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Psalm 68:4-10
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Psalm 68:4-10
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
lift up a song to him who rides upon the clouds[a]—
his name is the Lord—
be exultant before him.
5 Father of orphans and protector of widows
is God in his holy habitation.
6 God gives the desolate a home to live in;
he leads out the prisoners to prosperity,
but the rebellious live in a parched land.
7 O God, when you went out before your people,
when you marched through the wilderness,Selah
8 the earth quaked, the heavens poured down rain
at the presence of God, the God of Sinai,
at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
9 Rain in abundance, O God, you showered abroad;
you restored your heritage when it languished;
10 your flock found a dwelling in it;
in your goodness, O God, you provided for the needy.
Footnotes
- Psalm 68:4 Or cast up a highway for him who rides through the deserts
Psalm 68:4-10
New International Version
Psalm 68:4-10
New International Version
4 Sing to God, sing in praise of his name,(A)
extol him who rides on the clouds[a](B);
rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.(C)
5 A father to the fatherless,(D) a defender of widows,(E)
is God in his holy dwelling.(F)
6 God sets the lonely(G) in families,[b](H)
he leads out the prisoners(I) with singing;
but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.(J)
7 When you, God, went out(K) before your people,
when you marched through the wilderness,[c](L)
8 the earth shook,(M) the heavens poured down rain,(N)
before God, the One of Sinai,(O)
before God, the God of Israel.(P)
9 You gave abundant showers,(Q) O God;
you refreshed your weary inheritance.
10 Your people settled in it,
and from your bounty,(R) God, you provided(S) for the poor.
Footnotes
- Psalm 68:4 Or name, / prepare the way for him who rides through the deserts
- Psalm 68:6 Or the desolate in a homeland
- Psalm 68:7 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 19 and 32.
1 Peter 4:10-12
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
1 Peter 4:10-12
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
10 Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 11 Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Suffering as a Christian
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
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1 Peter 4:10-12
New International Version
1 Peter 4:10-12
New International Version
10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others,(A) as faithful(B) stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God.(C) If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides,(D) so that in all things God may be praised(E) through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.(F)
Suffering for Being a Christian
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(G) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Peter 5:5-11
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
1 Peter 5:5-11
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
5 In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders.[a] And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for
‘God opposes the proud,
but gives grace to the humble.’
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. 8 Discipline yourselves; keep alert.[b] Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters[c] throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 10 And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
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- 1 Peter 5:5 Or of those who are older
- 1 Peter 5:8 Or be vigilant
- 1 Peter 5:9 Gk your brotherhood
1 Peter 5:5-11
New International Version
1 Peter 5:5-11
New International Version
5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves(A) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility(B) toward one another, because,
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.(D) 7 Cast all your anxiety on him(E) because he cares for you.(F)
8 Be alert and of sober mind.(G) Your enemy the devil prowls around(H) like a roaring lion(I) looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him,(J) standing firm in the faith,(K) because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.(L)
10 And the God of all grace, who called you(M) to his eternal glory(N) in Christ, after you have suffered a little while,(O) will himself restore you and make you strong,(P) firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.(Q)
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34
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