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ESV: Straight through the Bible

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Cover to Cover in One Year

With 365 daily readings, this plan is designed to take you straight through the Bible, cover to cover, in one year. Each day you will read a portion of the biblical text, about three chapters on average.


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June 30: Psalms 86–89

June 30, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 2.43 MB

Psalms 86–89 Psalms 86–89 (Listen) Great Is Your Steadfast Love A Prayer of David. 86   Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me,     for I am poor and needy. 2   Preserve my life, for I am godly;     save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God. 3   Be gracious to me, O Lord,     for to you do I cry all the day. 4   Gladden the soul of your servant,     for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. 5   For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,     abounding in steadfast love t...

June 29: Psalms 80–85

June 29, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 2.23 MB

Psalms 80–85 Psalms 80–85 (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 long will you be angry wit...

June 28: Psalms 78–79

June 28, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 2.06 MB

Psalms 78–79 Psalms 78–79 (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 LORD, and his might,     and the wonde...

June 27: Psalms 74–77

June 27, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 1.75 MB

Psalms 74–77 Psalms 74–77 (Listen) Arise, O God, Defend Your Cause A Maskil1 of Asaph. 74   O God, why do you cast us off forever?     Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture? 2   Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old,     which you have redeemed to be the tribe of your heritage!     Remember Mount Zion, where you have dwelt. 3   Direct your steps to the perpetual ruins;     the enemy has destroyed everything in the sanctuary! 4   Your ...

June 26: Psalms 70–73

June 26, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 1.98 MB

Psalms 70–73 Psalms 70–73 (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 glad in you!   May those who love you...

June 25: Psalms 66–69

June 25, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 2.72 MB

Psalms 66–69 Psalms 66–69 (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 God has done:     he is awesome in h...

June 24: Psalms 58–65

June 24, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 2.76 MB

Psalms 58–65 Psalms 58–65 (Listen) God Who Judges the Earth To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam1 of David. 58   Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods?2     Do you judge the children of man uprightly? 2   No, in your hearts you devise wrongs;     your hands deal out violence on earth. 3   The wicked are estranged from the womb;     they go astray from birth, speaking lies. 4   They have venom like the venom of a serpent,     like the deaf adder that ...

January 20: Exodus 7–9

January 20, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 3.15 MB

Exodus 7–9 Exodus 7–9 (Listen) Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh 7 And the LORD said to Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron shall be your prophet. 2 You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall tell Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go out of his land. 3 But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I multiply my signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, 4 Pharaoh will not listen to you. Then I will lay my hand on Egypt an...

January 19: Exodus 4–6

January 19, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 2.79 MB

Exodus 4–6 Exodus 4–6 (Listen) Moses Given Powerful Signs 4 Then Moses answered, “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘The LORD did not appear to you.’” 2 The LORD said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A staff.” 3 And he said, “Throw it on the ground.” So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent, and Moses ran from it. 4 But the LORD said to Moses, “Put out your hand and catch it by the tail”—so he put out his han...

January 18: Exodus 1–3

January 18, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.29 MB

Exodus 1–3 Exodus 1–3 (Listen) Israel Increases Greatly in Egypt 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob, each with his household: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, 3 Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, 4 Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. 5 All the descendants of Jacob were seventy persons; Joseph was already in Egypt. 6 Then Joseph died, and all his brothers and all that generation. 7 But the people of Israel were fruitful and increased greatly; the...

January 17: Genesis 48–50

January 17, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 2.79 MB

Genesis 48–50 Genesis 48–50 (Listen) Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh 48 After this, Joseph was told, “Behold, your father is ill.” So he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. 2 And it was told to Jacob, “Your son Joseph has come to you.” Then Israel summoned his strength and sat up in bed. 3 And Jacob said to Joseph, “God Almighty1 appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me, 4 and said to me, ‘Behold, I will make you fruitful and multiply you, and I...

January 16: Genesis 46–47

January 16, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.23 MB

Genesis 46–47 Genesis 46–47 (Listen) Joseph Brings His Family to Egypt 46 So Israel took his journey with all that he had and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. 2 And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” 3 Then he said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you into a great nation. 4 I myself will go down with you to Egypt, and...

January 15: Genesis 43–45

January 15, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 3.15 MB

Genesis 43–45 Genesis 43–45 (Listen) Joseph’s Brothers Return to Egypt 43 Now the famine was severe in the land. 2 And when they had eaten the grain that they had brought from Egypt, their father said to them, “Go again, buy us a little food.” 3 But Judah said to him, “The man solemnly warned us, saying, ‘You shall not see my face unless your brother is with you.’ 4 If you will send our brother with us, we will go down and buy you food. 5 But if you will not send him, we will not...

January 14: Genesis 41–42

January 14, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 2.94 MB

Genesis 41–42 Genesis 41–42 (Listen) Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams 41 After two whole years, Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing by the Nile, 2 and behold, there came up out of the Nile seven cows, attractive and plump, and they fed in the reed grass. 3 And behold, seven other cows, ugly and thin, came up out of the Nile after them, and stood by the other cows on the bank of the Nile. 4 And the ugly, thin cows ate up the seven attractive, plump cows. And Pharaoh awoke. 5 An...

January 13: Genesis 38–40

January 13, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.38 MB

Genesis 38–40 Genesis 38–40 (Listen) Judah and Tamar 38 It happened at that time that Judah went down from his brothers and turned aside to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah. 2 There Judah saw the daughter of a certain Canaanite whose name was Shua. He took her and went in to her, 3 and she conceived and bore a son, and he called his name Er. 4 She conceived again and bore a son, and she called his name Onan. 5 Yet again she bore a son, and she called his name Shelah. Ju...

January 12: Genesis 35–37

January 12, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 3.18 MB

Genesis 35–37 Genesis 35–37 (Listen) God Blesses and Renames Jacob 35 God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel and dwell there. Make an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” 2 So Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, “Put away the foreign gods that are among you and purify yourselves and change your garments. 3 Then let us arise and go up to Bethel, so that I may make there an altar to the God who answers me in the...

January 11: Genesis 32–34

January 11, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.49 MB

Genesis 32–34 Genesis 32–34 (Listen) Jacob Fears Esau 32 Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. 2 And when Jacob saw them he said, “This is God’s camp!” So he called the name of that place Mahanaim.1 3 And Jacob sent2 messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom, 4 instructing them, “Thus you shall say to my lord Esau: Thus says your servant Jacob, ‘I have sojourned with Laban and stayed until now. 5 I have oxen, donkeys, floc...

January 10: Genesis 30–31

January 10, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 2.97 MB

Genesis 30–31 Genesis 30–31 (Listen) 30 When Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she envied her sister. She said to Jacob, “Give me children, or I shall die!” 2 Jacob’s anger was kindled against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” 3 Then she said, “Here is my servant Bilhah; go in to her, so that she may give birth on my behalf,1 that even I may have children2 through her.” 4 So she gave him her servant Bilhah a...

January 9: Genesis 27–29

January 09, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 3.27 MB

Genesis 27–29 Genesis 27–29 (Listen) Isaac Blesses Jacob 27 When Isaac was old and his eyes were dim so that he could not see, he called Esau his older son and said to him, “My son”; and he answered, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Behold, I am old; I do not know the day of my death. 3 Now then, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field and hunt game for me, 4 and prepare for me delicious food, such as I love, and bring it to me so that I may eat, that my soul...

January 8: Genesis 25–26

January 08, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 1.99 MB

Genesis 25–26 Genesis 25–26 (Listen) Abraham’s Death and His Descendants 25 Abraham took another wife, whose name was Keturah. 2 She bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. 3 Jokshan fathered Sheba and Dedan. The sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim. 4 The sons of Midian were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah. 5 Abraham gave all he had to Isaac. 6 But to the sons of his concubines Abraham gave gifts, ...

January 7: Genesis 22–24

January 07, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 3.47 MB

Genesis 22–24 Genesis 22–24 (Listen) The Sacrifice of Isaac 22 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 3 So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he cut the wood for t...

January 6: Genesis 19–21

January 06, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 2.77 MB

Genesis 19–21 Genesis 19–21 (Listen) God Rescues Lot 19 The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth 2 and said, “My lords, please turn aside to your servant’s house and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up early and go on your way.” They said, “No; we will spend the night in the town square.” 3 But he pressed them strongly; so they tu...

January 5: Genesis 16–18

January 05, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.53 MB

Genesis 16–18 Genesis 16–18 (Listen) Sarai and Hagar 16 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar. 2 And Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children1 by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. 3 So, after Abram had lived ten years in the land of Canaan, Sarai, Abram’s wife, took Hagar the Egyptian, her servant,...

January 4: Genesis 12–15

January 04, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.51 MB

Genesis 12–15 Genesis 12–15 (Listen) The Call of Abram 12 Now the LORD said1 to Abram, “Go from your country2 and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”3 4 So Abram went, as the LORD had told him...

January 3: Genesis 8–11

January 03, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 3.01 MB

Genesis 8–11 Genesis 8–11 (Listen) The Flood Subsides 8 But God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the livestock that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind blow over the earth, and the waters subsided. 2 The fountains of the deep and the windows of the heavens were closed, the rain from the heavens was restrained, 3 and the waters receded from the earth continually. At the end of 150 days the waters had abated, 4 and in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of...

January 2: Genesis 4–7

January 02, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 2.84 MB

Genesis 4–7 Genesis 4–7 (Listen) Cain and Abel 4 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten1 a man with the help of the LORD.” 2 And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. 3 In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ground, 4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD had regard for Abel and his ...

January 1: Genesis 1–3

January 01, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.69 MB

Genesis 1–3 Genesis 1–3 (Listen) The Creation of the World 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there w...

December 31: Revelation 20–22

December 31, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.43 MB

Revelation 20–22 Revelation 20–22 (Listen) The Thousand Years 20 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit1 and a great chain. 2 And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, 3 and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he might not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were ended. After that he must be released for...

December 30: Revelation 17–19

December 30, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.6 MB

Revelation 17–19 Revelation 17–19 (Listen) The Great Prostitute and the Beast 17 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth have committed sexual immorality, and with the wine of whose sexual immorality the dwellers on earth have become drunk.” 3 And he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, and I saw a woman sitting...

December 29: Revelation 13–16

December 29, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.56 MB

Revelation 13–16 Revelation 13–16 (Listen) The First Beast 13 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear’s, and its mouth was like a lion’s mouth. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. 3 One of its heads seemed to have a mortal wound, but its mortal wound was healed, and the whole...

December 28: Revelation 8–12

December 28, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 3.04 MB

Revelation 8–12 Revelation 8–12 (Listen) The Seventh Seal and the Golden Censer 8 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne, 4 and the smoke of the incense, with ...

December 27: Revelation 4–7

December 27, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.36 MB

Revelation 4–7 Revelation 4–7 (Listen) The Throne in Heaven 4 After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” 2 At once I was in the Spirit, and behold, a throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne. 3 And he who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian, and around the throne was a rainbow that had ...

December 26: Revelation 1–3

December 26, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.66 MB

Revelation 1–3 Revelation 1–3 (Listen) Prologue 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants1 the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. Gree...

December 25: 2 John—Jude

December 25, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 1.67 MB

2 John—Jude 2 John (Listen) Greeting 1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, 2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love. Walking in Truth and Love 4 I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the F...

December 24: 1 John 1–5

December 24, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 3.44 MB

1 John 1–5 1 John 1–5 (Listen) The Word of Life 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life—2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us—3 that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with...

December 23: 2 Peter 1–3

December 23, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.14 MB

2 Peter 1–3 2 Peter 1–3 (Listen) Greeting 1 Simeon1 Peter, a servant2 and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Confirm Your Calling and Election 3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to3 his ow...

December 22: 1 Peter 1–5

December 22, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 3.39 MB

1 Peter 1–5 1 Peter 1–5 (Listen) Greeting 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. Born Again to a Living Hope 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his gr...

June 23: Psalms 51–57

June 23, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.66 MB

Psalms 51–57 Psalms 51–57 (Listen) Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 51   Have mercy on me,1 O God,     according to your steadfast love;   according to your abundant mercy     blot out my transgressions. 2   Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,     and cleanse me from my sin! 3   For I know my transgressions,     and my sin is ever before me. 4   Against you, you only,...

June 22: Psalms 46–50

June 22, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 1.9 MB

Psalms 46–50 Psalms 46–50 (Listen) God Is Our Fortress To the choirmaster. Of the Sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.1 A Song. 46   God is our refuge and strength,     a very present2 help in trouble. 2   Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,     though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3   though its waters roar and foam,     though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4   There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,     t...

June 21: Psalms 40–45

June 21, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 2.63 MB

Psalms 40–45 Psalms 40–45 (Listen) My Help and My Deliverer To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 40   I waited patiently for the LORD;     he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2   He drew me up from the pit of destruction,     out of the miry bog,   and set my feet upon a rock,     making my steps secure. 3   He put a new song in my mouth,     a song of praise to our God.   Many will see and fear,     and put their trust in the LORD. 4   Blessed is the man who makes     the LOR...

June 20: Psalms 36–39

June 20, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.19 MB

Psalms 36–39 Psalms 36–39 (Listen) How Precious Is Your Steadfast Love To the choirmaster. Of David, the servant of the LORD. 36   Transgression speaks to the wicked     deep in his heart;1   there is no fear of God     before his eyes. 2   For he flatters himself in his own eyes     that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated. 3   The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit;     he has ceased to act wisely and do good. 4   He plots trouble while on his bed;     he sets hi...

June 19: Psalms 32–35

June 19, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.13 MB

Psalms 32–35 Psalms 32–35 (Listen) Blessed Are the Forgiven A Maskil1 of David. 32   Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,     whose sin is covered. 2   Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity,     and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3   For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away     through my groaning all day long. 4   For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;     my strength was dried up2 as by the heat of summer. Selah 5   I ack...

June 18: Psalms 26–31

June 18, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.34 MB

Psalms 26–31 Psalms 26–31 (Listen) I Will Bless the Lord Of David. 26   Vindicate me, O LORD,     for I have walked in my integrity,     and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. 2   Prove me, O LORD, and try me;     test my heart and my mind.1 3   For your steadfast love is before my eyes,     and I walk in your faithfulness. 4   I do not sit with men of falsehood,     nor do I consort with hypocrites. 5   I hate the assembly of evildoers,     and I will not sit with th...

June 17: Psalms 21–25

June 17, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.2 MB

Psalms 21–25 Psalms 21–25 (Listen) The King Rejoices in the Lord’s Strength To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 21   O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices,     and in your salvation how greatly he exults! 2   You have given him his heart’s desire     and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah 3   For you meet him with rich blessings;     you set a crown of fine gold upon his head. 4   He asked life of you; you gave it to him,     length of days forever and ever....

June 16: Psalms 17–20

June 16, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.38 MB

Psalms 17–20 Psalms 17–20 (Listen) In the Shadow of Your Wings A Prayer of David. 17   Hear a just cause, O LORD; attend to my cry!     Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit! 2   From your presence let my vindication come!     Let your eyes behold the right! 3   You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night,     you have tested me, and you will find nothing;     I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress. 4   With regard to the works of man, by the word ...

June 15: Psalms 9–16

June 15, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 2.34 MB

Psalms 9–16 Psalms 9–16 (Listen) I Will Recount Your Wonderful Deeds 1 To the choirmaster: according to Muth-labben.2 A Psalm of David. 9   I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart;     I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. 2   I will be glad and exult in you;     I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. 3   When my enemies turn back,     they stumble and perish before3 your presence. 4   For you have maintained my just cause;     you have sat on the throne...

June 14: Psalms 1–8

June 14, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 2.23 MB

Psalms 1–8 Psalms 1–8 (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.   In all that he does, he prospers...

June 13: Job 40–42

June 13, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 1.91 MB

Job 40–42 Job 40–42 (Listen) 40 And the LORD said to Job: 2   “Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty?     He who argues with God, let him answer it.” Job Promises Silence 3 Then Job answered the LORD and said: 4   “Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you?     I lay my hand on my mouth. 5   I have spoken once, and I will not answer;     twice, but I will proceed no further.” The Lord Challenges Job 6 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and s...

June 12: Job 38–39

June 12, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 1.48 MB

Job 38–39 Job 38–39 (Listen) The Lord Answers Job 38 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: 2   “Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? 3   Dress for action1 like a man;     I will question you, and you make it known to me. 4   “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?     Tell me, if you have understanding. 5   Who determined its measurements—surely you know!     Or who stretched the line upon it? 6   On what were its bas...

June 11: Job 35–37

June 11, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 1.58 MB

Job 35–37 Job 35–37 (Listen) Elihu Condemns Job 35 And Elihu answered and said: 2   “Do you think this to be just?     Do you say, ‘It is my right before God,’ 3   that you ask, ‘What advantage have I?     How am I better off than if I had sinned?’ 4   I will answer you     and your friends with you. 5   Look at the heavens, and see;     and behold the clouds, which are higher than you. 6   If you have sinned, what do you accomplish against him?     And if your transgressions ar...