Chronological Reading of the Bible - Day 143 - May 23, 2026

This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.Psalms 34:1-22- David praises the Lord continually and invites the afflicted to glorify God together.- The Lord delivers the righteous who fear him, while evil slays the wicked.Psalms 52:1-9- The psalm condemns the boastful evildoer whose deceitful tongue plots destruction.- God will uproot the wicked, but the righteous will trust in God's steadfast love.Psalms 56:1-13- David cries for mercy amid relentless pursuit by proud enemies who twist his words.- He trusts in God without fear, knowing God records his tears and delivers him from death.Psalms 120:1-7- In distress, the psalmist calls on the Lord for deliverance from lying lips and deceit.- He laments living among hostile people who seek war despite his peaceful words.Psalms 140:1 - 142:7- David prays for protection from violent evildoers who set traps and stir war.- He pours out his complaint to God in a cave, declaring the Lord as his refuge amid faint spirit and snares.Matthew 26:21-25- Jesus announces one of the disciples eating with him will betray him.- Judas asks if it is him, and Jesus confirms it is the one who dipped bread with him.Mark 14:18-21- While eating, Jesus declares one of the twelve eating with him will betray the Son of Man.- Woe is pronounced on the betrayer, for whom it would have been better not to be born.Luke 22:21-23- Jesus states the betrayer's hand is on the table with his during the meal.- The Son of Man goes as decreed, but woe to the one who betrays him as the disciples question among themselves.John 13:21-30- Troubled, Jesus reveals one disciple will betray him, prompting confusion among them.- He identifies Judas by giving him dipped bread, after which Satan enters him and Judas leaves into the night.