Peace

The Lord the Shepherd

Psalm 23

A PSALM OF DAVID.

¹The LORD is my shepherd;

I have everything I need.

²He lets me rest in green pastures.

He leads me to calm water.

³He gives me new strength.

He leads me on paths that are right

for the good of his name.

⁴Even if I walk through a very dark valley,

I will not be afraid,

because you are with me.

Your rod and your walking stick comfort me.

⁵You prepare a meal for me

in front of my enemies.

You pour oil on my head;

you fill my cup to overflowing.

⁶Surely your goodness and love will be with me

all my life,

and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.

Title: The Holy Bible, New Century Version

The Love of God’s People

Psalm 133

A SONG FOR GOING UP TO WORSHIP. OF DAVID.

¹It is good and pleasant

when God’s people live together in peace!

²It is like perfumed oil poured on the priest’s head

and running down his beard.

It ran down Aaron’s beard

and on to the collar of his robes.

³It is like the dew of Mount Hermon

falling on the hills of Jerusalem.

There the LORD gives his blessing

of life forever.

Psalm 119: 161-168

¹⁶¹ Leaders attack me for no reason,

but I fear your law in my heart.

¹⁶² I am as happy over your promises

as if I had found a great treasure.

¹⁶³ I hate and despise lies,

but I love your teachings.

¹⁶⁴ Seven times a day I praise you

for your fair laws.

¹⁶⁵ Those who love your teachings will find true peace,

and nothing will defeat them.

¹⁶⁶ I am waiting for you to save me, LORD.

I will obey your commands.

¹⁶⁷ I obey your rules,

and I love them very much.

¹⁶⁸ I obey your orders and rules,

because you know everything I do.