Lectio Divina: Psalms 9:15-18

Psalms 9:15-18 (NLT)

The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others.
    Their own feet have been caught in the trap they set.
The Lord is known for his justice.
    The wicked are trapped by their own deeds.

The wicked will go down to the grave.
    This is the fate of all the nations who ignore God.
But the needy will not be ignored forever;
    the hopes of the poor will not always be crushed.

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SPEAKER_00 0:34

This week's scripture comes from the ninth Psalm, verses 15 through 18, in the New Living Translation. Allow yourself to be still, to breathe slowly, and to recenter your scattered senses upon the presence of God. We will read this week's scripture thrice, pausing for a moment of reflection after each reading. This scripture is a gift to be received, not a problem to be dissected. This scripture is a gift to be received slowly and to be savored. This scripture will become a prayer to be taken away with us into our week. In our first reading, listen for a word or phrase that stands out to you. After the reading, silently repeat that word or phrase in your mind. The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others. Their own feet have been caught in the trap they set. The Lord is known for his justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. The wicked will go down to the grave. This is the fate of all the nations who ignore God. But the needy will not be ignored forever. The hopes of the poor will not always be crushed. The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others. Their own feet have been caught in the trap they set. The Lord is known for his justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. The wicked will go down to the grave. This is the fate of all the nations who ignore God. But the needy will not be ignored forever. The hopes of the poor will not always be crushed. The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others. Their own feet have been caught in the trap they set. The Lord is known for his justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. The wicked will go down to the grave. This is the fate of all the nations who ignore God. But the needy will not be ignored forever. The hopes of the poor will not always be crushed. Thank you for hearing our prayers. Keep us under your wing until we meet again.

SPEAKER_01 5:09

Amen.