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

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