Day 174 The Bible in a Year (Orthodox canon)

Psalm 2

1 Wherefore did the heathen rage, and the nations imagine vain things? 2 The kings of the earth stood up, and the rulers gathered themselves together, against the Lord, and against his Christ; 3 [saying], Let us break through their bonds, and cast away their yoke from us. 4 He that dwells in the heavens shall laugh them to scorn, and the Lord shall mock them. 5 Then shall he speak to them in his anger, and trouble them in his fury. 6 But I have been made king by him on Sion his holy mountain, 7 declaring the ordinance of the Lord: the Lord said to me, Thou art my Son, to-day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I will give thee the heathen [for] thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth [for] thy possession. 9 Thou shalt rule them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces as a potter's vessel. 10 Now therefore understand, ye kings: be instructed, all ye that judge the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice in him with trembling. 12 Accept correction, lest at any time the Lord be angry, and ye should perish from the righteous way: whensoever his wrath shall be suddenly kindled, blessed are all they that trust in him.

Psalm 3

1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from the presence of his son Abessalom. 2 O Lord, why are they that afflict me multiplied? many rise up against me. 3 Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. Pause. 4 But thou, O Lord, art my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head. 5 I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. Pause. 6 I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me. 7 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about. 8 Arise, Lord; deliver me, my God: for thou hast smitten all who were without cause mine enemies; thou hast broken the teeth of sinners. 9 Deliverance is the Lord's, and thy blessing is upon thy people.

Psalm 4

1 For the end, a Song of David among [the ]Psalms. 2 When I called upon [him], the God of my righteousness heard me: thou hast made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and hearken to my prayer. 3 O ye sons of men, how long [will ye be] slow of heart? wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause. 4 But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him. 5 Be ye angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what ye say in your hearts. Pause. 6 Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord. 7 Many say, Who will shew us good things? the light of thy countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us. 8 Thou hast put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil. 9 I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for thou, Lord, only hast caused me to dwell securely.