Psalms 91; Psalms 92; Psalms 93; Romans 15:1-13

1 Living in the Most High's shelter, camping in the Almighty's shade,

2 I say to the LORD, "You are my refuge, my stronghold! You are my God—the one I trust!"

3 God will save you from the hunter's trap and from deadly sickness.

4 God will protect you with his pinions; you'll find refuge under his wings. His faithfulness is a protective shield.

5 Don't be afraid of terrors at night, arrows that fly in daylight,

6 or sickness that prowls in the dark, destruction that ravages at noontime.

7 Even if one thousand people fall dead next to you, ten thousand right beside you— it won't happen to you.

8 Just look with your eyes, and you will see the wicked punished.

9 Because you've made the LORD my refuge, the Most High, your place of residence—

10 no evil will happen to you; no disease will come close to your tent.

11 Because he will order his messengers to help you, to protect you wherever you go.

12 They will carry you with their own hands so you don't bruise your foot on a stone.

13 You'll march on top of lions and vipers; you'll trample young lions and serpents underfoot.

14 God says,"Because you are devoted to me, I'll rescue you. I'll protect you because you know my name.

15 Whenever you cry out to me, I'll answer. I'll be with you in troubling times. I'll save you and glorify you.

16 I'll fill you full with old age. I'll show you my salvation."

1 It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, Most High;

2 to proclaim your loyal love in the morning, your faithfulness at nighttime

3 with the ten-stringed harp, with the melody of the lyre

4 because you've made me happy, LORD, by your acts. I sing with joy because of your handiwork.

5 How awesome are your works, LORD! Your thoughts are so deep!

6 Ignorant people don't know— fools don't understand this:

7 though the wicked spring up like grass and all evildoers seem to blossom, they do so only to be destroyed forever.

8 But you, LORD, are exalted forever!

9 Look at your enemies, LORD! Look at how your enemies die, how all evildoers are scattered abroad!

10 But you've made me as strong as a wild ox. I'm soaked in precious ointment.

11 My eyes have seen my enemies' defeat; my ears have heard the downfall of my evil foes.

12 The righteous will spring up like a palm tree. They will grow strong like a cedar of Lebanon.

13 Those who have been replanted in the LORD's house will spring up in the courtyards of our God.

14 They will bear fruit even when old and gray; they will remain lush and fresh

15 in order to proclaim: "The LORD is righteous. He's my rock. There's nothing unrighteous in him."

1 The LORD rules! He is robed in majesty— the LORD is robed, clothed with strength. Yes, he set the world firmly in place; it won't be shaken.

2 Your throne is set firm for a very long time. You are eternal!

3 LORD, the floods have raised up— the floods have raised up their voices; the floods raise up a roar!

4 But mightier than the sound of much water, mightier than the sea's waves, mighty on high is the LORD!

5 Your laws are so faithful. Holiness decorates your house, LORD, for all time.

1 We who are powerful need to be patient with the weakness of those who don't have power, and not please ourselves.

2 Each of us should please our neighbors for their good in order to build them up.

3 Christ didn't please himself, but, as it is written, The insults of those who insulted you fell on me.

4 Whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction so that we could have hope through endurance and through the encouragement of the scriptures.

5 May the God of endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude toward each other, similar to Christ Jesus' attitude.

6 That way you can glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ together with one voice.

7 So welcome each other, in the same way that Christ also welcomed you, for God's glory.

8 I'm saying that Christ became a servant of those who are circumcised for the sake of God's truth, in order to confirm the promises given to the ancestors,

9 and so that the Gentiles could glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, Because of this I will confess you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praises to your name.

10 And again, it says, Rejoice, Gentiles, with his people.

11 And again, Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and all the people should sing his praises.

12 And again, Isaiah says, There will be a root of Jesse, who will also rise to rule the Gentiles. The Gentiles will place their hope in him.

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in faith so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.