Psalm 119:113-128
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113 I hate the double-minded,
but I love your law.(A)
114 You are my hiding place and my shield;
I hope in your word.(B)
115 Go away from me, you evildoers,
that I may keep the commandments of my God.(C)
116 Uphold me according to your promise, that I may live,
and let me not be put to shame in my hope.(D)
117 Hold me up, that I may be safe
and have regard for your statutes continually.
118 You spurn all who go astray from your statutes,
for their cunning is in vain.(E)
119 All the wicked of the earth I count[a] as dross;
therefore I love your decrees.(F)
120 My flesh trembles for fear of you,
and I am afraid of your judgments.(G)
121 I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
122 Guarantee your servant’s well-being;
do not let the godless oppress me.(H)
123 My eyes fail from watching for your salvation
and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.(I)
124 Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
and teach me your statutes.(J)
125 I am your servant; give me understanding,
so that I may know your decrees.(K)
126 It is time for the Lord to act,
for your law has been broken.
127 Truly I love your commandments
more than gold, more than fine gold.(L)
128 Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;[b]
I hate every false way.(M)
Mark 6:45-52
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Jesus Walks on the Water
45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd.(A) 46 After saying farewell to them, he went up on the mountain to pray.
47 When evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. 48 When he saw that they were straining at the oars against an adverse wind, he came toward them early in the morning, walking on the sea. He intended to pass them by.(B) 49 But when they saw him walking on the sea, they thought it was a ghost and cried out, 50 for they all saw him and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”(C) 51 Then he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded,(D) 52 for they did not understand about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.(E)
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