Psalms 74-76A Plea for Relief from OppressorsA [a]Contemplation of Asaph.74 O God, why have You cast us off forever?Why does Your anger smoke against the sheep of Your pasture?2 Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old,The tribe of Your inheritance, which You have redeemed—This Mount Zion where You have dwelt.3 Lift up Your feet to the perpetual desolations.The enemy has damaged...  Read More

Psalms 72-73Glory and Universality of the Messiah’s ReignA Psalm of Solomon.72 Give the king Your judgments, O God,And Your righteousness to the king’s Son.2 He will judge Your people with righteousness,And Your poor with justice.3 The mountains will bring peace to the people,And the little hills, by righteousness.4 He will bring justice to the poor of the people;He will save the children of the n...  Read More

Psalms 70-71Prayer for Relief from AdversariesTo the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. To bring to remembrance.70 Make haste, O God, to deliver me!Make haste to help me, O Lord!2 Let them be ashamed and confoundedWho seek my life;Let them be [a]turned back and confusedWho desire my hurt.3 Let them be turned back because of their shame,Who say, [b]“Aha, aha!”4 Let all those who seek You rejoice and...  Read More

Psalms 68-69The Glory of God in His Goodness to IsraelTo the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song.68 Let God arise,Let His enemies be scattered;Let those also who hate Him flee before Him.2 As smoke is driven away,So drive them away;As wax melts before the fire,So let the wicked perish at the presence of God.3 But let the righteous be glad;Let them rejoice before God;Yes, let them rejoice exce...  Read More

Psalms 66-67Praise to God for His Awesome WorksTo the Chief Musician. A Song. A Psalm.66 Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth!2 Sing out the honor of His name;Make His praise glorious.3 Say to God,“How awesome are Your works!Through the greatness of Your powerYour enemies shall submit themselves to You.4 All the earth shall worship YouAnd sing praises to You;They shall sing praises to Your na...  Read More

Psalms 63-65Joy in the Fellowship of GodA Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah.63 O God, You are my God;Early will I seek You;My soul thirsts for You;My flesh longs for YouIn a dry and thirsty landWhere there is no water.2 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary,To see Your power and Your glory.3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,My lips shall praise You.4 Thus I w...  Read More