A psalm – a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David.I will praise you, O Lord, for you lifted me up,and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me.O Lord my God,I cried out to you and you healed me.O Lord, you pulled me up from Sheol;you rescued me from among […]

A psalm of David.Acknowledge the Lord, you heavenly beings,acknowledge the Lord’s majesty and power!Acknowledge the majesty of the Lord’s reputation!Worship the Lord in holy attire!The Lord’s shout is heard over the water;the majestic God thunders,the Lord appears over the surging water.The Lord’s shout is powerful,the Lord’s shout is majestic.The Lord’s shout breaks the cedars,the Lord […]

By David.To you, O Lord, I cry out!My protector, do not ignore me!If you do not respond to me,I will join those who are descending into the grave.Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help,when I lift my hands toward your holy temple!Do not drag me away with evil men,with […]

By David.The Lord delivers and vindicates me!I fear no one!The Lord protects my life!I am afraid of no one!When evil men attack meto devour my flesh,when my adversaries and enemies attack me,they stumble and fall.Even when an army is deployed against me,I do not fear.Even when war is imminent,I remain confident.I have asked the Lord […]

By David.Vindicate me, O Lord,for I have integrity,and I trust in the Lord without wavering.Examine me, O Lord, and test me!Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!For I am ever aware of your faithfulness,and your loyalty continually motivates me.I do not associate with deceitful men,or consort with those who are dishonest.I hate the mob of evil […]

By David.O Lord, I come before you in prayer.My God, I trust in you.Please do not let me be humiliated;do not let my enemies triumphantly rejoice over me!Certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated.Those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated.Make me understand your ways, O Lord!Teach me your paths!Guide me […]

A psalm of David.The Lord owns the earth and all it contains,the world and all who live in it.For he set its foundation upon the seas,and established it upon the ocean currents.Who is allowed to ascend the mountain of the Lord?Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?The one whose deeds are blamelessand whose […]

A psalm of David.The Lord is my shepherd,I lack nothing.He takes me to lush pastures,he leads me to refreshing water.He restores my strength.He leads me down the right pathsfor the sake of his reputation.Even when I must walk through the darkest valley,I fear no danger,for you are with me;your rod and your staff reassure me.You […]

For the music director; according to the tune “Morning Doe;” a psalm of David.My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?I groan in prayer, but help seems far away.My God, I cry out during the day,but you do not answer,and during the night my prayers do not let up.You are holy;you sit as king […]

For the music director; a psalm of David.O Lord, the king rejoices in the strength you give;he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.You grant him his heart’s desire;you do not refuse his request. (Selah)For you bring him rich blessings;you place a golden crown on his head.He asked you to sustain his life,and you […]