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A psalm of Asaph. 1 O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple, they have reduced Jerusalem to rubble. 2 They have left the dead bodies of your servants as food for the birds of the sky, the flesh of your own people for the animals of the wild. […]

For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” Of Asaph. A psalm. 1 Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth 2 before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh. Awaken your might; come and save us. 3 Restore […]

For the director of music. According to gittith. # Of Asaph. 1 Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob! 2 Begin the music, strike the timbrel, play the melodious harp and lyre. 3 Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and when the moon is full, on […]

A psalm of Asaph. 1 God presides in the great assembly; he renders judgment among the “gods”: 2 “How long will youdefend the unjust # and show partiality to the wicked? 3 Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. 4 Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver […]

A song. A psalm of Asaph. 1 O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God. 2 See how your enemies growl, how your foes rear their heads. 3 With cunning they conspire against your people; they plot against those you cherish. 4 “Come,” they say, […]

For the director of music. According to gittith. # Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, LordAlmighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of theLord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 Even the sparrow has found a home, and […]

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. 1 You,Lord, showed favor to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people # and covered all their sins. 3 You set aside all your wrath and turned from your fierce anger. 4 Restore us […]

A prayer of David. 1 Hear me,Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; 3 have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. 4 Bring joy to […]

Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song. 1 He has founded his city on the holy mountain. 2 TheLordloves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are said of you, # city of God: 4 “I will record Rahaband Babylon among those who acknowledge me— […]

A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah. For the director of music. According to mahalath leannoth. # A maskil # of Heman the Ezrahite. 1 Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. 2 May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my […]