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

Psalm 31-32The Lord a Fortress in AdversityTo the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.31 In You, O Lord, I [a]put my trust;Let me never be ashamed;Deliver me in Your righteousness.2 Bow down Your ear to me,Deliver me speedily;Be my rock of [b]refuge,A [c]fortress of defense to save me.3 For You are my rock and my fortress;Therefore, for Your name’s sake,Lead me and guide me.4 Pull me out of the net w...  Read More

Psalm 29-30Praise to God in His Holiness and MajestyA Psalm of David.29 Give[a] unto the Lord, O you mighty ones,Give unto the Lord glory and strength.2 [b]Give unto the Lord the glory [c]due to His name;Worship the Lord in the [d]beauty of holiness.3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;The God of glory thunders;The Lord is over many waters.4 The voice of the Lord is powerful;The voice of the...  Read More

Psalm 26-28A Prayer for Divine Scrutiny and RedemptionA Psalm of David.26 Vindicate me, O Lord,For I have walked in my integrity.I have also trusted in the Lord;I shall not slip.2 Examine me, O Lord, and [a]prove me;Try my mind and my heart.3 For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes,And I have walked in Your truth.4 I have not sat with idolatrous mortals,Nor will I go in with hypocrites.5 I have ...  Read More

Psalm 23-25The Lord the Shepherd of His PeopleA Psalm of David.23 The Lord is my shepherd;I shall not [a]want.2 He makes me to lie down in [b]green pastures;He leads me beside the [c]still waters.3 He restores my soul;He leads me in the paths of righteousnessFor His name’s sake.4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil;For You are with me;Your rod and Your ...  Read More