Category: The Bible

Psalms 13 – A Prayer for Help in Trouble


Psalms 13 - A Prayer for Help in Trouble   1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider … Continue reading Psalms 13 – A Prayer for Help in Trouble

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Psalms 12 – A Prayer for Help against the Wicked


Psalms 12 - A Prayer for Help against the Wicked 1 Help, O Lord, for there is no longer anyone who is godly; the faithful have disappeared from humankind. 2 They utter lies to each other; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak. 3May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that makes … Continue reading Psalms 12 – A Prayer for Help against the Wicked

Psalms 11 – The Refuge of the Upright


Psalms 11 - The Refuge of the Upright   1 In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, "Flee like a bird to the mountains; 2 for look, the wicked bend the bow, they have fitted their arrow to the string, to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart. 3 If the … Continue reading Psalms 11 – The Refuge of the Upright

Psalms 10 – A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked


1 Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? 2 In arrogance the wicked persecute the poor— let them be caught in the schemes they have devised. 3 For the wicked boast of the desires of their heart, those greedy for gain curse and renounce the Lord. 4 In the … Continue reading Psalms 10 – A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked

Psalms 9 – Thanksgiving for God’s Justice


1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. 2 I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turned back, they stumbled and perished before you. 4 For you have maintained my just cause; … Continue reading Psalms 9 – Thanksgiving for God’s Justice

Psalms 8 – God’s Glory and Man’s Honor


1 O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your … Continue reading Psalms 8 – God’s Glory and Man’s Honor

Psalms 7 – A Prayer for Vindication


    1 O Lord my God, in you I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers, and deliver me, 2 or like a lion they will tear me apart; they will drag me away, with no one to rescue. 3 O Lord my God, if I have done this, if there is wrong in my hands, … Continue reading Psalms 7 – A Prayer for Vindication

Psalms 6 – A Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble


1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger, or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are shaking with terror. 3 My soul also is struck with terror, while you, O Lord—how long? 4 Turn, O Lord, … Continue reading Psalms 6 – A Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble

Psalms 5 – A Prayer for Protection


To the chief Musician upon Ne'hiloth, A Psalm of David. 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I … Continue reading Psalms 5 – A Prayer for Protection

Psalms 4 – An Evening Prayer of Trust in God


1 Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? (Selah) 3 But know that the Lord has set … Continue reading Psalms 4 – An Evening Prayer of Trust in God