Psalm 62:5-8 (NRSV) 5 For God alone my soul waits in silence,     for my hope is from him. 6 He alone is my rock and my salvation,     my fortress; I shall not be shaken. 7 On God rests my deliverance and my honor;     my mighty rock, my refuge is in God. 8 Trust in him at all times, O people;     pour out your heart before him;     God is a refuge for us. Selah Reflection: Several years ago, I went on a silent retreat. For those of you who know [...]

Psalm 69 To the leader: according to Lilies. Of David. 1 Save me, O God,     for the waters have come up to my neck. 2 I sink in deep mire,     where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters,     and the flood sweeps over me. 3 I am weary with my crying;     my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim     with waiting for my God. 4 More in number than the hairs of my head     are those who hate me without cause; many are those who would destroy me,     my enemies who accuse me falsely. What I [...]

Psalm 15 NRSV 1 O Lord, who may abide in your tent?     Who may dwell on your holy hill? 2  Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right,     and speak the truth from their heart; 3 who do not slander with their tongue,     and do no evil to their friends,     nor take up a reproach against their neighbors; 4 in whose eyes the wicked are despised,     but who honor those who fear the Lord; who stand by their oath even to their hurt; 5 who do not lend money at interest,     and do not take a bribe against [...]

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8 (NIV) 1 Do not fret because of those who are evil     or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither,     like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the Lord and do good;     dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Take delight in the Lord,     and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord;     trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,     your vindication [...]

Psalm 30 (NRSV) 1 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up,     and did not let my foes rejoice over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,     and you have healed me. 3 O Lord, you brought up my soul from Sheol,     restored me to life from among those gone down to the Pit. 4 Sing praises to the Lord, O you his faithful ones,     and give thanks to his holy name. 5 For his anger is but for a moment;     his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger [...]

Psalm 5 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord;     give heed to my sighing. 2 Listen to the sound of my cry,     my King and my God,     for to you I pray. 3 O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice;     in the morning I plead my case to you, and watch. 4 For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;     evil will not sojourn with you. 5 The boastful will not stand before your eyes;     you hate all evildoers. 6 You destroy those who speak lies;     the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful. 7 [...]

Psalm 130 NRSV Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. 2     Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive     to the voice of my supplications! 3 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,   Lord, who could stand? 4 But there is forgiveness with you,     so that you may be revered. 5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,     and in his word I hope; 6 my soul waits for the Lord     more than those who watch for the morning,     more than those who [...]

Psalm 23: 1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2     He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3     he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths     for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk     through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,     for you are with me; your rod and your staff,     they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me     in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;     my cup overflows. 6 Surely your goodness [...]

Psalm 33:16-22 NRSV 16 A king is not saved by his great army;     a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. 17 The war horse is a vain hope for victory,     and by its great might it cannot save. 18 Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him,     on those who hope in his steadfast love, 19 to deliver their soul from death,     and to keep them alive in famine. 20 Our soul waits for the Lord;     he is our help and shield. 21 Our heart is glad in him,     because we trust in [...]