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ESV: Daily Office Lectionary

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A Worldwide Classic

This plan follows the Daily Office Lectionary found in The Book of Common Prayer (1979) used worldwide by Anglicans and Episcopalians.


Over the course of 2 years, enjoy daily readings comprised of passages from the Psalms, Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospels.


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April 23: Psalms 148–150; Psalms 114–115; Daniel 4:1–18; 1 Peter 4:7–11; John 21:15–25

April 23, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 2.61 MB

3 Easter First Psalm: Psalms 148–150 Psalms 148–150 (Listen) Praise the Name of the Lord 148   Praise the LORD!   Praise the LORD from the heavens;     praise him in the heights! 2   Praise him, all his angels;     praise him, all his hosts! 3   Praise him, sun and moon,     praise him, all you shining stars! 4   Praise him, you highest heavens,     and you waters above the heavens! 5   Let them praise the name of the LORD!     For he commanded and they were created...

April 22: Psalms 20–21; Psalm 110; Psalms 116–117; Daniel 3:19–30; 1 John 3:11–18; Luke 4:1–13

April 22, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 2.39 MB

2 Easter First Psalm: Psalms 20–21 Psalms 20–21 (Listen) Trust in the Name of the Lord Our God To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 20   May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble!     May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! 2   May he send you help from the sanctuary     and give you support from Zion! 3   May he remember all your offerings     and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah 4   May he grant you your heart’s desire     and fulfill all ...

April 21: Psalms 16–17; Psalms 134–135; Daniel 3:1–18; 1 John 3:1–10; Luke 3:15–22

April 21, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 2.66 MB

2 Easter First Psalm: Psalms 16–17 Psalms 16–17 (Listen) You Will Not Abandon My Soul A Miktam1 of David. 16   Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2   I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord;     I have no good apart from you.” 3   As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,     in whom is all my delight.2 4   The sorrows of those who run after3 another god shall multiply;     their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out     or take thei...

April 20: Psalm 18:1–20; Psalm 18:21–50; Daniel 2:31–49; 1 John 2:18–29; Luke 3:1–14

April 20, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 3 MB

2 Easter First Psalm: Psalm 18:1–20 Psalm 18:1–20 (Listen) The Lord Is My Rock and My Fortress To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who addressed the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said: 18   I love you, O LORD, my strength. 2   The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,     my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,     my shield, ...

April 19: Psalm 119:1–24; Psalms 12–14; Daniel 2:17–30; 1 John 2:12–17; John 17:20–26

April 19, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 2.16 MB

2 Easter First Psalm: Psalm 119:1–24 Psalm 119:1–24 (Listen) Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet Aleph 119   1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless,     who walk in the law of the LORD! 2   Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,     who seek him with their whole heart, 3   who also do no wrong,     but walk in his ways! 4   You have commanded your precepts     to be kept diligently. 5   Oh that my ways may be steadfast     in keeping your statutes! 6   Then I sha...

April 18: Psalms 5–6; Psalms 10–11; Daniel 2:1–16; 1 John 2:1–11; John 17:12–19

April 18, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 2.48 MB

2 Easter First Psalm: Psalms 5–6 Psalms 5–6 (Listen) Lead Me in Your Righteousness To the choirmaster: for the flutes. A Psalm of David. 5   Give ear to my words, O LORD;     consider my groaning. 2   Give attention to the sound of my cry,     my King and my God,     for to you do I pray. 3   O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice;     in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you1 and watch. 4   For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;     evil may not dw...

April 17: Psalms 1–3; Psalm 4; Psalm 7; Daniel 1; 1 John 1; John 17:1–11

April 17, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 2.74 MB

2 Easter First Psalm: Psalms 1–3 Psalms 1–3 (Listen) Book One The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked 1   Blessed is the man1     who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,   nor stands in the way of sinners,     nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2   but his delight is in the law2 of the LORD,     and on his law he meditates day and night. 3   He is like a tree     planted by streams of water   that yields its fruit in its season,     and its leaf does not wither. ...

April 16: Psalms 146–147; Psalms 111–113; Isaiah 43:8–13; 1 Peter 2:2–10; John 14:1–7

April 16, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 2.15 MB

2 Easter First Psalm: Psalms 146–147 Psalms 146–147 (Listen) Put Not Your Trust in Princes 146   Praise the LORD!   Praise the LORD, O my soul! 2   I will praise the LORD as long as I live;     I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. 3   Put not your trust in princes,     in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. 4   When his breath departs, he returns to the earth;     on that very day his plans perish. 5   Blessed is he whose help is the God of ...

April 15: Psalm 145; Psalm 104; Isaiah 25:1–9; Acts 4:13–31; John 16:16–33

April 15, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 2.9 MB

Easter Week First Psalm: Psalm 145 Psalm 145 (Listen) Great Is the Lord 1 A Song of Praise. Of David. 145   I will extol you, my God and King,     and bless your name forever and ever. 2   Every day I will bless you     and praise your name forever and ever. 3   Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised,     and his greatness is unsearchable. 4   One generation shall commend your works to another,     and shall declare your mighty acts. 5   On the glorious splend...

April 14: Psalm 136; Psalm 118; Daniel 12:1–4; Daniel 12:13; Acts 4:1–12; John 16:1–15

April 14, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 2.23 MB

Easter Week First Psalm: Psalm 136 Psalm 136 (Listen) His Steadfast Love Endures Forever 136   Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,     for his steadfast love endures forever. 2   Give thanks to the God of gods,     for his steadfast love endures forever. 3   Give thanks to the Lord of lords,     for his steadfast love endures forever; 4   to him who alone does great wonders,     for his steadfast love endures forever; 5   to him who by understanding made the hea...

April 13: Psalms 146–147; Psalms 148–149; Ezekiel 37:1–14; Acts 3:11–26; John 15:12–27

April 13, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 2.75 MB

Easter Week First Psalm: Psalms 146–147 Psalms 146–147 (Listen) Put Not Your Trust in Princes 146   Praise the LORD!   Praise the LORD, O my soul! 2   I will praise the LORD as long as I live;     I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. 3   Put not your trust in princes,     in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. 4   When his breath departs, he returns to the earth;     on that very day his plans perish. 5   Blessed is he whose help is the God ...

April 12: Psalm 97; Psalm 99; Psalm 115; Micah 7:7–15; Acts 3:1–10; John 15:1–11

April 12, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 1.88 MB

Easter Week First Psalm: Psalm 97; Psalm 99 Psalm 97 (Listen) The Lord Reigns 97   The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;     let the many coastlands be glad! 2   Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;     righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3   Fire goes before him     and burns up his adversaries all around. 4   His lightnings light up the world;     the earth sees and trembles. 5   The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,     bef...

April 11: Psalm 103; Psalm 111; Psalm 114; Isaiah 30:18–21; Acts 2:36–47; John 14:15–31

April 11, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 2 MB

Easter Week First Psalm: Psalm 103 Psalm 103 (Listen) Bless the Lord, O My Soul Of David. 103   Bless the LORD, O my soul,     and all that is within me,     bless his holy name! 2   Bless the LORD, O my soul,     and forget not all his benefits, 3   who forgives all your iniquity,     who heals all your diseases, 4   who redeems your life from the pit,     who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5   who satisfies you with good     so that your youth is renewed...

April 10: Psalm 93; Psalm 98; Psalm 66; Jonah 2:1–9; Acts 2:14; Acts 2:22–32; John 14:1–14

April 10, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 2.04 MB

Easter Week First Psalm: Psalm 93; Psalm 98 Psalm 93 (Listen) The Lord Reigns 93   The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty;     the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.   Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. 2   Your throne is established from of old;     you are from everlasting. 3   The floods have lifted up, O LORD,     the floods have lifted up their voice;     the floods lift up their roaring. 4   Mightier than the thunders of ma...

April 9: Psalms 148–150; Psalms 113–114; Psalm 118; Exodus 12:1–14; Isaiah 51:9–11; Luke 24:13–35; John 1:1–18; John 20:19–23

April 09, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 3.44 MB

Easter Week (Easter Day) First Psalm: Psalms 148–150 Psalms 148–150 (Listen) Praise the Name of the Lord 148   Praise the LORD!   Praise the LORD from the heavens;     praise him in the heights! 2   Praise him, all his angels;     praise him, all his hosts! 3   Praise him, sun and moon,     praise him, all you shining stars! 4   Praise him, you highest heavens,     and you waters above the heavens! 5   Let them praise the name of the LORD!     For he commanded and t...

April 8: Psalm 88; Psalm 95; Psalm 27; Job 19:21–27; Romans 8:1–11; Hebrews 4

April 08, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 2.34 MB

Holy Week (Holy Saturday) First Psalm: Psalm 88; Psalm 95 Psalm 88 (Listen) I Cry Out Day and Night Before You A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil1 of Heman the Ezrahite. 88   O LORD, God of my salvation,     I cry out day and night before you. 2   Let my prayer come before you;     incline your ear to my cry! 3   For my soul is full of troubles,     and my life draws near to Sheol. 4   I am counted amon...

December 2: Psalms 16–17; Psalm 22; Isaiah 3:8–15; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12; Luke 20:41–21:4

December 02, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.45 MB

1 Advent First Psalm: Psalms 16–17 Psalms 16–17 (Listen) You Will Not Abandon My Soul A Miktam1 of David. 16   Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2   I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord;     I have no good apart from you.” 3   As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,     in whom is all my delight.2 4   The sorrows of those who run after3 another god shall multiply;     their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out     or take thei...

December 1: Psalm 18:1–20; Psalm 18:21–50; Isaiah 2:12–22; 1 Thessalonians 3; Luke 20:27–40

December 01, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.36 MB

1 Advent First Psalm: Psalm 18:1–20 Psalm 18:1–20 (Listen) The Lord Is My Rock and My Fortress To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who addressed the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said: 18   I love you, O LORD, my strength. 2   The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,     my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,     my shield, ...

November 30: Psalm 119:1–24; Psalms 12–14; Isaiah 2:1–11; 1 Thessalonians 2:13–20; Luke 20:19–26

November 30, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 2.1 MB

1 Advent First Psalm: Psalm 119:1–24 Psalm 119:1–24 (Listen) Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet Aleph 119   1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless,     who walk in the law of the LORD! 2   Blessed are those who keep his testimonies,     who seek him with their whole heart, 3   who also do no wrong,     but walk in his ways! 4   You have commanded your precepts     to be kept diligently. 5   Oh that my ways may be steadfast     in keeping your statutes! 6   Then I sha...

November 29: Psalms 5–6; Psalms 10–11; Isaiah 1:21–31; 1 Thessalonians 2:1–12; Luke 20:9–18

November 29, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.42 MB

1 Advent First Psalm: Psalms 5–6 Psalms 5–6 (Listen) Lead Me in Your Righteousness To the choirmaster: for the flutes. A Psalm of David. 5   Give ear to my words, O LORD;     consider my groaning. 2   Give attention to the sound of my cry,     my King and my God,     for to you do I pray. 3   O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice;     in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you1 and watch. 4   For you are not a God who delights in wickedness;     evil may not dw...

November 28: Psalms 1–3; Psalm 4; Psalm 7; Isaiah 1:10–20; 1 Thessalonians 1; Luke 20:1–8

November 28, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.27 MB

1 Advent First Psalm: Psalms 1–3 Psalms 1–3 (Listen) Book One The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked 1   Blessed is the man1     who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,   nor stands in the way of sinners,     nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2   but his delight is in the law2 of the LORD,     and on his law he meditates day and night. 3   He is like a tree     planted by streams of water   that yields its fruit in its season,     and its leaf does not wither. ...

November 27: Psalms 146–147; Psalms 111–113; Isaiah 1:1–9; 2 Peter 3:1–10; Matthew 25:1–13

November 27, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.38 MB

1 Advent First Psalm: Psalms 146–147 Psalms 146–147 (Listen) Put Not Your Trust in Princes 146   Praise the LORD!   Praise the LORD, O my soul! 2   I will praise the LORD as long as I live;     I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. 3   Put not your trust in princes,     in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. 4   When his breath departs, he returns to the earth;     on that very day his plans perish. 5   Blessed is he whose help is the God of ...

November 26: Psalm 137; Psalm 144; Psalm 104; Zechariah 14:12–21; Philippians 2:1–11; Luke 19:41–48

November 26, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.44 MB

Proper 29 First Psalm: Psalm 137; Psalm 144 Psalm 137 (Listen) How Shall We Sing the Lord’s Song? 137   By the waters of Babylon,     there we sat down and wept,     when we remembered Zion. 2   On the willows1 there     we hung up our lyres. 3   For there our captors     required of us songs,   and our tormentors, mirth, saying,     “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!” 4   How shall we sing the LORD’s song     in a foreign land? 5   If I forget you, O Jerusalem,     ...

November 25: Psalm 140; Psalm 142; Psalm 141; Psalm 143; Zechariah 14:1–11; Romans 15:7–13; Luke 19:28–40

November 25, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.3 MB

Proper 29 First Psalm: Psalm 140; Psalm 142 Psalm 140 (Listen) Deliver Me, O Lord, from Evil Men To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 140   Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men;     preserve me from violent men, 2   who plan evil things in their heart     and stir up wars continually. 3   They make their tongue sharp as a serpent’s,     and under their lips is the venom of asps. Selah 4   Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked;     preserve me from violent men...

November 24: Psalms 131–133; Psalms 134–135; Zechariah 13; Ephesians 1:15–23; Luke 19:11–27

November 24, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.25 MB

Proper 29 First Psalm: Psalms 131–133 Psalms 131–133 (Listen) I Have Calmed and Quieted My Soul A Song of Ascents. Of David. 131   O LORD, my heart is not lifted up;     my eyes are not raised too high;   I do not occupy myself with things     too great and too marvelous for me. 2   But I have calmed and quieted my soul,     like a weaned child with its mother;     like a weaned child is my soul within me. 3   O Israel, hope in the LORD     from this time forth and ...

November 23: Psalm 119:145–176; Psalms 128–130; Zechariah 12:1–10; Ephesians 1:3–14; Luke 19:1–10

November 23, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.31 MB

Proper 29 First Psalm: Psalm 119:145–176 Psalm 119:145–176 (Listen) Qoph 145   With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O LORD!     I will keep your statutes. 146   I call to you; save me,     that I may observe your testimonies. 147   I rise before dawn and cry for help;     I hope in your words. 148   My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,     that I may meditate on your promise. 149   Hear my voice according to your steadfast love;     O LORD, according to...

November 22: Psalms 120–123; Psalms 124–127; Zechariah 11:4–17; 1 Corinthians 3:10–23; Luke 18:31–43

November 22, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.57 MB

Proper 29 First Psalm: Psalms 120–123 Psalms 120–123 (Listen) Deliver Me, O Lord A Song of Ascents. 120   In my distress I called to the LORD,     and he answered me. 2   Deliver me, O LORD,     from lying lips,     from a deceitful tongue. 3   What shall be given to you,     and what more shall be done to you,     you deceitful tongue? 4   A warrior’s sharp arrows,     with glowing coals of the broom tree! 5   Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech,     that I dwell...

November 21: Psalm 106:1–18; Psalm 106:19–48; Zechariah 10; Galatians 6:1–10; Luke 18:15–30

November 21, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.35 MB

Proper 29 First Psalm: Psalm 106:1–18 Psalm 106:1–18 (Listen) Give Thanks to the Lord, for He Is Good 106   Praise the LORD!   Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,     for his steadfast love endures forever! 2   Who can utter the mighty deeds of the LORD,     or declare all his praise? 3   Blessed are they who observe justice,     who do righteousness at all times! 4   Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people;     help me when you save them,1 5 ...

November 20: Psalm 118; Psalm 145; Zechariah 9:9–16; 1 Peter 3:13–22; Matthew 21:1–13

November 20, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.2 MB

Proper 29 First Psalm: Psalm 118 Psalm 118 (Listen) His Steadfast Love Endures Forever 118   Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;     for his steadfast love endures forever! 2   Let Israel say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 3   Let the house of Aaron say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 4   Let those who fear the LORD say,     “His steadfast love endures forever.” 5   Out of my distress I called on the LORD;     the LORD answered me and ...

November 19: Psalms 107:33–108:13; Psalm 33; Malachi 3:13–4:6; James 5:13–20; Luke 18:9–14

November 19, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 1.96 MB

Proper 28 First Psalm: Psalms 107:33–108:13 Psalms 107:33–108:13 (Listen) 33   He turns rivers into a desert,     springs of water into thirsty ground, 34   a fruitful land into a salty waste,     because of the evil of its inhabitants. 35   He turns a desert into pools of water,     a parched land into springs of water. 36   And there he lets the hungry dwell,     and they establish a city to live in; 37   they sow fields and plant vineyards     and get a fruitful yie...

November 18: Psalm 102; Psalm 107:1–32; Malachi 3:1–12; James 5:7–12; Luke 18:1–8

November 18, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.36 MB

Proper 28 First Psalm: Psalm 102 Psalm 102 (Listen) Do Not Hide Your Face from Me A Prayer of one afflicted, when he is faint and pours out his complaint before the LORD. 102   Hear my prayer, O LORD;   let my cry come to you! 2   Do not hide your face from me     in the day of my distress!   Incline your ear to me;     answer me speedily in the day when I call! 3   For my days pass away like smoke,     and my bones burn like a furnace. 4   My heart is struck down l...

November 17: Psalm 105:1–22; Psalm 105:23–45; Malachi 2:1–16; James 4:13–5:6; Luke 17:20–37

November 17, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.33 MB

Proper 28 First Psalm: Psalm 105:1–22 Psalm 105:1–22 (Listen) Tell of All His Wondrous Works 105   Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name;     make known his deeds among the peoples! 2   Sing to him, sing praises to him;     tell of all his wondrous works! 3   Glory in his holy name;     let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! 4   Seek the LORD and his strength;     seek his presence continually! 5   Remember the wondrous works that he has done,    ...

November 16: Psalm 101; Psalm 109:1–30; Psalm 119:121–144; Malachi 1:1; Malachi 1:6–14; James 3:13–4:12; Luke 17:11–19

November 16, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.79 MB

Proper 28 First Psalm: Psalm 101; Psalm 109:1–30 Psalm 101 (Listen) I Will Walk with Integrity A Psalm of David. 101   I will sing of steadfast love and justice;     to you, O LORD, I will make music. 2   I will ponder the way that is blameless.     Oh when will you come to me?   I will walk with integrity of heart     within my house; 3   I will not set before my eyes     anything that is worthless.   I hate the work of those who fall away;     it shall not cling to...

November 15: Psalm 97; Psalms 99–100; Psalms 94–95; Habakkuk 3:1–18; James 3:1–12; Luke 17:1–10

November 15, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 2.88 MB

Proper 28 First Psalm: Psalm 97; Psalms 99–100 Psalm 97 (Listen) The Lord Reigns 97   The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice;     let the many coastlands be glad! 2   Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;     righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 3   Fire goes before him     and burns up his adversaries all around. 4   His lightnings light up the world;     the earth sees and trembles. 5   The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,     ...

November 14: Psalm 89:1–18; Psalm 89:19–52; Habakkuk 2:1–4; Habakkuk 2:9–20; James 2:14–26; Luke 16:19–31

November 14, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.65 MB

Proper 28 First Psalm: Psalm 89:1–18 Psalm 89:1–18 (Listen) I Will Sing of the Steadfast Love of the Lord A Maskil1 of Ethan the Ezrahite. 89   I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever;     with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. 2   For I said, “Steadfast love will be built up forever;     in the heavens you will establish your faithfulness.” 3   You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one;     I have sworn t...

November 13: Psalms 66–67; Psalm 19; Psalm 46; Habakkuk 1–2:1; Philippians 3:13–4:1; Matthew 23:13–24

November 13, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.71 MB

Proper 28 First Psalm: Psalms 66–67 Psalms 66–67 (Listen) How Awesome Are Your Deeds To the choirmaster. A Song. A Psalm. 66   Shout for joy to God, all the earth; 2     sing the glory of his name;     give to him glorious praise! 3   Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!     So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you. 4   All the earth worships you     and sings praises to you;     they sing praises to your name.” Selah 5   Come and see what G...

November 12: Psalm 87; Psalm 90; Psalm 136; Joel 3:9–17; James 2:1–13; Luke 16:10–18

November 12, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.35 MB

Proper 27 First Psalm: Psalm 87; Psalm 90 Psalm 87 (Listen) Glorious Things of You Are Spoken A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. A Song. 87   On the holy mount stands the city he founded; 2     the LORD loves the gates of Zion     more than all the dwelling places of Jacob. 3   Glorious things of you are spoken,     O city of God. Selah 4   Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon;     behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush1—     “This one was born there,” they...

November 11: Psalm 88; Psalms 91–92; Joel 2:28–3:8; James 1:16–27; Luke 16:1–9

November 11, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.39 MB

Proper 27 First Psalm: Psalm 88 Psalm 88 (Listen) I Cry Out Day and Night Before You A Song. A Psalm of the Sons of Korah. To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil1 of Heman the Ezrahite. 88   O LORD, God of my salvation,     I cry out day and night before you. 2   Let my prayer come before you;     incline your ear to my cry! 3   For my soul is full of troubles,     and my life draws near to Sheol. 4   I am counted among those who go down to the...

November 10: Psalm 23; Psalm 27; Psalm 83; Psalms 85–86; Joel 2:21–27; James 1:1–15; Luke 15:1–2; Luke 15:11–32

November 10, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 3.26 MB

Proper 27 First Psalm: Psalm 23; Psalm 27; Psalm 83 Psalm 23 (Listen) The Lord Is My Shepherd A Psalm of David. 23   The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2     He makes me lie down in green pastures.   He leads me beside still waters.1 3     He restores my soul.   He leads me in paths of righteousness2     for his name’s sake. 4   Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,3     I will fear no evil,   for you are with me;     your rod and you...

November 9: Psalm 119:97–120; Psalms 81–82; Joel 2:12–19; Revelation 19:11–21; Luke 15:1–10

November 09, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.24 MB

Proper 27 First Psalm: Psalm 119:97–120 Psalm 119:97–120 (Listen) Mem 97   Oh how I love your law!     It is my meditation all the day. 98   Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,     for it is ever with me. 99   I have more understanding than all my teachers,     for your testimonies are my meditation. 100   I understand more than the aged,1     for I keep your precepts. 101   I hold back my feet from every evil way,     in order to keep your word. 102   I ...

November 8: Psalm 78:1–39; Psalm 78:40–72; Joel 1:15–2:11; Revelation 19:1–10; Luke 14:25–35

November 08, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 3.03 MB

Proper 27 First Psalm: Psalm 78:1–39 Psalm 78:1–39 (Listen) Tell the Coming Generation A Maskil1 of Asaph. 78   Give ear, O my people, to my teaching;     incline your ears to the words of my mouth! 2   I will open my mouth in a parable;     I will utter dark sayings from of old, 3   things that we have heard and known,     that our fathers have told us. 4   We will not hide them from their children,     but tell to the coming generation   the glorious deeds of the L...

November 7: Psalm 80; Psalm 77; Psalm 79; Joel 1:1–13; Revelation 18:15–24; Luke 14:12–24

November 07, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.72 MB

Proper 27 First Psalm: Psalm 80 Psalm 80 (Listen) Restore Us, O God To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Testimony. Of Asaph, a Psalm. 80   Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel,     you who lead Joseph like a flock.   You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth. 2     Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh,   stir up your might     and come to save us! 3   Restore us,1 O God;     let your face shine, that we may be saved! 4   O LORD God of hosts,     how...

November 6: Psalm 93; Psalm 96; Psalm 34; Ecclesiasticus 51:13-22; 1 Corinthians 14:1–12; Matthew 20:1–16

November 06, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 1.81 MB

Proper 27 First Psalm: Psalm 93; Psalm 96 Psalm 93 (Listen) The Lord Reigns 93   The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty;     the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.   Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. 2   Your throne is established from of old;     you are from everlasting. 3   The floods have lifted up, O LORD,     the floods have lifted up their voice;     the floods lift up their roaring. 4   Mightier than the thunders of many...

November 5: Psalms 75–76; Psalm 23; Psalm 27; Ecclesiasticus 51:1-12; Revelation 18:1–14; Luke 14:1–11

November 05, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 2.18 MB

Proper 26 First Psalm: Psalms 75–76 Psalms 75–76 (Listen) God Will Judge with Equity To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 75   We give thanks to you, O God;     we give thanks, for your name is near.   We1 recount your wondrous deeds. 2   “At the set time that I appoint     I will judge with equity. 3   When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants,     it is I who keep steady its pillars. Selah 4   I say to the boastful, ‘Do ...

November 4: Psalm 69; Psalm 73; Ecclesiasticus 50:1, 11-24; Revelation 17; Luke 13:31–35

November 04, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 2.52 MB

Proper 26 First Psalm: Psalm 69 Psalm 69 (Listen) Save Me, O God To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. Of David. 69   Save me, O God!     For the waters have come up to my neck.1 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 out;     my throat is parched.   My eyes grow dim     with waiting for my God. 4   More in number than the hairs of my head     are tho...

November 3: Psalms 70–71; Psalm 74; Ecclesiasticus 44:1-15; Revelation 16:12–21; Luke 13:18–30

November 03, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 2.22 MB

Proper 26 First Psalm: Psalms 70–71 Psalms 70–71 (Listen) O Lord, Do Not Delay To the choirmaster. Of David, for the memorial offering. 70   Make haste, O God, to deliver me!     O LORD, make haste to help me! 2   Let them be put to shame and confusion     who seek my life!   Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor     who delight in my hurt! 3   Let them turn back because of their shame     who say, “Aha, Aha!” 4   May all who seek you     rejoice and be gl...

November 2: Psalm 72; Psalm 119:73–96; Ecclesiasticus 43:23-33; Revelation 16:1–11; Luke 13:10–17

November 02, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 1.75 MB

Proper 26 First Psalm: Psalm 72 Psalm 72 (Listen) Give the King Your Justice Of Solomon. 72   Give the king your justice, O God,     and your righteousness to the royal son! 2   May he judge your people with righteousness,     and your poor with justice! 3   Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people,     and the hills, in righteousness! 4   May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,     give deliverance to the children of the needy,     and crush the o...

November 1: Psalms 61–62; Psalm 68; Ecclesiasticus 43:1-22; Revelation 14:14–15:8; Luke 13:1–9

November 01, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 2.53 MB

Proper 26 First Psalm: Psalms 61–62 Psalms 61–62 (Listen) Lead Me to the Rock To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. Of David. 61   Hear my cry, O God,     listen to my prayer; 2   from the end of the earth I call to you     when my heart is faint.   Lead me to the rock     that is higher than I, 3   for you have been my refuge,     a strong tower against the enemy. 4   Let me dwell in your tent forever!     Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings...

August 16: Psalms 120–123; Psalms 124–127; Judges 18:1–15; Acts 8:1–13; John 5:30–47

August 16, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.71 MB

Proper 15 First Psalm: Psalms 120–123 Psalms 120–123 (Listen) Deliver Me, O Lord A Song of Ascents. 120   In my distress I called to the LORD,     and he answered me. 2   Deliver me, O LORD,     from lying lips,     from a deceitful tongue. 3   What shall be given to you,     and what more shall be done to you,     you deceitful tongue? 4   A warrior’s sharp arrows,     with glowing coals of the broom tree! 5   Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech,     that I dwell...

August 15: Psalm 106:1–18; Psalm 106:19–48; Judges 17; Acts 7:44–8:1; John 5:19–29

August 15, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.5 MB

Proper 15 First Psalm: Psalm 106:1–18 Psalm 106:1–18 (Listen) Give Thanks to the Lord, for He Is Good 106   Praise the LORD!   Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,     for his steadfast love endures forever! 2   Who can utter the mighty deeds of the LORD,     or declare all his praise? 3   Blessed are they who observe justice,     who do righteousness at all times! 4   Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people;     help me when you save them,1 5 ...