This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.

Psalms 26:1-12

- David declares his integrity and trust in God, asking for vindication while avoiding the company of the wicked and loving God's house.

- He pleads for redemption and mercy, affirming he walks in integrity and will bless the Lord in the great assembly.

Psalms 40:1-17

- David praises God for drawing him up from a pit of destruction, putting a new song in his mouth, and delighting in obedience over sacrifice.

- He confesses his sins and pleads for God's steadfast love and mercy to deliver him quickly from pursuing evils and shaming foes.

Psalms 58:1-11

- The psalmist rebukes unjust rulers for devising evil and speaking lies from birth, likening them to venomous serpents.

- He calls for God to break their teeth and sweep them away, so the righteous rejoice in God's judgment and vindication.

Psalms 61:1 - 62:12

- David cries to God from the end of the earth for refuge on a high rock, longing for his presence and vowing lifelong praise.

- He urges his soul to wait silently on God alone as rock and salvation, warning against trusting in oppression or riches while affirming God's power and steadfast love.

Psalms 64:1-10

- David asks God to hide him from the plots and sharp tongues of evildoers who ambush the innocent.

- God shoots his arrows at them suddenly, bringing their own schemes upon their heads, causing the righteous to rejoice and take refuge in him.

Acts 8:9-40

- Simon the sorcerer amazes Samaria with magic and tries to buy apostolic power with money, but Peter rebukes him for his bitter heart.

- Philip is directed by the Spirit to explain Isaiah to an Ethiopian eunuch on the road, baptizes him, and the eunuch goes on rejoicing while Philip preaches in other cities.