All who hate me whisper together about me; they imagine the worst for me. They say, "A deadly thing is poured out on him; he will not rise again from where he lies." Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.

It is not people who oppress me, Lord, it is various sins that still reside in me: anger, lust, pride, avarice, covetousness, greed, devotion to other gods, the list goes on and on. These come between me and You, It is only through Your grace and patience that I overcome.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 43

Mid-day: 119:137-144

Evening: Psalm 118

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