Daily Wisdom Plan

¹To the Chief Musician; with stringed instruments. A skillful song, or a didactic or reflective poem, of David. Listen to my prayer, O God, And do not hide Yourself from my plea.

²Listen to me and answer me; I am restless and distraught in my complaint and distracted

³Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the pressure of the wicked; For they bring down trouble on me, And in anger they persecute me.

⁴My heart is in anguish within me, And the terrors of death have fallen upon me.

⁵Fear and trembling have come upon me; Horror has overwhelmed me.

⁶And I say, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.

⁷"I would wander far away, I would lodge in the [peace of the] wilderness. Selah.

⁸"I would hurry to my refuge [my tranquil shelter far away] From the stormy wind and from the tempest."

⁹Confuse [my enemies], O Lord, divide their tongues [destroying their schemes], For I have seen violence and strife in the city.

¹⁰Day and night they go around her walls; Wickedness and mischief are in her midst.

¹¹Destruction is within her; Oppression and deceit do not depart from her streets and market places.

¹²For it is not an enemy who taunts me— Then I could bear it; Nor is it one who has hated me who insolently exalts himself against me— Then I could hide from him.

¹³But it is you, a man my equal and my counsel, My companion and my familiar friend;

¹⁴We who had sweet fellowship together, Who walked to the house of God in company.

¹⁵Let death come deceitfully upon them; Let them go down alive to Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead), For evil [of every kind] is in their dwelling and in their hearts, in their midst.

¹⁶As for me, I shall call upon God, And the LORD will save me.

¹⁷Evening and morning and at noon I will complain and murmur, And He will hear my voice.

¹⁸He has redeemed my life in peace from the battle that was against me, For there were many against me.

¹⁹God will hear and humble them, Even He who sits enthroned from old— Selah. Because in them there has been no change [of heart], And they do not fear God [at all].

²⁰He [my companion] has put out his hands against those who were at peace with him; He has broken his covenant [of friendship and loyalty].

²¹The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, But his heart was hostile; His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.

²²Cast your burden on the LORD [release it] and He will sustain and uphold you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken (slip, fall, fail).

²³But You, O God, will bring down the wicked to the pit of destruction; Men of blood and treachery will not live out half their days. But I will [boldly and unwaveringly] trust in You.

¹To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] "Silent Dove Among Those Far Away." A Mikhtam of David. [A record of memorable thoughts] when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be gracious to me, O God, for man has trampled on me; All day long the adversary oppresses and torments me.

²My enemies have trampled upon me all day long, For they are many who fight proudly against me.

³When I am afraid, I will put my trust and faith in You.

⁴In God, whose word I praise; In God I have put my trust; I shall not fear. What can mere man do to me?

⁵All day long they twist my words and say hurtful things; All their thoughts are against me for evil.

⁶They attack, they hide and lurk, They watch my steps, As they have [expectantly] waited to take my life.

⁷Cast them out because of their wickedness. In anger bring down the peoples, O God!

⁸You have taken account of my wanderings; Put my tears in Your bottle. Are they not recorded in Your book?

⁹Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call; This I know, that God is for me.

¹⁰In God, whose word I praise, In the LORD, whose word I praise,

¹¹In God have I put my trust and confident reliance; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

¹²Your vows are binding upon me, O God; I will give thank offerings to You.

¹³For You have rescued my soul from death, Yes, and my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of life.

¹To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] "Do Not Destroy." A Mikhtam of David. [A record of memorable thoughts of David] when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious and merciful to me, For my soul finds shelter and safety in You, And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge and be confidently secure Until destruction passes by.

²I will cry to God Most High, Who accomplishes all things on my behalf [for He completes my purpose in His plan].

³He will send from heaven and save me; He calls to account him who tramples me down. Selah. God will send out His lovingkindness and His truth.

⁴My life is among lions; I must lie among those who breathe out fire— The sons of men whose teeth are spears and arrows, And their tongue a sharp sword.

⁵Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory and majesty be over all the earth.

⁶They set a net for my steps; My very life was bowed down. They dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah.

⁷My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast and confident! I will sing, yes, I will sing praises [to You]!

⁸Awake, my glory! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.

⁹I will praise and give thanks to You, O Lord, among the people; I will sing praises to You among the nations.

¹⁰For Your faithfulness and lovingkindness are great, reaching to the heavens, And Your truth to the clouds.

¹¹Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory and majesty be over all the earth.