Psalm 12: 1Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race. 2Everyone lies to their neighbor; they flatter with their lips but harbor deception in their hearts. 3May the Lord silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue— 4those who say, “By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us—who is lordContinue reading "Three Pearls, Three Minutes, Thirty Days. (Day 12)"

  Psalm 11: In the Lord I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain. 2For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. 3When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?” 4The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord is on his heavenlyContinue reading "Three Pearls, Three Minutes, Thirty Days. (Day 11`)"

Psalm 10: 1Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. 3He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord. 4In his pride the wicked man does not seekContinue reading "Three Pearls, Three Minutes, Thirty Days. (Day 10)"

  Psalm 9:I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. 2I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. 3My enemies turn back; they stumble and perish before you. 4For you have upheld my right and my cause, sitting enthronedContinue reading "Three Pearls, Three Minutes, Thirty Days. (Day 9)"

  Psalm 8: 1Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. 2Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. 3When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which youContinue reading "Three Pearls, Three Minutes, Thirty Days. (Day 8)"

Psalm 7: 1Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me, 2or they will tear me apart like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. 3Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands—4if I have repaidContinue reading "Three Pearls, Three Minutes, Thirty Days. (Day 7)"

  Psalm 6: 1Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. 3My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long? 4Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love. 5AmongContinue reading "Three Pearls, Three Minutes, Thirty Days. (Day 6)"

Psalm 5:  Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament. 2 Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. 3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.  4 For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you,Continue reading "Three Pearls, Three Minutes, Thirty Days. (Day 5)"

Psalm 4: 1 Answer me when I call to you,  my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. 2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false godsb c3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself;Continue reading "Three Pearls, Three Minutes, Thirty Days. (Day 4)"

Psalm 3: 1 Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me,“God will not deliver him.”b 3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. 5 I lie downContinue reading "Three Pearls, Three Minutes, Thirty Days. (Day 3)"