Category Archives: Psalms

The Blessing and Suffering of the Godly To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 Blessedishe who considers the poor; TheLordwill deliver him in time of trouble. 2 TheLordwill preserve him and keep him alive, Andhe will be blessed on the earth; # You will not deliver him to the will of his enemies. […]

BOOK TWO: Psalms 42—72 Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for theliving God. When shall I come and appear […]

Prayer to God in Time of Trouble 1 Vindicateme, O God, # Andplead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man! 2 For Youarethe God of my strength; Why do You cast me off? # Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy? 3 […]

Redemption Remembered in Present Dishonor To the Chief Musician. A # Contemplation of the sons of Korah. 1 We have heard with our ears, O God, # Our fathers have told us, The deeds You did in their days, In days of old: 2 You drove out the nations with Your hand, But them You […]

The Glories of the Messiah and His Bride To the Chief Musician. # Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. 1 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongueisthe pen of a ready writer. 2 You are fairer […]

God the Refuge of His People and Conqueror of the Nations To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song # for Alamoth. 1 Godisourrefuge and strength, # A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be […]

Praise to God, the Ruler of the Earth To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! 2 For theLordMost Highisawesome; # Heisa greatKing over all the earth. 3 He will subdue the peoples under us, And […]

The Glory of God in Zion A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 GreatistheLord, and greatly to be praised # In thecity of our God, InHis holy mountain. 2 Beautiful in elevation, The joy of the whole earth, IsMount Ziononthe sides of the north, The city of the great King. 3 Godisin […]

The Confidence of the Foolish To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 1 Hear this, all peoples; Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, 2 Both low and high, Rich and poor together. 3 My mouth shall speak wisdom, And the meditation of my heartshallgiveunderstanding. 4 I will incline my ear […]

God the Righteous Judge A Psalm of Asaph. 1 TheMighty One, God theLord, Has spoken and called the earth From the rising of the sun to its going down. 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, # God will shine forth. 3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silent; # A fire […]