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

Psalm 35-36The Lord the Avenger of His PeopleA Psalm of David.35 Plead[a] my cause, O Lord, with those who strive with me;Fight against those who fight against me.2 Take hold of shield and [b]buckler,And stand up for my help.3 Also draw out the spear,And stop those who pursue me.Say to my soul,“I am your salvation.”4 Let those be put to shame and brought to dishonorWho seek after my life;Let those...  Read More

Psalm 33-34The Sovereignty of the Lord in Creation and History33 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous!For praise from the upright is beautiful.2 Praise the Lord with the harp;[a]Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings.3 Sing to Him a new song;Play skillfully with a shout of joy.4 For the word of the Lord is right,And all His work is done in truth.5 He loves righteousness and justice;T...  Read More