Monthly Archives: July 2017

A Dirge and a Prayer for Israel, Destroyed by Enemies A Psalm of Asaph. 1 O God, the nations have come intoYour inheritance; Your holy temple they have defiled; # They have laid Jerusalem in heaps. 2 The dead bodies of Your servants They have givenasfood for the birds of the heavens, The flesh of […]

Prayer for Israel’s Restoration To the Chief Musician. # Set to “The Lilies.” A Testimony of Asaph. A Psalm. 1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, # You who lead Josephlike a flock; # You who dwellbetweenthe cherubim,shine forth! 2 BeforeEphraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, Stir up Your strength, And comeandsave us! 3 Restore us, O […]

An Appeal for Israel’s Repentance To the Chief Musician. # On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Sing aloud to God our strength; Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob. 2 Raise a song and strike the timbrel, The pleasant harp with the lute. 3 Blow the trumpet at the […]

A Plea for Justice A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Godstands in the congregation of the mighty; # He judges amongthe gods. 2 How long will you judge unjustly, # Andshow partiality to the wicked? Selah 3 Defend the poor and fatherless; # Do justice to the afflicted andneedy. 4 Deliver the poor and needy; Freethemfrom […]

Prayer to Frustrate Conspiracy Against Israel A Song. A Psalm of Asaph. 1 Donot keep silent, O God! Do not hold Your peace, And do not be still, O God! 2 For behold,Your enemies make a tumult; And those who hate You have lifted up their head. 3 They have taken crafty counsel against Your […]

The Blessedness of Dwelling in the House of God To the Chief Musician. # On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 HowlovelyisYour tabernacle, OLordof hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of theLord; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 […]

Prayer that the Lord Will Restore Favor to the Land To the Chief Musician. A Psalm # of the sons of Korah. 1 Lord, You have been favorable to Your land; # You havebrought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin. Selah […]

Prayer for Mercy, with Meditation on the Excellencies of the Lord A Prayer of David. 1 Bow down Your ear, OLord, hear me; For Iampoor and needy. 2 Preserve my life, for Iamholy; You are my God; Save Your servant who trusts in You! 3 Be merciful to me, O Lord, For I cry to […]

The Glories of the City of God A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song. 1 His foundationisin the holy mountains. 2 TheLordloves the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God! Selah 4 “I will make mention of Rahab and […]

A Prayer for Help in Despondency A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. To the Chief Musician. Set to “Mahalath Leannoth.” A Contemplation of # Heman the Ezrahite. 1 OLord,God of my salvation, I have cried out day and night before You. 2 Let my prayer come before You; Incline Your ear to […]