Psalm 136:1-26 Book# 5 of Psalms

Psalm 136:1-26            Book# 5 of Psalms [in Smaller Chunks]

O give thanks to the Lord; for He is good. For His mercy [endures] forever. O give thanks to the God of gods: for His mercy [endures] forever.

[1 Chronicles 16:25-26 For great is the Lord, & greatly to be praised. He is also to be feared, [a.k.a. respected,] above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.]

O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for His mercy [endures] forever. To Him, Who alone [does] great wonders: [a.k.a. miracles:] for His mercy [endures] forever.  [Job 9:8-10 [Who] alone [spreads] out the heavens, & [walks] upon the waves of the sea. [Who makes:] Arcturus, Orion, & Pleiades, & the [constellations] of the South. [Who does] great things, [beyond] finding out. [Yes,] & wonders without number.]

To Him, [Who] by wisdom made the heavens: for His mercy [endures] forever. [Jeremiah 51:15 He [has] made the earth by His power, & He [has] established the world by His wisdom, & [has] stretched out the heaven by His understanding.]

To Him, [Who] stretched out the earth above the waters: for His mercy [endures] forever.  [Genesis 1:6-10 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, & let it divide the waters from the waters. And God made the firmament, & divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament, & it was so. And God called the firmament: Heaven. And the evening & the morning were the second day. And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together to one place, & let the dry land appear; & it was so. And God called the dry land: Earth; & the gathering together of the waters, He called: Seas, & God saw that it was good.]

To Him, [Who] made great lights: for His mercy [endures] forever. The sun to rule by day: for His mercy [endures] forever. The moon & the stars to rule by night: for His mercy [endures] forever.

[Genesis 1:14-18 And God said, Let there be light in the firmament of the heaven, to divide the day from the night. And let them be for: signs, & seasons, & for days. And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven, to give light upon the earth; & it was so.

And God made 2 [enormous] lights; the [larger] light to rule the day, & the lesser light to rule the night. He also made the stars. And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth, & to rule over the day, & over the night. And to divide the light from the darkness; & God saw that it was good.]

To Him, [Who struck] their firstborn in Egypt: for His mercy [endures] forever. And brought out Israel from among them: for His mercy [endures] forever.

[Exodus 12:29-31 And it [happened,] at midnight, the Lord [struck] all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, [who] sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the captive, [who were] in the dungeon, & all the firstborn of cattle, [a.k.a. livestock.] And Pharaoh rose up in the night: he & all his servants, & all the Egyptians.

And there was a great [out] cry in Egypt: for there was not a house where there wasn't one dead. And [Pharaoh] called for Moses & Aaron [at] night, & said, Rise up & get [yourselves out] from among my people. Both you & the children, [a.k.a. people,] of Israel, go, & serve the Lord, [like] you have said.]

With a strong hand, & with [an outstretched] arm: for His mercy [endures] forever. To Him, [Who] divided the Red Sea into parts: for His mercy [endures] forever. And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for His mercy [endures] forever. [Exodus 14:21-22 And Moses stretched out his hand over the [Red] Sea, & the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong East wind all that night, & made the sea dry land, & the waters were divided. And the children, [a.k.a. people,] of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground. And the waters were a wall to them on their right hand, & on their left.]

But overthrew Pharaoh, & his [army] in the Red Sea: for His mercy [endures] forever. [Exodus 14:26-27 And the Lord said to Moses, Stretch out your hand over the sea, [so] that the waters may [return] again upon the: Egyptians, their chariots, & their horsemen. And Moses stretched [out] his hand over the sea, & the sea returned to [its] strength when the morning appeared. And the Egyptians fled against it, & the Lord overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.]

To Him, [Who] led His people through the wilderness: for His mercy [endures] forever. [Exodus 13:18 But God led the people [around] through the [road] of the wilderness [by] the Red Sea. And the children, [a.k.a. people,] of Israel, went up [in rows] out of the land of Egypt.]

To Him, [Who killed] great kings: for His mercy [endures] forever.  [Joshua 24:11-13 And you went over [the] Jordan [River,] & came to Jericho. And the men of Jericho fought against you, the: Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, & the Jebusites. And I delivered them into your hand. And I sent the hornet before you [came,] which [drove] them out from before you, even the 2 kings of the Amorites; but not with your sword, nor your bow. And I have given you a land for which you didn't [labor,] & cities [that] you [didn't build,] & you [live] in them, & you eat [from:] the vineyards, & [olive groves that] you [didn't plant.]

And [killed] famous kings: for His mercy [endures] forever: Sihon, the [Amorites'] king: for His mercy [endures] forever.  [Numbers 21:23-25 And Sihon wouldn't [allow] Israel to pass through his border; but Sihon gathered all his people together, & went out into the wilderness against Israel. And [Sihon] came to Jahaz, & fought against Israel. And Israel [struck] them with the edge of the sword, & possessed his land from Arnon to Jabbok, even [all the way] to the children, [a.k.a. people,] of Arnon. For the border of the [people] of Arnon was strong. And Israel [captured] all these cities. And Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Hesbon, & in all [its] villages.]

And Og, the king of Bashan: for His mercy [endures] forever. And gave their land for [a] heritage, [a.k.a. inheritance:] for His mercy [endures] forever. Even an [inheritance] to Israel, His servant: for His mercy [endures] forever.  [Numbers 21:33-35 And [the Israelites] turned, & went up by the [road] of Bashan, & Og, [Bashan's] king, & all his people went out against them, to the battle at Edrei. And the Lord said to Moses, [Don't] fear him: for I have delivered him, all his people, & all his land, into your hand. And you [shall] do to him, [like] you [did] to Sihon, the [Amorite's] king, [who] dwelt in Hesbon. So, they [attacked Og,] his sons, & all his people, until there [were] none left [to] him alive. And [the Israelites] possessed [Og's] land.]

Who remembered us in our [lowly position:] for His mercy [endures] forever. [Psalm 113:7 He [raises] up the poor out of the dust, [a.k.a. dirt,] & [lifts] the needy out of the [garbage heap.]

And [has] redeemed us from our enemies: for His mercy [endures] forever.  [1 Peter 1:18-20 [Since,] we know that we weren't redeemed with corruptible things [like] silver & gold, & from vain [conversations] received by tradition from your [forefathers,] But [but were redeemed] with the precious blood of Christ, [like] a lamb without blemish, & without spot, [a.k.a. without sin.] Who [truly,] was [previously ordained, a.k.a. pre-appointed,] before the foundation, [a.k.a. creation,] of the world, but was [revealed] for you, in these last times.]

Who [gives] food to all flesh: for His mercy [endures] forever. [Matthew 6:26 [Look,] the [birds] of the air: for they [don't] sow, [a.k.a. plant,] & neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Yet your heavenly Father [feeds] them. Aren't you much better, [a.k.a. more important,] than they [are?]

O give thanks to the God of heaven: for His mercy [endures] forever.

Psalm 135:1-21 Book# 5 of Psalms

Psalm 135:1-21            Book# 5 of Psalms [in Smaller Chunks]

Praise you the Lord. You, praise the Name of the Lord.O you  servants of the Lord, praise Him. [1 Chronicles 16:25-26 For great is the Lord, & greatly to be praised. He is also to be feared, [a.k.a. respected,] above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.]

You, [who] stand in the [Lord's] house, & in the [courtyards] of the house of our God. [Psalm 116:19 O Jerusalem, you, praise the Lord in the [courtyards] of the Lord's house, in the midst of you.]

Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good. Sing praises to His Name, for it is pleasant. [Psalm 95:2-5 Let us make a joyful noise to Him with psalms, [a.k.a. songs,] & come before His presence with [giving thanks.] For the Lord is a great God, & a great King, above all gods. The deep places of the earth are in His hand. The strength of the hills is also His. The sea is His, & He made it. And His hands formed the dry land.]

For the Lord [has] chosen Jacob, [a.k.a. Israel,] unto Himself, & Israel for His [special] treasure. [Malachi 3:17 And they shall be Mine, [says] the Lord of Hosts, [on] that day when I make up My Jewels. And I will spare them, [like] a man [spares] his own son, [who] serves him.]

For I know that the Lord is great, & that our Lord is above all gods. [Mark 12:32-34 And the scribe said to Him, You have said the Truth well, [Teacher:] for there is one God, & there is [no] other, but He.

And to love Him with: all [your] heart, all understanding, all [your] soul, & with all [your] strength, & love his [neighbor] as himself, is more [important,] than all [the] whole burnt offerings & sacrifices.

And when Jesus saw that he answered [wisely,] He said to him, You aren't far from the kingdom of God. And no man [dared] ask Him any question after that.]

[Whatever] pleased the Lord, He did that in heaven, & [on] earth, in the seas, & all deep places. [Psalm 107:23-31 [Those who] go down to the sea in ships that do business in [large] waters; these see the works of the Lord, & His wonders, [a.k.a. miracles,] in the deep. For He [commands,] & [raises] the stormy wind, which [lifts] up [its] waves, They mount up to the heaven, & they go down again to the depths. Their soul [melts,] because of trouble.] They reel [back, & forth,] & stagger like a [drunk] man, & are at their wit's end. Then, in their trouble, they cry [out] to the Lord, & He [brings] them out of their [distress.] He [makes] the storm calm, so that the waves are still. Then, they are glad, because they [are peaceful,] so He [brings] them to their desired [harbor.] Oh, that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, & for His wonderful works, [a.k.a. miracles, for] the children of men!]

He [causes evaporation] to [go up] from the ends of the earth. He [makes lightning] for the rain; & He [brings] the wind out of His [treasures.]

[Job 38:25-27 Who [has] divided [a spillway] for the overflowing waters, or a way for [thunder's] lightning: to cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is, & on the wilderness, [in which] there is no man; to satisfy the desolate & [barren] ground; & to cause the bud of the tender herb to [sprout out?]

Who [struck] the firstborn of Egypt, of both man, & [animal?] Who sent [signs] & wonders, [a.k.a. miracles,] into the midst of you, upon Pharaoh & upon all his servants, O Egypt? [Psalm 105:26-39 He sent Moses, His servant; & Aaron, whom He had chosen. They [displayed] His signs, & wonders among them in the land of Ham.

He sent darkness, & made it dark, & they [didn't] rebel against His Word. He turned their waters into blood, & [killed] their fish.Their land brought forth [an] abundance of frogs, in the [rooms] of their kings. He [spoke,] & [various] sorts of flies, & lice came there in all their coasts.

He gave them hail for rain, & flaming fire in their land. He [struck] their vines, & also their fig trees; & [broke] the trees of their coasts. He [spoke,] & [numerous] locusts, & caterpillars came without number. And [they] [ate] up all the [vegetation] in their land, & devoured the fruit of their ground.

He also [struck] all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength. He brought [the Israelites out,] also with silver & gold. And there wasn't 1 feeble person among their tribes. Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of the [Israelites] fell upon them. He spread a cloud for a covering, & fire to give light in the night.]

Who [defeated] great nations. [Joshua 10:10-11 And the Lord [defeated] them [in front of] Israel, & [killed] them with a [large] slaughter at Gibeon. And chased them along the [road] that goes up to Beth Horon, & [killed] them to Azekah, & [all the way] to Makkedah. And it [happened,] as they fled [in front of] Israel, & were going down to Beth Horon, that the Lord cast down [large] [hail] stones from heaven upon them [all the way] to Azekah, & they died. They were more, [who] died with hailstones, than [those] whom the children, [a.k.a. people,] of Israel [killed] with the sword.]

And [killed] mighty kings. [Joshua 24:11-13 And you went over [the] Jordan [River,] & came to Jericho. And the men of Jericho fought against you, the: Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, & the Jebusites. And I delivered them into your hand. And I sent the hornet before you [came,] which [drove] them out from before you, even the 2 kings of the Amorites; but not with your sword, nor your bow. And I have given you a land for which you didn't [labor,] & cities [that] you [didn't build,] & you [live] in them, & you eat [from:] the vineyards, & [olive groves that] you [didn't plant.]

Sihon, the [Amorites'] king. [Numbers 21:23-25 And Sihon wouldn't [allow] Israel to pass through his border; but Sihon gathered all his people together, & went out into the wilderness against Israel. And [Sihon] came to Jahaz, & fought against Israel. And Israel [struck] them with the edge of the sword, & possessed his land from Arnon to Jabbok, even [all the way] to the children, [a.k.a. people,] of Arnon. For the border of the [people] of Arnon was strong. And Israel [captured] all these cities. And Israel dwelt in all the cities of the Amorites, in Hesbon, & in all [its] villages.]

Og, [Bashan's] king; & all the kingdoms of Canaan. And gave their land for [a] heritage, [a.k.a. inheritance,] a heritage to Israel, His people. [Numbers 21:33-35 And [the Israelites] turned, & went up by the [road] of Bashan, & Og, [Bashan's] king, & all his people went out against them, to the battle at Edrei. And the Lord said to Moses, [Don't] fear him: for I have delivered him, all his people, & all his land, into your hand. And you [shall] do to him, [like] you [did] to Sihon, the [Amorite's] king, [who] dwelt in Hesbon. So, they [attacked Og,] his sons, & all his people, until there [were] none left [to] him alive. And [the Israelites] possessed [Og's] land.]

Your Name, & [memory of] You, O Lord, [endures] forever, throughout all generations. [Philippians 2:5-11 Let [your] [minds within] you, also be [like that] in Christ Jesus, Who [is] in the [image] of God, & thought it not [a crime] to be equal with God. But made Himself of no reputation, [a.k.a. without status,] & was made in the likeness of men, & took upon [Himself] the [image] of a servant. And being found in [the image like] a man, He humbled Himself, & became obedient [until] death, even the death [on] the cross. *[For this reason,] God [has] also highly exalted Him, & [has] given Him a Name [that] is above every Name. That every knee should bow at the Name of Jesus, of things in heaven, & things [on] earth, & things under the earth. *And [so] that every tongue, [a.k.a. language,] should confess to the glory of God the Father, that Jesus Christ Is Lord.]

For the Lord will judge His people, & He will [withdraw] Himself, [related to] His servants. [Deuteronomy 32:36-38 For the Lord shall judge His people, & [withdraw] Himself for His servants, when He [sees] that their power is gone, & there is none shut up, or left. And He shall say, Where are their gods, their rock in whom they trusted, [that ate] the fat of their sacrifices, & drank the wine of their drink offerings? Let them rise up, & help you, & be your protection.]

The idols of the heathen are silver & gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they [don't] speak. They have eyes, but they [don't] see. They have ears, but they [don't] hear. Neither is there any breath in their mouths. [Those who] make them are [similar] to them. So is everyone [who trusts] in them.

Bless the Lord, O house of Israel. Bless the Lord, O house of Aaron. Bless the Lord, O house of Levi. You, [who] fear, [a.k.a. respect,] the Lord, bless the Lord. Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, [Who dwells in] Jerusalem. You, praise the Lord.

Psalm 134:1-3 Book# 5 of Psalms

A Song of Degrees, [a.k.a. Steps.]

Psalm 134:1-3            Book# 5 of Psalms [in Smaller Chunks]

[Look,] & you bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, [who] stand in the [Lord's] house [at] night. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, & bless the Lord.  [1 Chronicles 16:25-26 For great is the Lord, & greatly to be praised. He is also to be feared, [a.k.a. respected,] above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.]

You [from] Zion bless the Lord, [Who has] made heaven & earth. [Genesis 1:6-10 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, & let it divide the waters from the waters. And God made the firmament, & divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament, & it was so. And God called the firmament: Heaven. And the evening & the morning were the second day. And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together to one place, & let the dry land appear; & it was so. And God called the dry land: Earth; & the gathering together of the waters, He called: Seas, & God saw that it was good.]

Psalm 133:1-3 Book# 5 of Psalms

A Song of Degrees, [a.k.a. Steps, by] David.

Psalm 133:1-3            Book# 5 of Psalms [in Smaller Chunks]

[Look,] how good, & how pleasant it is for brethren, [a.k.a. relatives,] to live together in unity! [Hebrews 13:1 Let brotherly love continue.]

It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down on the beard, even [on] Aaron’s beard, that [ran] down to the [edge] of his garments; [like] the dew of Hermon, & the dew that [goes down] upon the mountains of Zion.

[Deuteronomy 28:8-9 The Lord shall command the blessing upon you in your [storage houses,] & all you [put] your hand to. And He shall bless you in the land, [that] the Lord your God [gives] you.

The Lord shall establish you, a holy people to Himself, [like] He [has] sworn to you, if you [shall] keep the commandments of the Lord your God, & walk, [a.k.a. follow,] in His ways.]

For there, the Lord commanded, the blessing, even [Eternal] Life forever more. [John 3:15-17 That [whoever believes] in Him should not perish, but have Eternal Life. For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, [so] that [whoever believes] in Him shouldn't perish, but have Everlasting Life. For God [didn't send] His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.]

Psalm 132:1-18 Book# 5 of Psalms

A Song of Degrees, [a.k.a. Steps.]

Psalm 132:1-18            Book# 5 of Psalms [in Smaller Chunks]

Lord, remember David, & all his afflictions, & how he [swore,] & vowed to the mighty Lord God of Jacob, [a.k.a. Israel,] Surely, I won't come into the [tent] of my house, nor go up into my bed. I won't [allow my] eyes to sleep, or slumber [for] my eyelids, until I find a place for the [house] of the Lord, the mighty God of Jacob. [Acts 7:44-50 Our [forefathers] had the Tabernacle of Witness, [a.k.a. tent church,] in the wilderness [like God] appointed, speaking to Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion, [a.k.a. pattern,] that he had seen. Also, which our fathers brought in with Jesus, that came [afterward,] into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God [drove] out [in front of] the face of our [forefathers, until] the days of David, who found [favor] before God, & desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob, [a.k.a. Israel.] But Solomon built [God a] house. [However,] the Most High [doesn't dwell] in temples made with hands, [like] the prophet [says,] Heaven is My throne, & earth is My footstool. The Lord [says,] What house will you build Me? Or what is the place [for] My rest? [Hasn't] My hand made all these things?]

[Look,] we heard of it at Ephratah, & we found it in the fields of the [woods.]  [1 Chronicles 22:7-10 And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build [a] house [for] the Name of the Lord my God.

But the Word of the Lord came to me, saying, You [have] abundantly shed blood, & [have] made [large] wars. You [shall] not build a house [for] My Name, because you [have] shed much blood upon the earth in My sight.

[Watch,] a son shall be born to you, who shall be a man of rest, & I will give him rest from all his enemies [all around] [him.] For his name shall be Solomon, & I will give peace & quietness to Israel in his days.

*He shall build [a] house for My Name, & he shall be my son, & I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.]

We will go into His Tabernacles; & we will worship at His footstool. [Exodus 25:21-23 And you shall put the mercy seat above upon the Ark, & in the Ark, you [shall] put the Testimony that I shall give you.

And I will meet with you there, & I will [talk] with you from above the mercy seat, & from between the 2 cherubims which are upon the Ark of the Testimony, [about] all the things, which I will give you in commandment to the children, [a.k.a. people,] of Israel.]

Arise, O Lord, into Your [place of] rest, You, & the Ark of Your strength. Let Your priests be clothed with righteousness; & let Your saints shout for joy. [Don't] turn away the face of Your anointed, for Your servant, David's, sake.

The Lord [has] sworn in Truth to David; & He won't turn from it. I will [put] upon your throne, [from] the fruit of your body. If your children will keep My covenant, [a.k.a. contract,] & My Testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon your throne forever more.

For the Lord [has] chosen Zion; & He [has] desired it for His [dwelling place.] This is My [resting place] forever. I will dwell here; for I have desired it. [Matthew 23:21 And [whoever] shall swear by the temple, [swears] by it, & by Him, [Who dwells] in there.]

I will abundantly bless her provisions, [a.k.a. supply of food.] I will satisfy her poor with bread. I will also clothe her priests with Salvation; & her saints shall shout aloud for joy. I will make the horn of David bud there. I have ordained a lamp for [My] anointed. I will clothe His enemies with shame: but His crown shall flourish upon [Him.]

[Revelation 22:16-17 I, Jesus have sent [My] Angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I Am the Root & the Offspring, [a.k.a. from the lineage,] of David, & the Bright & Morning Star. And the [Holy] Spirit & the bride say, Come. And let him [who hears] say, Come. And let him [who is thirsty,] come. And [whoever is willing,] let him take the Water of Life freely.]

Psalm 131:1-3 Book# 5 of Psalms

A Song of Degrees, [a.k.a. Steps, by] David.

Psalm 131:1-3            Book# 5 of Psalms [in Smaller Chunks]

Lord, my heart isn't [arrogant,] nor [my] eyes [exalted.] Neither do I [train] myself in great matters, or in things too [important] for me. [Romans 12:16-18 Be [in agreement] one toward another. [Don't get caught up in] things of high [status,] but [associate with] men of low [status.]

[Don't] be wise in your own [conceit.] [Don't repay any] man evil for evil [done.] Provide honest things in the sight of all men. If [it's] possible, as much as you [are able,] live [peacefully] with all men.]

Surely, I have [calmed] myself, & behaved [like] a child that is weaned [from] his mother. My soul is even [like] a weaned child. [Matthew 18:2-3 And Jesus called a little child to Him, & [put] him in the [middle] of them. And said, [Truly,] I say to you, [Unless] you [are] converted, & become [like] little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.]

Let Israel hope in the Lord from [now on,] & forever.

Psalm 130:1-8 Book# 5 of Psalms

A Song of Degrees, [a.k.a. Steps.]

Psalm 130:1-8            Book# 5 of Psalms [in Smaller Chunks]

I have cried [out] to You, O Lord, out of the depths. [Psalm 107:23-26 [Those who] go down to the sea in ships that do business in [large] waters; these see the works of the Lord, & His wonders, [a.k.a. miracles,] in the deep. For He [commands,] & [raises] the stormy wind, which [lifts] up [its] waves, They mount up to the heaven, & they go down again to the depths. Their soul [melts,] because of trouble.]

Lord, hear my voice, & let Your ears be attentive to the [sound] of my [prayers.] [Psalm 107:27-31 They reel [back, & forth,] & stagger like a [drunk] man, & are at their wit's end. Then, in their trouble, they cry [out] to the Lord, & He [brings] them out of their [distress.] He [makes] the storm calm, so that the waves are still. Then, they are glad, because they [are peaceful,] so He [brings] them to their desired [harbor.] Oh, that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, & for His wonderful works, [a.k.a. miracles, for] the children of men!]

Lord, if You [should keep track of sins,] O Lord, who shall stand? [Revelation 6:15-17 And kings of the earth, & the great men, & the: rich men, chief captains, [a.k.a. leaders,] mighty men, & every [bound man,] & every free man, hid themselves in the dens, [a.k.a. caves,] & in the rocks of the mountains. And said to the mountains & rocks, Fall on us & hide us from the face of Him, [Who sits] on  the throne, & from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of His wrath [has] come, & who shall be able to stand?]

But with You, there is forgiveness, [so] that You [may] be feared, [a.k.a. respected.] I wait for the Lord. My soul [waits,] & I do hope [on] His Word. [Titus 3:4-7 But after that, the kindness & love of God our Savior toward man appeared. Not by [righteous] works, [a.k.a. deeds,] we have done, but according to His mercy.

He saved us, by the [cleansing, spiritual restoration,] & renewing [by] the Holy Ghost, [a.k.a. Holy Spirit.] Which He abundantly shed on us, through Jesus Christ our Savior. [So,] that, [by] being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs, according to the hope of Eternal Life.]

My soul [waits] for the Lord, more than [those who] watch for the morning. I say, more than [those who] watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, & with Him redemption is [plentiful.]

[Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek you the Lord, while He may be found, & you call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked [abandon] His [ways,] & the unrighteous man his thoughts. And let him return to the Lord, & He will have mercy upon him, & to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.]

And He shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. [Titus 2:13-14 [While] looking for that blessed hope, & the glorious [appearance] of the great God & our Savior, Jesus Christ; Who gave Himself for us, [so] that He might redeem us from all [sin,] & purify to Himself a [special] people, zealous of good works, [a.k.a. deeds.]