Day

You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go.

When the people of the land bring merchandise or any kind of grain to sell on the Sabbath day, we will not buy from them on a Sabbath or holy day. Every seventh year we will let the fields lie fallow and will cancel every debt.

When the people of the land bring merchandise or any kind of grain to sell on the Sabbath day, we will not buy from them on a Sabbath or holy day. Every seventh year we will let the fields lie fallow and will cancel every debt.

On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.

And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.

In those days I saw people in Judah treading winepresses on the Sabbath and bringing in grain and loading it on donkeys, along with wine, grapes, and figs. All kinds of goods were being brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. So I warned them against selling food on that day.

In those days I saw people in Judah treading winepresses on the Sabbath and bringing in grain and loading it on donkeys, along with wine, grapes, and figs. All kinds of goods were being brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. So I warned them against selling food on that day.

Then I rebuked the nobles of Judah and asked, “What is this evil you are doing—profaning the Sabbath day?

When the evening shadows began to fall on the gates of Jerusalem, just before the Sabbath, I ordered that the gates be shut and not opened until after the Sabbath. I posted some of my servants at the gates so that no load could enter on the Sabbath day.

Then I instructed the Levites to purify themselves and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember me for this as well, O my God, and show me mercy according to Your abundant loving devotion.

On the seventh day, when the king’s heart was merry with wine, he ordered the seven eunuchs who served him—Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carkas—

This very day the noble women of Persia and Media who have heard about the queen’s conduct will say the same thing to all the king’s officials, resulting in much contempt and wrath.

And every day Mordecai would walk back and forth in front of the court of the harem to learn about Esther’s welfare and what was happening to her.

Day after day they warned him, but he would not comply. So they reported it to Haman to see whether Mordecai’s behavior would be tolerated, since he had told them he was a Jew.

Day after day they warned him, but he would not comply. So they reported it to Haman to see whether Mordecai’s behavior would be tolerated, since he had told them he was a Jew.

In the twelfth year of King Xerxes, in the first month, the month of Nisan, the Pur (that is, the lot) was cast before Haman to determine a day and month. And the lot fell on the twelfth month, the month of Adar.

On the thirteenth day of the first month, the royal scribes were summoned and the order was written exactly as Haman commanded the royal satraps, the governors of each province, and the officials of each people, in the script of each province and the language of every people. It was written in the name of King Xerxes and sealed with the royal signet ring.

And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month.

And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month.

A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that they would be ready on that day.

“Go and assemble all the Jews who can be found in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day, and I and my maidens will fast as you do. After that, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish!”

On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance.

That day Haman went out full of joy and glad of heart. At the king’s gate, however, he saw Mordecai, who did not rise or tremble in fear at his presence. And Haman was filled with rage toward Mordecai.

…and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.”

That same day King Xerxes awarded Queen Esther the estate of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai entered the king’s presence because Esther had revealed his relation to her.

At once the royal scribes were summoned, and on the twenty-third day of the third month (the month of Sivan), they recorded all of Mordecai’s orders to the Jews and to the satraps, governors, and princes of the 127 provinces from India to Cush—writing to each province in its own script, to every people in their own language, and to the Jews in their own script and language.

The single day appointed throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar.

The single day appointed throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar.

A copy of the text of the edict was to be issued in every province and published to all the people, so that the Jews would be ready on that day to avenge themselves on their enemies.

On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s command and edict were to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but their plan was overturned and the Jews overpowered those who hated them.

On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s command and edict were to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but their plan was overturned and the Jews overpowered those who hated them.

On that day the number of those killed in the citadel of Susa was reported to the king,

On the fourteenth day of the month of Adar, the Jews in Susa came together again and put to death three hundred men there, but they did not lay a hand on the plunder.

This was done on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested, making it a day of feasting and joy.

This was done on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested, making it a day of feasting and joy.

This was done on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested, making it a day of feasting and joy.

The Jews in Susa, however, had assembled on the thirteenth and the fourteenth days of the month. So they rested on the fifteenth day, making it a day of feasting and joy.

The Jews in Susa, however, had assembled on the thirteenth and the fourteenth days of the month. So they rested on the fifteenth day, making it a day of feasting and joy.

This is why the rural Jews, who live in the villages, observe the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a day of joy and feasting. It is a holiday for sending gifts to one another.

This is why the rural Jews, who live in the villages, observe the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a day of joy and feasting. It is a holiday for sending gifts to one another.

One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them.

One day, while Job’s sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,

On another day the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before Him.

After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth.

“May the day of my birth perish, and the night it was said, ‘A boy is conceived.’

If only that day had turned to darkness! May God above disregard it; may no light shine upon it.

May darkness and gloom reclaim it, and a cloud settle over it; may the blackness of the day overwhelm it.

May it be cursed by those who curse the day—those prepared to rouse Leviathan.

They encounter darkness by day and grope at noon as in the night.

…look away from him and let him rest, so he can enjoy his day as a hired hand.

He wanders about as food for vultures; he knows the day of darkness is at hand.

They have turned night into day, making light seem near in the face of darkness.

The possessions of his house will be removed, flowing away on the day of God’s wrath.

Indeed, the evil man is spared from the day of calamity, delivered from the day of wrath.

Indeed, the evil man is spared from the day of calamity, delivered from the day of wrath.

In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in, never to experience the light.

…which I hold in reserve for times of trouble, for the day of war and battle?

But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.

God is a righteous judge and a God who feels indignation each day.

How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?

For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength.

They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.

Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.

Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

O LORD, save the king. Answer us on the day we call.

I cry out by day, O my God, but You do not answer, and by night, but I have no rest.

Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.

For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long.

For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was drained as in the summer heat. Selah

Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long.

…but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming.

I am bent and brought low; all day long I go about mourning.

Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Blessed is the one who cares for the poor; the LORD will deliver him in the day of trouble.

My tears have been my food both day and night, while men ask me all day long, “Where is your God?”

My tears have been my food both day and night, while men ask me all day long, “Where is your God?”

The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life.

Like the crushing of my bones, my enemies taunt me, while they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”

In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah

All day long my disgrace is before me, and shame has covered my face,

Yet for Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.

…he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of day.

Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

For the choirmaster. A Maskil of David. After Doeg the Edomite went to Saul and told him, “David has gone to the house of Ahimelech.” Why do you boast of evil, O mighty man? The loving devotion of God endures all day long.

Day and night they encircle the walls, while malice and trouble lie within.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.

My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me.

All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise.

Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.

Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.

Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.

My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.

My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.

O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.

My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded.

Long may he live! May gold from Sheba be given him. May people ever pray for him; may they bless him all day long.

For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning.

The day is Yours, and also the night; You established the moon and the sun.