For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. 4 […]
Category Archives: Psalm
Psalm 20
For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 May theLordanswer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3 May he remember all your sacrifices # and accept your burnt […]
Psalm 21
For the director of music. A psalm of David. 1 The king rejoices in your strength,Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give! 2 You have granted him his heart’s desire # and have not withheld the request of his lips. 3 You came to greet him with rich blessings and placed […]
Psalm 22
For the director of music. To the tune of “The Doe of the Morning.” A psalm of David. 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? 2 My God, I cry out by day, but you do not […]
Psalm 23
A psalm of David. 1 TheLordis my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk # through the darkest valley, I will fear […]
Psalm 24
Of David. A psalm. 1 The earth is theLord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. 3 Who may ascend the mountain of theLord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 The one who has […]
Psalm 25
Of David. 1 In you,Lordmy God, I put my trust. 2 I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. 3 No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. 4 […]
Psalm 26
Of David. 1 Vindicate me,Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in theLord and have not faltered. 2 Test me,Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; 3 for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. 4 I do […]
Psalm 27
Of David. 1 TheLordis my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? TheLordis the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked advance against me # to devourme, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. 3 Though an army besiege me, my heart […]
Psalm 28
Of David. 1 To you,Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. 2 Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward […]