Author Archives: Jefferson Vann
20181008
Psalms 10:8-10 8 He waits in ambush near settlements; he kills the innocent in secret places. His eyes pursue the helpless; 9 he hides in secret like a lion in a bush. He hides in order to seize a victim; … Continue reading
20181007
Psalms 10:5-7 5 The roads he takes are always safe; your high judgments have no effect on him; he scoffs at all his enemies. 6 He says to himself, “I will never be moved –from generation to generation without disaster.” … Continue reading
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20181006
Psalms 10:2-4 2 Arrogantly the wicked ones stalk their victims; let them be caught in the traps they have dreamed up. 3 Because the wicked one brags about his own lusts; the one who is greedy curses and despises Yahveh. … Continue reading
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20181005
Psalms 10:1 Yahveh, why are you standing so far away? Why are you hiding in hard times? What an honest prayer! This believer does not doubt the existence of God or his power to intervene. He questions why God seems … Continue reading
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20181004
Psalms 9:18-20 18 Because the needy will not always be forgotten; the hope of the oppressed will not perish forever. 19 Rise up, Yahveh! Do not allow mere humans to prevail; let the nations be judged in your presence. 20 … Continue reading
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20181003
Psalms 9:15-17 15 The nations have fallen into the trap they manufactured; their foot is caught in the net they have hidden. 16 Yahveh has made himself known; he has brought about justice, trapping the wicked by the work of … Continue reading
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20181002
Psalms 9:13-14 13 Show grace to me, Yahveh; consider my trouble at the hands of those who hate me. Lift me up from the gates of death, 14 so that I may declare all your praises. I will rejoice in … Continue reading
20181001
Psalms 9:11-12 11 Sing to Yahveh , who dwells in Zion; proclaim his deeds among the nations. 12 Because the one who holds people accountable for bloodshed remembers them; he does not forget the cry of the oppressed. Previously, the … Continue reading
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20180930
Psalms 9:9-10 9 Yahveh is a refuge for the persecuted, a refuge in times of trouble. 10 Those who know your name have confidence in you because you have not abandoned those who seek you, Yahveh. I declare this to … Continue reading
20180929
Psalms 9:7-8 7 But Yahveh sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for judgment. 8 And he judges the world with integrity; he passes judgment on the nations with fairness. Enemies may come into our lives and falsely accuse … Continue reading
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