Psalms 89-90Remembering the Covenant with David, and Sorrow for Lost BlessingsA [a]Contemplation of Ethan the Ezrahite.89 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever;With my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.2 For I have said, “Mercy shall be built up forever;Your faithfulness You shall establish in the very heavens.”3 “I have made a covenant with My chosen,I have swo...  Read More

Psalms 87-88The Glories of the City of GodA Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song.87 His foundation is in the holy mountains.2 The Lord loves the gates of ZionMore than all the dwellings of Jacob.3 Glorious things are spoken of you,O city of God! Selah4 “I will make mention of [a]Rahab and Babylon to those who know Me;Behold, O Philistia and Tyre, with Ethiopia:‘This one was born there.’ ”5 And of Zi...  Read More

Psalms 84-86The Blessedness of Dwelling in the House of GodTo the Chief Musician. On[a] an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.84 How lovely [b]is Your tabernacle,O Lord of hosts!2 My soul longs, yes, even faintsFor the courts of the Lord;My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.3 Even the sparrow has found a home,And the swallow a nest for herself,Where she may lay her young—...  Read More

Psalms 81-83An Appeal for Israel’s RepentanceTo the Chief Musician. On[a] an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of Asaph.81 Sing aloud to God our strength;Make a joyful shout to the God of Jacob.2 Raise a song and strike the timbrel,The pleasant harp with the lute.3 Blow the trumpet at the time of the New Moon,At the full moon, on our solemn feast day.4 For this is a statute for Israel,A law of the God o...  Read More

Psalms 79-80A Dirge and a Prayer for Israel, Destroyed by EnemiesA Psalm of Asaph.79 O God, the [a]nations have come into Your inheritance;Your holy temple they have defiled;They have laid Jerusalem [b]in heaps.2 The dead bodies of Your servantsThey have given as food for the birds of the heavens,The flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth.3 Their blood they have shed like water all around...  Read More

Psalms 77-78The Consoling Memory of God’s Redemptive WorksTo the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of Asaph.77 I cried out to God with my voice—To God with my voice;And He gave ear to me.2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord;My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing;My soul refused to be comforted.3 I remembered God, and was troubled;I complained, and my spirit was overwhelm...  Read More