Psalms 97-99A Song of Praise to the Sovereign Lord97 The Lord reigns;Let the earth rejoice;Let the multitude of [a]isles be glad!2 Clouds and darkness surround Him;Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.3 A fire goes before Him,And burns up His enemies round about.4 His lightnings light the world;The earth sees and trembles.5 The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the L...  Read More

Psalms 94-96God the Refuge of the Righteous94 O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongs—O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth!2 Rise up, O Judge of the earth;[a]Render punishment to the proud.3 Lord, how long will the wicked,How long will the wicked triumph?4 They utter speech, and speak insolent things;All the workers of iniquity boast in themselves.5 They break in pieces Your people, O Lord,...  Read More

Psalms 91-93Psalm 91-93New King James VersionSafety of Abiding in the Presence of God91 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most HighShall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;My God, in Him I will trust.”3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the [a]fowlerAnd from the perilous pestilence.4 He shall cover you with His feath...  Read More

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