 25:6–11; John 7:37-8:2

1 Chronicles 11:10-13:14 10 Now these were the heads of the mighty men whom David had with him, who strengthened themselves in his kingdom, with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord regarding Israel. 11 And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam the …

Day 142 – 1 Chronicles 9:1-11:9; Psalms 115, 116; Proverbs 25:1–5; John 7:1–36

1 Chronicles 9:1-11:9 ​1 And the census was of all Israel, those who had been inscribed in the Book of the Kings of Israel and Judah, along with those banished to Babylon in their lawlessness; 2 and those who dwelled formerly with their possessions in the cities of Israel, and the priests, the Levites, and …

Day 141 – 1 Chronicles 6:34-8:40; Psalm 114; Proverbs 24:35–39; John 6:51–71

1 Chronicles 6:34-8:40 34 But Aaron and his sons offered sacrifices on the altar of whole burnt offering and on the altar of incense, for all the work of the most holy place and to make atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of God had commanded. 35 Now these are the …

Day 140 – 1 Chronicles 4:1-6:33; Psalm 113:12–26; Proverbs 24:28–34; John 6:22–50

1 Chronicles 4:1-6:33 ​1 The sons of Judah were Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. 2 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begot Jahath, and Jahath begot Ahumai and Lahad. These were the families of the Zorathites. 3 These were the sons of the father of Etam: Jezreel, Ishma, and Idbash; and the name of …

Day 139 – 1 Chronicles 1-3; Psalm 113:1–11; Proverbs 24:24–27; John 6:1–21

1 Chronicles 1-3 ​1 Adam, Seth, Enosh, 2 Cainan, Mahalalel, Jared, 3 Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, 4 Noah, the sons of Noah: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 5 The sons of Japheth were Gomer, Magog, Madai, Javan, Tubal, Meshech, and Tiras. 6 The sons of Gomer were Ashkenaz, Diphath, and Togarmah. 7 The sons of Javan were …

Day 138 – 4 Kingdoms 23:21-25:30; Psalms 111, 112; Proverbs 24:19–23; John 5:16–47

4 Kingdoms 23:21-25:30 21 King Josiah commanded all the people, saying, “Keep the Passover to the Lord our God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” 22 Such a Passover had not been held since the days of the judges who judged Israel, not in all the days of the kings of …

Day 137 – 4 Kingdoms 21:1-23:20; Psalms 109, 110; Proverbs 24:13–18; John 5:1–15

4 Kingdoms 21:1-23:20 ​1 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he ruled for fifty-five years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hephzibah. 2 And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord had cast out before the sons of Israel. …

Day 136 – 4 Kingdoms 19, 20; Psalms 108:21–31; Proverbs 24:7–12; John 4:27–54

4 Kingdoms 19, 20 ​1 When King Hezekiah heard it, he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the Lord. 2 Then he sent Eliakim, the steward, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with sackcloth, to Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz. 3 …

Day 135 – 4 Kingdoms 17:24-18:37; Psalm 108:1–20; Proverbs 24:1–6; John 4:1–26

4 Kingdoms 17:24-18:37 24 Then the king of Assyria brought from Babylon the people out of Cuthah, and from Ava, from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and they settled in the cities of Samaria in place of the sons of Israel. They gained possession of Samaria and inhabited her cities. 25 And it came to be …

Day 134 – 4 Kingdoms 15:1-17:23; Psalm 107; Proverbs 23:33–36; John 3:22–36

4 Kingdoms 15:1-17:23 ​1 In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Uzziah the son of Amaziah king of Judah became king. 2 He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he ruled for fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem. 3 And he did what was right …

Day 133 – 4 Kingdoms 12-14; Psalms 106:31–43; Proverbs 23:28–32; John 3:1–21

4 Kingdoms 12-14 ​1 Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. 2 He began his reign in the seventh year of Jehu, and he ruled for forty years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Zibiah of Beersheba. 3 And all the days in which Jehoiada the priest enlightened him, Joash did what …

Day 132 – 4 Kingdoms 10, 11; Psalms 106:15–30; Proverbs 23:24–27; John 2

4 Kingdoms 10, 11 ​1 Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote a letter and sent it to Samaria, to the rulers of Samaria, to the elders, and to those who reared the sons of Ahab, saying, 2 “At the moment this letter is delivered to you, since your master’s sons are with …

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