A Miktam of David. 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” 3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I …
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Psalm 15
Psalm 15 A psalm of David. 1 Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?2 Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.3 Those who refuse to gossip or harm their neighbors or speak evil of their friends.4 Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of …
Psalm 14
Psalm 14 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.”They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! 2 The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race;he looks to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God.3 But no, all have turned away; all …
Psalm 13
Psalm 13 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way?2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the upper hand? 3 Turn and answer me, O Lord my God! Restore the …
Psalm 12
Psalm 12 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by an eight-stringed instrument. 1 Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth!2 Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts.3 May the Lord cut off their flattering lips and silence their boastful tongues.4 They say, “We will lie to …
Psalm 11
Psalm 11 For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1 I trust in the Lord for protection.So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!2 The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings.They shoot from the shadows at those whose hearts are right.3 The foundations of law and order have …
Day 10: Psalm 10
Psalm 10 1 O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble?2 The wicked arrogantly hunt down the poor. Let them be caught in the evil they plan for others.3 For they brag about their evil desires; they praise the greedy and curse the Lord. 4 The wicked are too proud to seek God. They seem …
Day 9: Psalm 9
Psalm 9 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Death of the Son.” 1 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.2 I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. …
Day 8: Psalm 8
Psalm 8 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument. 1 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.2 You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength,silencing your enemies and all who oppose you. 3 When I look at the night sky and …
Day 7: Psalm 7
Psalm 7 A psalm of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush of the tribe of Benjamin. 1 I come to you for protection, O Lord my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me!2 If you don’t, they will maul me like a lion, tearing me to pieces with no one to rescue me.3 O Lord my God, if I have done wrong or am guilty …