Comfort from the Word – Day 15

₁₆A king does not win because of his powerful army;

a soldier does not triumph because of his strength.

₁₇War horses are useless for victory;

their great strength cannot save.

₁₈The LORD watches over those who obey him,

those who trust in his constant love.

₁₉He saves them from death;

he keeps them alive in times of famine.

₂₀We put our hope in the LORD;

he is our protector and our help.

₂₁We are glad because of him;

we trust in his holy name.

₂₂May your constant love be with us, LORD,

as we put our hope in you.

₁How I love you, LORD!

You are my defender.

₂The LORD is my protector;

he is my strong fortress.

My God is my protection,

and with him I am safe.

He protects me like a shield;

he defends me and keeps me safe.

₂₈O LORD, you give me light;

you dispel my darkness.

₂₉You give me strength to attack my enemies

and power to overcome their defences.

₃₀This God — how perfect are his deeds!

How dependable his words!

He is like a shield

for all who seek his protection.

₃₁The LORD alone is God;

God alone is our defence.