Saturday, April 23, 2016

Day 114

Psalms 84; Psalms 85; Psalms 86; Psalms 87; Psalms 88;  
Psalms 89; Psalms 90; Psalms 91; Psalms 92; Psalms 93

84. To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. The righteous cry unto the living God—It is better to be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of wickedness—No good thing is withheld from those who walk uprightly. 85. A Prayer of David. The Lord speaks peace to his people—Truth will spring out of the earth (the Book of Mormon), and righteousness will look down from heaven. 86. A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. David implores God for mercy and is saved from the lowest hell—The Lord is good and generous in mercy—All nations will worship before him. 87. A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. The Lord loves the gates of Zion, and he himself will establish Zion. 88. Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. A prayer of one who feels forsaken and who asks whether the Lord’s loving kindness will be declared in the grave. 89. A Prayer of Moses the man of God. A messianic psalm—A song setting forth the mercy, greatness, justice, and righteousness of the Holy One of Israel—David’s seed and throne (through Christ) will be established forever—God’s Firstborn will be made higher than the kings of the earth. 90. A prayer of Moses, the man of God—God is from everlasting to everlasting—Man’s days last but 70 years—Moses implores the Lord to give mercy and blessings to his people. 91. A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. A messianic psalm—The Lord will deliver the Messiah from terror, pestilence, and war—He will give his angels charge over him, deliver him, and honor him. 92. A psalm or song for the Sabbath day—Give thanks unto the Lord—His enemies will perish—The righteous will flourish—There is no unrighteousness in the Lord. 93. The Lord reigns—He is from everlasting—Holiness adorns the house of the Lord forever.



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Friday, April 22, 2016

Day 113

Psalms 77; Psalms 78; Psalms 79; Psalms 80; Psalms 81; Psalms 82; Psalms 83

77. Maschil [a psalm of instruction] of Asaph. The righteous cry unto the Lord—They remember the wonders of old, how he redeemed the sons of Jacob and led Israel like a flock. 78. A Psalm of Asaph. The Israelites are to teach the Lord’s law to their children—Disobedient Israel provoked the Lord in the wilderness—The Egyptian plagues are recounted—The Lord chooses and blesses Judah and David. 79. To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim-Eduth, A Psalm of Asaph. The heathen nations destroy Jerusalem and defile the temple—Israel pleads for forgiveness and deliverance. 80. To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph. Israel pleads with the Shepherd of Israel for deliverance, for salvation, and for his face to shine upon them. 81. A Psalm of Asaph. Israel is commanded to sing praises to the Lord—If the Israelites had walked in the Lord’s ways, they would have triumphed over their enemies. 82. A Song or Psalm of Asaph. Thus says the Lord, Ye are gods and children of the Most High. 83. To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. God is asked to confound the enemies of his people—Jehovah is the Most High over all the earth.


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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Day 112

Psalms 68; Psalms 69; Psalms 70; Psalms 71; Psalms 72;  
Psalms 73; Psalms 74; Psalms 75; Psalms 76

68. To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David. A messianic psalm of David—He extols Jah—The Lord gave the word—He takes captivity captive—He delivers us from death—Sing praises unto the Lord. 69. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. A messianic psalm of David—The zeal of the Lord’s house has eaten him up—Reproach has broken his heart—He is given gall and vinegar to drink—He is persecuted—He will save Zion. 70. David proclaims, Let God be magnified. 71. A Psalm for Solomon. David praises God with thanksgiving—Who is like unto the Lord! 72. A Psalm of Asaph. David speaks of Solomon, who is made a type of Christ—He will have dominion—His name will endure forever—All nations will call him blessed—The whole earth will be filled with his glory. 73. Maschil [a psalm of instruction] of Asaph. God is good to Israel—The wicked and ungodly prosper in this world—They will be consumed with terrors hereafter—Those who trust in the Lord will be received up unto glory. 74. To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. O God, remember thy chosen congregation—The wicked destroy the sanctuary and burn the synagogues—O God, remember them for their deeds, and save thy people. 75. To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. The righteous praise and thank the God of Jacob—They will be exalted—God is the judge, and the wicked will be condemned. 76. To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph. God is known in Judah and dwells in Zion—He will save the meek of the earth.



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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Day 111

Psalms 56; Psalms 57; Psalms 58; Psalms 59; Psalms 60; Psalms 61;  
Psalms 62; Psalms 63; Psalms 64; Psalms 65; Psalms 66; Psalms 67

56. To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. David seeks mercy, trusts in and praises the Lord, and thanks him for deliverance. 57. To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David. David pleads for mercy and acclaims the glory and exaltation of God. 58. To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. David reproves wicked judges—They go astray and speak lies. 59. To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand. David prays to be delivered from his enemies—God rules in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. 60. To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. David says that the Lord has scattered his people—The Lord places Ephraim at the head and makes Judah his lawgiver. 61. To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. David finds shelter in the Lord, abides in his presence, and keeps his own vows. 62. A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. David praises God as his defense, his rock, and his salvation—The Lord judges men according to their works. 63. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. David thirsts for God, whom he praises with joyful lips. 64. To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David. David prays for safety—The righteous will be glad in heart. 65. To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. David speaks of the blessedness of God’s chosen—The Lord sends rain and good things upon the earth. 66. To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. Praise and worship the Lord—He tests and tries men—Sacrifices are to be offered in his house. 67. To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David. A messianic psalm—The Lord will cause his face to shine upon men—He will judge and govern in righteousness.



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Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Day 110

Psalms 44; Psalms 45; Psalms 46; Psalms 47; Psalms 48; Psalms 49
Psalms 50; Psalms 51; Psalms 52; Psalms 53; Psalms 54; Psalms 55

44. To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. The Saints praise the Lord and boast in his name forever—They are persecuted, maligned, and considered as sheep for the slaughter. 45. To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. A messianic psalm—The Messiah is fairer than the children of men—He is anointed with the oil of gladness above his fellows—His name will be remembered in all generations. 46. To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. God is our refuge and strength—He dwells in his city, does marvelous things, and says, Be still and know that I am God. 47. A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah. The Lord is King over all the earth—Sing praises to his name, for he reigns over all. 48. To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Zion, the city of God, the joy of the whole earth, will be established forever. 49. A Psalm of Asaph. Men cannot be ransomed or redeemed by wealth—God alone can redeem a soul from the grave—The glory of a rich man ceases with his death. 50. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba. Asaph speaks of the Second Coming—The Lord accepts the sacrifices of the righteous and will deliver them—Those whose conduct is right will see the salvation of God. 51. To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. David pleads for forgiveness after he went in to Bathsheba—He pleads, Create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me. 52. To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David. David says that wicked tongues devise mischief and the wicked trust in riches—The Saints trust in the mercy of God forever. 53. To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? David says, The fool says there is no God—There is none who does good—Gathered Israel will rejoice. 54. To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David. David pleads for salvation and promises to serve God. 55. To the chief Musician upon Jonath-elem-rechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath. David prays morning, noon, and night—He seeks protection and help against his enemies.


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Monday, April 18, 2016

Day 109

Psalms 35; Psalms 36; Psalms 37; Psalms 38; Psalms 39; Psalms 40; Psalms 41; Psalms 42; Psalms 43

35. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord. David complains of his enemies and their wrong dealings—He asks the Lord to judge him according to his righteousness. 36. A Psalm of David. David praises the Lord for his mercy, his righteousness, and his loving kindness—The fountain of life is with the Lord. 37. A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. David counsels, Trust in the Lord and do good—Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for him—Cease from anger and forsake wrath—The meek will inherit the earth—The Lord loves justice and does not forsake his Saints. 38. To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. David sorrows for his sins—They rest as a disease upon him—He asks the Lord to be compassionate. 39. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. David seeks to control his tongue—Man is altogether vanity—He is a stranger and a sojourner on the earth. 40. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. A messianic psalm of David—The Messiah will come and preach righteousness—He will declare salvation—The righteous will say, The Lord be magnified. 41. To the chief Musician, Maschil [a psalm of instruction,] for the sons of Korah. David says, Blessed is he who considers the poor—The treachery of Judas is foretold. 42. The souls of the righteous thirst for God—The wicked say, Where is your God? 43. To the chief Musician, for the sons of Korah, Maschil [a psalm of instruction.] The righteous praise God and cry, Send out thy light and thy truth.


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Sunday, April 17, 2016

Day 108

Psalms 26; Psalms 27; Psalms 28; Psalms 29; Psalms 30; Psalms 31; Psalms 32; Psalms 33; Psalms 34


26. A Psalm of David. David says that he has walked in integrity and obedience—He loves the Lord’s house. 27. A Psalm of David. David says, The Lord is my light and my salvation—He desires to dwell in the house of the Lord forever—He counsels, Wait on the Lord and be of good courage. 28. A Psalm of David. David pleads with the Lord to hear his voice and grant his petitions—David prays, Save thy people and bless thine inheritance. 29. A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. David counsels, Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness—David sets forth the wonder and power of the voice of the Lord. 30. To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. David sings praises and gives thanks to the Lord—David pleads for mercy.
31. A Psalm of David. Maschil [a psalm of instruction.] David trusts in the Lord and rejoices in his mercy—Speaking as the Messiah he says, Into thine hand I commit my spirit—He counsels, O love the Lord, all ye his Saints, for the Lord preserves the faithful. 32. David says, Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputes not iniquity—David acknowledges his sin—He recommends that the righteous be glad in the Lord and rejoice. 33. A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. Rejoice in the Lord—Sing unto him a new song—He loves righteousness and judgment—Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. 34. A Psalm of David. David blesses the Lord at all times—He counsels, Keep your tongue from evil; do good and seek peace—He says that not one of the Messiah’s bones will be broken.


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