Jeremiah 10

23 Lord, I know that people’s lives are not their own;     it is not for them to direct their steps. 24 Discipline me, Lord, but only in due measure—     not in your anger,     or you will reduce me to nothing. 25 Pour out your wrath on the nations     that do not acknowledge you,     on the peoples who do not call on your name. For they have devoured Jacob;     they have devoured him completely     and destroyed his homeland.

Isaiah 6

5 “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7 With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for. ”

Isaiah 1

11 “The multitude of your sacrifices—     what are they to me?” says the Lord. “I have more than enough of burnt offerings,     of rams and the fat of fattened animals; I have no pleasure     in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. 12 When you come to appear before me,     who has asked this of you,     this trampling of my courts? 13 Stop bringing meaningless offerings!     Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations —     I cannot bear your worthless assemblies. 14 Your New Moon feasts and your appointed festivals     I hate with all my being. They have become a burden to me;     I am weary of bearing them. 15 When you spread out your hands in prayer,     I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers,     I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood! 16 Wash and make yourselves clean.     Take your evil deeds out of my sight;     stop doing wrong. 17 Learn to do right; seek justice.     Defend the oppressed.[a] Take up the cause of the fatherless;     plead the case of the widow. 18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,”     says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet,     they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson,     they shall be like wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient,     you will eat the good things of the land; 20 but if you resist and rebel,     you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

Isaiah 43

Israel’s Only Savior 43 But now, this is what the Lord says—     he who created you, Jacob,     he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;     I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters,     I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers,     they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire,     you will not be burned;     the flames will not set you ablaze. 3 For I am the Lord your God,     the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom,     Cush[a] and Seba in your stead. 4 Since you are precious and honored in my sight,     and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you,     nations in exchange for your life. 5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; 8 Lead out those who have eyes but are blind,     who have ears but are deaf. 9 All the nations gather together     and the peoples assemble. Which of their gods foretold this     and proclaimed to us the former things? Let them bring in their witnesses to prove they were right,     so that others may hear and say, “It is true.” 10 “You are my witnesses, ” declares the Lord,     “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me     and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed,     nor will there be one after me. 11 I, even I, am the Lord,     and apart from me there is no savior. 12 I have revealed and saved and proclaimed—     I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses, ” declares the Lord, “that I am God. 13     Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand.     When I act, who can reverse it?”

Psalm 73

1 Surely God is good to Israel,     to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost slipped;     I had nearly lost my foothold. 3 For I envied the arrogant     when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 17 till I entered the sanctuary of God;     then I understood their final destiny. 18 Surely you place them on slippery ground;     you cast them down to ruin. 19 How suddenly are they destroyed,     completely swept away by terrors! 20 They are like a dream when one awakes;     when you arise, Lord,     you will despise them as fantasies. 21 When my heart was grieved     and my spirit embittered, 22 I was senseless and ignorant;     I was a brute beast before you. 23 Yet I am always with you;     you hold me by my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel,     and afterward you will take me into glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but you?     And earth has nothing I desire besides you. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail,     but God is the strength of my heart     and my portion forever. 27 Those who are far from you will perish;     you destroy all who are unfaithful to you. 28 But as for me, it is good to be near God.     I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge;     I will tell of all your deeds.

Psalm 91

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a] 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,     my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you     from the fowler’s snare     and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathers,     and under his wings you will find refuge;     his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. 5 You will not fear the terror of night,     nor the arrow that flies by day, 6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,     nor the plague that destroys at midday.

Isaiah 44

44 “But now listen, Jacob, my servant,     Israel, whom I have chosen. 2 This is what the Lord says—     he who made you, who formed you in the womb,     and who will help you: Do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant,     Jeshurun,[a] whom I have chosen. 3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land,     and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring,     and my blessing on your descendants. 4 They will spring up like grass in a meadow,     like poplar trees by flowing streams. 5 Some will say, ‘I belong to the Lord’;     others will call themselves by the name of Jacob; still others will write on their hand, ‘The Lord’s,’     and will take the name Israel.

Psalm 86

5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good,     abounding in love to all who call to you. 6 Hear my prayer, Lord;     listen to my cry for mercy. 7 When I am in distress, I call to you,     because you answer me. 8 Among the gods there is none like you, Lord;     no deeds can compare with yours. 9 All the nations you have made     will come and worship before you, Lord;     they will bring glory to your name. 10 For you are great and do marvelous deeds;     you alone are God. 11 Teach me your way, Lord,     that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart,     that I may fear your name. 12 I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;     I will glorify your name forever. 13 For great is your love toward me;     you have delivered me from the depths,     from the realm of the dead. 14 Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;     ruthless people are trying to kill me—     they have no regard for you. 15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,     slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. 16 Turn to me and have mercy on me;     show your strength in behalf of your servant; save me, because I serve you     just as my mother did. 17 Give me a sign of your goodness,     that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,     for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.

Isaiah 44

21 “Remember these things, Jacob,     for you, Israel, are my servant. I have made you, you are my servant;     Israel, I will not forget you. 22 I have swept away your offenses like a cloud,     your sins like the morning mist. Return to me,     for I have redeemed you.”

Psalm 86

5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good,     abounding in love to all who call to you. 15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,     slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Psalm 74

  10 How long will the enemy mock you, God?     Will the foe revile your name forever? 11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand?     Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them! 12 But God is my King from long ago;     he brings salvation on the earth. 13 It was you who split open the sea by your power;     you broke the heads of the monster in the waters. 14 It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan     and gave it as food to the creatures of the desert. 15 It was you who opened up springs and streams;     you dried up the ever-flowing rivers. 16 The day is yours, and yours also the night;     you established the sun and moon. 17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth;     you made both summer and winter. 18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, Lord,     how foolish people have reviled your name. 19 Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts;     do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever. 20 Have regard for your covenant,     because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land. 21 Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace;     may the poor and needy praise your name. 22 Rise up, O God, and defend your cause;     remember how fools mock you all day long. 23 Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries,     the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually.

Isaiah 3

10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them,     for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds. 11 Woe to the wicked!     Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back     for what their hands have done.

Isaiah 44

21 “Remember these things, Jacob,     for you, Israel, are my servant. I have made you, you are my servant;     Israel, I will not forget you. 22 I have swept away your offenses like a cloud,     your sins like the morning mist. Return to me,     for I have redeemed you.” 23 Sing for joy, you heavens, for the Lord has done this;     shout aloud, you earth beneath. Burst into song, you mountains,     you forests and all your trees, for the Lord has redeemed Jacob,     he displays his glory in Israel.

Isaiah 50

50 This is what the Lord says: “Where is your mother’s certificate of divorce     with which I sent her away? Or to which of my creditors     did I sell you? Because of your sins you were sold;     because of your transgressions your mother was sent away. 2 When I came, why was there no one?     When I called, why was there no one to answer? Was my arm too short to deliver you?     Do I lack the strength to rescue you? By a mere rebuke I dry up the sea,     I turn rivers into a desert; their fish rot for lack of water     and die of thirst. 3 I clothe the heavens with darkness     and make sackcloth its covering.”

Isaiah 6

5 “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7 With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for. ”

Isaiah 6

5 “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7 With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for. ”

Psalm 50

14 “Sacrifice thank offerings to God,     fulfill your vows to the Most High, 15 and call on me in the day of trouble;     I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

Isaiah 44

“Remember these things, Jacob,     for you, Israel, are my servant. I have made you, you are my servant;     Israel, I will not forget you. 22 I have swept away your offenses like a cloud,     your sins like the morning mist. Return to me,     for I have redeemed you.” 23 Sing for joy, you heavens, for the Lord has done this;     shout aloud, you earth beneath. Burst into song, you mountains,     you forests and all your trees, for the Lord has redeemed Jacob,     he displays his glory in Israel.

Isaiah 54

“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame.     Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth     and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood. 5 For your Maker is your husband —     the Lord Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer;     he is called the God of all the earth.

Psalm 91

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a] 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,     my God, in whom I trust.” 3 Surely he will save you     from the fowler’s snare     and from the deadly pestilence. 4 He will cover you with his feathers,     and under his wings you will find refuge;     his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. 5 You will not fear the terror of night,     nor the arrow that flies by day, 6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,     nor the plague that destroys at midday. 7 A thousand may fall at your side,     ten thousand at your right hand,     but it will not come near you. 8 You will only observe with your eyes     and see the punishment of the wicked. 9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”     and you make the Most High your dwelling, 10 no harm will overtake you,     no disaster will come near your tent. 11 For he will command his angels concerning you     to guard you in all your ways; 12 they will lift you up in their hands,     so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. 13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;     you will trample the great lion and the serpent. 14 “Because he[b] loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;     I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;     I will be with him in trouble,     I will deliver him and honor him. 16 With long life I will satisfy him     and show him my salvation."

Isaiah 43

1But now, this is what the Lord says—

he who created you, O Jacob,

he who formed you, O Israel:

“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;

I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

2When you pass through the waters,

I will be with you;

and when you pass through the rivers,

they will not sweep over you.

When you walk through the fire,

you will not be burned;

the flames will not set you ablaze.

3For I am the Lord, your God,

the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;

I give Egypt for your ransom,

Cush^a and Seba in your stead.

4Since you are precious and honored in my sight,

and because I love you,

I will give men in exchange for you,

and people in exchange for your life.

5Do not be afraid, for I am with you;

Isaiah 31

1Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help,

who rely on horses,

who trust in the multitude of their chariots

and in the great strength of their horsemen,

but do not look to the Holy One of Israel,

or seek help from the Lord.

2Yet he too is wise and can bring disaster;

he does not take back his words.

He will rise up against the house of the wicked,

against those who help evildoers.

3But the Egyptians are men and not God;

their horses are flesh and not spirit.

When the Lord stretches out his hand,

he who helps will stumble,

he who is helped will fall;

both will perish together.

Psalm 91

14“Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;

I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.

15He will call upon me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble,

I will deliver him and honor him.

16With long life will I satisfy him

and show him my salvation.”

Psalm 81

13 “If my people would only listen to me,     if Israel would only follow my ways, 14 how quickly I would subdue their enemies     and turn my hand against their foes! 15 Those who hate the Lord would cringe before him,     and their punishment would last forever. 16 But you would be fed with the finest of wheat;     with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.”

Isaiah 6

5“Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.”

6Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.”

Isaiah 6

5“Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.”

6Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.”

Jeremiah 10

6No one is like you, O Lord;

you are great,

and your name is mighty in power.

7Who should not revere you,

O King of the nations?

This is your due.

Among all the wise men of the nations

and in all their kingdoms,

there is no one like you.

8They are all senseless and foolish;

they are taught by worthless wooden idols.

9Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish

and gold from Uphaz.

What the craftsman and goldsmith have made

is then dressed in blue and purple—

all made by skilled workers.

10But the Lord is the true God;

he is the living God, the eternal King.

When he is angry, the earth trembles;

the nations cannot endure his wrath. 

16He who is the Portion of Jacob is not like these,

for he is the Maker of all things,

including Israel, the tribe of his inheritance—

the Lord Almighty is his name.

Proverbs 31

8“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,

for the rights of all who are destitute.

9Speak up and judge fairly;

defend the rights of the poor and needy.”