Why, Lord, do you stand far off?Why do you pay no attention during times of trouble?The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed;the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants;the one who robs others curses and rejects the Lord.The wicked man is so […]

For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David.I will thank the Lord with all my heart!I will tell about all your amazing deeds!I will be happy and rejoice in you!I will sing praises to you, O sovereign One!When my enemies turn back,they trip and are defeated before you.For you defended […]

For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David.O Lord, our Lord,how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth!You reveal your majesty in the heavens above!From the mouths of children and nursing babiesyou have ordained praise on account of your adversaries,so that you might put an end to the vindictive enemy.When […]

A musical composition by David, which he sang to the Lord concerning a Benjaminite named Cush.O Lord my God, in you I have taken shelter.Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me!Otherwise they will rip me to shreds like a lion;they will tear me to bits and no one will be able to rescue […]

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David.Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger!Do not discipline me in your raging fury!Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am frail!Heal me, Lord, for my bones are shaking!I am absolutely terrified,and you, Lord – how […]

For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David.Listen to what I say, Lord!Carefully consider my complaint!Pay attention to my cry for help,my king and my God,for I am praying to you!Lord, in the morning you will hear me;in the morning I will present my case to you and then […]

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David.When I call out, answer me,O God who vindicates me!Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place.Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into […]

A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom.Lord, how numerous are my enemies!Many attack me.Many say about me,“God will not deliver him.” (Selah)But you, Lord, are a shield that protects me;you are my glory and the one who restores me.To the Lord I cried out,and he answered me from his holy […]

Why do the nations rebel?Why are the countries devising plots that will fail?The kings of the earth form a united front;the rulers collaborateagainst the Lord and his anointed king.They say, “Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us!Let’s free ourselves from their ropes!”The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust;the Lord taunts them.Then he […]

Psalm 1 How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked,or stand in the pathway with sinners,or sit in the assembly of scoffers!Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord’s commands;he meditates on his commands day and night.He is like a tree planted by flowing streams;it yields its fruit at […]