For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a psalm of Asaph.O shepherd of Israel, pay attention,you who lead Joseph like a flock of sheep!You who sit enthroned above the winged angels, reveal your splendor!In the sight of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh reveal your power!Come and deliver us!O God, restore us!Smile on us! Then […]

A psalm of Asaph.O God, foreigners have invaded your chosen land;they have polluted your holy templeand turned Jerusalem into a heap of ruins.They have given the corpses of your servantsto the birds of the sky;the flesh of your loyal followersto the beasts of the earth.They have made their blood flow like waterall around Jerusalem, and […]

A well-written song by Asaph.Pay attention, my people, to my instruction!Listen to the words I speak!I will sing a song that imparts wisdom;I will make insightful observations about the past.What we have heard and learned –that which our ancestors have told us –we will not hide from their descendants.We will tell the next generationabout the […]

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph.I will cry out to God and call for help!I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.In my time of trouble I sought the Lord.I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night.I refused to be comforted.I said, “I will remember […]

For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song.God has revealed himself in Judah;in Israel his reputation is great.He lives in Salem;he dwells in Zion.There he shattered the arrows,the shield, the sword, and the rest of the weapons of war. (Selah)You shine brightly and reveal your majesty,as you […]

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a psalm of Asaph; a song.We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks!You reveal your presence;people tell about your amazing deeds.God says,“At the appointed times,I judge fairly.When the earth and all its inhabitants dissolve in fear,I make its pillars secure.” (Selah)I say to the […]

A well-written song by Asaph.Why, O God, have you permanently rejected us?Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture?Remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times,whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation,as well as Mount Zion, where you dwell!Hurry and look at the permanent ruins,and all the […]

A psalm by Asaph.Certainly God is good to Israel,and to those whose motives are pure!But as for me, my feet almost slipped;my feet almost slid out from under me.For I envied those who are proud,as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.For they suffer no pain;their bodies are strong and well-fed.They are immune to the […]

For Solomon.O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions!Grant the king’s son the ability to make fair decisions!Then he will judge your people fairly,and your oppressed ones equitably.The mountains will bring news of peace to the people,and the hills will announce justice.He will defend the oppressed among the people;he will deliver the […]

In you, O Lord, I have taken shelter!Never let me be humiliated!Vindicate me by rescuing me!Listen to me! Deliver me!Be my protector and refuge,a stronghold where I can be safe!For you are my high ridge and my stronghold.My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked,from the hand of the cruel oppressor!For you give […]