Psalm 73 A psalm of Asaph. 1 Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure.2 But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.3 For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.4 They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and …
It’s Time to Praise Him 67 For the Pure and Shining OneA poetic song of praise for guitar1 God, keep us near your mercy-fountain and bless us!And when you look down on us, may your face beam with joy!Pause in his presence2 Send us out all over the world so that everyone everywherewill discover your ways and know …
Psalm 71 1 In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.2 In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your ear to me and save me.3 Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go;give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.4 Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the …
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David. 1 Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. 2 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.3 For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. 4 I long …
Psalm 148 1 Praise the Lord.[a] Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above.2 Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.3 Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.4 Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. 5 Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created,6 and he established …
Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge.I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. 2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me—[c] God sends forth his love and …
Psalm 5[a] For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. 1 Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament.2 Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. 3 In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.4 For you are not a God who is …
Psalm 16 A miktam[a] of David. 1 Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.”3 I say of the holy people who are in the land, “They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.”4 Those who run after other gods will …
Psalm 8[a] For the director of music. According to gittith.[b] A psalm of David. 1 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens.2 Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.3 When I consider your heavens, the work of …
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.5 You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.6 Such …
