Psalm 51-53A Prayer of RepentanceTo the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.51 Have mercy upon me, O God,According to Your lovingkindness;According to the multitude of Your tender mercies,Blot out my transgressions.2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,And cleanse me from my sin.3 For I acknowledge my transgressions,And my sin is ...  Read More

Psalm 49-50The Confidence of the FoolishTo the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.49 Hear this, all peoples;Give ear, all inhabitants of the world,2 Both low and high,Rich and poor together.3 My mouth shall speak wisdom,And the meditation of my heart shall give understanding.4 I will incline my ear to a proverb;I will disclose my [a]dark saying on the harp.5 Why should I fear in the days...  Read More

Psalm 46-48God the Refuge of His People and Conqueror of the NationsTo the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth.46 God is our refuge and strength,A[a] very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear,Even though the earth be removed,And though the mountains be carried into the [b]midst of the sea;3 Though its waters roar and be troubled,Though the mountains sha...  Read More

Psalm 43-45Prayer to God in Time of Trouble43 Vindicate me, O God,And plead my cause against an ungodly nation;Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!2 For You are the God of my strength;Why do You cast me off?Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?3 Oh, send out Your light and Your truth!Let them lead me;Let them bring me to Your holy hillAnd to Your [a]tabernacle.4...  Read More

Psalm 40-42Faith Persevering in TrialTo the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.40 I waited patiently for the Lord;And He inclined to me,And heard my cry.2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,Out of the miry clay,And set my feet upon a rock,And established my steps.3 He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God;Many will see it and fear,And will trust in the Lord.4 Blessed is that man ...  Read More

Psalm 37-39The Heritage of the Righteous and the Calamity of the WickedA Psalm of David.37 Do not fret because of evildoers,Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,And wither as the green herb.3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.4 Delight yourself also in the Lord,And He shall give you the desires of yo...  Read More