Today's Reading | March 27, 2026
Psalm 31
Introduction Psalm 31: Today’s psalm expresses a variety of themes—trust in God (verses 1–8), laments (verses 9–13), trust (verse 14), pleas for deliverance (verses 15–18), concluding with praise (verses 19–24). This psalm is an example of voicing complaints while, at the same time, expressing trust in God. Several faith traditions include verses 1–5 among the readings at the beginning of…
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