You who love the LORD, hate evil, he protects the souls of the faithful, rescues them from the hand of the wicked. Psalms 97:10 NABRE It is said that Moses dedicated this psalm to the tribe of Joseph (with sons Ephraim and Manasseh) from whom Joshua is descended. Joshua would…
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For the LORD’s word is upright; all his works are trustworthy. He loves justice and right. The earth is full of the mercy of the LORD. Psalms 33:4-5 NABRE Psalm thirty-three is a psalm of praise to God. Praising God as Creator and praising all of creation available to us.…
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Lord, you are good and forgiving, most merciful to all who call on you. Psalms 86:5 NABRE This is no ordinary psalm, David the author, himself calls it a prayer. The verses of this psalm describe the essential purpose of prayer, which is not to obtain some desired assistance from…
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From the rising of the sun to its setting let the name of the LORD be praised. Psalms 113:3 NABRE Psalms 113 is the beginning of a set of Psalms known as the Hallel (praise). The Hallel is included in liturgy of the Hebrew people particularly the Passover. During their…
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In danger I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free. The LORD is with me; I am not afraid; what can mortals do against me? Psalms 118:5-6 NABRE Psalms 113-118 collectively are known as the Hallel (praise.) They are typically recited in the liturgies for…
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