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Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)

Daily Bible readings that follow the church liturgical year, with thematically matched Old and New Testament readings.
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Psalm 119:121-128

ע Ayin

121 I have done what is righteous and just;(A)
    do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Ensure your servant’s well-being;(B)
    do not let the arrogant oppress me.(C)
123 My eyes fail,(D) looking for your salvation,(E)
    looking for your righteous promise.(F)
124 Deal with your servant according to your love(G)
    and teach me your decrees.(H)
125 I am your servant;(I) give me discernment
    that I may understand your statutes.(J)
126 It is time for you to act, Lord;
    your law is being broken.(K)
127 Because I love your commands(L)
    more than gold,(M) more than pure gold,(N)
128 and because I consider all your precepts right,(O)
    I hate every wrong path.(P)

Cross references

  1. Psalm 119:121 : S 2Sa 8:15; S Job 27:6
  2. Psalm 119:122 : S Job 17:3
  3. Psalm 119:122 : ver 21, 121, 134; Ps 106:42
  4. Psalm 119:123 : Isa 38:14
  5. Psalm 119:123 : ver 81
  6. Psalm 119:123 : S ver 82
  7. Psalm 119:124 : S ver 88; S Ps 25:7
  8. Psalm 119:124 : ver 12
  9. Psalm 119:125 : S Ps 116:16
  10. Psalm 119:125 : S ver 79
  11. Psalm 119:126 : S Nu 15:31
  12. Psalm 119:127 : S ver 47
  13. Psalm 119:127 : Ps 19:10
  14. Psalm 119:127 : S Job 3:21
  15. Psalm 119:128 : S Ps 19:8
  16. Psalm 119:128 : ver 104, 163; Ps 31:6; Pr 13:5
1 Kings 4:29-34

Solomon’s Wisdom

29 God gave Solomon wisdom(A) and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand(B) on the seashore. 30 Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East,(C) and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.(D) 31 He was wiser(E) than anyone else, including Ethan the Ezrahite—wiser than Heman, Kalkol and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread to all the surrounding nations. 32 He spoke three thousand proverbs(F) and his songs(G) numbered a thousand and five. 33 He spoke about plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hyssop(H) that grows out of walls. He also spoke about animals and birds, reptiles and fish. 34 From all nations people came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings(I) of the world, who had heard of his wisdom.[a]

Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 4:34 In Hebrew texts 4:21-34 is numbered 5:1-14.

Cross references

  1. 1 Kings 4:29 : S 1Ki 3:12
  2. 1 Kings 4:29 : S Ge 32:12
  3. 1 Kings 4:30 : S Ge 25:6; S Jdg 6:3; Da 1:20; Mt 2:1
  4. 1 Kings 4:30 : Isa 19:11; Ac 7:22
  5. 1 Kings 4:31 : S 1Ki 3:12
  6. 1 Kings 4:32 : Pr 1:1; 10:1; 25:1; Ecc 12:9
  7. 1 Kings 4:32 : Ps 78:63; SS 1:1; Eze 33:32
  8. 1 Kings 4:33 : S Lev 14:49
  9. 1 Kings 4:34 : 2Ch 9:23
Ephesians 6:10-18

The Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord(A) and in his mighty power.(B) 11 Put on the full armor of God,(C) so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,(D) but against the rulers, against the authorities,(E) against the powers(F) of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.(G) 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God,(H) so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,(I) with the breastplate of righteousness in place,(J) 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.(K) 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith,(L) with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.(M) 17 Take the helmet of salvation(N) and the sword of the Spirit,(O) which is the word of God.(P)

18 And pray in the Spirit(Q) on all occasions(R) with all kinds of prayers and requests.(S) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying(T) for all the Lord’s people.

Cross references

  1. Ephesians 6:10 : 2Sa 10:12; Ps 27:14; Hag 2:4; 1Co 16:13; 2Ti 2:1
  2. Ephesians 6:10 : Eph 1:19
  3. Ephesians 6:11 : ver 13; Ro 13:12; 1Th 5:8
  4. Ephesians 6:12 : 1Co 15:50; Heb 2:14
  5. Ephesians 6:12 : Eph 1:21; 3:10
  6. Ephesians 6:12 : Ro 8:38
  7. Ephesians 6:12 : S Eph 1:3
  8. Ephesians 6:13 : ver 11; S 2Co 6:7
  9. Ephesians 6:14 : Isa 11:5
  10. Ephesians 6:14 : Ps 132:9; Isa 59:17; 1Th 5:8
  11. Ephesians 6:15 : Isa 52:7; Ro 10:15
  12. Ephesians 6:16 : 1Jn 5:4
  13. Ephesians 6:16 : S Mt 5:37
  14. Ephesians 6:17 : Isa 59:17
  15. Ephesians 6:17 : Isa 49:2
  16. Ephesians 6:17 : S Heb 4:12
  17. Ephesians 6:18 : Ro 8:26, 27
  18. Ephesians 6:18 : S Lk 18:1
  19. Ephesians 6:18 : Mt 26:41; Php 1:4; 4:6
  20. Ephesians 6:18 : S Ac 1:14; Col 1:3
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