For the music director; By David, a psalm.I relied completely on the Lord,and he turned toward meand heard my cry for help.He lifted me out of the watery pit,out of the slimy mud.He placed my feet on a rockand gave me secure footing.He gave me reason to sing a new song,praising our God.May many see […]

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David.I decided, “I will watch what I sayand make sure I do not sin with my tongue.I will put a muzzle over my mouthwhile in the presence of an evil man.”I was stone silent;I held back the urge to speak.My frustration grew;my anxiety intensified.As I thought about […]

A psalm of David, written to get God’s attention.O Lord, do not continue to rebuke me in your anger!Do not continue to punish me in your raging fury!For your arrows pierce me,and your hand presses me down.My whole body is sick because of your judgment;I am deprived of health because of my sin.For my sins […]

By David.Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed!Do not envy evildoers!For they will quickly dry up like grass,and wither away like plants.Trust in the Lord and do what is right!Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!Then you will take delight in the Lord,and he will answer your prayers.Commit your future to the […]

For the music director; written by the Lord’s servant, David; an oracle.An evil man is rebellious to the core.He does not fear God,for he is too proudto recognize and give up his sin.The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful;he does not care about doing what is wise and right.He plans ways to sin while […]

By David.O Lord, fight those who fight with me!Attack those who attack me!Grab your small shield and large shield,and rise up to help me!Use your spear and lance against those who chase me!Assure me with these words: “I am your deliverer!”May those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated!May those who plan to harm […]

Written by David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the king to send him away.I will praise the Lord at all times;my mouth will continually praise him.I will boast in the Lord;let the oppressed hear and rejoice!Magnify the Lord with me!Let’s praise his name together!I sought the Lord’s help and he answered […]

You godly ones, shout for joy because of the Lord!It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise.Give thanks to the Lord with the harp!Sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten-stringed instrument!Sing to him a new song!Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to him!For the Lord’s decrees are just,and […]

By David; a well-written song.How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven,whose sin is pardoned!How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish,in whose spirit there is no deceit.When I refused to confess my sin,my whole body wasted away,while I groaned in pain all day long.For day and night you […]

Psalm 31For the music director; a psalm of David.In you, O Lord, I have taken shelter!Never let me be humiliated!Vindicate me by rescuing me!Listen to me!Quickly deliver me!Be my protector and refuge,a stronghold where I can be safe!For you are my high ridge and my stronghold;for the sake of your own reputation you lead me […]