[Psalm 31]
All my enemies, and especially my neighbors,
treat me with contempt.
Those who know me are afraid of me;
when they see me in the street, they run away.
Everyone has forgotten me, as though I were dead;
I am like something thrown away.
May I not come to that, Father (Job 30:1-14).
[Psalm 32]
The Lord says, “I will teach you the way you should go;
I will instruct you and advise you.
Don’t be stupid like a horse or a mule,
which must be controlled with a bit and bridle
to make it submit.”
Show me the way forward, Lord (Isaiah 42:16). I submit myself to you.
[Psalm 33]
Give thanks to the Lord with harps,
sing to him with stringed instruments.
Sing a new song to him,
play the harp with skill, and shout for joy!
May I sing a new song to you, Lord.
A king does not win because of his powerful army;
a soldier does not triumph because of his strength.
War horses are useless for victory;
their great strength cannot save.The Lord watches over those who obey him,
those who trust in his constant love.
…We put our hope in the Lord;
he is our protector and our help.
We are glad because of him;
we trust in his holy name.May your constant love be with us, Lord,
as we put our hope in you.
May your constant love be with me, Father! I put my hope in you.
[Psalm 34]
Find out for yourself how good the Lord is.
Happy are those who find safety with him…The Lord is near to those who are discouraged;
he saves those who have lost all hope.
Thank you, Heavenly Father.
Good people suffer many troubles,
but the Lord saves them from them all;
the Lord preserves them completely;
not one of their bones is broken.
Thank you, Jesus (John 19:33-37).