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Job 23:1–9, 16–17 Job complains bitterly about the absence of God in his suffering. Psalm 22:1–15 My God, why do you forsake me? You lay me in the dust of death.

Job 1:1; 2:1–10 Satan begins a contest with the Lord, testing Job’s faithfulness. Psalm 26 Vindicate me, O Lord; I have trusted you and walked in integrity.

Esther 7:1–6, 9–10; 9:20–22 Queen Esther uses her influence to save her people from death. Psalm 124 We have escaped from a trap; our help is in the name of the Lord.

Proverbs 31:10–31 A poem on the virtues and gifts of a strong and capable woman. Psalm 1 Those who delight in God’s law will prosper like trees by the water.

Proverbs 1:20–33 Wisdom cries out in the street: Ignore my word at your peril. Psalm 19 The heavens declare God’s glory; the law of the Lord is good.

Proverbs 22:1–2, 8–9, 22–23 A good name is more valuable than wealth; seek justice for the poor. Psalm 125 Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, abiding forever.

Song of Solomon 2:8–13 One lover calls to another: Arise, my love, and come away. Psalm 45:1–2, 6–9 A royal love song: God has blessed the king with beauty and grace.

1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10–11), 22–30, 41–43 At the dedication of the temple, King Solomon prays to the Lord. Psalm 84 How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord; my soul rejoices in you.

1 Kings 2:10–12; 3:3–14 Solomon becomes king and asks God for the gift of wisdom. Psalm 111 Praise the Lord; the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.