Psalm 57-59Prayer for Safety from EnemiesTo the Chief Musician. Set to [a]“Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave.57 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me!For my soul trusts in You;And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge,Until these calamities have passed by.2 I will cry out to God Most High,To God who performs all things for me.3 He shall send...  Read More

Psalm 54-56Answered Prayer for Deliverance from AdversariesTo the Chief Musician. With [a]stringed instruments. A [b]Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding with us?”54 Save me, O God, by Your name,And vindicate me by Your strength.2 Hear my prayer, O God;Give ear to the words of my mouth.3 For strangers have risen up against me,And oppressors have soug...  Read More

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