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{\MT The Psalms

\par }{\MS BOOK 1
\par }\PsalmChap{1}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Blessed
is
the
man
who
doesn’t
walk
in
the
counsel
of
the
wicked,
\par }{\QB nor
stand
on
the
path
of
sinners,
\par }{\QB nor
sit
in
the
seat
of scoffers;
\par }{\Q \VS{2}but
his
delight
is
in
the
LORD’s\FTNT{*}{{\FR 1:2 }
When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name.}
law.
\par }{\QB On
his Torah
he
meditates
day
and
night.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
will
be
like
a
tree
planted
by
the
streams
of
water,
\par }{\QB that
produces
its
fruit
in
its
season,
\par }{\QB whose
leaf
also
does
not
wither.
\par }{\QB Whatever
he
does
shall
prosper.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
wicked
are
not
so,
\par }{\QB but
are
like
the
chaff
which
the
wind
drives
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Therefore
the
wicked
shall
not
stand
in
the judgement,
\par }{\QB nor
sinners
in
the
congregation
of
the
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
the
LORD
knows
the
way
of
the
righteous,
\par }{\QB but
the
way
of
the
wicked
shall
perish.

\par }\PsalmChap{2}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Why
do
the
nations rage,
\par }{\QB and
the
peoples plot
a vain thing?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
kings
of
the
earth
take
a
stand,
\par }{\QB and
the
rulers
take
counsel
together,
\par }{\QB against
the
LORD,
and
against
his
Anointed,\FTNT{*}{{\FR 2:2 }
The word “Anointed” is the same as the word for “Messiah” or “Christ”} saying,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}“Let’s
break
their
bonds
apart,
\par }{\QB and
cast
their
cords
from
us.”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
who
sits
in
the
heavens
will
laugh.
\par }{\QB The
Lord\FTNT{†}{{\FR 2:4 }
The word translated “Lord” (mixed case) is “Adonai.”}
will have
them
in derision.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Then
he will
speak
to
them
in
his
anger,
\par }{\QB and
terrify
them
in
his
wrath:
\par }{\Q \VS{6}“Yet
I
have
set
my
King
on
my
holy
hill
of
Zion.”
\par }{\QB \VS{7}I
will
tell
of
the
decree:
\par }{\Q The
LORD
said
to
me, “You
are
my
son.
\par }{\QB Today
I
have
become
your
father.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Ask
of
me,
and
I
will
give
the
nations
for
your
inheritance,
\par }{\QB the uttermost parts
of
the
earth
for
your
possession.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You
shall break
them
with
a
rod
of
iron.
\par }{\QB You
shall dash
them
in pieces like
a
potter’s
vessel.”
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Now
therefore
be
wise,
you
kings.
\par }{\QB Be
instructed,
you
judges
of
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Serve
the
LORD
with
fear,
\par }{\QB and
rejoice
with
trembling.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Give sincere homage
to
the
Son,\FTNT{‡}{{\FR 2:12 }
or, Kiss the son}
lest
he
be
angry,
and
you
perish
on
the
way,
\par }{\QB for
his
wrath
will
soon
be kindled.
\par }{\QB Blessed
are
all
those
who
take
refuge
in
him.

\par }\PsalmChap{3}{\D A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD, how
my adversaries
have increased!
\par }{\QB Many
are
those
who rise
up
against
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Many
there
are
who say
of
my soul,
\par }{\QB “There
is no
help
for
him
in
God.”\FTNT{*}{{\FR 3:2 }
The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).}
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{3}But
you, LORD,
are
a shield around
me,
\par }{\QB my glory,
and
the
one
who lifts up
my head.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I cry
to
the
LORD
with
my voice,
\par }{\QB and
he answers
me out
of
his holy hill.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{5}I laid myself
down
and slept.
\par }{\QB I awakened,
for
the
LORD sustains
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
will
not
be afraid
of tens
of thousands
of people
\par }{\QB who
have set themselves against
me
on every side.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Arise, LORD!
\par }{\QB Save
me,
my
God!
\par }{\Q For
you
have struck
all
of
my enemies
on
the cheek bone.
\par }{\QB You
have broken
the teeth
of
the wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Salvation belongs
to
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB May
your blessing
be
on
your
people.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }

\PsalmChap{4}{\D For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Answer me when I call, God
of
my righteousness.
\par }{\QB Give me relief from
my distress.
\par }{\QB Have mercy
on me,
and hear
my prayer.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You sons
of
men,
how long shall
my glory
be turned into dishonour?
\par }{\QB Will
you love vanity
and seek after falsehood?
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{3}But know
that
the LORD
has
set apart
for
himself
him
who
is godly;
\par }{\QB The LORD
will hear
when
I call
to
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Stand
in awe,
and don’t sin.
\par }{\QB Search
your own
heart
on
your bed,
and
be still.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{5}Offer
the sacrifices
of righteousness.
\par }{\QB Put
your trust
in
the LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Many say, “Who
will show
us any good?”
\par }{\QB LORD, let
the light
of
your face shine
on
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You
have
put gladness
in
my heart,
\par }{\QB more
than
when
their grain
and
their new wine
are increased.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}In peace
I
will both
lay
myself
down
and sleep,
\par }{\QB for
you alone, LORD,
make
me live
in safety.

\par }\PsalmChap{5}{\D For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Give ear
to
my words, LORD.
\par }{\QB Consider
my meditation.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Listen
to
the voice
of
my cry,
my King
and
my
God,
\par }{\QB for
I pray
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}LORD,
in
the morning
you
will
hear
my
voice.
\par }{\QB In
the morning
I
will lay
my requests
before
you,
and
will watch expectantly.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
you
are not
a
God
who
has pleasure
in wickedness.
\par }{\QB Evil can’t live
with
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The arrogant
will
not stand
in
your sight.
\par }{\QB You hate all workers
of iniquity.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You
will
destroy
those
who speak lies.
\par }{\QB The LORD abhors
the bloodthirsty
and deceitful
man.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}But
as
for
me,
in
the abundance
of
your loving kindness
I
will come
into
your house.
\par }{\QB I
will bow towards
your holy temple
in reverence
of
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Lead
me,
LORD,
in
your righteousness
because
of
my enemies.
\par }{\QB Make
your way straight
before
my face.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For
there
is no faithfulness
in
their
mouth.
\par }{\QB Their heart
is destruction.
\par }{\QB Their throat
is
an
open tomb.
\par }{\QB They flatter
with
their tongue.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Hold
them guilty,
God.
\par }{\QB Let
them fall
by
their own counsels.
\par }{\Q Thrust
them
out
in
the multitude
of
their transgressions,
\par }{\QB for
they
have rebelled against
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}But let
all
those
who take refuge
in
you rejoice.
\par }{\QB Let
them always shout
for joy,
because
you defend
them.
\par }{\Q Let
them
also
who love
your name
be joyful
in
you.
\par }{\QB \VS{12}For
you
will bless
the righteous.
\par }{\Q LORD,
you
will surround
him
with favour
as
with
a shield.

\par }\PsalmChap{6}{\D For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD, don’t rebuke
me
in
your anger,
\par }{\QB neither discipline
me
in
your wrath.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Have
mercy
on
me,
LORD,
for
I
am faint.
\par }{\QB LORD, heal
me,
for
my bones
are troubled.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}My soul
is
also
in great anguish.
\par }{\QB But
you,
LORD—how long?
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Return,
LORD. Deliver
my
soul,
\par }{\QB and
save
me
for
your loving kindness’ sake.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
in
death
there
is no memory
of
you.
\par }{\QB In Sheol,\FTNT{*}{{\FR 6:5 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
who
shall
give
you thanks?
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I am weary
with
my groaning.
\par }{\QB Every night
I flood
my bed.
\par }{\QB I drench
my couch
with
my tears.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}My eye wastes
away
because
of grief.
\par }{\QB It grows old
because
of
all
my adversaries.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Depart
from
me,
all
you workers
of iniquity,
\par }{\QB for
the LORD
has heard
the voice
of
my weeping.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The
LORD
has
heard
my supplication.
\par }{\QB The
LORD accepts
my prayer.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}May all
my enemies
be ashamed
and dismayed.
\par }{\QB They
shall turn
back,
they
shall
be disgraced suddenly.

\par }\PsalmChap{7}{\D A meditation by David, which he sang to the LORD, concerning the words of Cush, the Benjamite.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD,
my
God,
I take refuge
in
you.
\par }{\QB Save
me
from
all
those
who pursue
me,
and deliver
me,
\par }{\Q \VS{2}lest
they tear apart
my soul
like
a lion,
\par }{\QB ripping
it
in pieces, while
there
is
no
one
to
deliver.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}LORD,
my
God,
if
I
have done this,
\par }{\QB if
there
is iniquity
in
my hands,
\par }{\Q \VS{4}if
I
have rewarded
evil
to
him
who
was
at peace
with me
\par }{\QB (yes,
I
have delivered
him
who without cause
was
my adversary),
\par }{\QB \VS{5}let
the
enemy pursue
my soul, and overtake
it;
\par }{\Q yes, let
him tread
my life down
to
the earth,
\par }{\QB and lay
my glory
in
the dust.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{6}Arise, LORD,
in
your anger.
\par }{\QB Lift up
yourself against
the rage
of
my adversaries.
\par }{\Q Awake
for
me.
You
have commanded judgement.
\par }{\QB \VS{7}Let
the congregation
of
the peoples surround
you.
\par }{\QB Rule
over
them
on
high.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The LORD administers judgement
to
the
peoples.
\par }{\QB Judge
me, LORD,
according
to
my righteousness,
\par }{\QB and
to
my integrity
that
is
in
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Oh let
the wickedness
of
the wicked come
to
an end,
\par }{\QB but establish
the
righteous;
\par }{\QB their minds
and hearts
are searched
by
the
righteous
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}My shield
is
with
God,
\par }{\QB who saves
the upright
in
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}God
is
a righteous judge,
\par }{\QB yes,
a
God
who
has indignation every day.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}If
a
man doesn’t repent,
he
will sharpen
his sword;
\par }{\QB he
has bent
and strung
his bow.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}He
has
also
prepared
for
himself
the instruments
of death.
\par }{\QB He
makes
ready
his flaming
arrows.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Behold,\FTNT{*}{{\FR 7:14 }
“Behold”, from “הִנֵּה”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection.}
he travails
with iniquity.
\par }{\QB Yes,
he
has conceived mischief,
\par }{\QB and brought
out falsehood.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}He
has dug
a hole,
\par }{\QB and
has fallen into
the pit which
he made.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The trouble he causes shall return
to
his own
head.
\par }{\QB His violence shall
come
down
on
the crown
of
his own
head.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I
will
give thanks
to
the LORD
according
to
his righteousness,
\par }{\QB and
will sing praise
to
the name
of
the LORD Most High.

\par }\PsalmChap{8}{\D For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD,
our Lord, how majestic
is
your name
in all
the earth!
\par }{\QB You
have set
your glory
above
the heavens!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}From
the lips
of babes
and infants
you
have
established strength,
\par }{\QB because
of
your adversaries,
that
you
might silence
the enemy
and
the avenger.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When I consider
your heavens,
the
work
of
your fingers,
\par }{\QB the moon
and
the stars,
which
you
have ordained,
\par }{\Q \VS{4}what
is
man,
that
you
think
of
him?
\par }{\QB What
is
the son
of
man,
that
you care
for
him?
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
you
have
made
him
a little lower
than
the angels,\FTNT{*}{{\FR 8:5 }
Hebrew: Elohim. The word Elohim, used here, usually means “God”, but can also mean “gods”, “princes”, or “angels”. The Septuagint reads “angels” here. See also the quote from the Septuagint in Hebrews 2:7.}
\par }{\QB and crowned
him
with glory
and honour.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You make
him ruler over
the works
of
your hands.
\par }{\QB You
have put all things under
his feet:
\par }{\Q \VS{7}All sheep
and cattle,
\par }{\QB yes,
and
the animals
of
the field,
\par }{\QB \VS{8}the birds
of
the sky,
the fish
of
the sea,
\par }{\QB and
whatever passes
through
the paths
of
the seas.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}LORD, our Lord,
\par }{\QB how majestic is
your name
in all
the
earth!

\par }\PsalmChap{9}{\D For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I will give thanks
to
the LORD
with
my whole heart.
\par }{\QB I will tell
of all
your marvellous works.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
be glad
and rejoice
in
you.
\par }{\QB I
will sing
praise
to
your name,
O Most High.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
my enemies turn back,
\par }{\QB they stumble
and perish
in
your presence.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
you have maintained
my just
cause.
\par }{\QB You sit
on
the throne judging righteously.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You
have rebuked
the nations.
\par }{\QB You
have destroyed
the wicked.
\par }{\QB You
have blotted
out
their name
forever
and ever.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The enemy
is overtaken
by endless ruin.
\par }{\QB The very
memory
of
the cities
which
you
have overthrown
has
perished.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}But
the LORD reigns
forever.
\par }{\QB He
has prepared
his throne
for judgement.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
will
judge
the world
in righteousness.
\par }{\QB He
will administer judgement
to
the peoples
in uprightness.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The LORD
will also
be
a high tower
for
the oppressed;
\par }{\QB a high tower
in times
of trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Those
who know
your name
will put
their trust
in
you,
\par }{\QB for
you,
LORD,
have
not forsaken
those
who seek
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Sing
praises
to
the
LORD,
who dwells
in Zion,
\par }{\QB and
declare amongst
the
people
what
he
has done.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}For
he
who avenges blood remembers
them.
\par }{\QB He doesn’t forget
the cry
of
the afflicted.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Have mercy
on
me, LORD.
\par }{\QB See
my affliction
by
those
who hate
me,
\par }{\Q and lift
me
up
from
the gates
of
death,
\par }{\QB \VS{14}that
I
may
show all
of
your
praise.
\par }{\QB I
will rejoice
in
your salvation
in
the
gates
of
the daughter
of Zion.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The nations
have sunk down
in
the pit
that
they
made.
\par }{\QB In
the net which
they hid,
their own foot
is
taken.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The LORD
has
made
himself known.
\par }{\QB He
has executed judgement.
\par }{\QB The wicked
is snared
by
the work
of
his own hands.
\par }{\QS Meditation. Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{17}The
wicked
shall
be turned
back
to Sheol,\FTNT{*}{{\FR 9:17 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
\par }{\QB even
all
the nations
that forget
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}For
the needy
shall not always
be forgotten,
\par }{\QB nor
the hope
of
the poor perish forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Arise, LORD!
Don’t
let
man prevail.
\par }{\QB Let
the nations
be judged
in
your sight.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Put
them
in fear,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Let
the
nations know
that
they
are only
men.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }

\PsalmChap{10}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Why
do
you
stand
far
off,
LORD?
\par }{\QB Why
do
you
hide yourself
in
times
of
trouble?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}In
arrogance,
the
wicked hunt down
the weak.
\par }{\QB They
are
caught
in
the
schemes that
they
devise.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
the
wicked boasts
of
his
heart’s cravings.
\par }{\QB He
blesses
the
greedy
and condemns
the
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
wicked,
in
the
pride
of
his
face,
\par }{\QB has
no room
in
his
thoughts
for
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}His
ways
are prosperous
at
all
times.
\par }{\QB He
is arrogant,
and
your laws
are
far
from
his
sight.
\par }{\Q As
for
all
his
adversaries,
he sneers
at
them.
\par }{\QB \VS{6}He
says
in
his
heart, “I
shall
not
be
shaken.
\par }{\QB For
generations
I
shall
have
no
trouble.”
\par }{\Q \VS{7}His
mouth
is
full
of cursing,
deceit,
and
oppression.
\par }{\QB Under
his
tongue
is
mischief
and
iniquity.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He lies
in
wait near
the villages.
\par }{\QB From ambushes,
he murders
the
innocent.
\par }{\Q His
eyes
are
secretly
set
against
the helpless.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
lurks
in
secret
as
a
lion
in
his
ambush.
\par }{\QB He
lies
in
wait
to
catch
the helpless.
\par }{\QB He
catches
the helpless when
he
draws
him
in
his
net.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The helpless
are
crushed.
\par }{\QB They
collapse.
\par }{\QB They
fall under his strength.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}He
says
in
his
heart, “God
has
forgotten.
\par }{\QB He
hides
his
face.
\par }{\QB He
will
never
see
it.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Arise,
LORD!
\par }{\QB God,
lift
up
your
hand!
\par }{\QB Don’t
forget
the helpless.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Why
does
the
wicked
person condemn
God,
\par }{\QB and
say
in
his
heart, “God
won’t
call
me
into
account?”
\par }{\Q \VS{14}But
you
do
see
trouble
and grief.
\par }{\QB You
consider
it
to
take
it
into
your
hand.
\par }{\QB You
help
the victim
and
the
fatherless.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Break
the
arm
of
the
wicked.
\par }{\QB As
for
the
evil
man,
seek
out
his
wickedness until
you
find
none.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The
LORD
is
King
forever
and
ever!
\par }{\QB The
nations
will
perish
out
of
his
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}LORD,
you
have
heard
the
desire
of
the
humble.
\par }{\QB You
will
prepare
their
heart.
\par }{\QB You
will cause
your
ear
to
hear,
\par }{\QB \VS{18}to
judge
the
fatherless
and
the
oppressed,
\par }{\QB that
man
who
is
of
the
earth
may terrify
no
more.

\par }\PsalmChap{11}{\D For the Chief Musician. By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}In
the
LORD,
I
take
refuge.
\par }{\QB How
can
you
say
to
my
soul, “Flee
as
a
bird
to
your
mountain”?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For,
behold,
the
wicked
bend
their
bows.
\par }{\QB They
set
their
arrows
on
the strings,
\par }{\QB that
they
may
shoot
in
darkness
at
the
upright
in
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}If
the
foundations
are
destroyed,
\par }{\QB what
can
the
righteous
do?
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
LORD
is
in
his
holy
temple.
\par }{\QB The
LORD
is
on
his
throne
in
heaven.
\par }{\Q His
eyes observe.
\par }{\QB His
eyes
examine
the
children
of
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
LORD examines
the
righteous,
\par }{\QB but
his
soul
hates
the
wicked
and
him
who
loves
violence.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}On
the
wicked
he
will
rain
blazing
coals;
\par }{\QB fire, sulphur,
and scorching
wind
shall
be
the
portion
of
their
cup.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
the
LORD
is
righteous.
\par }{\QB He
loves
righteousness.
\par }{\QB The
upright
shall
see
his
face.

\par }\PsalmChap{12}{\D For the Chief Musician; upon an eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm of David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Help, LORD;
for
the godly man ceases.
\par }{\QB For
the faithful fail
from amongst
the children
of men.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Everyone lies
to
his neighbour.
\par }{\QB They speak
with flattering lips,
and
with
a double heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}May
the LORD cut
off
all
flattering
lips,
\par }{\QB and
the tongue
that boasts,
\par }{\Q \VS{4}who
have
said, “With
our
tongue
we
will prevail.
\par }{\QB Our
lips
are
our own.
\par }{\QB Who
is
lord
over us?”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}“Because
of
the oppression
of
the weak
and
because
of
the groaning
of
the needy,
\par }{\QB I
will now arise,”
says
the
LORD;
\par }{\Q “I
will
set
him
in safety
from
those
who malign
him.”
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
LORD’s words
are flawless words,
\par }{\QB as silver refined
in
a clay furnace, purified seven times.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You
will keep
them,
LORD.
\par }{\QB You
will preserve
them
from
this generation forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The wicked walk
on
every side,
\par }{\QB when what
is vile
is exalted amongst
the sons
of men.

\par }\PsalmChap{13}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}How long, LORD?
\par }{\QB Will you forget me forever?
\par }{\QB How long will you hide
your face from me?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}How
long
shall
I take counsel
in
my soul,
\par }{\QB having sorrow
in
my heart every day?
\par }{\QB How
long
shall
my enemy triumph
over
me?
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Behold,
and answer
me, LORD,
my God.
\par }{\QB Give light
to
my eyes, lest
I sleep
in
death;
\par }{\QB \VS{4}lest
my enemy say, “I
have prevailed
against
him;”
\par }{\QB lest
my adversaries rejoice
when
I fall.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}But
I trust
in
your loving kindness.
\par }{\QB My heart
rejoices
in
your salvation.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
will
sing
to
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB because
he
has
been good
to
me.

\par }\PsalmChap{14}{\D For the Chief Musician. By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
fool
has
said
in
his
heart, “There
is
no
God.”
\par }{\QB They
are
corrupt.
\par }{\QB They
have
done
abominable
deeds.
\par }{\QB There
is
no
one
who
does
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
LORD
looked
down
from
heaven
on
the
children
of
men,
\par }{\QB to
see
if
there
were
any
who
understood,
\par }{\QB who
sought
after
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
have
all
gone
aside.
\par }{\QB They
have
together
become
corrupt.
\par }{\QB There
is
no
one
who
does
good,
no,
not
one.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Have
all
the
workers
of
iniquity
no
knowledge,
\par }{\QB who
eat
up
my
people
as
they
eat
bread,
\par }{\QB and
don’t
call
on
the
LORD?
\par }{\Q \VS{5}There
they
were
in
great
fear,
\par }{\QB for
God
is
in
the
generation
of
the
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You frustrate
the
plan
of
the
poor,
\par }{\QB because
the
LORD
is
his
refuge.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Oh
that
the
salvation [yeshuat]
of
Israel
would
come
out
of
Zion!
\par }{\QB When
the
LORD
restores
the
fortunes
of
his
people,
\par }{\QB then
Jacob
shall
rejoice,
and
Israel
shall
be
glad.

\par }\PsalmChap{15}{\D A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD,
who
shall
dwell
in
your
sanctuary?
\par }{\QB Who
shall
live
on
your
holy
hill?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}He
who
walks
blamelessly
and
does
what
is
right,
\par }{\QB and
speaks
truth
in
his
heart;
\par }{\Q \VS{3}he
who
doesn’t
slander
with
his
tongue,
\par }{\QB nor
does
evil
to
his
friend,
\par }{\QB nor casts slurs
against
his
fellow man;
\par }{\Q \VS{4}in whose
eyes
a vile man
is
despised,
\par }{\QB but
who honours
those
who
fear
the
LORD;
\par }{\QB he
who keeps
an
oath
even
when
it hurts,
and
doesn’t
change;
\par }{\Q \VS{5}he
who
doesn’t
lend
out
his
money
for usury,
\par }{\QB nor
take
a
bribe
against
the
innocent.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q He
who
does
these
things
shall
never
be
shaken.

\par }\PsalmChap{16}{\D A Poem by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Preserve
me,
God,
for
I
take
refuge
in
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}My soul,
you
have
said
to
the
LORD, “You
are
my
Lord.
\par }{\QB Apart
from
you
I
have
no
good thing.”
\par }{\Q \VS{3}As
for
the
holy
ones
who
are
in
the
earth,
\par }{\QB they
are
the excellent
ones
in
whom
is
all
my
delight.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Their
sorrows
shall
be
multiplied who
give gifts
to
another god.
\par }{\QB Their drink offerings
of
blood
I
will
not
offer,
\par }{\QB nor
take
their
names
on
my
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
LORD assigned
my
portion
and
my
cup.
\par }{\QB You made
my
lot secure.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}The lines
have
fallen
to
me
in
pleasant places.
\par }{\QB Yes,
I
have
a good
inheritance.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}I
will
bless
the
LORD,
who
has
given
me
counsel.
\par }{\QB Yes,
my
heart
instructs
me
in
the
night seasons.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
have set
the
LORD
always
before
me.
\par }{\QB Because
he
is
at
my
right
hand,
I
shall
not
be
moved.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Therefore
my
heart
is
glad,
and
my tongue
rejoices.
\par }{\QB My
body
shall
also
dwell
in
safety.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
you
will
not
leave
my
soul
in
Sheol,\FTNT{*}{{\FR 16:10 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
\par }{\QB neither
will
you
allow
your
holy
one
to
see
corruption.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}You
will
show
me
the
path
of
life.
\par }{\QB In
your
presence
is
fullness
of
joy.
\par }{\Q In
your
right
hand
there
are pleasures
forever more.

\par }\PsalmChap{17}{\D A Prayer by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear,
LORD,
my
righteous plea.
\par }{\QB Give
ear
to
my
prayer
that
doesn’t go out
of
deceitful
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Let
my
sentence
come
out
of
your
presence.
\par }{\QB Let
your
eyes
look
on
equity.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
have
proved
my
heart.
\par }{\QB You
have
visited
me
in
the
night.
\par }{\QB You
have
tried
me,
and
found
nothing.
\par }{\QB I
have resolved
that
my
mouth
shall
not disobey.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}As
for
the
deeds
of
men,
by
the
word
of
your
lips,
\par }{\QB I
have
kept
myself
from
the
ways
of
the
violent.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}My
steps have
held
fast
to your
paths.
\par }{\QB My
feet have
not
slipped.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
have
called
on
you,
for
you
will
answer
me,
God.
\par }{\QB Turn
your
ear
to
me.
\par }{\QB Hear
my speech.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Show
your marvellous loving
kindness,
\par }{\QB you
who
save
those
who
take
refuge
by
your
right
hand
from
their
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Keep
me
as
the
apple
of
your
eye.
\par }{\QB Hide
me under
the
shadow
of
your
wings,
\par }{\Q \VS{9}from
the
wicked
who oppress
me,
\par }{\QB my
deadly
enemies,
who surround
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}They
close
up
their callous hearts.
\par }{\QB With
their
mouth
they
speak
proudly.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
have
now
surrounded
us
in
our
steps.
\par }{\QB They
set
their
eyes
to
cast
us
down
to
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}He
is
like
a
lion that
is greedy
of
his prey,
\par }{\QB as
it
were
a
young
lion
lurking
in
secret
places.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Arise,
LORD,
confront
him.
\par }{\QB Cast
him
down.
\par }{\Q Deliver
my
soul
from
the
wicked
by
your
sword,
\par }{\QB \VS{14}from
men
by
your
hand,
LORD,
\par }{\QB from
men
of
the
world,
whose
portion
is
in
this
life.
\par }{\Q You
fill
the
belly
of
your cherished
ones.
\par }{\QB Your
sons
have
plenty,
\par }{\QB and
they store
up wealth
for
their
children.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}As
for
me,
I
shall
see
your
face
in
righteousness.
\par }{\QB I
shall be
satisfied,
when
I awake,
with
seeing
your
form.

\par }\PsalmChap{18}{\D For the Chief Musician. By David the servant of the LORD, who spoke to the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said,
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I love
you,
LORD,
my
strength.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
LORD
is
my rock,
my fortress,
and
my deliverer;
\par }{\QB my
God,
my rock,
in whom
I take refuge;
\par }{\QB my shield,
and
the horn
of
my salvation,
my high tower.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I call
on
the
LORD,
who
is worthy
to
be praised;
\par }{\QB and
I
am saved
from
my enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The cords
of death surrounded
me.
\par }{\QB The floods
of ungodliness
made
me afraid.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
cords
of Sheol\FTNT{*}{{\FR 18:5 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
were around
me.
\par }{\QB The snares
of
death came
on
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}In
my distress
I called
on
the LORD,
\par }{\QB and cried
to
my God.
\par }{\Q He heard
my voice out
of
his temple.
\par }{\QB My cry
before
him came into
his ears.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Then
the earth shook
and trembled.
\par }{\QB The foundations
also
of
the mountains quaked
and
were shaken,
\par }{\QB because
he
was angry.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Smoke went out
of
his nostrils.
\par }{\QB Consuming fire came out
of
his mouth.
\par }{\QB Coals
were
kindled
by
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He bowed
the heavens
also,
and
came
down.
\par }{\QB Thick darkness
was
under
his feet.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He rode
on
a cherub,
and flew.
\par }{\QB Yes,
he soared
on
the wings
of
the wind.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}He made darkness
his hiding place,
his pavilion
around
him,
\par }{\QB darkness
of waters, thick clouds
of
the
skies.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}At
the brightness before
him
his
thick
clouds passed,
\par }{\QB hailstones
and coals
of fire.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The LORD
also thundered
in
the sky.
\par }{\QB The Most High uttered
his voice:
\par }{\QB hailstones
and
coals
of
fire.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
sent
out
his
arrows,
and scattered
them.
\par }{\QB He routed
them
with great lightning bolts.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Then
the channels
of waters appeared.
\par }{\QB The foundations
of
the world were
laid bare at
your rebuke, LORD,
\par }{\QB at
the blast
of
the breath
of
your nostrils.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}He
sent
from
on high.
\par }{\QB He took
me.
\par }{\QB He drew
me
out
of many
waters.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
delivered
me
from
my strong enemy,
\par }{\QB from those who hated
me;
for they
were
too mighty
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}They came
on
me
in
the day
of
my calamity,
\par }{\QB but
the LORD was
my support.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He
brought
me out
also
into
a large
place.
\par }{\QB He delivered
me,
because
he delighted
in
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}The
LORD
has rewarded
me according
to
my righteousness.
\par }{\QB According
to
the cleanness of
my hands,
he
has recompensed
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}For
I
have kept
the ways
of
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB and
have not wickedly departed
from
my
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}For all
his ordinances
were
before
me.
\par }{\QB I
didn’t put away
his statutes
from
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}I
was
also blameless
with
him.
\par }{\QB I kept myself
from
my iniquity.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Therefore
the LORD
has rewarded
me according
to
my righteousness,
\par }{\QB according
to
the cleanness
of
my hands
in
his eyesight.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}With
the merciful
you
will show yourself merciful.
\par }{\QB With
the perfect man,
you
will show yourself perfect.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}With
the pure,
you
will
show
yourself pure.
\par }{\QB With
the crooked
you
will
show
yourself shrewd.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}For
you will save
the afflicted people,
\par }{\QB but
the arrogant eyes
you will bring down.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}For
you
will light
my lamp, LORD.
\par }{\QB My God
will light
up
my darkness.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}For
by
you,
I advance
through
a troop.
\par }{\QB By
my
God,
I leap
over
a wall.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}As
for
God,
his way
is perfect.
\par }{\QB The LORD’s word
is tried.
\par }{\QB He
is
a shield
to all
those
who take refuge
in
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}For
who
is
God, except
the
LORD?
\par }{\QB Who
is
a rock, besides
our
God,
\par }{\QB \VS{32}the
God
who arms
me
with
strength,
and
makes
my way perfect?
\par }{\Q \VS{33}He
makes
my feet
like deer’s feet,
\par }{\QB and sets
me
on
my high places.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}He teaches
my hands
to war,
\par }{\QB so
that
my arms bend
a bow
of bronze.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}You
have also
given
me
the shield
of
your salvation.
\par }{\QB Your right
hand sustains
me.
\par }{\QB Your gentleness
has made
me great.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}You
have enlarged
my steps under
me,
\par }{\QB My feet
have not slipped.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}I
will pursue
my enemies,
and overtake
them.
\par }{\QB I
won’t turn away until
they
are consumed.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}I
will strike
them through,
so
that
they
will
not
be able
to rise.
\par }{\QB They
shall fall under
my feet.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}For
you
have armed
me
with strength
to
the battle.
\par }{\QB You
have subdued
under
me those
who
rose
up against
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}You have also made
my
enemies turn
their backs
to
me,
\par }{\QB that
I
might cut off those
who hate
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}They
cried, but there
was
no one
to save;
\par }{\QB even
to
the LORD, but
he didn’t answer
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}Then
I beat
them small
as
the dust
before
the wind.
\par }{\QB I cast
them
out
as
the mire
of
the streets.
\par }{\Q \VS{43}You
have delivered
me
from
the strivings
of
the people.
\par }{\QB You
have made
me
the
head
of
the nations.
\par }{\Q A people whom
I
have not known
shall
serve
me.
\par }{\QB \VS{44}As soon
as
they hear
of
me
they
shall
obey
me.
\par }{\QB The
foreigners
shall submit
themselves
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}The
foreigners
shall fade away,
\par }{\QB and
shall come trembling out
of
their strongholds.
\par }{\Q \VS{46}The LORD lives! Blessed
be my rock.
\par }{\QB Exalted
be
the God
of my salvation,
\par }{\Q \VS{47}even
the
God
who executes vengeance
for
me,
\par }{\QB and subdues peoples under
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{48}He rescues
me
from
my enemies.
\par }{\QB Yes,
you
lift
me
up above those
who rise
up
against
me.
\par }{\QB You
deliver
me
from
the violent man.
\par }{\Q \VS{49}Therefore
I
will give thanks
to
you, LORD, amongst
the nations,
\par }{\QB and
will sing praises
to
your name.
\par }{\Q \VS{50}He gives great deliverance
to
his
king,
\par }{\QB and shows loving kindness
to
his anointed,
\par }{\QB to David
and
to
his offspring,\FTNT{†}{{\FR 18:50 }
or, seed} forever
more.

\par }\PsalmChap{19}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The heavens declare
the glory
of God.
\par }{\QB The expanse shows
his handiwork.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Day after day
they pour
out speech,
\par }{\QB and night after night
they
display knowledge.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}There
is no speech nor language
\par }{\QB where
their voice
is not heard.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Their
voice
has
gone out through
all
the earth,
\par }{\QB their
words
to
the end
of
the world.
\par }{\Q In
them
he
has set
a tent
for
the sun,
\par }{\QB \VS{5}which
is
as
a bridegroom
coming
out
of
his room,
\par }{\QB like
a strong
man rejoicing
to
run
his course.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}His
going
out
is
from
the
end
of
the heavens,
\par }{\QB his circuit
to
its ends.
\par }{\QB There
is nothing hidden
from
its heat.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}The LORD’s law
is perfect, restoring
the soul.
\par }{\QB The LORD’s covenant
is sure,
making wise
the simple.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
LORD’s precepts
are right, rejoicing
the
heart.
\par }{\QB The
LORD’s commandment
is pure, enlightening
the eyes.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The fear
of
the
LORD
is
clean, enduring forever.
\par }{\QB The
LORD’s ordinances
are
true,
and righteous altogether.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}They
are more
to
be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold,
\par }{\QB sweeter
also than honey
and
the extract
of
the honeycomb.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Moreover
your servant
is warned
by them.
\par }{\QB In keeping them there
is
great reward.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Who
can discern
his errors?
\par }{\QB Forgive
me
from hidden errors.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Keep back
your servant also
from presumptuous sins.
\par }{\QB Let
them not
have dominion over
me.
\par }{\Q Then I
will be upright.
\par }{\QB I
will be
blameless
and
innocent
of great transgression.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Let
the words
of
my mouth
and
the meditation
of
my heart
\par }{\QB be acceptable
in
your sight,
\par }{\QB LORD,
my rock,
and
my redeemer.

\par }\PsalmChap{20}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}May
the LORD answer you
in
the day
of trouble.
\par }{\QB May
the name
of
the God
of Jacob set you up on high,
\par }{\QB \VS{2}send
you
help
from
the sanctuary,
\par }{\QB grant
you support
from Zion,
\par }{\QB \VS{3}remember all
your offerings,
\par }{\QB and accept
your burnt sacrifice.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{4}May
he grant
you
your heart’s desire,
\par }{\QB and fulfil
all
your counsel.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}We
will triumph
in
your salvation.
\par }{\QB In
the name
of
our
God,
we
will
set
up
our banners.
\par }{\QB May
the LORD
grant
all
your requests.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Now
I know
that
the
LORD saves
his anointed.
\par }{\QB He
will answer
him
from
his holy heaven,
\par }{\QB with
the
saving strength
of
his right hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Some trust
in chariots,
and some
in horses,
\par }{\QB but
we trust
in
the name
of
the
LORD
our
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
are bowed
down
and fallen,
\par }{\QB but
we rise up,
and stand upright.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Save, LORD!
\par }{\QB Let
the King answer us
when
we call!

\par }\PsalmChap{21}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The king rejoices
in
your strength, LORD!
\par }{\QB How greatly
he rejoices
in
your salvation!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
have
given
him
his heart’s desire,
\par }{\QB and
have not withheld
the request
of
his lips.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{3}For
you meet
him
with
the blessings
of goodness.
\par }{\QB You
set
a crown
of fine gold
on
his head.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He asked life
of
you
and
you gave
it
to
him,
\par }{\QB even length
of days forever
and ever.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}His glory
is great
in
your salvation.
\par }{\QB You
lay honour
and majesty
on
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
you make
him most blessed forever.
\par }{\QB You make
him glad
with
joy
in
your
presence.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
the king trusts
in
the LORD.
\par }{\QB Through
the loving kindness
of
the
Most High,
he
shall
not
be moved.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Your hand
will find out all
of
your enemies.
\par }{\QB Your right hand
will find out
those
who hate
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You
will
make
them
as
a fiery furnace
in
the time
of
your anger.
\par }{\QB The
LORD
will swallow
them
up
in
his wrath.
\par }{\QB The fire
shall devour
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
will
destroy
their descendants
from
the earth,
\par }{\QB their posterity
from amongst
the children
of men.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}For
they intended evil against
you.
\par }{\QB They plotted evil against
you which cannot succeed.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}For
you
will
make
them
turn
their
back,
\par }{\QB when
you aim drawn bows
at
their face.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Be exalted, LORD,
in
your strength,
\par }{\QB so
we
will sing
and
praise
your
power.

\par }\PsalmChap{22}{\D For the Chief Musician; set to “The Doe of the Morning.” A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}My God,
my God, why
have
you forsaken
me?
\par }{\QB Why are
you
so
far
from helping
me,
and
from
the words
of
my groaning?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}My
God,
I cry
in
the daytime,
but
you don’t
answer;
\par }{\QB in
the night season,
and am not silent.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}But
you
are holy,
\par }{\QB you
who inhabit
the praises
of Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Our fathers trusted
in
you.
\par }{\QB They trusted,
and
you delivered
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They cried
to
you,
and were
delivered.
\par }{\QB They
trusted
in
you,
and were not disappointed.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}But
I am
a worm,
and
no man;
\par }{\QB a reproach
of men,
and despised
by
the
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}All
those
who see
me mock
me.
\par }{\QB They
insult
me
with
their lips.
They shake
their heads, saying,
\par }{\QB \VS{8}“He trusts
in
the LORD.
\par }{\QB Let
him deliver
him.
\par }{\QB Let
him rescue
him, since
he delights
in
him.”
\par }{\Q \VS{9}But
you brought
me
out
of
the womb.
\par }{\QB You made
me trust
while
at
my mother’s breasts.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
was thrown
on
you
from
my
mother’s
womb.
\par }{\QB You
are
my God
since
my
mother bore
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Don’t
be
far
from
me,
for trouble
is
near.
\par }{\QB For there
is no
one
to help.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Many bulls
have surrounded
me.
\par }{\QB Strong bulls
of Bashan
have encircled
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}They open
their mouths wide against
me,
\par }{\QB lions tearing prey
and roaring.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I am poured
out
like water.
\par }{\QB All
my bones
are
out
of joint.
\par }{\Q My heart
is
like wax.
\par }{\QB It
is melted
within
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}My
strength
is dried
up
like
a potsherd.
\par }{\QB My tongue sticks
to
the roof
of
my mouth.
\par }{\Q You
have
brought
me
into
the dust
of death.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}For dogs
have surrounded
me.
\par }{\QB A company
of evildoers
have enclosed
me.
\par }{\QB They
have pierced my hands
and feet.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 22:16 }
So Dead Sea Scrolls. Masoretic Text reads, “Like a lion, they pin my hands and feet.”}
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I can count
all
of
my bones.
\par }{\Q They look
and stare at
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}They divide
my garments amongst
them.
\par }{\QB They cast lots
for
my clothing.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}But don’t be
far
off, LORD.
\par }{\QB You
are
my help. Hurry
to help
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Deliver
my soul
from
the sword,
\par }{\QB my precious life
from
the power
of
the dog.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Save
me
from
the lion’s
mouth!
\par }{\QB Yes,
you
have
rescued
me
from
the horns
of
the wild oxen.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}I
will declare
your name
to
my brothers.
\par }{\QB Amongst
the assembly, I
will praise
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}You
who fear
the LORD,
praise
him!
\par }{\QB All
you descendants
of
Jacob, glorify
him!
\par }{\QB Stand
in awe
of
him, all
you descendants
of Israel!
\par }{\Q \VS{24}For
he
has not despised
nor abhorred
the affliction
of
the afflicted,
\par }{\QB neither
has
he hidden
his face
from
him;
\par }{\QB but
when
he cried
to
him,
he heard.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{25}My
praise
of
you
comes
in
the great assembly.
\par }{\QB I
will
pay
my vows
before
those
who fear
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}The humble
shall eat
and be satisfied.
\par }{\QB They
shall
praise
the LORD who seek after
him.
\par }{\QB Let
your hearts live forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}All
the ends
of
the earth
shall remember
and turn
to
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB All
the relatives
of
the nations
shall worship before
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}For
the kingdom
is
the
LORD’s.
\par }{\QB He
is
the ruler
over
the
nations.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}All
the rich ones
of
the earth
shall eat
and worship.
\par }{\QB All
those
who go
down
to
the dust
shall bow before
him,
\par }{\QB even
he
who can’t keep
his soul alive.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Posterity
shall
serve
him.
\par }{\QB Future generations
shall
be told
about
the Lord.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}They
shall come
and
shall
declare
his righteousness
to
a people
that
shall
be born,
\par }{\QB for
he
has done it.

\par }\PsalmChap{23}{\D A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
LORD
is
my
shepherd;
\par }{\QB I
shall
lack
nothing.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}He makes
me
lie
down
in
green
pastures.
\par }{\QB He
leads
me
beside still
waters.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
restores
my
soul.
\par }{\QB He
guides
me
in
the
paths
of
righteousness
for
his
name’s
sake.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Even
though
I walk
through
the
valley
of
the
shadow
of
death,
\par }{\QB I
will
fear
no
evil,
for
you
are
with
me.
\par }{\Q Your
rod
and
your
staff,
\par }{\QB they
comfort
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You
prepare
a
table
before
me
\par }{\QB in
the
presence
of
my enemies.
\par }{\Q You anoint
my
head
with
oil.
\par }{\QB My
cup runs
over.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Surely goodness
and loving
kindness
shall
follow
me
all
the
days
of
my
life,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
dwell
in
the
LORD’s
house
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{24}{\D A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
earth
is
the
LORD’s,
with
its
fullness;
\par }{\QB the
world,
and those
who
dwell
in
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
he
has
founded
it
on
the
seas,
\par }{\QB and
established
it
on
the
floods.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Who
may
ascend
to
the
LORD’s
hill?
\par }{\QB Who
may
stand
in
his
holy
place?
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
who
has
clean
hands
and
a
pure
heart;
\par }{\QB who
has
not
lifted
up
his
soul
to
falsehood,
\par }{\QB and
has
not
sworn
deceitfully.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
shall
receive
a
blessing
from
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB righteousness
from
the
God
of
his
salvation.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}This
is
the
generation
of
those
who
seek
Him,
\par }{\QB who
seek
your
face—even
Jacob.
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Lift
up
your
heads,
you
gates!
\par }{\QB Be
lifted
up,
you
everlasting
doors,
\par }{\QB and
the
King
of
glory
will
come
in.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Who
is
the
King
of
glory?
\par }{\QB The
LORD
strong
and
mighty,
\par }{\QB the
LORD
mighty
in
battle.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Lift
up
your
heads,
you
gates;
\par }{\QB yes,
lift
them
up,
you
everlasting
doors,
\par }{\QB and
the
King
of
glory
will
come
in.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Who
is
this
King
of
glory?
\par }{\QB The
LORD
of
Hosts
is
the
King
of
glory!
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }

\PsalmChap{25}{\D By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}To
you,
LORD,
I
lift
up
my
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}My
God, I
have
trusted
in you.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
me
be
shamed.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
my
enemies
triumph over
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Yes,
no
one
who waits
for
you
will
be
shamed.
\par }{\QB They
will
be
shamed
who
deal
treacherously
without
cause.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Show
me
your
ways,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Teach
me
your
paths.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Guide
me
in
your
truth,
and
teach
me,
\par }{\QB for
you
are
the
God
of
my
salvation.
\par }{\QB I
wait
for
you
all
day
long.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}LORD,
remember
your tender
mercies
and
your loving
kindness,
\par }{\QB for
they
are
from
old
times.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Don’t
remember
the
sins
of
my
youth,
nor
my
transgressions.
\par }{\QB Remember
me according
to
your loving
kindness,
\par }{\QB for
your
goodness’
sake,
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Good
and
upright
is
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB therefore
he
will
instruct
sinners
in
the
way.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
will
guide
the
humble
in
justice.
\par }{\QB He
will
teach
the
humble
his
way.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}All
the
paths
of
the
LORD
are loving
kindness
and
truth
\par }{\QB to
such
as
keep
his
covenant
and
his testimonies.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}For
your
name’s
sake,
LORD,
\par }{\QB pardon
my
iniquity,
for
it
is
great.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}What
man
is
he
who
fears
the
LORD?
\par }{\QB He
shall
instruct
him
in
the
way
that
he
shall
choose.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}His
soul
will dwell
at ease.
\par }{\QB His
offspring
will
inherit
the
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
friendship
of
the
LORD
is
with those
who
fear
him.
\par }{\QB He
will
show
them
his
covenant.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}My
eyes
are
ever
on
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB for
he
will
pluck
my
feet
out
of
the
net.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Turn
to
me,
and
have
mercy
on
me,
\par }{\QB for
I
am desolate
and
afflicted.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The troubles
of
my
heart
are
enlarged.
\par }{\QB Oh
bring
me
out
of
my
distresses.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Consider
my affliction
and
my travail.
\par }{\QB Forgive
all
my
sins.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Consider
my
enemies,
for
they
are
many.
\par }{\QB They
hate
me
with cruel
hatred.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Oh
keep
my
soul,
and
deliver
me.
\par }{\QB Let
me
not
be
disappointed,
for
I
take
refuge
in
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Let
integrity
and
uprightness
preserve
me,
\par }{\QB for
I
wait
for
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}God,
redeem
Israel
\par }{\QB out
of
all
his troubles.

\par }\PsalmChap{26}{\D By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Judge
me,
LORD,
for
I
have
walked
in
my
integrity.
\par }{\QB I
have
trusted
also
in
the
LORD
without
wavering.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Examine
me,
LORD,
and prove
me.
\par }{\QB Try
my
heart
and
my
mind.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
your loving
kindness
is
before
my
eyes.
\par }{\QB I
have
walked
in
your
truth.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
have
not
sat
with
deceitful
men,
\par }{\QB neither
will
I
go
in
with hypocrites.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
hate
the
assembly
of evildoers,
\par }{\QB and
will
not
sit
with
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
will
wash
my
hands
in
innocence,
\par }{\QB so
I
will
go
about
your
altar,
LORD,
\par }{\QB \VS{7}that
I
may
make
the
voice
of
thanksgiving
to
be
heard
\par }{\QB and
tell
of
all
your
wondrous
deeds.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}LORD,
I
love
the
habitation
of
your
house,
\par }{\QB the
place
where
your
glory
dwells.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Don’t
gather
my
soul
with
sinners,
\par }{\QB nor
my
life
with bloodthirsty
men
\par }{\QB \VS{10}in
whose
hands
is
wickedness;
\par }{\QB their
right
hand
is
full
of
bribes.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}But
as for
me,
I
will walk in
my
integrity.
\par }{\QB Redeem
me,
and be merciful to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}My
foot
stands
in
an even
place.
\par }{\QB In
the
congregations
I
will
bless
the
LORD.

\par }\PsalmChap{27}{\D By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
LORD
is
my
light
and
my
salvation.
\par }{\QB Whom
shall
I
fear?
\par }{\Q The
LORD
is
the
strength
of
my
life.
\par }{\QB Of
whom
shall
I
be
afraid?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}When evildoers
came
at
me
to
eat
up
my
flesh,
\par }{\QB even
my adversaries
and
my foes,
they
stumbled
and
fell.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Though
an
army
should
encamp
against
me,
\par }{\QB my
heart
shall
not
fear.
\par }{\Q Though
war
should
rise
against
me,
\par }{\QB even
then
I
will
be
confident.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}One
thing
I
have
asked
of
the
LORD,
that
I
will
seek
after:
\par }{\QB that
I
may
dwell
in
the
LORD’s
house
all
the
days
of
my
life,
\par }{\QB to
see
the
LORD’s
beauty,
\par }{\QB and
to enquire
in
his
temple.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
in
the
day
of
trouble,
he
will
keep
me
secretly
in
his pavilion.
\par }{\QB In
the
secret
place
of
his
tabernacle,
he
will
hide
me.
\par }{\QB He
will
lift
me
up
on
a
rock.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Now
my
head
will
be
lifted
up
above
my
enemies
around
me.
\par }{\Q I
will
offer
sacrifices
of
joy
in
his
tent.
\par }{\QB I
will
sing, yes,
I
will
sing
praises
to
the
LORD.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Hear,
LORD,
when
I
cry
with
my
voice.
\par }{\QB Have
mercy
also
on
me,
and
answer
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}When
you
said, “Seek
my
face,”
\par }{\QB my
heart
said
to
you, “I
will
seek
your
face,
LORD.”
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Don’t
hide
your
face
from
me.
\par }{\QB Don’t put
your
servant
away
in
anger.
\par }{\Q You
have
been
my
help.
\par }{\QB Don’t
abandon
me,
\par }{\QB neither
forsake
me,
God
of
my
salvation.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}When
my
father
and
my
mother
forsake
me,
\par }{\QB then
the
LORD
will
take
me up.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Teach
me
your
way,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Lead
me
in
a straight
path,
because
of
my enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Don’t
deliver
me
over
to
the
desire
of
my adversaries,
\par }{\QB for
false
witnesses
have
risen
up against
me,
\par }{\QB such
as
breathe
out cruelty.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}I
am
still confident
of
this:
\par }{\QB I
will
see
the
goodness
of
the
LORD
in
the
land
of
the
living.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Wait
for
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB Be
strong,
and let
your
heart
take
courage.
\par }{\Q Yes,
wait
for
the
LORD.

\par }\PsalmChap{28}{\D By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}To
you,
LORD,
I
call.
\par }{\QB My
rock,
don’t
be deaf
to
me,
\par }{\QB lest,
if
you
are
silent
to
me,
\par }{\QB I
would
become
like
those
who
go
down
into
the
pit.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Hear
the
voice
of
my petitions,
when
I
cry
to
you,
\par }{\QB when
I
lift
up
my
hands towards
your
Most
Holy
Place.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Don’t
draw
me
away
with
the
wicked,
\par }{\QB with
the
workers
of
iniquity
who
speak
peace
with
their neighbours,
\par }{\QB but mischief
is
in
their
hearts.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Give
them
according
to
their
work,
and
according
to
the
wickedness
of
their
doings.
\par }{\QB Give
them
according
to
the operation
of
their
hands.
\par }{\QB Bring
back
on
them
what
they deserve.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Because
they
don’t respect
the
works
of
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB nor
the operation
of
his
hands,
\par }{\QB he
will
break
them
down
and
not
build
them
up.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Blessed
be
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB because
he
has
heard
the
voice
of
my petitions.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
LORD
is
my
strength
and
my
shield.
\par }{\QB My
heart
has
trusted
in
him,
and
I
am
helped.
\par }{\Q Therefore
my
heart greatly rejoices.
\par }{\QB With
my
song
I
will
thank
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
LORD
is
their
strength.
\par }{\QB He
is
a
stronghold
of
salvation
to
his
anointed.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Save
your
people,
\par }{\QB and
bless
your
inheritance.
\par }{\Q Be
their
shepherd
also,
\par }{\QB and
bear
them
up
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{29}{\D A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Ascribe
to
the
LORD, you
sons
of
the
mighty,
\par }{\QB ascribe
to
the
LORD
glory
and
strength.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Ascribe
to
the
LORD
the
glory due
to
his
name.
\par }{\QB Worship
the
LORD
in
holy array.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}The
LORD’s
voice
is
on
the
waters.
\par }{\QB The
God
of
glory
thunders,
even
the
LORD
on
many
waters.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
LORD’s
voice
is powerful.
\par }{\QB The
LORD’s
voice
is full
of
majesty.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
LORD’s
voice
breaks
the
cedars.
\par }{\QB Yes,
the
LORD
breaks
in
pieces
the
cedars
of
Lebanon.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He makes
them also
to
skip
like
a
calf;
\par }{\QB Lebanon
and
Sirion
like
a
young,
wild
ox.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
LORD’s
voice strikes
with flashes
of lightning.
\par }{\QB \VS{8}The
LORD’s
voice
shakes
the
wilderness.
\par }{\QB The
LORD
shakes
the
wilderness
of
Kadesh.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The
LORD’s
voice
makes
the
deer calve,
\par }{\QB and
strips
the forests
bare.
\par }{\QB In
his
temple
everything
says, “Glory!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}The
LORD
sat
enthroned
at
the
Flood.
\par }{\QB Yes,
the
LORD
sits
as
King
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
LORD
will
give
strength
to
his
people.
\par }{\QB The
LORD
will
bless
his
people
with
peace.

\par }\PsalmChap{30}{\D A Psalm. A Song for the Dedication of the Temple. By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
will extol
you, LORD,
for
you
have raised
me up,
\par }{\QB and
have
not made
my foes
to rejoice over
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}LORD
my
God,
I cried
to
you,
\par }{\QB and
you
have healed
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}LORD,
you
have brought
up
my soul
from Sheol.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 30:3 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
\par }{\QB You
have kept
me alive,
that
I
should not go down
to
the pit.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Sing praise
to
the
LORD,
you holy
ones
of
his.
\par }{\QB Give thanks
to
his holy name.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
his anger
is
but
for
a moment.
\par }{\QB His favour
is
for
a lifetime.
\par }{\Q Weeping
may stay
for
the night,
\par }{\QB but joy comes
in
the morning.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}As
for
me,
I said
in
my prosperity,
\par }{\QB “I shall never
be moved.”
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You, LORD,
when
you favoured
me, made
my mountain stand strong;
\par }{\QB but
when
you hid
your face,
I
was troubled.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I cried
to
you,
LORD.
\par }{\QB I
made supplication
to
the
Lord:
\par }{\Q \VS{9}“What profit
is
there
in
my destruction,
if
I go
down
to
the pit?
\par }{\QB Shall
the dust praise
you?
\par }{\QB Shall
it declare
your truth?
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Hear, LORD,
and
have mercy
on
me.
\par }{\QB LORD, be
my helper.”
\par }{\Q \VS{11}You
have
turned
my mourning
into dancing
for
me.
\par }{\QB You
have removed
my sackcloth,
and clothed
me
with gladness,
\par }{\QB \VS{12}to
the end that
my heart may sing praise
to
you,
and not be silent.
\par }{\Q LORD
my God, I will
give thanks
to
you forever!

\par }\PsalmChap{31}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}In you, LORD, I take refuge.
\par }{\QB Let me never
be disappointed.
\par }{\QB Deliver me
in
your righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Bow down
your ear
to
me.
\par }{\QB Deliver
me speedily.
\par }{\Q Be
to
me
a strong rock,
\par }{\QB a house
of defence
to save
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
you
are
my
rock
and
my
fortress,
\par }{\QB therefore
for
your name’s sake
lead
me
and guide
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Pluck
me out
of
the
net
that
they
have laid secretly
for
me,
\par }{\QB for
you
are
my stronghold.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Into
your hand
I commend
my spirit.
\par }{\QB You redeem
me, LORD, God
of truth.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I hate
those
who regard lying vanities,
\par }{\QB but
I trust
in
the
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}I
will
be glad
and rejoice
in
your loving kindness,
\par }{\QB for
you
have seen
my affliction.
\par }{\QB You
have known
my soul
in adversities.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You
have
not shut
me
up
into
the hand
of
the enemy.
\par }{\QB You
have
set
my feet
in
a large place.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Have mercy
on
me, LORD,
for
I am
in
distress.
\par }{\QB My eye,
my soul,
and
my body waste away
with grief.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
my
life
is spent
with sorrow,
\par }{\QB my years
with sighing.
\par }{\Q My
strength fails
because
of
my iniquity.
\par }{\QB My bones
are
wasted
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Because
of
all
my adversaries
I
have become utterly contemptible
to
my neighbours,
\par }{\QB a horror
to
my acquaintances.
\par }{\QB Those
who saw
me
on
the street fled
from
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}I
am forgotten
from
their hearts
like
a dead
man.
\par }{\QB I
am
like broken pottery.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}For
I
have heard
the slander
of many, terror
on every side,
\par }{\QB while
they conspire together against
me,
\par }{\QB they plot
to
take away
my
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}But
I trust
in
you, LORD.
\par }{\QB I
said, “You
are
my God.”
\par }{\Q \VS{15}My times
are
in
your hand.
\par }{\QB Deliver
me
from
the hand
of
my enemies,
and
from
those
who persecute
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Make
your face
to shine
on
your servant.
\par }{\QB Save
me
in
your loving kindness.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Let
me
not
be disappointed,
LORD,
for
I
have called
on
you.
\par }{\QB Let
the wicked
be disappointed.
\par }{\QB Let
them
be silent
in Sheol.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 31:17 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Let
the lying lips
be mute,
\par }{\QB which speak against
the righteous insolently,
with pride
and contempt.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Oh how great
is
your goodness,
\par }{\QB which
you
have laid
up
for
those
who fear
you,
\par }{\QB which
you
have worked
for
those
who take refuge
in
you,
\par }{\QB before
the sons
of
men!
\par }{\Q \VS{20}In
the
shelter
of
your
presence
you
will
hide
them
from
the plotting
of
man.
\par }{\QB You
will
keep
them
secretly
in
a dwelling
away
from
the strife
of tongues.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Praise
be
to
the LORD,
\par }{\QB for
he
has shown
me
his marvellous loving kindness
in
a strong city.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}As
for
me,
I said
in
my haste, “I
am cut off
from before
your eyes.”
\par }{\QB Nevertheless
you
heard
the voice
of
my petitions
when
I cried
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Oh love
the LORD, all
you
his holy ones!
\par }{\QB The LORD preserves
the faithful,
\par }{\Q and fully recompenses
him
who behaves arrogantly.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Be strong,
and let
your heart take courage,
\par }{\QB all
you
who hope
in
the
LORD.

\par }\PsalmChap{32}{\D By David. A contemplative psalm.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Blessed
is
he whose disobedience
is
forgiven,
\par }{\QB whose
sin
is
covered.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Blessed
is
the
man
to whom
the
LORD
doesn’t
impute
iniquity,
\par }{\QB in
whose
spirit
there
is
no
deceit.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
I kept silence,
my
bones
wasted
away
through
my
groaning
all
day
long.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
day
and
night
your
hand
was
heavy
on
me.
\par }{\QB My
strength
was sapped
in
the
heat
of
summer.
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{5}I
acknowledged
my
sin
to
you.
\par }{\QB I
didn’t
hide
my
iniquity.
\par }{\Q I
said,
I
will
confess
my
transgressions
to
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB and
you
forgave
the
iniquity
of
my
sin.
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{6}For
this,
let
everyone
who
is
godly
pray
to
you
in
a
time
when
you
may
be
found.
\par }{\QB Surely
when
the
great
waters overflow,
they
shall
not
reach
to
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You
are
my
hiding place.
\par }{\QB You
will
preserve
me
from
trouble.
\par }{\QB You
will
surround
me with
songs
of
deliverance.
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{8}I
will
instruct
you
and
teach
you
in
the
way
which
you shall go.
\par }{\QB I
will
counsel
you
with
my
eye
on
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Don’t
be
like
the
horse,
or
like
the
mule,
which
have
no
understanding,
\par }{\QB who
are controlled
by
bit
and
bridle,
or else
they
will
not
come
near
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Many
sorrows
come
to
the
wicked,
\par }{\QB but loving
kindness
shall
surround
him
who
trusts
in
the
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Be
glad
in
the
LORD,
and
rejoice,
you
righteous!
\par }{\QB Shout
for
joy,
all
you
who
are
upright
in
heart!

\par }\PsalmChap{33}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Rejoice
in
the
LORD,
you
righteous!
\par }{\QB Praise
is
fitting
for
the
upright.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Give
thanks
to
the
LORD
with
the
lyre.
\par }{\QB Sing
praises
to
him
with
the
harp
of
ten
strings.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Sing
to him
a
new
song.
\par }{\QB Play skilfully
with
a
shout
of
joy!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
the
LORD’s
word
is
right.
\par }{\QB All
his
work
is
done
in
faithfulness.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
loves
righteousness
and
justice.
\par }{\QB The
earth
is
full
of
the
loving
kindness
of
the
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}By
the
LORD’s
word,
the
heavens
were
made:
\par }{\QB all
their
army
by
the
breath
of
his
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
gathers
the
waters
of
the
sea
together
as
a
heap.
\par }{\QB He
lays
up
the
deeps
in
storehouses.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Let
all
the
earth
fear
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB Let
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
world
stand
in awe
of
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For
he
spoke,
and
it
was
done.
\par }{\QB He
commanded,
and
it
stood
firm.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
LORD brings
the
counsel
of
the
nations
to nothing.
\par }{\QB He
makes
the
thoughts
of
the
peoples
to
be
of no effect.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
counsel
of
the
LORD
stands fast
forever,
\par }{\QB the
thoughts
of
his
heart
to
all
generations.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Blessed
is
the
nation
whose
God
is
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB the
people
whom
he
has
chosen
for
his own
inheritance.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The
LORD
looks
from
heaven.
\par }{\QB He
sees
all
the
sons
of
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}From
the
place
of
his habitation
he
looks
out
on
all
the
inhabitants
of
the
earth,
\par }{\QB \VS{15}he
who
fashions
all
of
their
hearts;
\par }{\QB and
he
considers
all
of
their
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}There
is
no
king
saved
by
the
multitude
of
an
army.
\par }{\QB A
mighty
man
is
not
delivered
by
great
strength.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}A
horse
is
a
vain thing
for safety,
\par }{\QB neither
does
he
deliver
any
by
his
great
power.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Behold,
the
LORD’s
eye
is
on those
who
fear
him,
\par }{\QB on those
who
hope
in
his loving
kindness,
\par }{\QB \VS{19}to
deliver
their
soul
from
death,
\par }{\QB to keep
them
alive
in
famine.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Our
soul
has
waited
for
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB He
is
our
help
and
our
shield.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}For
our
heart
rejoices
in
him,
\par }{\QB because
we
have
trusted
in
his
holy
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Let
your loving
kindness
be
on
us,
LORD,
\par }{\QB since
we
have
hoped
in
you.

\par }\PsalmChap{34}{\D By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}\FTNT{*}{{\FR 34:1 }
Psalm 34 is an acrostic poem, with each verse starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).} I
will bless
the LORD
at all
times.
\par }{\QB His praise
will always
be
in
my
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}My soul
shall
boast
in
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB The humble
shall hear
of
it
and
be glad.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Oh magnify
the
LORD
with
me.
\par }{\QB Let’s exalt
his name together.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I sought
the
LORD,
and
he answered
me,
\par }{\QB and delivered
me
from
all
my fears.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They looked
to
him,
and were radiant.
\par }{\QB Their faces
shall never
be covered
with shame.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}This poor man cried,
and
the LORD heard
him,
\par }{\QB and saved
him
out
of all
his troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
LORD’s angel encamps around
those
who fear
him,
\par }{\QB and
delivers
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Oh taste
and see
that
the
LORD
is good.
\par }{\QB Blessed
is
the man
who takes refuge
in
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Oh fear
the
LORD,
you
his holy ones,
\par }{\QB for
there
is no lack
with
those
who fear
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The young lions
do
lack,
and suffer hunger,
\par }{\QB but
those
who seek
the
LORD
shall
not
lack
any good
thing.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}Come,
you children,
listen
to
me.
\par }{\QB I
will teach
you
the fear
of
the
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Who
is someone
who desires life,
\par }{\QB and loves many days,
that
he
may see good?
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Keep
your tongue
from evil,
\par }{\QB and
your lips
from speaking lies.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Depart
from
evil,
and do good.
\par }{\QB Seek peace,
and pursue
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The LORD’s eyes
are towards
the righteous.
\par }{\QB His ears listen
to
their cry.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The
LORD’s
face
is
against those
who do evil,
\par }{\QB to cut off
their memory
from
the earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The righteous cry,
and
the
LORD hears,
\par }{\QB and delivers
them
out
of all
their troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
LORD
is near
to
those
who
have
a broken
heart,
\par }{\QB and
saves
those
who
have
a crushed spirit.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Many
are
the afflictions
of
the righteous,
\par }{\QB but
the
LORD
delivers
him
out
of
them all.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}He protects
all
of
his bones.
\par }{\QB Not
one
of
them
is broken.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Evil
shall kill
the wicked.
\par }{\QB Those
who hate
the righteous
shall
be condemned.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}The
LORD redeems
the soul
of
his servants.
\par }{\QB None
of
those
who take refuge
in
him
shall
be
condemned.

\par }\PsalmChap{35}{\D By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Contend,
LORD,
with
those
who
contend
with me.
\par }{\QB Fight
against
those
who
fight
against me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Take
hold
of
shield
and
buckler,
\par }{\QB and
stand
up
for
my
help.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Brandish
the
spear
and block
those
who
pursue
me.
\par }{\QB Tell
my
soul, “I
am
your
salvation.”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Let
those
who
seek
after
my
soul
be
disappointed
and
brought
to dishonour.
\par }{\QB Let
those
who
plot
my ruin
be
turned
back
and
confounded.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Let
them
be
as
chaff
before
the
wind,
\par }{\QB the
LORD’s
angel
driving
them
on.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Let
their
way
be
dark
and
slippery,
\par }{\QB the
LORD’s
angel
pursuing
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
without
cause
they
have
hidden
their
net
in
a
pit
for
me.
\par }{\QB Without
cause
they
have
dug
a
pit
for
my
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Let
destruction
come
on
him unawares.
\par }{\QB Let
his
net
that
he
has
hidden
catch
himself.
\par }{\QB Let
him
fall
into
that
destruction.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}My
soul
shall
be joyful
in
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB It
shall
rejoice
in
his
salvation.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}All
my
bones
shall
say, “LORD,
who
is
like
you,
\par }{\QB who
delivers
the
poor
from
him
who
is
too
strong
for
him;
\par }{\QB yes,
the
poor
and
the
needy
from
him
who
robs
him?”
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Unrighteous
witnesses
rise
up.
\par }{\QB They
ask
me
about
things
that
I
don’t
know
about.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}They
reward
me
evil
for
good,
\par }{\QB to
the bereaving
of
my
soul.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}But
as
for
me,
when
they
were
sick,
my
clothing
was
sackcloth.
\par }{\QB I
afflicted
my
soul
with
fasting.
\par }{\QB My
prayer
returned
into
my
own
bosom.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I behaved
myself
as though
it
had
been
my
friend
or
my
brother.
\par }{\QB I
bowed
down
mourning,
as
one
who mourns
his
mother.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}But
in
my adversity,
they
rejoiced,
and
gathered
themselves
together.
\par }{\QB The attackers
gathered
themselves
together
against
me,
and
I
didn’t
know
it.
\par }{\QB They
tore
at
me,
and
didn’t cease.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Like
the profane mockers
in feasts,
\par }{\QB they
gnashed
their
teeth
at
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Lord,
how
long
will
you
look
on?
\par }{\QB Rescue
my
soul
from
their
destruction,
\par }{\QB my precious
life
from
the
lions.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}I
will
give
you
thanks
in
the
great
assembly.
\par }{\QB I
will
praise
you amongst
many
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Don’t
let
those
who
are
my
enemies
wrongfully
rejoice
over
me;
\par }{\QB neither
let
those
who
hate
me
without
a
cause
wink
their
eyes.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}For
they
don’t
speak
peace,
\par }{\QB but
they
devise
deceitful
words
against
those
who
are
quiet
in
the
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Yes,
they
opened
their
mouth
wide
against
me.
\par }{\QB They
said, “Aha!
Aha!
Our
eye
has
seen
it!”
\par }{\Q \VS{22}You
have
seen
it,
LORD.
Don’t
keep
silent.
\par }{\QB Lord,
don’t
be
far
from
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Wake
up! Rise
up
to
defend
me,
my
God!
\par }{\QB My
Lord,
contend
for
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Vindicate
me,
LORD
my
God, according
to
your
righteousness.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
them
gloat
over
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Don’t
let
them
say
in
their
heart, “Aha! That’s
the way
we
want
it!”
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
them
say, “We have
swallowed
him
up!”
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Let
them
be
disappointed
and
confounded
together
who
rejoice
at
my
calamity.
\par }{\QB Let
them
be
clothed
with
shame
and dishonour
who
magnify
themselves
against
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{27}Let those
who favour
my
righteous
cause
shout
for
joy
and
be
glad.
\par }{\QB Yes,
let
them
say
continually, “May
The
LORD
be
magnified,
\par }{\QB who
has
pleasure
in
the
prosperity
of
his
servant!”
\par }{\Q \VS{28}My
tongue
shall talk
about
your
righteousness
and
about
your
praise
all
day
long.

\par }\PsalmChap{36}{\D For the Chief Musician. By David, the servant of the LORD.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}A revelation
is within
my heart about
the disobedience
of
the wicked:
\par }{\QB There
is no fear
of
God before
his eyes.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
he flatters
himself
in
his
own
eyes,
\par }{\QB too much
to detect
and hate
his sin.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The words
of
his mouth
are
iniquity
and deceit.
\par }{\QB He
has ceased
to
be wise
and
to do good.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He plots
iniquity
on
his bed.
\par }{\QB He sets himself
in
a
way
that
is
not
good.
\par }{\QB He doesn’t abhor
evil.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Your loving kindness, LORD,
is
in
the heavens.
\par }{\QB Your faithfulness reaches
to
the
skies.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Your righteousness
is
like
the mountains
of
God.
\par }{\QB Your judgements
are
like
a great deep.
\par }{\QB LORD,
you preserve man
and animal.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}How precious
is
your loving kindness,
God!
\par }{\QB The children
of
men take refuge under
the shadow
of
your wings.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
shall
be abundantly satisfied
with
the abundance
of
your house.
\par }{\QB You
will make
them drink
of
the river
of
your pleasures.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For
with
you
is
the spring
of life.
\par }{\QB In
your light we
will see light.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Oh continue
your loving kindness
to
those
who know
you,
\par }{\QB your righteousness
to
the upright
in heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Don’t let
the foot
of pride come against
me.
\par }{\QB Don’t let
the hand
of
the wicked drive
me
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}There
the workers
of iniquity
are
fallen.
\par }{\QB They
are thrust
down,
and
shall
not
be
able
to rise.

\par }\PsalmChap{37}{\D By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Don’t
fret because
of
evildoers,
\par }{\QB neither
be
envious
against those
who work
unrighteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
they shall
soon
be cut
down like
the
grass,
\par }{\QB and
wither like
the
green
herb.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Trust
in
the
LORD,
and
do
good.
\par }{\QB Dwell
in
the
land,
and enjoy safe pasture.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Also
delight
yourself
in
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
give
you
the
desires
of
your
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Commit
your
way
to
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB Trust
also
in
him,
and
he
will
do
this:
\par }{\Q \VS{6}he
will
make
your
righteousness
shine
out
like
light,
\par }{\QB and
your
justice
as
the
noon day
sun.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Rest
in
the
LORD,
and wait patiently
for
him.
\par }{\QB Don’t
fret because
of
him
who prospers
in
his
way,
\par }{\QB because
of
the
man
who
makes
wicked
plots happen.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Cease
from
anger,
and
forsake
wrath.
\par }{\QB Don’t
fret;
it
leads
only
to evildoing.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For
evildoers
shall
be
cut
off,
\par }{\QB but
those
who
wait
for
the
LORD
shall
inherit
the
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
yet
a
little
while,
and
the
wicked
will
be
no
more.
\par }{\QB Yes,
though
you
look
for
his
place,
he isn’t
there.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}But
the
humble
shall
inherit
the
land,
\par }{\QB and
shall
delight
themselves
in
the
abundance
of
peace.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
wicked
plots
against
the
just,
\par }{\QB and
gnashes
at
him
with
his
teeth.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The
Lord
will
laugh
at
him,
\par }{\QB for
he
sees
that
his
day
is
coming.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
wicked
have
drawn
out
the
sword,
and
have
bent
their
bow,
\par }{\QB to
cast
down
the
poor
and
needy,
\par }{\QB to
kill
those
who
are
upright
on
the
path.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Their
sword
shall
enter
into
their own
heart.
\par }{\QB Their
bows
shall
be
broken.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Better
is
a
little
that
the
righteous has,
\par }{\QB than
the
abundance
of
many
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}For
the
arms
of
the
wicked
shall
be
broken,
\par }{\QB but
the
LORD upholds
the
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
LORD
knows
the
days
of
the
perfect.
\par }{\QB Their
inheritance
shall
be
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}They
shall
not
be
disappointed
in
the
time
of
evil.
\par }{\QB In
the
days
of
famine
they
shall
be
satisfied.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}But
the
wicked
shall
perish.
\par }{\QB The
enemies
of
the
LORD
shall
be
like
the beauty
of
the fields.
\par }{\QB They
will
vanish—
\par }{\QB vanish
like
smoke.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}The
wicked
borrow,
and
don’t
pay
back,
\par }{\QB but
the
righteous
give
generously.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}For such
as
are
blessed
by
him
shall
inherit
the
land.
\par }{\QB Those
who
are
cursed
by
him
shall
be
cut
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}A
man’s
steps
are
established
by
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB He
delights
in
his
way.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Though
he stumble,
he
shall
not
fall,
\par }{\QB for
the
LORD
holds
him up
with
his
hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}I
have
been
young,
and
now
am
old,
\par }{\QB yet
I
have
not
seen
the
righteous forsaken,
\par }{\QB nor
his
children
begging
for
bread.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}All
day
long
he deals
graciously,
and
lends.
\par }{\QB His
offspring
is
blessed.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Depart
from
evil,
and
do
good.
\par }{\QB Live securely
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}For
the
LORD
loves
justice,
\par }{\QB and
doesn’t
forsake
his
holy
ones.
\par }{\QB They
are
preserved
forever,
\par }{\QB but
the
children
of
the
wicked
shall
be
cut
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}The
righteous
shall
inherit
the
land,
\par }{\QB and
live
in
it
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{30}The
mouth
of
the
righteous talks
of
wisdom.
\par }{\QB His
tongue
speaks
justice.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}The
law
of
his
God
is
in
his
heart.
\par }{\QB None
of
his
steps
shall slide.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}The
wicked
watch
the
righteous,
\par }{\QB and
seek
to
kill
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}The
LORD
will
not
leave
him
in
his
hand,
\par }{\QB nor
condemn
him
when
he
is
judged.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Wait
for
the
LORD,
and
keep
his
way,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
exalt
you
to
inherit
the
land.
\par }{\QB When
the
wicked
are
cut
off,
you
shall
see
it.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{35}I
have
seen
the
wicked
in great power,
\par }{\QB spreading himself
like
a
green
tree
in its
native soil.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}But
he
passed
away,
and
behold,
he
was
not.
\par }{\QB Yes,
I
sought
him,
but
he could
not
be
found.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}Mark
the
perfect
man,
and
see
the
upright,
\par }{\QB for
there
is
a
future
for
the
man
of
peace.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}As
for
transgressors,
they
shall
be
destroyed
together.
\par }{\QB The
future
of
the
wicked
shall
be
cut
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}But
the
salvation
of
the
righteous
is
from
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB He
is
their
stronghold
in
the
time
of
trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}The
LORD
helps
them
and
rescues
them.
\par }{\QB He
rescues
them
from
the
wicked
and
saves
them,
\par }{\QB because
they
have
taken
refuge
in
him.

\par }\PsalmChap{38}{\D A Psalm by David, for a memorial.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD, don’t rebuke
me
in
your wrath,
\par }{\QB neither chasten
me
in
your hot displeasure.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
your arrows
have pierced
me,
\par }{\QB your hand presses hard
on
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}There
is no soundness
in
my flesh
because
of
your indignation,
\par }{\QB neither
is there
any health
in
my bones
because
of
my sin.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
my iniquities
have
gone
over
my
head.
\par }{\QB As
a heavy burden,
they
are too heavy
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}My wounds
are loathsome
and corrupt
\par }{\QB because
of
my foolishness.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I am
in pain
and bowed
down greatly.
\par }{\QB I go mourning all day
long.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
my waist
is filled
with burning.
\par }{\QB There
is
no soundness
in
my flesh.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I am faint
and severely bruised.
\par }{\QB I
have groaned
by reason
of
the anguish
of
my heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Lord,
all
my desire
is
before
you.
\par }{\QB My groaning
is not hidden
from
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}My heart throbs.
\par }{\QB My strength fails
me.
\par }{\QB As
for
the light
of
my eyes,
it
has also
left
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}My lovers
and
my friends stand aloof
from
my plague.
\par }{\QB My kinsmen stand far
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}They also
who seek
after
my life lay snares.
\par }{\QB Those
who seek
my hurt speak mischievous things,
\par }{\QB and meditate deceits all day
long.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}But
I,
as
a deaf
man, don’t hear.
\par }{\QB I am
as
a mute
man
who doesn’t open
his
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Yes,
I
am
as
a
man
who
doesn’t
hear,
\par }{\QB in whose
mouth
are
no reproofs.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}For
I hope
in
you, LORD.
\par }{\QB You
will answer, Lord
my
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}For
I
said, “Don’t let
them gloat
over
me,
\par }{\QB or exalt themselves
over
me
when
my foot slips.”
\par }{\Q \VS{17}For
I am ready
to
fall.
\par }{\QB My pain
is continually
before
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}For
I
will declare
my iniquity.
\par }{\QB I
will
be sorry
for
my sin.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}But
my enemies
are vigourous
and many.
\par }{\QB Those
who hate
me without reason
are numerous.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}They
who render evil
for good are also adversaries
to
me,
\par }{\QB because I follow what
is good.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Don’t forsake
me, LORD.
\par }{\QB My
God, don’t
be far
from
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Hurry
to help
me,
\par }{\QB Lord,
my salvation.

\par }\PsalmChap{39}{\D For the Chief Musician. For Jeduthun. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I said, “I will watch
my ways, so
that I don’t sin
with
my tongue.
\par }{\QB I will keep
my mouth
with
a bridle while
the wicked
is before me.”
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
was mute
with silence.
\par }{\QB I held
my peace,
even
from good.
\par }{\QB My sorrow
was stirred.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}My heart
was hot within me.
\par }{\QB While I meditated,
the fire burnt.
\par }{\Q I spoke with my tongue:
\par }{\QB \VS{4}“LORD, show
me
my end,
\par }{\QB what
is
the measure
of
my days.
\par }{\QB Let
me know how frail
I am.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Behold,
you
have
made
my
days hand widths.
\par }{\QB My
lifetime
is
as nothing
before
you.
\par }{\Q Surely
every man stands
as
a breath.”
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{6}“Surely
every
man walks
like
a shadow.
\par }{\QB Surely
they busy themselves
in
vain.
\par }{\QB He heaps
up,
and doesn’t
know
who
shall gather.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Now, Lord,
what
do
I wait
for?
\par }{\QB My hope
is
in
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Deliver
me from all
my transgressions.
\par }{\QB Don’t make
me
the reproach
of
the foolish.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
was mute.
\par }{\QB I didn’t open
my mouth,
\par }{\QB because
you did
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Remove
your scourge away
from
me.
\par }{\QB I am overcome
by
the blow
of
your hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}When
you rebuke
and correct man
for iniquity,
\par }{\QB you
consume
his wealth
like
a moth.
\par }{\Q Surely every man
is
but
a breath.”
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{12}“Hear
my prayer, LORD,
and give ear
to
my cry.
\par }{\QB Don’t
be silent
at
my tears.
\par }{\Q For
I am
a stranger
with
you,
\par }{\QB a foreigner,
as
all
my fathers
were.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Oh spare
me,
that
I
may recover strength,
\par }{\QB before
I go
away
and exist
no
more.”

\par }\PsalmChap{40}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I waited patiently
for
the LORD.
\par }{\QB He turned
to me,
and heard
my cry.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}He brought
me
up
also
out
of
a horrible pit,
\par }{\QB out
of
the miry clay.
\par }{\Q He set
my feet
on
a rock,
\par }{\QB and
gave
me
a firm place
to stand.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
has
put
a new song
in
my mouth,
even praise
to
our God.
\par }{\QB Many shall see
it,
and fear,
and shall trust
in
the LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Blessed
is
the
man
who
makes
the
LORD
his
trust,
\par }{\QB and doesn’t respect
the proud, nor such
as
turn away
to lies.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Many,
LORD,
my
God,
are
the wonderful works
which
you
have done,
\par }{\QB and
your thoughts
which
are towards
us.
\par }{\Q They
can’t
be declared
back
to
you.
\par }{\QB If
I
would declare
and speak
of
them,
they
are
more
than
can
be counted.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Sacrifice
and
offering
you didn’t desire.
\par }{\QB You
have opened
my ears.
\par }{\QB You
have
not required burnt
offering
and sin
offering.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Then
I said, “Behold,
I
have come.
\par }{\QB It
is written about
me
in
the book
in
the scroll.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I delight
to
do
your
will,
my
God.
\par }{\QB Yes,
your Torah
is
within
my heart.”
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
have proclaimed glad news
of righteousness
in
the
great assembly.
\par }{\QB Behold, I
will not seal
my lips, LORD,
you know.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
have
not hidden
your
righteousness within
my
heart.
\par }{\QB I
have declared
your faithfulness
and
your salvation.
\par }{\QB I
have
not concealed
your loving kindness
and
your truth
from
the
great
assembly.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Don’t withhold
your tender mercies
from
me,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Let
your loving
kindness
and
your
truth
continually preserve
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}For innumerable evils
have surrounded
me.
\par }{\QB My iniquities
have overtaken
me,
so
that
I
am
not able
to look
up.
\par }{\Q They
are
more
than
the hairs
of
my head.
\par }{\QB My heart
has
failed
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Be pleased, LORD,
to deliver
me.
\par }{\QB Hurry
to help
me, LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Let
them
be disappointed
and confounded together
who seek after
my soul
to destroy
it.
\par }{\QB Let
them
be turned backward
and brought
to dishonour
who
delight
in
my hurt.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Let
them
be desolate
by reason
of
their
shame
that tell
me, “Aha! Aha!”
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Let all
those
who seek
you rejoice
and be glad
in
you.
\par }{\QB Let such as love
your salvation
say continually, “Let
the LORD be exalted!”
\par }{\Q \VS{17}But
I
am poor
and needy.
\par }{\QB May
the
Lord
think
about
me.
\par }{\Q You
are
my help
and
my deliverer.
\par }{\QB Don’t delay,
my
God.

\par }\PsalmChap{41}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Blessed
is
he who considers
the poor.
\par }{\QB The LORD will deliver
him
in
the day
of evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
LORD
will preserve
him,
and keep
him alive.
\par }{\QB He
shall
be
blessed
on
the earth,
\par }{\QB and
he
will not surrender
him
to
the
will
of
his enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
LORD
will sustain
him
on
his sickbed,
\par }{\QB and restore
him
from
his bed
of illness.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I said, “LORD,
have
mercy
on
me!
\par }{\QB Heal
me,
for
I
have sinned
against
you.”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}My enemies
speak evil
against
me:
\par }{\QB “When
will
he die,
and
his
name perish?”
\par }{\Q \VS{6}If
he comes
to see
me,
he
speaks falsehood.
\par }{\QB His heart gathers iniquity
to itself.
\par }{\QB When
he goes abroad,
he
tells
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}All
who hate
me whisper
together
against
me.
\par }{\QB They imagine
the worst
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}“An
evil disease”,
they say, “has
afflicted
him.
\par }{\QB Now
that
he lies
he shall rise
up
no
more.”
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Yes,
my own familiar friend,
in
whom
I trusted,
\par }{\QB who ate bread
with
me,
\par }{\QB has lifted
up
his heel
against
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}But
you, LORD,
have mercy
on
me,
and raise
me
up,
\par }{\QB that
I
may repay
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}By
this
I know
that
you delight
in
me,
\par }{\QB because
my enemy doesn’t triumph
over
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}As
for
me,
you uphold
me
in
my integrity,
\par }{\QB and set
me
in
your
presence forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Blessed
be
the LORD,
the God
of Israel,
\par }{\QB from
everlasting
and
to
everlasting!
\par }{\Q Amen
and amen.

\par }{\MS BOOK 2
\par }\PsalmChap{42}{\D For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by the sons of Korah.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}As
the deer pants
for
the water brooks,
\par }{\QB so my soul pants after you, God.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 42:1 }
The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).}
\par }{\Q \VS{2}My
soul thirsts
for
God,
for
the
living
God.
\par }{\QB When
shall
I come
and appear
before
God?
\par }{\Q \VS{3}My tears
have been
my food day
and night,
\par }{\QB while
they continually ask
me, “Where
is
your
God?”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}These
things
I remember,
and pour
out
my soul
within
me,
\par }{\QB how
I
used
to
go
with
the crowd,
and led
them
to
God’s house,
\par }{\QB with
the voice
of joy
and praise,
a multitude keeping
a holy
day.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Why
are
you
in despair,
my
soul?
\par }{\QB Why
are
you disturbed
within
me?
\par }{\Q Hope
in
God!
\par }{\QB For
I
shall
still
praise
him
for
the saving help
of
his
presence.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}My
God,
my
soul
is
in
despair
within
me.
\par }{\QB Therefore
I remember
you
from
the
land
of
the Jordan,
\par }{\QB the heights
of Hermon,
from
the hill Mizar.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Deep calls
to deep
at
the noise
of
your waterfalls.
\par }{\QB All
your waves
and
your billows
have swept
over
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}GOD\FTNT{†}{{\FR 42:8 }
When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name.}
will
command
his loving kindness
in
the daytime.
\par }{\QB In
the night
his song shall
be
with
me:
\par }{\QB a prayer
to
the
God
of
my life.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
will ask
God,
my rock, “Why
have
you forgotten
me?
\par }{\QB Why
do
I go mourning
because
of
the oppression
of
the enemy?”
\par }{\Q \VS{10}As
with
a sword
in
my bones,
my adversaries reproach
me,
\par }{\QB while
they continually
ask
me, “Where
is
your
God?”
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Why
are
you
in despair,
my soul?
\par }{\QB Why
are
you disturbed
within
me?
\par }{\Q Hope
in
God!
For
I
shall
still praise
him,
\par }{\QB the saving help
of
my countenance,
and
my
God.

\par }\PsalmChap{43}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Vindicate
me,
God,
and
plead
my
cause
against
an ungodly
nation.
\par }{\QB Oh,
deliver
me
from
deceitful
and wicked
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
you
are
the
God
of
my
strength.
Why
have
you
rejected
me?
\par }{\QB Why
do
I
go
mourning
because
of
the
oppression
of
the
enemy?
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Oh,
send
out
your
light
and
your
truth.
\par }{\QB Let
them
lead
me.
\par }{\QB Let
them
bring
me
to
your
holy
hill,
\par }{\QB to
your
tents.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Then
I
will
go
to
the
altar
of
God,
\par }{\QB to
God,
my
exceeding
joy.
\par }{\Q I
will
praise
you
on
the
harp,
God,
my
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Why
are
you
in
despair,
my
soul?
\par }{\QB Why
are
you
disturbed
within
me?
\par }{\Q Hope
in
God!
\par }{\QB For
I
shall
still
praise
him:
\par }{\QB my Saviour,
my helper,
and
my
God.

\par }\PsalmChap{44}{\D For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. A contemplative psalm.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}We
have heard
with our ears, God;
\par }{\QB our fathers
have told us what work you did
in their days,
\par }{\QB in
the days
of
old.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You drove
out
the nations
with
your hand,
\par }{\QB but
you planted
them.
\par }{\Q You afflicted
the peoples,
\par }{\QB but
you spread
them abroad.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
they didn’t
get
the land
in
possession
by
their own sword,
\par }{\QB neither did
their own
arm save
them;
\par }{\Q but
your right
hand,
your
arm,
and
the light
of
your face,
\par }{\QB because
you
were favourable
to
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}God,
you
are
my King.
\par }{\QB Command victories
for Jacob!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Through
you, we
will push
down
our adversaries.
\par }{\QB Through
your name, we
will tread
down
those
who rise
up
against us.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
I
will not trust
in
my bow,
\par }{\QB neither
will
my sword save
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}But
you
have
saved
us
from
our adversaries,
\par }{\QB and
have shamed
those
who hate
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}In God
we
have made
our boast
all day long.
\par }{\QB We
will give thanks
to
your name forever.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}But
now
you rejected
us,
and brought
us
to dishonour,
\par }{\QB and don’t go
out
with
our armies.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You make us
turn
back
from
the adversary.
\par }{\QB Those
who hate us
take plunder
for themselves.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}You
have
made
us
like sheep
for food,
\par }{\QB and
have scattered
us amongst
the nations.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}You
sell
your
people
for nothing,
\par }{\QB and
have gained nothing
from
their sale.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You
make
us
a reproach
to
our neighbours,
\par }{\QB a scoffing
and
a derision
to those
who
are around
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}You
make
us
a byword amongst
the nations,
\par }{\QB a shaking
of
the head amongst
the peoples.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}All day long
my dishonour
is before
me,
\par }{\QB and shame
covers
my face,
\par }{\QB \VS{16}at
the taunt
of
one
who
reproaches
and verbally abuses,
\par }{\QB because
of
the enemy
and
the avenger.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}All this has come
on
us,
\par }{\QB yet we haven’t forgotten
you.
\par }{\QB We haven’t been false
to
your covenant.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Our heart
has
not turned
back,
\par }{\QB neither
have
our steps strayed
from
your path,
\par }{\QB \VS{19}though
you
have crushed
us
in
the haunt
of jackals,
\par }{\QB and covered
us
with
the shadow
of death.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}If
we
have forgotten
the name
of
our God,
\par }{\QB or spread
out
our hands
to
a strange god,
\par }{\QB \VS{21}won’t
God search
this
out?
\par }{\QB For
he knows
the secrets
of
the heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Yes,
for
your sake
we
are killed
all day long.
\par }{\QB We
are regarded
as sheep
for
the slaughter.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Wake
up!
\par }{\QB Why
do
you sleep, Lord?\FTNT{*}{{\FR 44:23 }
The word translated “Lord” (mixed case) is “Adonai.”
}
\par }{\Q Arise!
\par }{\QB Don’t reject
us
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Why
do
you hide
your face,
\par }{\QB and forget
our affliction
and
our oppression?
\par }{\Q \VS{25}For
our soul
is bowed
down
to
the dust.
\par }{\QB Our body clings
to
the earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Rise up
to help
us.
\par }{\QB Redeem
us
for
your loving kindness’ sake.

\par }\PsalmChap{45}{\D For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A contemplation by the sons of Korah. A wedding song.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}My heart overflows
with
a noble theme.
\par }{\QB I recite
my verses
for
the
king.
\par }{\QB My tongue
is
like
the pen
of
a skilful writer.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
are
the
most excellent
of
the sons
of
men.
\par }{\QB Grace
has anointed
your lips,
\par }{\QB therefore
God
has blessed
you forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Strap
your sword
on
your thigh,
O
mighty
one,
\par }{\QB in
your splendour
and
your majesty.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}In
your
majesty ride
on victoriously
on
behalf
of truth, humility,
and righteousness.
\par }{\QB Let
your right hand display awesome deeds.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Your arrows
are sharp.
\par }{\QB The nations fall
under
you,
with arrows
in
the heart
of
the king’s enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Your throne, God,
is forever
and ever.
\par }{\QB A sceptre
of equity
is
the sceptre
of
your
kingdom.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You
have loved righteousness,
and hated wickedness.
\par }{\QB Therefore
God,
your
God,
has anointed
you
with
the oil
of gladness above
your fellows.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}All
your garments smell
like myrrh, aloes,
and cassia.
\par }{\QB Out
of ivory palaces stringed instruments
have made
you glad.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Kings’ daughters
are amongst
your honourable women.
\par }{\QB At
your right hand
the queen stands
in gold
of Ophir.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Listen,
daughter, consider,
and turn
your ear.
\par }{\QB Forget
your own people,
and
also
your father’s house.
\par }{\QB \VS{11}So
the king
will desire
your beauty,
\par }{\QB honour
him,
for
he
is
your lord.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The daughter
of Tyre comes
with
a gift.
\par }{\QB The rich amongst
the
people entreat
your favour.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The princess
inside
is all glorious.
\par }{\QB Her clothing
is interwoven
with gold.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}She
shall
be led
to
the
king
in embroidered work.
\par }{\QB The virgins,
her companions
who follow
her,
shall
be brought
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}With gladness
and rejoicing
they
shall
be
led.
\par }{\QB They
shall
enter
into
the
king’s palace.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Your sons
will
take
the
place
of
your fathers.
\par }{\QB You
shall make
them princes
in all
the earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I
will
make
your name
to
be remembered
in
all generations.
\par }{\QB Therefore
the peoples
shall
give
you thanks forever
and ever.

\par }\PsalmChap{46}{\D For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 46: }
Alamoth is a musical term.}
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God
is
our refuge
and strength,
\par }{\QB a very present help
in trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Therefore
we won’t
be afraid, though
the earth changes,
\par }{\QB though
the mountains
are shaken into
the heart
of
the seas;
\par }{\QB \VS{3}though
its waters roar
and
are troubled,
\par }{\QB though
the
mountains tremble
with
their swelling.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}There
is
a river,
the streams
of
which
make
the city
of God glad,
\par }{\QB the holy place
of
the tents
of
the Most High.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}God
is within her. She shall not
be moved.
\par }{\QB God
will help her
at dawn.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The nations raged.
The kingdoms
were
moved.
\par }{\QB He lifted
his voice
and
the earth melted.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The LORD
of Hosts
is
with
us.
\par }{\QB The
God
of Jacob
is
our refuge.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Come, see
the
LORD’s works,
\par }{\QB what desolations
he
has made
in
the earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
makes wars cease
to
the end
of
the
earth.
\par }{\QB He breaks
the bow,
and shatters
the spear.
\par }{\QB He burns
the chariots
in
the fire.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}“Be
still,
and know
that
I am God.
\par }{\QB I
will
be exalted amongst
the
nations.
\par }{\QB I
will
be exalted
in
the
earth.”
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The LORD
of Hosts
is
with
us.
\par }{\QB The
God
of Jacob
is
our refuge.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{47}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Oh clap
your hands, all you nations.
\par }{\QB Shout
to God
with
the voice
of triumph!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
the LORD Most High
is awesome.
\par }{\QB He
is
a
great King
over
all
the earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He subdues
nations
under
us,
\par }{\QB and peoples
under
our feet.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He chooses
our inheritance
for
us,
\par }{\QB the glory
of Jacob whom
he loved.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{5}God
has gone
up
with
a shout,
\par }{\QB the LORD
with
the sound
of
a shofar.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Sing
praises
to
God! Sing
praises!
\par }{\QB Sing
praises
to
our King! Sing
praises!
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
God
is
the
King
of all
the earth.
\par }{\QB Sing
praises
with understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}God reigns
over
the
nations.
\par }{\QB God sits
on
his holy throne.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The princes
of
the peoples
are gathered
together,
\par }{\Q the
people
of
the
God
of Abraham.
\par }{\QB For
the shields
of
the earth
belong
to
God.
\par }{\QB He
is greatly exalted!

\par }\PsalmChap{48}{\D A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Great
is
the LORD,
and greatly
to
be praised,
\par }{\QB in
the city
of our God,
in
his holy mountain.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Beautiful
in elevation,
the joy
of
the whole earth,
\par }{\QB is
Mount Zion,
on
the north sides,
\par }{\QB the
city
of
the
great King.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}God
has shown himself
in
her citadels
as
a refuge.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For, behold,
the kings assembled themselves,
\par }{\QB they passed
by together.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
saw
it,
then
they
were amazed.
\par }{\QB They
were dismayed.
\par }{\QB They hurried
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Trembling took hold
of
them
there,
\par }{\QB pain,
as
of
a woman
in travail.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}With
the east wind,
you break
the ships
of Tarshish.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}As we have heard, so we have seen,
\par }{\QB in
the city
of
the LORD
of Hosts,
in
the city
of our God.
\par }{\Q God
will establish
it forever.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{9}We
have thought
about
your loving kindness,
God,
\par }{\QB in
the middle
of
your temple.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}As
is
your name,
God,
\par }{\QB so
is
your praise
to
the ends
of
the earth.
\par }{\QB Your right hand
is full
of righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Let Mount Zion
be glad!
\par }{\QB Let
the daughters
of Judah rejoice
because
of
your judgements.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Walk
about
Zion,
and go around
her.
\par }{\QB Number its towers.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Notice
her bulwarks.
\par }{\QB Consider
her palaces,
\par }{\QB that
you may
tell
it
to
the next generation.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}For
this God
is
our God
forever
and ever.
\par }{\QB He
will
be
our guide even
to death.

\par }\PsalmChap{49}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear this, all you peoples.
\par }{\QB Listen, all you inhabitants
of
the world,
\par }{\QB \VS{2}both low
and high,
\par }{\QB rich
and poor
together.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}My mouth
will speak words
of wisdom.
\par }{\QB My heart
will utter understanding.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
will incline
my ear
to
a proverb.
\par }{\QB I
will solve
my riddle
on
the harp.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Why should I fear
in
the days
of evil,
\par }{\QB when iniquity at
my heels surrounds me?
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Those
who trust
in
their wealth,
\par }{\QB and boast
in
the multitude
of
their riches—
\par }{\QB \VS{7}none
of
them can
by any means redeem
his brother,
\par }{\QB nor give God
a ransom
for
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}For
the
redemption
of
their life
is costly,
\par }{\QB no payment
is ever enough,
\par }{\QB \VS{9}that he should live on
forever,
\par }{\QB that he should
not see corruption.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
he
sees
that wise men die;
\par }{\QB likewise
the fool
and
the senseless perish,
\par }{\QB and leave
their
wealth
to others.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Their inward thought
is
that
their houses
will endure forever,
\par }{\QB and
their dwelling places
to
all generations.
\par }{\QB They name
their lands
after themselves.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}But man,
despite
his riches, doesn’t
endure.
\par }{\QB He
is
like
the animals
that perish.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}This
is the destiny
of
those
who
are foolish,
\par }{\QB and
of
those
who approve their sayings.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{14}They
are appointed
as
a flock
for Sheol.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 49:14 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
\par }{\QB Death
shall
be
their shepherd.
\par }{\Q The upright
shall
have dominion over
them
in
the
morning.
\par }{\QB Their beauty
shall decay
in Sheol,\FTNT{†}{{\FR 49:14 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.
}
\par }{\QB far
from
their mansion.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}But God
will redeem
my soul
from
the power
of
Sheol,\FTNT{‡}{{\FR 49:15 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
\par }{\QB for
he
will receive me.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{16}Don’t
be afraid
when
a
man
is
made rich,
\par }{\QB when
the glory
of
his house
is increased;
\par }{\Q \VS{17}for
when
he dies
he
will carry
nothing away.
\par }{\QB His
glory won’t descend
after
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Though
while
he
lived
he blessed
his soul—
\par }{\QB and
men
praise
you
when
you
do well
for yourself—
\par }{\QB \VS{19}he
shall
go
to
the generation
of
his fathers.
\par }{\QB They
shall never see
the light.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}A
man
who
has riches
without understanding,
\par }{\QB is
like
the animals
that perish.

\par }\PsalmChap{50}{\D A Psalm by Asaph.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
Mighty
One,
God,
the
LORD,
speaks,
\par }{\QB and
calls
the
earth
from
sunrise
to sunset.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Out
of
Zion,
the
perfection
of
beauty,
\par }{\QB God
shines out.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Our
God
comes,
and
does
not
keep
silent.
\par }{\QB A
fire
devours
before
him.
\par }{\QB It
is
very stormy
around
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
calls
to
the
heavens
above,
\par }{\QB to
the
earth,
that
he
may
judge
his
people:
\par }{\Q \VS{5}“Gather
my
holy
ones
together
to
me,
\par }{\QB those who
have
made
a
covenant
with
me
by
sacrifice.”
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
heavens
shall
declare
his
righteousness,
\par }{\QB for
God
himself
is
judge.
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{7}“Hear,
my
people,
and
I
will
speak.
\par }{\QB Israel,
I
will testify
against
you.
\par }{\Q I
am
God,
your
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
don’t
rebuke
you
for
your
sacrifices.
\par }{\QB Your
burnt
offerings
are
continually
before
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
have
no need
for
a
bull
from
your stall,
\par }{\QB nor
male
goats
from
your pens.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
every
animal
of
the
forest
is mine,
\par }{\QB and
the
livestock
on
a
thousand
hills.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}I
know
all
the
birds
of
the
mountains.
\par }{\QB The
wild animals
of
the
field
are mine.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}If
I
were
hungry,
I
would
not
tell
you,
\par }{\QB for
the
world
is mine,
and
all
that
is
in
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Will
I
eat
the
meat
of
bulls,
\par }{\QB or
drink
the
blood
of
goats?
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Offer
to
God
the
sacrifice
of
thanksgiving.
\par }{\QB Pay
your
vows
to
the Most High.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Call
on
me
in
the
day
of
trouble.
\par }{\QB I
will
deliver
you,
and
you
will honour
me.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}But
to
the
wicked
God
says,
\par }{\QB “What right
do
you
have
to
declare
my
statutes,
\par }{\QB that
you
have
taken
my
covenant
on
your
lips,
\par }{\QB \VS{17}since
you
hate
instruction,
\par }{\QB and
throw
my
words
behind
you?
\par }{\Q \VS{18}When
you
saw
a
thief,
you consented
with
him,
\par }{\QB and
have participated
with
adulterers.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}“You give
your
mouth
to
evil.
\par }{\QB Your
tongue
frames
deceit.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}You
sit
and
speak
against
your
brother.
\par }{\QB You slander
your own
mother’s
son.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}You
have
done
these
things,
and
I
kept
silent.
\par }{\QB You
thought
that
I
was
just
like
you.
\par }{\QB I
will
rebuke
you,
and accuse
you
in front
of
your
eyes.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}“Now
consider
this,
you
who
forget
God,
\par }{\QB lest
I
tear
you into
pieces,
and
there
be
no
one
to
deliver.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Whoever
offers
the
sacrifice
of
thanksgiving glorifies
me,
\par }{\QB and prepares
his
way
so
that
I
will
show
God’s
salvation
to
him.”

\par }\PsalmChap{51}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David, when Nathan the prophet came to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Have mercy on me, God, according
to
your loving kindness.
\par }{\QB According
to
the multitude
of
your tender mercies, blot out
my transgressions.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Wash
me thoroughly
from
my iniquity.
\par }{\QB Cleanse
me
from
my sin.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
I know
my
transgressions.
\par }{\QB My sin
is constantly
before
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Against
you,
and
you
only,
I
have
sinned,
\par }{\QB and done that which
is
evil
in
your sight,
\par }{\Q so
you may be proved right
when
you speak,
\par }{\QB and justified
when
you judge.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Behold,
I
was born
in iniquity.
\par }{\QB My mother conceived
me
in
sin.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Behold,
you desire truth
in
the inward parts.
\par }{\QB You teach
me wisdom
in
the inmost place.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Purify
me
with hyssop,
and
I
will
be clean.
\par }{\QB Wash
me,
and
I
will
be whiter than snow.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Let
me hear joy
and gladness,
\par }{\QB that
the bones which
you
have broken may rejoice.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Hide
your face
from my
sins,
\par }{\QB and blot out all
of my iniquities.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Create
in me
a clean
heart,
O God.
\par }{\QB Renew
a right spirit within me.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Don’t throw
me
from
your
presence,
\par }{\QB and don’t take
your Holy Spirit
from
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Restore
to
me
the joy
of
your salvation.
\par }{\QB Uphold
me
with
a willing
spirit.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Then
I
will teach transgressors
your ways.
\par }{\QB Sinners
will
be converted
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Deliver
me
from
the guilt
of bloodshed, O God,
the God
of
my
salvation.
\par }{\QB My tongue
will sing aloud
of
your righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Lord, open
my lips.
\par }{\QB My mouth
will declare
your praise.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}For
you don’t delight
in sacrifice,
or else I would give
it.
\par }{\QB You
have no pleasure
in burnt offering.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The sacrifices
of
God
are
a broken spirit.
\par }{\QB O
God,
you
will not despise
a broken
and contrite
heart.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{18}Do well
in
your good
pleasure
to Zion.
\par }{\QB Build
the walls
of Jerusalem.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Then
you
will delight
in
the
sacrifices
of righteousness,
\par }{\QB in burnt
offerings
and
in whole burnt
offerings.
\par }{\Q Then
they
will
offer bulls
on
your altar.

\par }\PsalmChap{52}{\D For the Chief Musician. A contemplation by David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, “David has come to Ahimelech’s house.”
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Why do you boast
of mischief, mighty man?
\par }{\QB God’s loving kindness endures continually.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Your tongue plots destruction,
\par }{\QB like
a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
love
evil more
than good,
\par }{\QB lying rather
than speaking
the truth.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{4}You love all devouring words,
\par }{\QB you
deceitful
tongue.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}God
will likewise destroy
you forever.
\par }{\QB He
will take
you up,
and pluck
you
out
of
your tent,
\par }{\QB and root
you
out
of
the land
of
the living.
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{6}The righteous also
will see
it,
and fear,
\par }{\QB and laugh
at
him,
saying,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}“Behold, this
is
the man
who didn’t make
God
his
strength,
\par }{\QB but trusted
in
the abundance
of
his riches,
\par }{\QB and strengthened himself
in
his wickedness.”
\par }{\Q \VS{8}But
as
for
me,
I am
like
a green olive tree
in God’s house.
\par }{\QB I trust
in God’s loving kindness forever
and ever.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
will
give
you thanks forever,
because
you
have done
it.
\par }{\QB I
will hope
in
your name,
for
it
is good,
\par }{\QB in
the presence
of
your holy ones.

\par }\PsalmChap{53}{\D For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Mahalath.” A contemplation by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The fool
has said
in
his heart, “There
is no God.”
\par }{\QB They are corrupt,
and
have done abominable iniquity.
\par }{\QB There
is no one who does good.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}God looks down
from heaven
on
the children
of
men,
\par }{\QB to see if
there
are
any
who understood,
\par }{\QB who seek after
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Every
one
of
them
has gone back.
\par }{\QB They
have
become filthy
together.
\par }{\QB There
is no
one
who
does good, no,
not
one.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Have
the
workers
of iniquity
no knowledge,
\par }{\QB who eat
up
my people
as
they eat bread,
\par }{\QB and
don’t call
on
God?
\par }{\Q \VS{5}There
they
were
in
great fear,
where
no fear
was,
\par }{\QB for
God
has scattered
the bones
of
him
who encamps against
you.
\par }{\Q You
have put
them
to shame,
\par }{\QB because
God
has rejected
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Oh
that
the salvation [yeshuat]
of Israel would
come
out
of Zion!
\par }{\QB When
God
brings back
his
people
from captivity,
\par }{\QB then
Jacob
shall rejoice,
\par }{\QB and Israel
shall
be glad.

\par }\PsalmChap{54}{\D For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself amongst us?”
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Save me, God,
by
your name.
\par }{\QB Vindicate me
in
your might.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Hear
my prayer,
God.
\par }{\QB Listen
to
the words
of
my mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For strangers
have risen up against
me.
\par }{\QB Violent men
have sought
after
my soul.
\par }{\QB They haven’t set
God
before
them.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{4}Behold,
God
is
my helper.
\par }{\QB The Lord
is
the
one
who sustains
my soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
will repay
the evil
to
my
enemies.
\par }{\QB Destroy
them
in
your truth.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}With
a free
will offering,
I
will sacrifice
to
you.
\par }{\QB I
will give thanks
to
your name,
LORD,
for
it
is good.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
he
has delivered
me
out
of all
trouble.
\par }{\QB My eye
has seen triumph over
my enemies.

\par }\PsalmChap{55}{\D For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Listen
to
my prayer, God.
\par }{\QB Don’t hide yourself from
my supplication.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Attend
to me,
and answer me.
\par }{\QB I
am restless
in
my complaint,
\par }{\QB and moan
\VS{3}because of
the voice of
the enemy,
\par }{\QB because of
the oppression of
the wicked.
\par }{\Q For they bring suffering on
me.
\par }{\QB In anger they hold a grudge against
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}My heart
is severely pained
within
me.
\par }{\QB The terrors
of death
have fallen
on
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Fearfulness
and trembling
have
come
on
me.
\par }{\QB Horror
has
overwhelmed
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I said, “Oh
that
I
had wings like
a dove!
\par }{\QB Then
I would fly
away,
and be
at rest.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Behold,
then
I
would wander far
off.
\par }{\QB I
would lodge
in
the wilderness.”
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{8}“I would hurry to
a shelter
from
the stormy wind and storm.”
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Confuse them, Lord,
and confound their language,
\par }{\QB for I have seen violence
and strife
in
the city.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Day
and night
they prowl around
on
its walls.
\par }{\QB Malice
and abuse
are
also within
her.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Destructive forces
are
within
her.
\par }{\QB Threats
and lies don’t depart
from
her streets.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}For
it
was
not an enemy
who insulted
me,
\par }{\QB then
I could
have endured
it.
\par }{\Q Neither
was
it
he
who hated
me
who raised
himself up against
me,
\par }{\QB then
I would
have hidden myself
from him.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}But
it
was
you,
a man
like
me,
\par }{\QB my companion,
and
my familiar friend.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}We
took sweet fellowship together.
\par }{\QB We walked
in God’s house
with company.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Let death
come suddenly
on
them.
\par }{\QB Let
them
go
down alive
into Sheol.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 55:15 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.
}
\par }{\QB For wickedness
is amongst
them,
in
their dwelling.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}As
for
me,
I
will call
on God.
\par }{\QB The LORD
will save
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Evening, morning,
and
at noon,
I
will
cry
out
in distress.
\par }{\QB He
will hear
my voice.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}He has redeemed
my soul
in peace
from
the battle
that
was against
me,
\par }{\QB although there are many who oppose
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}God,
who
is enthroned forever,
\par }{\QB will hear
and answer
them.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }{\Q They never change
\par }{\QB and don’t fear God.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}He raises
his hands
against
his friends.
\par }{\QB He
has violated
his covenant.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}His mouth
was smooth
as butter,
\par }{\QB but
his heart
was war.
\par }{\Q His words
were softer than oil,
\par }{\QB yet
they
were drawn swords.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}Cast
your burden
on
the LORD
and
he
will sustain
you.
\par }{\QB He
will never allow
the righteous
to
be moved.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}But
you,
God,
will
bring
them
down
into
the pit
of destruction.
\par }{\QB Bloodthirsty
and deceitful
men
shall
not live
out half
their
days,
\par }{\QB but
I
will trust
in
you.

\par }\PsalmChap{56}{\D For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Be merciful
to
me, God,
for man wants
to swallow
me
up.
\par }{\QB All day
long,
he attacks
and oppresses
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}My enemies want
to swallow
me
up
all
day
long,
\par }{\QB for
they
are many
who
fight proudly
against
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
I am afraid,
\par }{\QB I
will put
my trust
in
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}In
God,
I praise
his word.
\par }{\QB In
God,
I
put
my
trust.
\par }{\Q I
will not
be
afraid.
\par }{\QB What can flesh
do
to
me?
\par }{\Q \VS{5}All day
long
they twist
my
words.
\par }{\QB All
their
thoughts
are
against
me
for evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}They conspire
and lurk,
\par }{\QB watching
my steps.
\par }{\QB They
are eager
to take
my
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Shall
they escape
by iniquity?
\par }{\QB In anger cast down
the peoples, God.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You count
my wanderings.
\par }{\QB You
put
my tears
into
your container.
\par }{\QB Aren’t
they
in
your book?
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Then
my enemies
shall
turn back
in
the day
that
I call.
\par }{\QB I know this:
that
God
is
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}In
God,
I
will
praise
his word.
\par }{\QB In
the LORD,
I
will
praise
his word.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}I
have put
my trust
in
God.
\par }{\QB I
will not
be afraid.
\par }{\QB What can man do
to
me?
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Your vows
are
on
me,
God.
\par }{\QB I
will give thank offerings
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}For
you
have delivered
my soul
from death,
\par }{\QB and prevented
my feet
from falling,
\par }{\QB that
I
may walk
before
God
in
the light
of
the living.

\par }\PsalmChap{57}{\D For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Be merciful
to
me, God,
be merciful
to
me,
\par }{\QB for
my soul takes refuge
in
you.
\par }{\Q Yes,
in
the shadow
of
your wings, I
will take refuge,
\par }{\QB until disaster
has passed.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I cry
out
to
God Most High,
\par }{\Q to
God
who accomplishes
my requests
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
will send
from heaven,
and save
me,
\par }{\QB he rebukes
the
one
who
is pursuing
me.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q God
will send
out
his loving kindness
and
his truth.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}My soul
is amongst lions.
\par }{\QB I lie amongst
those
who
are
set
on fire,
\par }{\QB even
the sons
of men, whose teeth
are spears
and arrows,
\par }{\QB and
their tongue
a sharp sword.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Be exalted, God, above
the heavens!
\par }{\QB Let
your glory
be above
all
the earth!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}They
have prepared
a net
for
my steps.
\par }{\QB My soul
is bowed
down.
\par }{\Q They dig
a pit
before
me.
\par }{\QB They fall
into
the middle
of
it
themselves.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{7}My
heart
is
steadfast, God.
\par }{\QB My
heart
is
steadfast.
\par }{\QB I
will sing, yes,
I
will sing praises.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Wake up,
my glory! Wake up, lute
and harp!
\par }{\QB I
will wake up
the dawn.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I will give thanks
to you, Lord, amongst
the peoples.
\par }{\QB I will sing praises
to you amongst
the nations.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
your great loving kindness reaches
to
the heavens,
\par }{\QB and
your truth
to
the skies.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Be exalted,
God, above
the
heavens.
\par }{\QB Let
your glory
be
over
all
the
earth.

\par }\PsalmChap{58}{\D For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones?
\par }{\QB Do you judge blamelessly, you sons
of men?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}No,
in
your heart
you plot injustice.
\par }{\QB You measure out
the violence
of
your hands
in
the earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The wicked go astray
from
the womb.
\par }{\QB They
are wayward
as soon
as
they
are born, speaking lies.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Their poison
is like
the poison
of
a snake,
\par }{\QB like
a deaf cobra that stops its ear,
\par }{\QB \VS{5}which doesn’t
listen
to
the voice
of charmers,
\par }{\QB no matter how skilful
the charmer
may
be.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Break
their teeth,
God,
in
their mouth.
\par }{\QB Break out
the great teeth
of
the young lions, LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Let
them vanish
like water
that flows away.
\par }{\QB When
they draw
the bow, let
their arrows
be made blunt.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Let
them
be
like
a snail
which melts
and
passes
away,
\par }{\QB like
the stillborn child,
who has
not seen
the sun.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Before
your pots
can feel
the heat
of
the thorns,
\par }{\QB he
will sweep
away
the green
and
the burning
alike.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The righteous shall rejoice
when
he sees
the vengeance.
\par }{\QB He shall wash
his feet
in
the blood
of
the wicked,
\par }{\Q \VS{11}so
that
men
shall say, “Most
certainly there
is
a reward
for
the
righteous.
\par }{\QB Most
certainly there
is
a God
who judges
the earth.”

\par }\PsalmChap{59}{\D For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Deliver
me
from
my enemies,
my
God.
\par }{\QB Set
me
on high
from
those
who rise
up
against
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Deliver
me
from
the workers
of iniquity.
\par }{\QB Save
me
from
the bloodthirsty men.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For, behold,
they lie
in wait
for
my soul.
\par }{\QB The mighty gather
themselves together
against
me,
\par }{\QB not
for
my disobedience, nor
for
my
sin, LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
have done
no wrong,
yet
they
are ready
to attack
me.
\par }{\QB Rise
up,
behold,
and help
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You, LORD God
of Hosts,
the God
of Israel,
\par }{\QB rouse
yourself
to punish
the nations.
\par }{\QB Show
no mercy
to
the wicked traitors.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{6}They return
at evening, howling
like dogs,
\par }{\QB and prowl around
the city.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Behold,
they spew
with
their mouth.
\par }{\QB Swords
are
in
their lips,
\par }{\QB “For”,
they say, “who hears
us?”
\par }{\Q \VS{8}But
you, LORD, laugh at
them.
\par }{\QB You scoff at
all
the nations.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Oh,
my Strength,
I watch
for
you,
\par }{\QB for
God
is
my
high tower.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}My
God
will go
before
me
with
his loving kindness.
\par }{\QB God
will let
me look
at
my enemies
in triumph.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Don’t kill
them,
or
my
people
may forget.
\par }{\QB Scatter
them
by
your power,
and
bring
them down,
Lord
our shield.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}For
the sin
of
their mouth,
and
the words
of
their lips,
\par }{\QB let
them
be caught
in
their pride,
\par }{\QB for
the curses
and lies which
they utter.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Consume
them
in wrath.
\par }{\QB Consume
them,
and
they
will
be no more.
\par }{\Q Let
them know
that God rules
in
Jacob,
\par }{\QB to
the ends
of
the earth.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{14}At evening let
them return.
\par }{\QB Let
them howl
like
a dog,
and go around
the city.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}They
shall wander up
and
down
for food,
\par }{\QB and wait
all
night if
they aren’t satisfied.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}But
I
will sing
of
your strength.
\par }{\QB Yes,
I
will sing aloud
of
your loving kindness
in
the morning.
\par }{\Q For
you
have
been
my high tower,
\par }{\QB a refuge
in
the day
of
my distress.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}To
you,
my
strength,
I
will
sing praises.
\par }{\QB For God
is
my high tower,
the God
of
my mercy.

\par }\PsalmChap{60}{\D For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
you
have rejected
us.
\par }{\QB You
have broken
us
down.
\par }{\Q You
have been angry.
\par }{\QB Restore
us,
again.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
have
made
the land tremble.
\par }{\QB You
have torn
it.
\par }{\Q Mend
its fractures,
\par }{\QB for
it quakes.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
have shown
your people hard things.
\par }{\QB You
have
made
us drink
the wine
that makes
us stagger.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}You
have given
a banner
to
those
who fear
you,
\par }{\QB that
it
may
be displayed
because
of
the truth.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}So
that
your beloved
may be delivered,
\par }{\QB save
with
your right hand,
and answer
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}God
has spoken
from
his sanctuary:
\par }{\QB “I
will triumph.
\par }{\QB I
will
divide Shechem,
\par }{\QB and measure
out
the valley
of Succoth.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Gilead
is mine,
and Manasseh
is mine.
\par }{\QB Ephraim also
is
the defence
of
my head.
\par }{\QB Judah
is
my sceptre.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Moab
is
my wash basin.
\par }{\QB I
will throw
my sandal
on Edom.
\par }{\QB I shout
in triumph over Philistia.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Who
will bring me
into
the
strong city?
\par }{\QB Who
has led me
to Edom?
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Haven’t
you, God, rejected
us?
\par }{\QB You don’t go
out
with
our armies, God.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Give us help against
the adversary,
\par }{\QB for
the help
of man
is vain.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Through
God we
will
do valiantly,
\par }{\QB for
it
is
he
who
will tread down
our adversaries.

\par }\PsalmChap{61}{\D For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear
my cry, God.
\par }{\QB Listen
to
my prayer.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}From
the end
of
the earth,
I
will
call
to
you
when
my
heart
is overwhelmed.
\par }{\QB Lead me
to
the rock
that
is higher than
I.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
you
have
been
a refuge
for
me,
\par }{\QB a strong tower
from
the enemy.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
will dwell
in
your tent forever.
\par }{\QB I
will
take
refuge
in
the
shelter
of
your wings.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{5}For
you, God, have heard
my vows.
\par }{\QB You have
given
me
the heritage
of those who
fear
your name.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You
will prolong
the king’s life.
\par }{\QB His years
will
be
for generations.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
shall
be enthroned
in God’s
presence
forever.
\par }{\QB Appoint
your loving kindness
and truth,
that
they
may preserve
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}So I
will sing
praise
to
your name
forever,
\par }{\QB that I
may fulfil
my vows daily.

\par }\PsalmChap{62}{\D For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}My soul rests
in God alone.
\par }{\QB My salvation [yeshuah-ti]
is
from
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}He
alone
is
my rock,
my
salvation,
and
my fortress.
\par }{\QB I
will never
be greatly shaken.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}How long
will
you assault
a man?
\par }{\QB Would all
of
you throw
him
down,
\par }{\QB like
a leaning wall,
like
a tottering fence?
\par }{\Q \VS{4}They fully intend
to throw
him
down
from
his lofty
place.
\par }{\QB They delight
in lies.
\par }{\QB They bless
with
their mouth,
but
they curse inwardly.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{5}My soul, wait
in silence
for God
alone,
\par }{\QB for
my expectation
is from
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
alone
is
my rock
and
my salvation [yeshuah-ti],
my fortress.
\par }{\QB I
will
not
be shaken.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}My
salvation
and
my honour
is
with
God.
\par }{\QB The
rock
of
my
strength,
and
my
refuge,
is
in
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Trust
in
him
at all times,
you people.
\par }{\QB Pour
out
your heart
before
him.
\par }{\QB God
is
a
refuge
for
us.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{9}Surely
men
of low degree
are
just
a breath,
\par }{\QB and
men
of high degree
are
a lie.
\par }{\Q In
the balances
they
will go
up.
\par }{\QB They
are
together lighter
than
a breath.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Don’t trust
in oppression.
\par }{\QB Don’t become
vain
in robbery.
\par }{\Q If riches increase,
\par }{\QB don’t
set
your heart
on
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}God
has spoken once;
\par }{\QB twice
I
have
heard
this,
\par }{\QB that
power belongs
to God.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Also
to
you, Lord, belongs loving kindness,
\par }{\QB for
you reward
every
man according
to
his work.

\par }\PsalmChap{63}{\D A Psalm by David, when he was in the desert of Judah.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
you
are
my God.
\par }{\QB I
will earnestly seek
you.
\par }{\Q My soul thirsts
for
you.
\par }{\QB My flesh longs
for
you,
\par }{\QB in
a dry
and weary land, where
there
is no water.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}So
I
have seen
you
in
the sanctuary,
\par }{\QB watching
your
power
and
your glory.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Because
your loving kindness
is better than life,
\par }{\QB my lips shall praise
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}So
I
will bless
you
while
I
live.
\par }{\QB I
will lift up
my hands
in
your name.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}My soul
shall
be satisfied
as
with
the richest food.
\par }{\QB My mouth
shall
praise
you
with joyful lips,
\par }{\QB \VS{6}when
I remember
you
on
my bed,
\par }{\QB and think about
you
in
the night watches.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
you
have
been
my help.
\par }{\QB I
will rejoice
in
the shadow
of
your wings.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}My soul stays close
to
you.
\par }{\QB Your right hand holds
me
up.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}But
those
who seek
my
soul
to destroy
it
\par }{\QB shall go into
the lower parts
of
the earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}They
shall
be given
over
to
the power
of
the sword.
\par }{\QB They
shall
be jackal food.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}But
the
king
shall rejoice
in
God.
\par }{\QB Everyone who swears
by
him
will praise
him,
\par }{\QB for
the mouth
of
those who speak
lies
shall
be silenced.

\par }\PsalmChap{64}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear
my voice, God,
in
my complaint.
\par }{\QB Preserve
my life from fear
of
the enemy.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Hide
me
from
the conspiracy
of
the wicked,
\par }{\QB from
the noisy crowd
of
the ones doing evil;
\par }{\Q \VS{3}who sharpen
their tongue like
a sword,
\par }{\QB and aim
their arrows, deadly words,
\par }{\QB \VS{4}to shoot innocent men
from ambushes.
\par }{\QB They shoot at him suddenly
and fearlessly.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They encourage themselves
in evil plans.
\par }{\QB They talk about laying snares secretly.
\par }{\QB They say, “Who
will see
them?”
\par }{\Q \VS{6}They
plot injustice,
saying, “We
have
made
a perfect
plan!”
\par }{\QB Surely man’s mind
and heart
are cunning.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}But
God
will shoot
at
them.
\par }{\QB They
will
be suddenly struck down
with
an arrow.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Their
own tongues shall ruin
them.
\par }{\QB All
who see
them
will shake
their heads.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}All mankind
shall
be afraid.
\par }{\QB They
shall declare
the work
of God,
\par }{\QB and
shall wisely ponder
what
he
has
done.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The righteous
shall
be glad
in
the LORD,
\par }{\QB and
shall take refuge
in
him.
\par }{\QB All
the upright
in heart
shall praise
him!

\par }\PsalmChap{65}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise waits
for you, God,
in Zion.
\par }{\QB Vows
shall
be performed
to you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
who hear prayer,
\par }{\QB all men
will come
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Sins overwhelmed
me,
\par }{\QB but
you atoned
for
our transgressions.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Blessed
is
the
one whom
you choose
and
cause
to come near,
\par }{\QB that
he
may live
in
your courts.
\par }{\QB We
will
be filled
with
the goodness
of
your house,
\par }{\QB your holy temple.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}By awesome deeds
of righteousness,
you answer us,
\par }{\QB God
of
our salvation.
\par }{\Q You who
are
the hope
of all
the ends
of
the earth,
\par }{\QB of
those who
are far away
on
the sea.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}By
your power,
you form
the mountains,
\par }{\QB having armed yourself
with strength.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You still
the roaring
of
the seas,
\par }{\QB the roaring
of
their waves,
\par }{\QB and
the turmoil
of
the nations.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They also who dwell
in faraway places
are afraid
at your wonders.
\par }{\QB You call
the morning’s dawn
and
the evening
with songs
of joy.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You visit
the earth,
and water
it.
\par }{\QB You greatly enrich
it.
\par }{\Q The river
of God
is full
of water.
\par }{\QB You provide
them grain,
for
so
you have ordained
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You drench
its furrows.
\par }{\QB You level
its ridges.
\par }{\QB You soften
it
with showers.
\par }{\QB You bless
it
with
a crop.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}You crown
the year
with
your bounty.
\par }{\QB Your carts overflow
with abundance.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The wilderness grasslands overflow.
\par }{\QB The hills
are clothed
with gladness.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The
pastures are covered
with flocks.
\par }{\QB The valleys also are
clothed
with grain.
\par }{\Q They shout for joy!
\par }{\QB They also sing.

\par }\PsalmChap{66}{\D For the Chief Musician. A song. A Psalm.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Make
a joyful
shout
to
God,
all
the
earth!
\par }{\QB \VS{2}Sing
to
the
glory
of
his
name!
\par }{\QB Offer
glory
and
praise!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Tell
God, “How
awesome
are
your
deeds!
\par }{\QB Through
the
greatness
of
your
power,
your
enemies
submit themselves
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}All
the
earth
will
worship
you,
\par }{\QB and
will
sing
to
you;
\par }{\QB they
will
sing
to
your
name.”
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{5}Come,
and
see
God’s
deeds—
\par }{\QB awesome work
on
behalf
of
the
children
of
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
turned
the
sea
into
dry
land.
\par }{\QB They went
through
the
river
on
foot.
\par }{\QB There,
we
rejoiced
in
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
rules
by
his
might
forever.
\par }{\QB His
eyes
watch
the
nations.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
the
rebellious
rise
up
against him.
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{8}Praise
our
God,
you
peoples!
\par }{\QB Make
the
sound
of
his
praise
heard,
\par }{\Q \VS{9}who preserves
our
life amongst
the
living,
\par }{\QB and
doesn’t
allow
our
feet
to
be moved.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
you,
God,
have
tested
us.
\par }{\QB You
have
refined
us,
as
silver
is
refined.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}You
brought
us
into prison.
\par }{\QB You
laid
a
burden
on
our backs.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}You allowed
men
to
ride
over
our
heads.
\par }{\QB We
went
through
fire
and
through
water,
\par }{\QB but
you
brought
us
to
the
place
of
abundance.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}I
will
come
into
your
temple
with
burnt
offerings.
\par }{\QB I
will
pay
my
vows
to
you,
\VS{14}which
my
lips
promised,
\par }{\QB and
my
mouth
spoke,
when
I
was
in
distress.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I will
offer
to
you
burnt
offerings
of
fat animals,
\par }{\QB with
the
offering
of
rams,
\par }{\QB I will
offer
bulls
with
goats.
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{16}Come
and
hear,
all
you
who
fear
God.
\par }{\QB I
will
declare
what
he
has
done
for
my
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I
cried
to
him
with
my
mouth.
\par }{\QB He
was extolled
with
my
tongue.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}If
I cherished
sin
in
my
heart,
\par }{\QB the
Lord wouldn’t
have
listened.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}But most
certainly,
God
has
listened.
\par }{\QB He
has
heard
the
voice
of
my
prayer.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Blessed
be
God,
who
has
not
turned
away
my
prayer,
\par }{\QB nor
his loving
kindness
from
me.

\par }\PsalmChap{67}{\D For the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}May God be merciful to us, bless us,
\par }{\QB and cause his face to shine
on us.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{2}That
your
way
may
be known
on earth,
\par }{\QB and
your salvation [yeshuat] amongst
all nations,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}let
the peoples praise
you, God.
\par }{\QB Let
all
the peoples praise
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Oh let
the
nations
be glad
and sing
for joy,
\par }{\QB for
you
will judge
the
peoples
with equity,
\par }{\QB and govern
the
nations
on earth.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{5}Let
the
peoples
praise
you, God.
\par }{\QB Let all
the
peoples
praise
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The earth
has yielded
its increase.
\par }{\QB God, even
our own
God,
will bless
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}God
will
bless
us.
\par }{\QB All
the ends
of
the
earth
shall fear
him.

\par }\PsalmChap{68}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Let God arise!
\par }{\QB Let
his enemies
be scattered!
\par }{\QB Let them who hate
him
also flee before
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}As smoke
is
driven
away,
\par }{\QB so drive
them
away.
\par }{\Q As wax melts
before
the fire,
\par }{\QB so let
the wicked perish
at
the
presence
of
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}But let
the righteous
be glad.
\par }{\QB Let
them rejoice
before
God.
\par }{\QB Yes, let
them rejoice
with gladness.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Sing
to
God! Sing praises
to
his name!
\par }{\QB Extol
him
who rides
on
the clouds:
\par }{\Q to
the
LORD,
his name!
\par }{\QB Rejoice
before
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}A father
of
the fatherless,
and
a defender
of
the widows,
\par }{\QB is
God
in
his holy habitation.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}God sets
the lonely
in
families.
\par }{\Q He brings out
the prisoners
with singing,
\par }{\QB but
the rebellious dwell
in
a sun-scorched land.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}God,
when
you
went
out
before
your
people,
\par }{\QB when
you
marched
through
the wilderness...
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{8}The earth trembled.
\par }{\QB The sky
also poured
down rain
at
the
presence
of
the
God
of Sinai—
\par }{\QB at
the
presence
of
God,
the
God
of
Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You,
God, sent
a plentiful rain.
\par }{\QB You confirmed
your inheritance
when
it
was weary.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Your congregation lived therein.
\par }{\QB You,
God,
prepared
your goodness
for
the poor.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The Lord announced
the word.
\par }{\QB The ones
who proclaim
it
are
a
great company.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}“Kings
of
armies flee! They flee!”
\par }{\QB She
who waits at home divides
the plunder,
\par }{\QB \VS{13}while
you sleep amongst
the camp fires,
\par }{\QB the wings
of
a dove sheathed
with silver,
\par }{\QB her feathers
with shining gold.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}When
the Almighty scattered kings
in
her,
\par }{\QB it snowed
on Zalmon.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The mountains
of Bashan
are majestic mountains.
\par }{\QB The mountains
of Bashan
are rugged.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Why do
you look
in envy,
you rugged
mountains,
\par }{\QB at
the
mountain where
God chooses
to reign?
\par }{\QB Yes,
the LORD
will dwell
there forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The chariots
of
God
are tens
of thousands
and thousands
of thousands.
\par }{\QB The
Lord
is amongst
them,
from Sinai, into
the sanctuary.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}You
have ascended
on high.
\par }{\QB You
have led away captives.
\par }{\Q You
have received
gifts amongst people,
\par }{\QB yes, amongst
the rebellious
also,
that
the
LORD
God might dwell there.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}Blessed
be
the
Lord,
who daily bears
our burdens,
\par }{\QB even
the
God
who
is
our salvation.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{20}God
is
to
us
a
God
of
deliverance.
\par }{\QB To
the
LORD,
the
Lord, belongs escape
from death.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}But
God
will strike through
the head
of his enemies,
\par }{\QB the hairy scalp
of such a
one
as still continues
in his guiltiness.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}The Lord said, “I
will
bring
you again
from Bashan,
\par }{\QB I
will
bring
you again
from
the depths
of
the sea,
\par }{\Q \VS{23}that
you
may crush
them, dipping
your foot
in blood,
\par }{\QB that
the tongues
of
your dogs
may
have
their portion
from
your enemies.”
\par }{\Q \VS{24}They
have seen
your processions, God,
\par }{\QB even
the processions
of
my God,
my
King,
into
the sanctuary.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}The singers went
before,
the minstrels followed after,
\par }{\QB amongst
the ladies playing
with tambourines,
\par }{\Q \VS{26}“Bless God
in
the congregations,
\par }{\QB even
the Lord
in
the assembly
of Israel!”
\par }{\Q \VS{27}There
is little Benjamin,
their ruler,
\par }{\QB the princes
of Judah,
their council,
\par }{\QB the princes
of Zebulun,
and
the princes
of Naphtali.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{28}Your God
has commanded
your strength.
\par }{\QB Strengthen, God,
that
which you
have done
for us.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Because
of
your temple
at Jerusalem,
\par }{\QB kings shall bring presents
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Rebuke
the wild animal
of
the reeds,
\par }{\QB the multitude
of
the bulls
with
the calves
of
the peoples.
\par }{\Q Trample
under foot
the bars
of silver.
\par }{\QB Scatter
the nations
who delight
in war.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Princes
shall come out
of Egypt.
\par }{\QB Ethiopia
shall hurry
to stretch out her hands
to
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}Sing
to
God,
you kingdoms
of
the earth!
\par }{\QB Sing praises
to
the Lord—
\par }{\QS Selah—\par }
{\Q \VS{33}to
him
who rides
on
the heaven
of heavens, which
are
of old;
\par }{\QB behold,
he utters
his voice,
a
mighty voice.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Ascribe
strength
to
God!
\par }{\QB His excellency
is
over
Israel,
\par }{\QB his
strength
is
in
the skies.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}You
are awesome,
God,
in
your sanctuaries.
\par }{\QB The
God
of
Israel
gives
strength
and
power
to
his people.
\par }{\QB Praise
be
to
God!

\par }\PsalmChap{69}{\D For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Lilies.” By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Save
me, God,
\par }{\QB for
the waters
have come
up
to
my neck!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I sink
in deep mire, where
there
is no foothold.
\par }{\QB I
have
come
into deep
waters, where
the floods overflow
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I am weary
with
my crying.
\par }{\QB My throat
is dry.
\par }{\QB My eyes fail looking
for
my
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Those
who hate
me without
a
cause
are more than
the hairs
of
my head.
\par }{\QB Those
who want
to cut
me off,
being
my enemies wrongfully,
are
mighty.
\par }{\QB I
have
to restore what
I didn’t take
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}God,
you know
my foolishness.
\par }{\QB My sins aren’t hidden
from
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Don’t
let
those
who wait
for
you
be shamed
through
me, Lord
GOD
of Hosts.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
those
who
seek
you
be brought
to dishonour
through
me,
God
of Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Because
for
your sake,
I
have borne reproach.
\par }{\QB Shame
has
covered
my face.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
have
become
a stranger
to
my brothers,
\par }{\QB an alien
to
my mother’s children.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For
the zeal
of
your house consumes
me.
\par }{\QB The reproaches
of
those
who reproach
you
have
fallen
on
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}When
I wept
and
I fasted,
\par }{\QB that
was
to
my
reproach.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}When
I
made sackcloth
my clothing,
\par }{\QB I
became
a byword
to
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Those who sit
in
the gate talk
about
me.
\par }{\QB I
am
the song
of
the drunkards.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}But
as
for me,
my prayer
is
to
you, LORD,
in an acceptable time.
\par }{\QB God,
in
the abundance
of
your loving kindness, answer me
in
the truth
of
your salvation.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Deliver
me out
of
the mire,
and don’t
let
me sink.
\par }{\QB Let
me
be delivered
from those
who hate
me,
and out
of
the deep waters.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Don’t
let
the
flood
waters overwhelm
me,
\par }{\QB neither
let
the
deep swallow
me up.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
the pit shut its mouth
on
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Answer
me, LORD,
for
your loving kindness
is good.
\par }{\QB According
to
the multitude
of
your tender mercies, turn
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Don’t hide
your
face
from
your servant,
\par }{\QB for
I
am
in distress.
\par }{\QB Answer
me speedily!
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Draw
near
to
my soul
and redeem
it.
\par }{\QB Ransom
me
because
of
my enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}You know
my reproach,
my shame,
and
my dishonour.
\par }{\QB My adversaries
are all
before
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Reproach
has broken
my heart,
and
I am
full
of heaviness.
\par }{\QB I looked
for
some
to
take pity,
but
there
was
none;
\par }{\QB for comforters,
but
I
found
none.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}They
also gave
me poison
for
my food.
\par }{\QB In
my thirst,
they gave
me vinegar
to drink.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Let
their table before
them become
a snare.
\par }{\QB May
it become
a retribution
and
a trap.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Let
their eyes
be darkened,
so
that
they can’t see.
\par }{\QB Let
their backs
be continually bent.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Pour
out
your indignation
on
them.
\par }{\QB Let
the fierceness
of
your anger overtake
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Let
their habitation be desolate.
\par }{\QB Let no one dwell
in
their tents.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}For they persecute
him whom
you
have wounded.
\par }{\QB They tell
of
the sorrow
of
those whom
you
have hurt.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Charge
them
with crime
upon crime.
\par }{\QB Don’t let
them come
into
your righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Let
them
be blotted
out
of
the book
of life,
\par }{\QB and
not
be written
with
the
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}But I am
in pain
and distress.
\par }{\QB Let
your salvation, God, protect
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}I
will praise
the name
of
God
with
a song,
\par }{\QB and
will magnify
him
with thanksgiving.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}It
will please
the LORD better than
an ox,
\par }{\QB or
a bull
that
has horns
and hoofs.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}The humble
have seen
it,
and
are
glad.
\par }{\QB You
who seek after
God, let
your heart live.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}For
the LORD hears
the needy,
\par }{\QB and doesn’t despise
his captive
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Let heaven
and earth
praise
him;
\par }{\QB the seas,
and everything
that moves therein!
\par }{\Q \VS{35}For
God
will save Zion,
and build
the cities
of Judah.
\par }{\QB They
shall settle
there,
and own
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}The
children
also
of
his
servants
shall
inherit
it.
\par }{\QB Those
who love
his name
shall
dwell therein.

\par }\PsalmChap{70}{\D For the Chief Musician. By David. A reminder.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hurry, God,
to deliver
me.
\par }{\QB Come quickly
to help
me, LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Let
them
be disappointed
and confounded
who seek
my soul.
\par }{\QB Let those
who desire
my ruin
be turned back
in disgrace.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Let them
be
turned because
of
their
shame
\par }{\QB who say, “Aha! Aha!”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Let all
those
who seek
you rejoice
and
be glad
in
you.
\par }{\QB Let
those
who love
your salvation continually
say,
\par }{\QB “Let
God
be exalted!”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}But
I
am poor
and needy.
\par }{\QB Come
to
me quickly,
God.
\par }{\Q You
are
my
help
and
my
deliverer.
\par }{\QB LORD, don’t delay.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{71}{\Q \VerseOne{1}In
you,
LORD,
I
take
refuge.
\par }{\QB Never
let
me
be
disappointed.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Deliver
me
in
your
righteousness,
and
rescue
me.
\par }{\QB Turn
your
ear
to
me,
and
save
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Be
to
me
a
rock
of refuge
to which
I
may
always
go.
\par }{\QB Give
the
command
to
save
me,
\par }{\QB for
you
are
my
rock
and
my fortress.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Rescue me,
my
God,
from
the
hand
of
the
wicked,
\par }{\QB from
the
hand
of
the unrighteous
and
cruel
man.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
you
are
my
hope,
Lord
GOD,
\par }{\QB my
confidence from
my
youth.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
have
relied
on
you
from
the
womb.
\par }{\QB You
are
he
who
took
me
out
of
my
mother’s
womb.
\par }{\QB I
will
always
praise
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}I
am
a
marvel
to
many,
\par }{\QB but
you
are
my
strong
refuge.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}My
mouth
shall
be
filled
with
your
praise,
\par }{\QB with
your honour
all
day
long.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Don’t
reject
me
in
my
old
age.
\par }{\QB Don’t
forsake
me
when
my
strength
fails.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
my
enemies talk about
me.
\par }{\QB Those
who
watch
for
my
soul
conspire
together,
\par }{\QB \VS{11}saying, “God
has forsaken
him.
\par }{\QB Pursue
and
take
him,
for
no
one
will
rescue
him.”
\par }{\Q \VS{12}God,
don’t
be
far
from
me.
\par }{\QB My
God, hurry
to
help
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Let
my
accusers
be
disappointed
and
consumed.
\par }{\QB Let
them
be
covered
with
disgrace
and
scorn
who
want
to
harm
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}But
I
will
always
hope,
\par }{\QB and
will
add
to
all
of
your
praise.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}My
mouth
will
tell
about
your
righteousness,
\par }{\QB and
of
your
salvation
all
day,
\par }{\QB though
I
don’t
know
its
full measure.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
will
come
with
the
mighty
acts
of
the
Lord
GOD.
\par }{\QB I
will
make
mention
of
your
righteousness, even
of yours
alone.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}God,
you
have
taught
me
from
my
youth.
\par }{\QB Until
now,
I
have
declared
your
wondrous
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Yes,
even
when
I
am
old
and grey-haired,
God,
don’t
forsake
me,
\par }{\QB until
I
have
declared
your
strength
to
the next
generation,
\par }{\QB your
might
to
everyone
who
is
to
come.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}God,
your
righteousness
also
reaches
to
the
heavens.
\par }{\QB You
have
done
great
things.
\par }{\QB God,
who
is
like
you?
\par }{\Q \VS{20}You,
who
have
shown
us
many
and bitter
troubles,
\par }{\QB you
will let
me
live.
\par }{\QB You
will
bring
us
up
again
from
the
depths
of
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Increase
my honour
\par }{\QB and
comfort
me again.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}I
will
also
praise
you
with
the
harp
for
your
faithfulness,
my
God.
\par }{\QB I
sing
praises
to
you
with
the
lyre,
Holy
One
of
Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}My
lips
shall
shout
for
joy!
\par }{\QB My
soul,
which
you
have
redeemed,
sings
praises
to
you!
\par }{\Q \VS{24}My
tongue
will
also talk
about
your
righteousness
all
day
long,
\par }{\QB for
they
are
disappointed,
and
they
are
confounded,
\par }{\QB who
want
to
harm
me.

\par }\PsalmChap{72}{\D By Solomon.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
give
the
king
your
justice;
\par }{\QB your
righteousness
to
the
royal
son.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}He
will
judge
your
people
with
righteousness,
\par }{\QB and
your
poor
with
justice.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
mountains
shall
bring
prosperity
to
the
people.
\par }{\QB The
hills
bring
the fruit
of
righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
will
judge
the
poor
of
the
people.
\par }{\QB He
will
save
the
children
of
the
needy,
\par }{\QB and
will break
the
oppressor
in pieces.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
shall
fear
you
while
the
sun
endures;
\par }{\QB and
as
long
as
the
moon,
throughout
all
generations.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
will
come
down
like
rain
on
the
mown grass,
\par }{\QB as
showers
that
water
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}In
his
days,
the
righteous
shall flourish,
\par }{\QB and
abundance
of
peace,
until
the
moon
is
no
more.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
shall
have
dominion also
from
sea
to
sea,
\par }{\QB from
the
River
to
the
ends
of
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Those who dwell
in
the wilderness
shall
bow
before
him.
\par }{\QB His
enemies
shall
lick
the
dust.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
kings
of
Tarshish
and
of
the
islands
will
bring
tribute.
\par }{\QB The
kings
of
Sheba
and
Seba
shall
offer
gifts.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Yes,
all
kings
shall fall
down before
him.
\par }{\QB All
nations
shall
serve
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}For
he
will
deliver
the
needy
when
he
cries;
\par }{\QB the
poor,
who
has
no
helper.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}He
will
have
pity
on
the
poor
and
needy.
\par }{\QB He
will
save
the
souls
of
the
needy.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
will
redeem
their
soul
from
oppression
and
violence.
\par }{\QB Their
blood
will
be
precious
in
his
sight.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}He
will
live;
and Sheba’s
gold
will
be
given
to
him.
\par }{\QB Men
will
pray
for
him
continually.
\par }{\QB They
will
bless
him
all
day
long.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Abundance
of
grain
shall
be throughout
the
land.
\par }{\QB Its
fruit sways
like
Lebanon.
\par }{\QB Let
it
flourish, thriving
like
the
grass
of
the field.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}His
name
endures
forever.
\par }{\QB His
name continues
as
long
as
the
sun.
\par }{\Q Men
shall
be
blessed
by
him.
\par }{\QB All
nations
will
call
him
blessed.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{18}Praise
be
to
the
LORD
God,
the
God
of
Israel,
\par }{\QB who
alone
does marvellous
deeds.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Blessed
be
his glorious
name
forever!
\par }{\QB Let
the
whole
earth
be
filled
with
his
glory!
\par }{\Q Amen
and
amen.
\par }{\BB \par }{\PP \VS{20}This ends
the
prayers
by
David,
the
son
of
Jesse.

\par }{\MS BOOK 3
\par }\PsalmChap{73}{\D A Psalm by Asaph.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Surely
God\FTNT{*}{{\FR 73:1 }
The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).}
is
good
to
Israel,
\par }{\QB to those
who
are
pure
in
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}But
as
for
me,
my
feet
were
almost
gone.
\par }{\QB My
steps
had nearly
slipped.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
I was
envious
of
the arrogant,
\par }{\QB when
I
saw
the
prosperity
of
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
there
are
no struggles
in
their
death,
\par }{\QB but
their strength
is firm.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
are
free
from burdens
of
men,
\par }{\QB neither
are
they
plagued
like
other
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Therefore
pride
is
like
a chain around
their neck.
\par }{\QB Violence covers them
like
a
garment.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Their
eyes bulge
with
fat.
\par }{\QB Their
minds
pass
the limits
of conceit.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They scoff
and
speak
with malice.
\par }{\QB In arrogance,
they
threaten
oppression.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}They
have
set
their
mouth
in
the
heavens.
\par }{\QB Their
tongue
walks
through
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Therefore
their
people
return
to
them,
\par }{\QB and
they drink up
waters
of
abundance.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
say, “How
does
God
know?
\par }{\QB Is
there
knowledge
in
the Most High?”
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Behold,
these
are
the
wicked.
\par }{\QB Being
always at
ease,
they
increase
in
riches.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Surely
I have
cleansed
my
heart
in vain,
\par }{\QB and
washed
my
hands
in
innocence,
\par }{\Q \VS{14}For
all
day
long
I
have
been
plagued,
\par }{\QB and punished
every
morning.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}If
I
had
said, “I
will
speak
thus”,
\par }{\QB behold,
I
would
have
betrayed
the
generation
of
your
children.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}When
I tried
to
understand
this,
\par }{\QB it
was too painful
for
me—
\par }{\Q \VS{17}until
I
entered
God’s
sanctuary,
\par }{\QB and considered
their
latter
end.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Surely
you
set
them
in slippery places.
\par }{\QB You
throw
them
down
to destruction.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}How
they
are
suddenly
destroyed!
\par }{\QB They
are
completely
swept
away
with
terrors.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}As
a
dream when one wakes
up,
\par }{\QB so,
Lord,\FTNT{†}{{\FR 73:20 }
The word translated “Lord” (mixed case) is “Adonai.”} when you
awake, you
will
despise
their fantasies.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}For
my soul
was grieved.
\par }{\QB I
was embittered
in
my
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}I
was
so
senseless
and ignorant.
\par }{\QB I
was
a brute
beast
before
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Nevertheless,
I
am
continually
with
you.
\par }{\QB You
have
held
my
right
hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}You will
guide
me
with
your
counsel,
\par }{\QB and
afterward
receive
me
to
glory.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Whom
do
I
have
in
heaven?
\par }{\QB There
is
no
one
on
earth
whom
I
desire
besides
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}My
flesh
and
my
heart
fails,
\par }{\QB but
God
is
the
strength
of
my
heart
and
my
portion
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}For,
behold,
those
who are
far
from
you shall
perish.
\par }{\QB You
have
destroyed
all
those
who are
unfaithful
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}But
it
is
good
for
me
to come close
to
God.
\par }{\QB I
have
made
the
Lord
the
LORD\FTNT{‡}{{\FR 73:28 }
When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name.}
my
refuge,
\par }{\QB that
I
may
tell
of
all
your
works.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{74}{\D A contemplation by Asaph.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
why
have
you
rejected
us
forever?
\par }{\QB Why
does
your
anger smoulder against
the
sheep
of
your
pasture?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Remember
your
congregation,
which
you
purchased
of old,
\par }{\QB which
you
have
redeemed
to
be
the
tribe
of
your
inheritance:
\par }{\QB Mount
Zion,
in
which
you
have
lived.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Lift
up
your
feet
to
the
perpetual
ruins,
\par }{\QB all
the
evil
that
the
enemy
has
done
in
the
sanctuary.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Your
adversaries have
roared
in
the
middle
of
your
assembly.
\par }{\QB They have
set
up
their
standards
as
signs.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They behaved
like men wielding
axes,
\par }{\QB cutting
through
a
thicket
of
trees.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Now
they break
all
its
carved
work
down
with
hatchet
and
hammers.
\par }{\QB \VS{7}They
have burnt
your
sanctuary
to
the
ground.
\par }{\QB They
have
profaned
the
dwelling
place
of
your
Name.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
said
in
their
heart, “We
will crush
them
completely.”
\par }{\QB They
have
burnt
up
all
the
places
in
the
land where
God
was worshipped.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}We
see
no miraculous
signs.
\par }{\QB There
is
no
longer
any
prophet,
\par }{\QB neither
is
there amongst
us
anyone
who
knows
how
long.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}How
long,
God,
shall
the adversary
reproach?
\par }{\QB Shall
the
enemy
blaspheme
your
name
forever?
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Why
do
you
draw
back
your
hand, even
your
right
hand?
\par }{\QB Take
it
from
your chest
and
consume
them!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Yet
God
is
my
King
of old,
\par }{\QB working
salvation
throughout
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You divided
the
sea
by
your
strength.
\par }{\QB You
broke
the
heads
of
the
sea
monsters
in
the
waters.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}You
broke
the
heads
of
Leviathan
in pieces.
\par }{\QB You
gave
him
as
food
to
people
and desert creatures.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}You opened
up
spring
and
stream.
\par }{\QB You
dried
up mighty
rivers.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The
day
is
yours,
the
night
is
also
yours.
\par }{\QB You
have
prepared
the
light
and
the
sun.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}You
have
set
all
the
boundaries
of
the
earth.
\par }{\QB You
have
made
summer
and
winter.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{18}Remember
this,
that
the
enemy
has mocked
you,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Foolish
people
have
blasphemed
your
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Don’t
deliver
the
soul
of
your dove
to wild
beasts.
\par }{\QB Don’t
forget
the
life
of
your
poor
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Honour
your
covenant,
\par }{\QB for haunts
of
violence
fill
the
dark
places
of
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Don’t
let
the
oppressed
return
ashamed.
\par }{\QB Let
the
poor
and
needy
praise
your
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Arise,
God!
Plead
your own
cause.
\par }{\QB Remember how
the
foolish
man mocks
you
all
day.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Don’t
forget
the
voice
of
your
adversaries.
\par }{\QB The
tumult
of those
who
rise
up
against
you
ascends
continually.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{75}{\D For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm by Asaph. A song.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}We give thanks
to you, God.
\par }{\QB We give thanks, for your Name is near.
\par }{\QB Men tell about your wondrous works.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}When
I choose
the appointed time,
\par }{\QB I
will judge blamelessly.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The earth
and all
its inhabitants quake.
\par }{\QB I firmly hold
its pillars.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{4}I said
to
the arrogant, “Don’t boast!”
\par }{\QB I said
to
the wicked, “Don’t lift
up
the horn.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Don’t
lift
up
your
horn
on
high.
\par }{\QB Don’t
speak
with
a stiff neck.”
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
neither from
the east,
nor from
the west,
\par }{\QB nor yet from
the south, comes
exaltation.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}But
God
is
the judge.
\par }{\QB He puts
down
one,
and
lifts
up
another.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}For
in
the LORD’s hand
there
is
a cup,
\par }{\QB full
of foaming wine mixed
with spices.
\par }{\Q He pours
it out.
\par }{\QB Indeed
the wicked
of
the earth drink
and drink
it
to
its
very dregs.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}But
I
will declare
this forever:
\par }{\QB I
will sing
praises
to
the
God
of Jacob.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
will cut off
all
the horns
of
the wicked,
\par }{\QB but
the horns
of
the righteous
shall
be lifted
up.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{76}{\D For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm by Asaph. A song.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}In Judah, God is known.
\par }{\QB His name is great in Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}His tabernacle
is
also
in Salem.
\par }{\QB His dwelling place
in Zion.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}There he broke
the flaming arrows
of
the bow,
\par }{\QB the shield,
and
the sword,
and
the weapons
of war.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{4}Glorious
are
you,
and excellent,
\par }{\QB more than mountains
of game.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Valiant men lie plundered,
\par }{\QB they
have slept
their last sleep.
\par }{\QB None of
the men of war can lift
their hands.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}At
your rebuke,
God
of Jacob,
\par }{\QB both chariot
and horse
are cast
into
a dead
sleep.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You, even you,
are
to
be feared.
\par }{\QB Who can stand
in
your sight
when you
are angry?
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You pronounced judgement
from heaven.
\par }{\QB The earth
feared,
and
was silent,
\par }{\QB \VS{9}when
God arose
to judgement,
\par }{\QB to save all
the afflicted ones
of
the
earth.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{10}Surely
the wrath
of
man praises
you.
\par }{\QB The survivors
of
your wrath
are restrained.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Make vows
to
the LORD
your God,
and fulfil
them!
\par }{\QB Let all
of
his neighbours bring presents
to
him
who
is
to
be feared.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}He
will cut off
the spirit
of princes.
\par }{\QB He
is
feared
by
the kings
of
the earth.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{77}{\D For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by Asaph.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}My cry goes
to God!
\par }{\QB Indeed,
I cry
to God
for help,
\par }{\QB and
for
him
to listen
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}In
the day
of
my trouble
I sought
the Lord.
\par }{\QB My hand
was stretched
out
in
the night,
and didn’t get tired.
\par }{\QB My soul refused
to
be comforted.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I remember
God,
and
I groan.
\par }{\QB I complain,
and
my
spirit
is overwhelmed.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}You
hold
my eyelids open.
\par }{\QB I
am so troubled
that
I can’t
speak.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
have considered
the days
of old,
\par }{\QB the years
of ancient times.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I remember
my song
in
the night.
\par }{\QB I
consider
in
my
own heart;
\par }{\QB my spirit diligently enquires:
\par }{\Q \VS{7}“Will
the Lord reject
us forever?
\par }{\QB Will
he
be favourable no more?
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Has
his loving kindness vanished
forever?
\par }{\QB Does
his promise
fail
for generations?
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Has God forgotten
to
be gracious?
\par }{\QB Has he,
in anger, withheld his compassion?”
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{10}Then
I thought, “I
will appeal
to
this:
\par }{\QB the years
of
the right hand
of
the Most High.”
\par }{\Q \VS{11}I
will remember
the LORD’s deeds;
\par }{\QB for
I
will remember
your wonders
of
old.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}I will
also meditate
on all
your work,
\par }{\QB and
consider
your
doings.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Your
way, God,
is
in
the sanctuary.
\par }{\QB What god
is great
like God?
\par }{\Q \VS{14}You
are
the
God
who does wonders.
\par }{\QB You
have made
your strength known amongst
the peoples.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}You
have redeemed
your
people
with
your arm,
\par }{\QB the sons
of Jacob
and
Joseph.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{16}The waters saw
you, God.
\par }{\QB The waters saw
you,
and
they writhed.
\par }{\QB The depths also convulsed.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The clouds poured
out
water.
\par }{\QB The skies resounded
with thunder.
\par }{\QB Your arrows
also flashed around.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
voice
of
your
thunder
was
in
the whirlwind.
\par }{\QB The lightnings lit
up
the world.
\par }{\QB The earth trembled
and shook.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Your way
was
through
the sea,
\par }{\QB your paths
through
the great waters.
\par }{\QB Your footsteps
were
not known.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}You led
your
people
like
a flock,
\par }{\QB by
the hand
of
Moses
and Aaron.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{78}{\D A contemplation by Asaph.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear
my
teaching,
my
people.
\par }{\QB Turn
your
ears
to
the
words
of
my
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
open
my
mouth
in
a
parable.
\par }{\QB I
will
utter
dark
sayings
of old,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}which
we
have
heard
and
known,
\par }{\QB and
our
fathers
have
told
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}We
will
not
hide
them
from
their
children,
\par }{\QB telling
to
the
generation
to
come
the
praises
of
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB his
strength,
and
his
wondrous
deeds
that
he
has
done.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
he
established
a covenant
in
Jacob,
\par }{\QB and
appointed
a
teaching
in
Israel,
\par }{\QB which
he
commanded
our
fathers,
\par }{\QB that
they
should
make
them
known
to
their
children;
\par }{\Q \VS{6}that
the
generation
to
come
might
know, even
the
children
who
should
be
born;
\par }{\QB who
should
arise
and
tell
their
children,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}that
they might
set
their hope
in
God,
\par }{\QB and
not
forget
God’s
deeds,
\par }{\QB but
keep
his
commandments,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}and might
not
be
as
their
fathers—
\par }{\QB a
stubborn
and
rebellious
generation,
\par }{\QB a
generation
that
didn’t
make
their
hearts loyal,
\par }{\QB whose
spirit
was
not
steadfast
with
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The
children
of
Ephraim,
being armed
and carrying
bows,
\par }{\QB turned
back
in
the
day
of
battle.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}They
didn’t
keep
God’s
covenant,
\par }{\QB and
refused
to walk
by
his Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
forgot
his doings,
\par }{\QB his
wondrous
deeds
that
he
had
shown
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}He
did marvellous things
in
the
sight
of
their
fathers,
\par }{\QB in
the
land
of
Egypt,
in
the
field
of
Zoan.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}He
split
the
sea,
and caused them
to
pass
through.
\par }{\QB He made
the
waters
stand
as
a heap.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}In
the
daytime
he
also
led
them
with
a
cloud,
\par }{\QB and
all
night
with
a
light
of
fire.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}He
split
rocks
in
the
wilderness,
\par }{\QB and
gave
them
drink
abundantly as
out
of
the
depths.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}He
brought
streams also
out
of
the
rock,
\par }{\QB and caused
waters
to
run
down
like
rivers.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Yet they
still
went on
to
sin
against
him,
\par }{\QB to
rebel
against
the Most High
in
the
desert.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}They
tempted
God
in
their
heart
\par }{\QB by
asking
food according
to
their
desire.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Yes,
they
spoke
against
God.
\par }{\QB They
said, “Can
God
prepare
a
table
in
the
wilderness?
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Behold,
he
struck
the
rock,
so
that
waters
gushed
out,
\par }{\QB and
streams overflowed.
\par }{\Q Can
he
give
bread
also?
\par }{\QB Will
he
provide
meat
for
his
people?”
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Therefore
the
LORD
heard,
and
was
angry.
\par }{\QB A
fire
was kindled
against
Jacob,
\par }{\QB anger
also
went
up
against
Israel,
\par }{\Q \VS{22}because
they
didn’t
believe
in
God,
\par }{\QB and
didn’t
trust
in
his
salvation [yeshuat].
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Yet
he
commanded
the
skies
above,
\par }{\QB and
opened
the
doors
of
heaven.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}He
rained
down
manna
on
them
to
eat,
\par }{\QB and
gave
them
food
from
the
sky.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Man
ate
the
bread
of
angels.
\par }{\QB He
sent
them
food
to
the
full.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}He caused
the
east
wind
to
blow
in
the
sky.
\par }{\QB By
his
power
he guided
the
south
wind.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}He also
rained
meat
on
them as
the
dust,
\par }{\QB winged
birds as
the
sand
of
the
seas.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}He let
them
fall
in
the
middle
of
their
camp,
\par }{\QB around
their habitations.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}So
they
ate,
and
were
well
filled.
\par }{\QB He
gave
them
their own
desire.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}They
didn’t turn
from
their cravings.
\par }{\QB Their
food
was
yet
in
their
mouths,
\par }{\QB \VS{31}when
the
anger
of
God
went
up
against
them,
\par }{\QB killed some
of
their strongest,
\par }{\QB and struck
down
the
young
men
of
Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}For
all
this
they
still
sinned,
\par }{\QB and
didn’t
believe
in
his
wondrous
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}Therefore
he
consumed
their
days
in
vanity,
\par }{\QB and
their
years
in
terror.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}When
he
killed
them,
then
they enquired
after
him.
\par }{\QB They
returned
and
sought
God
earnestly.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}They
remembered
that
God
was
their
rock,
\par }{\QB the Most High
God,
their
redeemer.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}But
they flattered him
with
their
mouth,
\par }{\QB and
lied
to him
with
their
tongue.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}For
their
heart
was
not
right
with
him,
\par }{\QB neither
were
they
faithful
in
his
covenant.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}But
he, being
merciful, forgave
iniquity,
and
didn’t
destroy
them.
\par }{\QB Yes,
many times
he
turned
his
anger
away,
\par }{\QB and
didn’t
stir
up
all
his
wrath.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}He
remembered
that
they
were
but
flesh,
\par }{\QB a
wind
that
passes
away,
and
doesn’t
come
again.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}How
often
they
rebelled
against
him in
the
wilderness,
\par }{\QB and
grieved
him in
the
desert!
\par }{\Q \VS{41}They
turned
again
and
tempted
God,
\par }{\QB and provoked
the
Holy
One
of
Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}They
didn’t
remember
his
hand,
\par }{\QB nor
the
day
when
he
redeemed
them
from
the adversary;
\par }{\Q \VS{43}how
he
set
his
signs
in
Egypt,
\par }{\QB his
wonders
in
the
field
of
Zoan,
\par }{\Q \VS{44}he
turned
their
rivers
into
blood,
\par }{\QB and
their
streams, so
that
they could
not
drink.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}He
sent amongst
them
swarms
of
flies,
which
devoured
them;
\par }{\QB and
frogs,
which
destroyed
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{46}He also
gave
their
increase
to
the
caterpillar,
\par }{\QB and
their labour
to
the
locust.
\par }{\Q \VS{47}He
destroyed
their
vines
with
hail,
\par }{\QB their
sycamore fig
trees
with
frost.
\par }{\Q \VS{48}He
also
gave
over
their
livestock
to
the
hail,
\par }{\QB and
their
flocks
to hot thunderbolts.
\par }{\Q \VS{49}He threw
on
them
the
fierceness
of
his
anger,
\par }{\QB wrath,
indignation,
and
trouble,
\par }{\QB and
a
band
of
angels
of
evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{50}He made
a
path
for
his
anger.
\par }{\QB He
didn’t
spare
their
soul
from
death,
\par }{\QB but
gave
their
life
over
to
the
pestilence,
\par }{\Q \VS{51}and
struck
all
the
firstborn
in
Egypt,
\par }{\QB the chief
of
their
strength
in
the
tents
of
Ham.
\par }{\Q \VS{52}But he
led
out
his own
people
like
sheep,
\par }{\QB and guided them
in
the
wilderness
like
a
flock.
\par }{\Q \VS{53}He
led
them
safely,
so
that
they weren’t
afraid,
\par }{\QB but
the
sea
overwhelmed
their
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{54}He
brought
them
to
the
border
of
his
sanctuary,
\par }{\QB to
this
mountain,
which
his
right
hand
had taken.
\par }{\Q \VS{55}He
also
drove
out
the
nations
before
them,
\par }{\QB allotted
them
for
an
inheritance
by
line,
\par }{\QB and made
the
tribes
of
Israel
to
dwell
in
their
tents.
\par }{\Q \VS{56}Yet
they
tempted
and
rebelled
against
the Most High
God,
\par }{\QB and
didn’t
keep
his testimonies,
\par }{\Q \VS{57}but
turned
back,
and
dealt
treacherously
like
their
fathers.
\par }{\QB They were twisted
like
a
deceitful
bow.
\par }{\Q \VS{58}For they
provoked
him
to
anger
with their
high
places,
\par }{\QB and moved
him
to
jealousy
with their
engraved
images.
\par }{\Q \VS{59}When
God
heard this,
he
was angry,
\par }{\QB and
greatly abhorred
Israel,
\par }{\Q \VS{60}so that
he
abandoned
the
tent
of
Shiloh,
\par }{\QB the
tent which
he placed amongst
men,
\par }{\Q \VS{61}and
delivered
his
strength
into
captivity,
\par }{\QB his
glory
into
the adversary’s
hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{62}He also
gave
his
people
over
to
the
sword,
\par }{\QB and
was angry
with
his
inheritance.
\par }{\Q \VS{63}Fire
devoured
their
young
men.
\par }{\QB Their
virgins
had
no wedding song.
\par }{\Q \VS{64}Their
priests
fell
by
the
sword,
\par }{\QB and
their
widows
couldn’t
weep.
\par }{\Q \VS{65}Then
the
Lord
awakened
as
one out
of
sleep,
\par }{\QB like a
mighty
man
who
shouts by reason
of
wine.
\par }{\Q \VS{66}He
struck
his adversaries
backward.
\par }{\QB He
put
them
to
a
perpetual
reproach.
\par }{\Q \VS{67}Moreover
he
rejected
the
tent
of
Joseph,
\par }{\QB and
didn’t
choose
the
tribe
of
Ephraim,
\par }{\Q \VS{68}But
chose
the
tribe
of
Judah,
\par }{\QB Mount
Zion
which
he
loved.
\par }{\Q \VS{69}He
built
his
sanctuary
like
the
heights,
\par }{\QB like
the
earth
which
he
has
established
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{70}He
also
chose
David
his
servant,
\par }{\QB and
took
him
from
the sheepfolds;
\par }{\Q \VS{71}from
following
the
ewes
that
have
their young,
\par }{\QB he
brought
him
to
be
the
shepherd
of
Jacob,
his
people,
\par }{\QB and
Israel,
his
inheritance.
\par }{\Q \VS{72}So
he
was their
shepherd according
to
the
integrity
of his
heart,
\par }{\QB and
guided
them by
the skilfulness
of his
hands.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{79}{\D A Psalm by Asaph.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
the
nations
have
come
into
your
inheritance.
\par }{\QB They
have
defiled
your
holy
temple.
\par }{\QB They
have
laid
Jerusalem
in heaps.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}They
have
given
the
dead
bodies
of
your
servants
to
be
food
for
the
birds
of
the
sky,
\par }{\QB the
flesh
of
your
holy
ones
to
the
animals
of
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
have
shed
their
blood
like
water
around
Jerusalem.
\par }{\QB There
was
no
one
to
bury
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}We
have
become
a
reproach
to
our neighbours,
\par }{\QB a
scoffing
and
derision
to
those
who
are
around
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}How
long,
LORD?
\par }{\QB Will
you
be
angry
forever?
\par }{\QB Will
your
jealousy
burn
like
fire?
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Pour
out
your
wrath
on
the
nations
that
don’t
know
you,
\par }{\QB on
the
kingdoms
that
don’t
call
on
your
name,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}for
they
have
devoured
Jacob,
\par }{\QB and
destroyed
his homeland.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Don’t
hold
the
iniquities
of
our
forefathers
against
us.
\par }{\QB Let
your tender
mercies speedily
meet
us,
\par }{\QB for
we
are
in desperate need.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Help
us,
God
of
our
salvation,
for
the
glory
of
your
name.
\par }{\QB Deliver
us,
and
forgive
our
sins,
for
your
name’s
sake.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Why
should
the
nations
say, “Where
is
their
God?”
\par }{\QB Let
it
be
known amongst
the
nations,
before
our
eyes,
\par }{\QB that
vengeance
for
your
servants’
blood
is
being
poured
out.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Let
the sighing
of
the
prisoner
come
before
you.
\par }{\QB According
to
the
greatness
of
your
power,
preserve
those
who
are sentenced
to
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Pay
back
to
our neighbours
seven
times
into
their
bosom
\par }{\QB their
reproach
with
which
they
have reproached
you,
Lord.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}So
we,
your
people
and
sheep
of
your
pasture,
\par }{\QB will
give
you
thanks
forever.
\par }{\QB We
will
praise
you
forever,
to
all
generations.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{80}{\D For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm by Asaph.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear
us, Shepherd
of Israel,
\par }{\QB you who
lead
Joseph
like
a flock,
\par }{\QB you who sit
above
the cherubim, shine
out.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Before Ephraim, Benjamin,
and Manasseh, stir
up
your
might!
\par }{\QB Come
to save
us!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Turn
us
again, God.
\par }{\QB Cause
your
face
to shine,
\par }{\QB and we
will be saved.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}LORD
God
of Hosts,
\par }{\QB how
long
will
you
be angry
against
the prayer
of
your people?
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You
have fed
them
with
the bread
of tears,
\par }{\QB and given
them tears
to drink
in large measure.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You make
us
a source
of contention
to our neighbours.
\par }{\QB Our enemies laugh amongst themselves.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Turn
us again, God
of Hosts.
\par }{\QB Cause
your face
to shine,
\par }{\QB and we
will be saved.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}You
brought
a vine
out
of Egypt.
\par }{\QB You drove
out
the nations,
and planted
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You cleared
the ground
for
it.
\par }{\QB It took deep root,
and filled
the land.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The mountains
were
covered
with
its shadow.
\par }{\QB Its boughs
were
like God’s cedars.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}It sent out
its
branches
to
the sea,
\par }{\QB its shoots
to
the River.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Why
have
you broken
down
its walls,
\par }{\QB so
that
all those who pass
by
the
way pluck
it?
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The boar
out
of
the wood ravages
it.
\par }{\QB The wild animals
of
the field feed
on
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Turn again, we beg you, God
of Hosts.
\par }{\QB Look down
from heaven,
and see,
and visit this vine,
\par }{\Q \VS{15}the stock
which
your right hand planted,
\par }{\QB the branch
that
you
made strong
for yourself.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}It’s burnt
with fire.
\par }{\QB It’s cut
down.
\par }{\QB They perish
at
your rebuke.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Let
your hand be
on
the
man
of
your right hand,
\par }{\QB on
the son
of
man whom
you
made strong
for yourself.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}So we
will
not
turn away
from
you.
\par }{\QB Revive
us,
and we
will call
on
your name.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Turn
us again, LORD
God
of Hosts.
\par }{\QB Cause
your face
to shine,
and we
will
be saved.

\par }\PsalmChap{81}{\D For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. By Asaph.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Sing aloud
to God,
our strength!
\par }{\QB Make
a joyful shout
to
the God
of Jacob!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Raise
a song,
and bring here
the tambourine,
\par }{\QB the pleasant lyre
with
the harp.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Blow
the shofar
at
the New Moon,
\par }{\QB at
the full moon,
on
our feast day.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For it
is
a statute
for Israel,
\par }{\QB an ordinance
of
the God
of Jacob.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
appointed
it
in Joseph
for
a covenant,
\par }{\QB when
he went out over
the land
of Egypt,
\par }{\QB I
heard
a language
that
I didn’t know.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}“I
removed
his shoulder
from
the burden.
\par }{\QB His hands
were freed
from
the basket.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You called
in trouble,
and I delivered
you.
\par }{\QB I answered
you
in
the secret place
of thunder.
\par }{\QB I tested
you at
the waters
of Meribah.”
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}“Hear,
my people,
and
I
will
testify
to
you,
\par }{\QB Israel, if
you would listen
to
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{9}There
shall
be
no strange god
in
you,
\par }{\QB neither
shall
you
worship any foreign god.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
am
the LORD,
your
God,
\par }{\QB who
brought
you
up out
of
the land
of Egypt.
\par }{\QB Open
your mouth wide,
and
I
will fill
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}But
my
people didn’t listen
to
my voice.
\par }{\QB Israel desired none
of
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}So
I
let
them go after
the stubbornness
of
their hearts,
\par }{\QB that
they
might walk
in
their own counsels.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Oh
that
my
people would listen
to
me,
\par }{\QB that Israel would walk
in
my ways!
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
would soon subdue
their enemies,
\par }{\QB and turn
my hand against
their adversaries.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The haters
of
the LORD would cringe
before
him,
\par }{\QB and
their
punishment would last forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}But
he
would
have
also fed
them
with
the finest
of
the wheat.
\par }{\QB I
will satisfy
you
with honey out
of
the rock.”

\par }\PsalmChap{82}{\D A Psalm by Asaph.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God presides
in
the
great
assembly.
\par }{\QB He
judges amongst
the
gods.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}“How
long
will
you
judge
unjustly,
\par }{\QB and
show
partiality
to
the
wicked?”
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}“Defend
the weak,
the
poor,
and
the
fatherless.
\par }{\QB Maintain
the
rights
of
the
poor
and
oppressed.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Rescue
the weak
and
needy.
\par }{\QB Deliver
them
out
of
the
hand
of
the
wicked.”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
don’t
know,
neither
do
they
understand.
\par }{\QB They
walk
back
and
forth
in
darkness.
\par }{\QB All
the
foundations
of
the
earth
are
shaken.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
said, “You
are
gods,
\par }{\QB all
of
you
are
sons
of
the Most High.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Nevertheless
you
shall
die
like
men,
\par }{\QB and
fall
like
one
of
the
rulers.”
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Arise,
God,
judge
the
earth,
\par }{\QB for
you
inherit
all
of
the
nations.

\par }\PsalmChap{83}{\D A song. A Psalm by Asaph.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God, don’t keep silent.
\par }{\QB Don’t keep silent,
\par }{\QB and don’t be still, God.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For, behold,
your enemies
are stirred up.
\par }{\QB Those
who hate you
have lifted up
their heads.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They conspire
with cunning
against
your people.
\par }{\QB They plot
against
your cherished ones.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}“Come,”
they say, “let’s destroy
them as
a
nation,
\par }{\QB that
the name
of
Israel may be remembered no
more.”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
they
have conspired together
with
one
mind.
\par }{\QB They form
an alliance
against
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The tents
of Edom
and
the Ishmaelites;
\par }{\QB Moab,
and
the Hagrites;
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Gebal, Ammon,
and Amalek;
\par }{\QB Philistia
with the inhabitants
of Tyre;
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Assyria also
is joined
with
them.
\par }{\QB They
have helped
the children
of Lot.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{9}Do
to
them
as
you did
to Midian,
\par }{\QB as
to Sisera,
as
to Jabin,
at
the river Kishon;
\par }{\Q \VS{10}who perished
at Endor,
\par }{\QB who became
as dung for
the earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Make
their nobles
like Oreb
and Zeeb,
\par }{\QB yes, all
their princes
like Zebah
and Zalmunna,
\par }{\QB \VS{12}who said, “Let’s
take possession
of God’s pasture lands.”
\par }{\Q \VS{13}My
God, make
them
like tumbleweed,
\par }{\QB like chaff
before
the wind.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}As
the fire
that burns
the forest,
\par }{\QB as
the flame
that
sets
the mountains
on fire,
\par }{\QB \VS{15}so pursue
them
with your tempest,
\par }{\QB and terrify
them
with your storm.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Fill
their faces
with confusion,
\par }{\QB that
they may seek
your name, LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Let
them
be disappointed
and dismayed forever.
\par }{\QB Yes, let
them
be confounded
and perish;
\par }{\Q \VS{18}that
they may know
that
you alone, whose name is
the LORD,
\par }{\QB are
the Most High
over
all
the earth.

\par }\PsalmChap{84}{\D For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}How lovely
are
your dwellings,
\par }{\QB LORD
of Hosts!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}My soul longs,
and even faints
for
the courts
of
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB My heart
and
my flesh cry
out
for
the living
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Yes,
the sparrow
has
found
a
home,
\par }{\QB and
the swallow
a nest
for
herself,
where
she
may
have
her young,
\par }{\QB near
your altars,
LORD
of Hosts,
my King,
and
my
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Blessed
are
those
who dwell
in
your
house.
\par }{\QB They
are always praising
you.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{5}Blessed
are those whose strength
is
in
you,
\par }{\QB who
have
set
their hearts
on
a pilgrimage.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Passing through
the valley
of Weeping,
they make it a place
of springs.
\par }{\QB Yes,
the autumn rain covers it with blessings.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}They
go
from strength
to strength.
\par }{\QB Every one
of
them appears before God
in Zion.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}LORD,
God
of Hosts, hear
my prayer.
\par }{\QB Listen,
God
of Jacob.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{9}Behold,
God
our shield,
\par }{\QB look
at
the face
of
your anointed.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
a day
in
your courts
is better than
a thousand.
\par }{\QB I would rather
be
a doorkeeper
in
the house
of
my
God,
\par }{\QB than
to dwell
in
the tents
of wickedness.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}For
the LORD
God
is
a sun
and
a shield.
\par }{\QB The LORD
will give grace
and glory.
\par }{\QB He withholds no
good
thing
from
those
who walk blamelessly.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}LORD
of Hosts,
\par }{\QB blessed
is
the man
who trusts
in
you.

\par }\PsalmChap{85}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD, you
have been favourable
to
your land.
\par }{\QB You
have restored
the fortunes
of Jacob.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
have forgiven
the iniquity
of
your
people.
\par }{\QB You
have covered all
their sin.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{3}You
have
taken
away
all
your wrath.
\par }{\QB You
have turned
from
the fierceness
of
your
anger.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Turn
us, God
of
our salvation,
\par }{\QB and
cause
your indignation towards
us
to cease.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Will
you
be angry
with
us forever?
\par }{\QB Will
you
draw out
your anger
to all generations?
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Won’t
you revive us again,
\par }{\QB that
your people
may rejoice
in
you?
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Show
us
your loving kindness, LORD.
\par }{\QB Grant
us
your salvation.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
will hear what
God,
the
LORD,
will speak,
\par }{\QB for
he
will speak peace
to
his
people,
his holy ones;
\par }{\QB but
let
them not
turn again
to folly.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Surely
his salvation
is near
those
who fear
him,
\par }{\QB that glory
may dwell
in
our land.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Mercy
and truth meet together.
\par }{\QB Righteousness
and peace
have kissed each other.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Truth springs out
of
the earth.
\par }{\QB Righteousness
has looked down
from heaven.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Yes,
the LORD
will give
that which
is good.
\par }{\QB Our
land
will yield its increase.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Righteousness goes before
him,
\par }{\QB and prepares
the way
for
his steps.

\par }\PsalmChap{86}{\D A Prayer by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear,
LORD,
and
answer
me,
\par }{\QB for
I
am
poor
and
needy.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Preserve
my
soul,
for
I
am
godly.
\par }{\QB You,
my
God,
save
your
servant
who
trusts
in
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Be merciful
to
me,
Lord,
\par }{\QB for
I
call
to
you
all
day
long.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Bring
joy
to
the
soul
of
your
servant,
\par }{\QB for
to
you,
Lord, do
I
lift
up
my
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
you,
Lord,
are
good,
and ready
to forgive,
\par }{\QB abundant
in loving
kindness
to
all
those
who
call
on
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Hear,
LORD,
my
prayer.
\par }{\QB Listen
to
the
voice
of
my petitions.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}In
the
day
of
my
trouble
I
will
call
on
you,
\par }{\QB for
you
will
answer
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}There
is
no
one
like
you amongst
the
gods,
Lord,
\par }{\QB nor
any
deeds
like
your
deeds.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}All
nations
you
have
made
will
come
and
worship
before
you,
Lord.
\par }{\QB They
shall
glorify
your
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
you
are
great,
and
do
wondrous
things.
\par }{\QB You
are
God
alone.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Teach
me
your
way,
LORD.
\par }{\QB I
will
walk
in
your
truth.
\par }{\QB Make
my
heart undivided
to
fear
your
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}I
will
praise
you,
Lord
my
God,
with
my
whole
heart.
\par }{\QB I
will
glorify
your
name
forever
more.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}For
your loving
kindness
is
great towards
me.
\par }{\QB You
have
delivered
my
soul
from
the
lowest
Sheol.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 86:13 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
\par }{\Q \VS{14}God,
the
proud
have
risen
up
against
me.
\par }{\QB A
company
of
violent
men
have
sought
after
my
soul,
\par }{\QB and
they
don’t hold
regard
for
you
before
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}But
you,
Lord,
are
a
merciful
and
gracious
God,
\par }{\QB slow
to
anger,
and
abundant
in loving
kindness
and
truth.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Turn
to
me,
and
have
mercy
on
me!
\par }{\QB Give
your
strength
to
your
servant.
\par }{\QB Save
the
son
of
your
servant.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Show
me
a
sign
of
your goodness,
\par }{\QB that
those
who
hate
me
may
see
it,
and
be
shamed,
\par }{\QB because
you,
LORD,
have
helped
me,
and
comforted
me.

\par }\PsalmChap{87}{\D A Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}His
foundation
is
in
the
holy
mountains.
\par }{\QB \VS{2}The
LORD
loves
the
gates
of
Zion more
than
all
the
dwellings
of
Jacob.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Glorious
things
are
spoken
about
you,
city
of
God.
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{4}I
will record
Rahab\FTNT{*}{{\FR 87:4 }
Rahab is a reference to Egypt.}
and
Babylon amongst
those
who
acknowledge
me.
\par }{\QB Behold,
Philistia,
Tyre,
and
also
Ethiopia:
\par }{\QB “This
one
was
born
there.”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yes,
of
Zion
it
will
be
said, “This
one
and
that
one
was
born
in
her;”
\par }{\QB the Most High
himself
will
establish
her.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
LORD
will
count,
when
he
writes up
the
peoples,
\par }{\QB “This
one
was
born
there.”
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{7}Those
who
sing as well as
those
who dance say,
\par }{\QB “All
my
springs are
in
you.”

\par }\PsalmChap{88}{\D A Song. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Suffering of Affliction.” A contemplation by Heman, the Ezrahite.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD,
the God
of
my salvation,
\par }{\QB I
have cried day
and night
before
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Let
my prayer enter
into
your
presence.
\par }{\QB Turn
your ear
to
my
cry.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
my soul
is full
of troubles.
\par }{\QB My life draws
near
to Sheol.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 88:3 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I am counted amongst
those
who go
down into
the pit.
\par }{\QB I am
like
a
man
who
has no help,
\par }{\QB \VS{5}set apart amongst
the dead,
\par }{\QB like
the slain
who
lie
in
the grave,
\par }{\QB whom
you remember
no
more.
\par }{\QB They
are cut
off
from
your hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You
have
laid
me
in
the lowest pit,
\par }{\QB in
the darkest depths.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Your wrath lies heavily on
me.
\par }{\QB You have afflicted
me with
all
your waves.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{8}You
have taken
my friends
from
me.
\par }{\QB You
have
made
me
an abomination
to
them.
\par }{\QB I am confined,
and
I can’t escape.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}My eyes
are dim
from grief.
\par }{\QB I
have called
on
you daily, LORD.
\par }{\QB I
have
spread
out
my hands
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Do
you show wonders
to
the dead?
\par }{\QB Do
the departed spirits rise
up
and praise
you?
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{11}Is
your loving kindness declared
in
the grave?
\par }{\QB Or
your faithfulness
in Destruction?
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Are
your wonders made known
in
the dark?
\par }{\QB Or
your righteousness
in
the land
of forgetfulness?
\par }{\Q \VS{13}But
to
you, LORD,
I
have cried.
\par }{\QB In
the morning,
my prayer comes
before
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}LORD, why
do
you reject
my soul?
\par }{\QB Why
do
you hide
your face
from
me?
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I
am afflicted
and ready
to die
from
my youth
up.
\par }{\QB While
I suffer
your terrors,
I
am distracted.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Your fierce wrath has gone over
me.
\par }{\QB Your
terrors
have cut
me
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}They came
around
me
like water all day long.
\par }{\QB They completely
engulfed
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}You
have put lover
and friend
far
from
me,
\par }{\QB and
my friends
into darkness.

\par }\PsalmChap{89}{\D A contemplation by Ethan, the Ezrahite.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I will sing of
the loving kindness of
the LORD forever.
\par }{\QB With my mouth, I will make known your faithfulness to all generations.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
indeed
declare, “Love stands firm
forever.
\par }{\QB You established
the heavens.
\par }{\QB Your
faithfulness
is
in
them.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}“I
have
made
a covenant
with
my chosen
one,
\par }{\QB I
have sworn
to David,
my servant,
\par }{\Q \VS{4}‘I
will establish
your offspring forever,
\par }{\QB and build up
your throne
to all generations.’ ”
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{5}The heavens
will
praise
your wonders, LORD,
\par }{\QB your faithfulness also
in
the assembly
of
the holy ones.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
who
in
the skies can
be compared
to
the
LORD?
\par }{\QB Who amongst
the sons
of
the
heavenly beings
is
like
the
LORD,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}a very awesome
God
in
the council
of
the holy
ones,
\par }{\QB to
be feared above all
those
who
are around
him?
\par }{\Q \VS{8}LORD,
God
of Hosts,
who
is
a
mighty
one,
like
you?
\par }{\QB The LORD,
your faithfulness
is
around
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You rule
the pride
of
the sea.
\par }{\QB When
its waves rise up,
you calm
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
have broken Rahab
in pieces, like one
of
the slain.
\par }{\QB You
have scattered
your enemies
with
your mighty arm.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The heavens
are
yours.
\par }{\QB The earth also
is
yours,
\par }{\QB the world
and its fullness.
\par }{\QB You
have founded
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}You
have created
the north
and
the south.
\par }{\QB Tabor
and Hermon rejoice
in
your name.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You
have a mighty arm.
\par }{\QB Your
hand
is strong,
and
your
right
hand
is exalted.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Righteousness
and justice
are
the foundation
of
your throne.
\par }{\QB Loving kindness
and truth go
before
your face.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Blessed
are
the people
who learn
to acclaim
you.
\par }{\QB They walk
in
the light
of
your
presence,
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}In
your name
they rejoice
all day.
\par }{\QB In
your righteousness,
they
are exalted.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}For
you
are
the glory
of
their strength.
\par }{\QB In
your favour,
our horn
will
be
exalted.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}For
our shield belongs
to
the LORD,
\par }{\QB our king
to
the Holy
One
of Israel.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}Then
you spoke
in vision
to
your
holy
ones,
\par }{\QB and said, “I
have given strength
to
the warrior.
\par }{\QB I
have exalted
a young man
from
the people.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}I
have found David,
my servant.
\par }{\QB I
have anointed
him
with
my
holy oil,
\par }{\Q \VS{21}with whom
my hand
shall
be established.
\par }{\QB My arm
will
also strengthen
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}No enemy
will tax
him.
\par }{\QB No wicked man
will oppress
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}I
will beat down
his adversaries
before
him,
\par }{\QB and strike
those
who hate
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}But
my faithfulness
and
my loving kindness
will be
with
him.
\par }{\QB In
my name,
his horn
will be exalted.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}I
will
set
his hand
also
on
the sea,
\par }{\QB and
his right hand
on
the rivers.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}He
will call
to
me, ‘You
are
my Father,
\par }{\QB my
God,
and
the rock
of
my salvation!’
\par }{\Q \VS{27}I
will also appoint
him
my firstborn,
\par }{\QB the highest
of
the kings
of
the earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}I
will keep
my loving kindness
for
him forever
more.
\par }{\QB My covenant
will stand firm
with
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}I
will also make
his offspring
endure
forever,
\par }{\QB and
his throne
as
the
days
of heaven.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}If
his
children forsake
my Torah,
\par }{\QB and don’t walk
in
my ordinances;
\par }{\Q \VS{31}if
they break
my statutes,
\par }{\QB and
don’t keep
my commandments;
\par }{\Q \VS{32}then
I
will punish
their sin
with
the rod,
\par }{\QB and
their iniquity
with stripes.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}But
I
will not completely
take
my loving kindness from
him,
\par }{\QB nor allow
my faithfulness
to fail.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}I
will
not break
my covenant,
\par }{\QB nor alter what
my lips
have uttered.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}Once
I
have sworn
by
my holiness,
\par }{\QB I
will
not lie
to David.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}His offspring
will endure forever,
\par }{\QB his throne like
the sun before me.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}It
will
be established
forever
like
the moon,
\par }{\QB the faithful witness
in
the sky.”
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{38}But
you
have rejected
and spurned.
\par }{\QB You
have
been angry with
your anointed.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}You
have renounced
the covenant of
your servant.
\par }{\QB You
have defiled
his crown
in
the dust.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}You
have broken down all
his hedges.
\par }{\QB You
have brought
his strongholds
to ruin.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}All
who pass
by
the
way rob
him.
\par }{\Q He
has become
a reproach
to
his neighbours.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}You
have exalted
the right hand
of
his adversaries.
\par }{\QB You
have
made
all
of
his enemies rejoice.
\par }{\Q \VS{43}Yes,
you
turn back
the edge
of
his sword,
\par }{\QB and haven’t supported
him
in battle.
\par }{\Q \VS{44}You
have ended
his splendour,
\par }{\QB and thrown
his throne down
to
the ground.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}You
have shortened
the days
of
his youth.
\par }{\QB You
have covered him
with shame.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{46}How
long, LORD?
\par }{\QB Will
you hide
yourself
forever?
\par }{\QB Will
your wrath burn
like fire?
\par }{\Q \VS{47}Remember
how short
my
time
is,
\par }{\QB for
what vanity
you
have created
all
the children
of men!
\par }{\Q \VS{48}What
man
is
he
who
shall live
and
not see death,
\par }{\QB who
shall deliver
his soul
from
the power
of Sheol?\FTNT{*}{{\FR 89:48 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{49}Lord,
where
are
your former loving kindnesses,
\par }{\QB which
you swore
to
David
in
your faithfulness?
\par }{\Q \VS{50}Remember,
Lord,
the reproach
of
your servants,
\par }{\QB how
I bear
in
my heart
the taunts
of all
the mighty peoples,
\par }{\Q \VS{51}With which
your enemies
have mocked,
LORD,
\par }{\QB with which
they
have mocked
the footsteps
of
your anointed
one.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{52}Blessed
be
the
LORD forever more.
\par }{\Q Amen,
and Amen.

\par }{\MS BOOK 4
\par }\PsalmChap{90}{\D A Prayer by Moses, the man of God.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 90: }
The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).}
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Lord,\FTNT{†}{{\FR 90:1 }
The word translated “Lord” (mixed case) is “Adonai.”}
you
have
been
our
dwelling
place
for
all
generations.
\par }{\QB \VS{2}Before
the
mountains
were
born,
\par }{\QB before
you
had formed
the
earth
and
the
world,
\par }{\QB even
from
everlasting
to
everlasting,
you
are
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
turn
man
to destruction,
saying,
\par }{\QB “Return,
you
children
of
men.”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
a
thousand
years
in
your
sight
are just
like yesterday
when
it
is past,
\par }{\QB like
a
watch
in
the
night.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You
sweep
them
away
as
they
sleep.
\par }{\QB In
the
morning
they
sprout
like
new
grass.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}In
the
morning
it
sprouts
and springs
up.
\par }{\QB By
evening,
it is
withered
and
dry.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}For
we
are
consumed
in
your
anger.
\par }{\QB We
are troubled
in
your
wrath.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You
have
set
our
iniquities
before
you,
\par }{\QB our
secret
sins
in
the
light
of
your
presence.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For
all
our
days
have passed
away
in
your
wrath.
\par }{\QB We bring
our
years
to
an
end
as
a
sigh.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
days
of
our
years
are
seventy,
\par }{\QB or
even
by reason
of
strength
eighty
years;
\par }{\QB yet
their
pride
is
but labour
and
sorrow,
\par }{\QB for
it passes
quickly,
and
we
fly away.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Who
knows
the
power
of
your
anger,
\par }{\QB your
wrath according
to
the
fear
that
is due
to
you?
\par }{\Q \VS{12}So
teach
us
to
count
our
days,
\par }{\QB that
we
may
gain
a
heart
of
wisdom.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Relent,
LORD!\FTNT{‡}{{\FR 90:13 }
When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name.}
\par }{\QB How
long?
\par }{\QB Have
compassion
on
your
servants!
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Satisfy
us
in
the
morning
with
your loving
kindness,
\par }{\QB that
we
may
rejoice
and
be
glad
all
our
days.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Make
us
glad
for
as many
days
as
you
have afflicted
us,
\par }{\QB for
as many
years
as
we
have
seen
evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Let
your
work
appear
to
your
servants,
\par }{\QB your glory
to
their
children.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Let
the favour
of
the
Lord
our
God
be
on
us.
\par }{\QB Establish
the
work
of
our
hands
for
us.
\par }{\QB Yes,
establish
the
work
of
our
hands.

\par }\PsalmChap{91}{\Q \VerseOne{1}He
who
dwells
in
the secret place
of
the Most High
\par }{\QB will rest
in
the
shadow
of
the
Almighty.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
say
of
the
LORD, “He
is
my
refuge
and
my fortress;
\par }{\QB my
God,
in whom
I
trust.”
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
he
will
deliver
you
from
the
snare
of
the
fowler,
\par }{\QB and
from
the
deadly
pestilence.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
will cover
you
with
his feathers.
\par }{\QB Under
his
wings
you
will
take
refuge.
\par }{\QB His
faithfulness
is
your
shield
and rampart.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You
shall
not
be
afraid
of
the
terror
by
night,
\par }{\QB nor
of
the
arrow
that
flies
by
day,
\par }{\QB \VS{6}nor of
the
pestilence
that
walks
in
darkness,
\par }{\QB nor of
the
destruction
that wastes
at noonday.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}A
thousand
may
fall
at
your
side,
\par }{\QB and
ten
thousand
at
your
right
hand;
\par }{\QB but
it
will
not
come
near
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You
will
only
look
with
your
eyes,
\par }{\QB and
see
the
recompense
of
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Because
you
have
made
the
LORD
your
refuge,
\par }{\QB and
the Most High
your
dwelling
place,
\par }{\Q \VS{10}no
evil
shall happen
to
you,
\par }{\QB neither
shall
any
plague
come
near
your dwelling.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}For
he
will
put
his
angels
in
charge
of
you,
\par }{\QB to
guard
you
in
all
your
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}They
will
bear
you
up
in
their
hands,
\par }{\QB so
that
you won’t dash
your
foot
against
a
stone.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You will
tread
on
the
lion
and
cobra.
\par }{\QB You will
trample
the
young
lion
and
the
serpent
underfoot.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}“Because
he
has
set
his love
on
me,
therefore
I
will
deliver
him.
\par }{\QB I
will
set
him
on
high,
because
he
has
known
my
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}He
will
call
on
me,
and
I
will
answer
him.
\par }{\QB I
will be
with
him
in
trouble.
\par }{\QB I
will
deliver
him,
and honour
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
will
satisfy
him
with
long
life,
\par }{\QB and
show
him
my
salvation [yeshuah-ti].”

\par }\PsalmChap{92}{\D A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}It
is
a good thing
to give thanks
to
the LORD,
\par }{\QB to sing
praises
to
your name, Most High,
\par }{\Q \VS{2}to proclaim
your loving kindness
in
the morning,
\par }{\QB and
your faithfulness every night,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}with
the ten-stringed lute,
with
the harp,
\par }{\QB and
with
the melody
of
the lyre.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
you, LORD,
have made
me glad
through
your work.
\par }{\QB I will triumph
in
the
works
of
your hands.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}How great
are
your
works,
LORD!
\par }{\QB Your thoughts
are
very deep.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}A senseless man doesn’t know,
\par }{\QB neither
does
a fool understand
this:
\par }{\Q \VS{7}though
the wicked spring
up
as
the grass,
\par }{\QB and
all
the evildoers flourish,
\par }{\QB they
will
be destroyed forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}But
you, LORD,
are
on high
forever
more.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For behold,
your enemies,
LORD,
\par }{\QB for behold,
your enemies
shall perish.
\par }{\QB All
the evildoers
will
be scattered.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}But
you
have exalted
my horn
like
that
of
the wild ox.
\par }{\QB I
am anointed
with fresh oil.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}My eye has also seen
my enemies.
\par }{\QB My ears have heard
of
the wicked enemies who
rise
up against
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The righteous shall flourish
like
the palm tree.
\par }{\QB He
will grow
like
a cedar
in Lebanon.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}They
are planted
in the LORD’s house.
\par }{\QB They
will
flourish
in our God’s courts.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}They
will still produce fruit
in old age.
\par }{\QB They
will
be full
of sap
and green,
\par }{\QB \VS{15}to
show
that
the LORD
is upright.
\par }{\Q He
is
my rock,
\par }{\QB and
there
is no unrighteousness
in
him.

\par }\PsalmChap{93}{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
LORD
reigns!
\par }{\QB He
is
clothed
with
majesty!
\par }{\QB The
LORD
is
armed
with
strength.
\par }{\Q The
world
also
is
established.
\par }{\QB It can’t
be
moved.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Your
throne
is
established
from
long
ago.
\par }{\QB You
are
from
everlasting.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
floods
have
lifted
up,
LORD,
\par }{\QB the
floods
have
lifted
up
their
voice.
\par }{\QB The
floods
lift
up
their
waves.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Above
the
voices
of
many
waters,
\par }{\QB the
mighty
breakers
of
the
sea,
\par }{\QB the
LORD
on
high
is
mighty.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Your statutes
stand
firm.
\par }{\QB Holiness adorns
your
house,
\par }{\QB LORD,
forever
more.

\par }\PsalmChap{94}{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD, you
God
to whom
vengeance belongs,
\par }{\QB you
God
to whom
vengeance belongs,
shine out.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Rise
up,
you
judge
of
the
earth.
\par }{\QB Pay
back
the
proud
what
they deserve.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}LORD,
how
long
will
the
wicked,
\par }{\QB how
long
will
the
wicked triumph?
\par }{\Q \VS{4}They
pour
out arrogant words.
\par }{\QB All
the
evildoers
boast.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They break
your
people
in pieces,
LORD,
\par }{\QB and
afflict
your
heritage.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}They
kill
the
widow
and
the
alien,
\par }{\QB and
murder
the
fatherless.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}They
say, “The
LORD
will
not
see,
\par }{\QB neither
will
Jacob’s
God
consider.”
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Consider,
you senseless amongst
the
people;
\par }{\QB you
fools,
when
will
you be
wise?
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
who implanted
the
ear,
won’t
he
hear?
\par }{\QB He
who
formed
the
eye,
won’t
he
see?
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
who
disciplines
the
nations,
won’t
he
punish?
\par }{\QB He
who
teaches
man knows.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
LORD
knows
the
thoughts
of
man,
\par }{\QB that
they
are
futile.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Blessed
is
the
man
whom
you
discipline,
LORD,
\par }{\QB and
teach out
of
your Torah,
\par }{\Q \VS{13}that
you
may give
him
rest
from
the
days
of adversity,
\par }{\QB until
the
pit
is
dug
for
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}For
the
LORD
won’t
reject
his
people,
\par }{\QB neither
will
he
forsake
his
inheritance.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}For judgement
will
return
to
righteousness.
\par }{\QB All
the
upright
in
heart
shall
follow
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Who
will
rise
up
for
me
against
the
wicked?
\par }{\QB Who
will
stand
up
for
me
against
the
evildoers?
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Unless
the
LORD
had
been
my
help,
\par }{\QB my
soul
would
have
soon
lived
in
silence.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}When
I
said, “My
foot
is slipping!”
\par }{\QB Your loving
kindness,
LORD, held
me up.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}In
the
multitude
of
my
thoughts
within
me,
\par }{\QB your comforts delight
my
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Shall
the
throne
of
wickedness
have fellowship
with
you,
\par }{\QB which brings
about
mischief
by
statute?
\par }{\Q \VS{21}They gather
themselves
together
against
the
soul
of
the
righteous,
\par }{\QB and
condemn
the
innocent
blood.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}But
the
LORD
has
been
my high tower,
\par }{\QB my
God,
the
rock
of
my
refuge.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}He
has
brought
on
them
their own
iniquity,
\par }{\QB and
will
cut
them
off
in
their own
wickedness.
\par }{\QB The
LORD,
our
God,
will
cut
them
off.

\par }\PsalmChap{95}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Oh come, let’s
sing
to
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB Let’s
shout
aloud
to
the
rock
of
our
salvation!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Let’s
come
before
his
presence
with
thanksgiving.
\par }{\QB Let’s extol
him
with
songs!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
the
LORD
is
a
great
God,
\par }{\QB a
great
King
above
all
gods.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}In
his
hand
are
the deep places
of
the
earth.
\par }{\QB The heights
of
the
mountains
are
also
his.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
sea
is
his,
and
he
made
it.
\par }{\QB His
hands
formed
the
dry
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Oh
come, let’s
worship
and
bow
down.
\par }{\QB Let’s
kneel
before
the
LORD,
our Maker,
\par }{\QB \VS{7}for
he
is
our
God.
\par }{\Q We
are
the
people
of
his
pasture,
\par }{\QB and
the
sheep
in
his
care.
\par }{\Q Today,
oh
that
you would
hear
his
voice!
\par }{\QB \VS{8}Don’t
harden
your
heart,
as
at Meribah,
\par }{\QB as
in
the
day
of Massah
in
the
wilderness,
\par }{\Q \VS{9}when
your
fathers
tempted
me,
\par }{\QB tested
me,
and
saw
my
work.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Forty long
years
I
was grieved
with
that
generation,
\par }{\QB and
said, “They
are
a
people
who
err
in
their
heart.
\par }{\QB They
have
not
known
my
ways.”
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Therefore
I
swore
in
my
wrath,
\par }{\QB “They won’t
enter
into
my
rest.”

\par }\PsalmChap{96}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Sing
to
the
LORD
a
new
song!
\par }{\QB Sing
to
the
LORD,
all
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Sing
to
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB Bless
his
name!
\par }{\QB Proclaim
his
salvation
from
day
to
day!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Declare
his
glory amongst
the
nations,
\par }{\QB his marvellous
works amongst
all
the
peoples.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
the
LORD
is
great,
and
greatly
to
be
praised!
\par }{\QB He
is
to
be
feared
above
all
gods.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
all
the
gods
of
the
peoples
are
idols,
\par }{\QB but
the
LORD
made
the
heavens.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Honour
and
majesty
are
before
him.
\par }{\QB Strength
and
beauty
are
in
his
sanctuary.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Ascribe
to
the
LORD,
you
families
of
nations,
\par }{\QB ascribe
to
the
LORD
glory
and
strength.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Ascribe
to
the
LORD
the
glory due
to
his
name.
\par }{\QB Bring
an
offering,
and
come
into
his courts.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Worship
the
LORD
in
holy array.
\par }{\QB Tremble
before
him,
all
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Say amongst
the
nations, “The
LORD
reigns.”
\par }{\QB The
world
is
also
established.
\par }{\QB It can’t
be
moved.
\par }{\QB He
will
judge
the
peoples
with
equity.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Let
the
heavens
be
glad,
and
let
the
earth
rejoice.
\par }{\QB Let
the
sea
roar,
and
its
fullness!
\par }{\QB \VS{12}Let
the
field
and
all
that
is
in
it
exult!
\par }{\QB Then
all
the
trees
of
the
woods
shall
sing
for
joy
\par }{\QB \VS{13}before
the
LORD;
for
he
comes,
\par }{\QB for
he
comes
to
judge
the
earth.
\par }{\Q He
will
judge
the
world
with
righteousness,
\par }{\QB the
peoples
with
his
truth.

\par }\PsalmChap{97}{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
LORD
reigns!
\par }{\QB Let
the
earth
rejoice!
\par }{\QB Let
the multitude
of
islands
be
glad!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Clouds
and
darkness
are
around
him.
\par }{\QB Righteousness
and
justice
are
the
foundation
of
his
throne.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}A
fire
goes
before
him,
\par }{\QB and
burns
up
his adversaries
on
every
side.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}His
lightning lights
up
the
world.
\par }{\QB The
earth
sees,
and trembles.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
mountains
melt
like
wax
at
the
presence
of
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB at
the
presence
of
the
Lord
of
the
whole
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
heavens
declare
his
righteousness.
\par }{\QB All
the
peoples
have
seen
his
glory.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Let
all
them
be
shamed
who
serve engraved
images,
\par }{\QB who
boast
in
their
idols.
\par }{\QB Worship
him,
all
you
gods!\FTNT{*}{{\FR 97:7 }
LXX reads “angels” instead of “gods”.}
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Zion
heard
and
was
glad.
\par }{\QB The
daughters
of
Judah
rejoiced
\par }{\QB because
of
your judgements,
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For
you,
LORD,
are
most high
above
all
the
earth.
\par }{\QB You
are
exalted
far
above
all
gods.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
who
love
the
LORD,
hate
evil!
\par }{\QB He
preserves
the
souls
of
his
holy
ones.
\par }{\QB He
delivers
them
out
of
the
hand
of
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Light
is
sown
for
the
righteous,
\par }{\QB and
gladness
for
the
upright
in
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Be
glad
in
the
LORD,
you
righteous people!
\par }{\QB Give
thanks
to
his
holy
Name.

\par }\PsalmChap{98}{\D A Psalm.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Sing
to
the
LORD
a
new
song,
\par }{\QB for
he
has
done marvellous
things!
\par }{\QB His
right
hand
and
his
holy
arm
have
worked
salvation
for
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
LORD
has
made
known
his
salvation.
\par }{\QB He
has openly
shown
his
righteousness
in
the
sight
of
the
nations.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
has
remembered
his loving
kindness
and
his
faithfulness towards
the
house
of
Israel.
\par }{\QB All
the
ends
of
the
earth
have
seen
the
salvation
of
our
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Make
a joyful noise
to
the
LORD,
all
the
earth!
\par }{\QB Burst
out
and
sing
for
joy, yes,
sing
praises!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Sing
praises
to
the
LORD
with
the
harp,
\par }{\QB with
the
harp
and
the
voice
of
melody.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}With shofars\FTNT{*}{{\FR 98:6 }
or, trumpets}
and
sound
of
the
ram’s
horn,
\par }{\QB make
a joyful
noise
before
the
King,
the
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Let
the
sea
roar
with
its
fullness;
\par }{\QB the
world,
and those
who
dwell therein.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Let
the
rivers
clap
their
hands.
\par }{\QB Let
the
mountains
sing
for
joy
together.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Let
them sing
before
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB for
he
comes
to
judge
the
earth.
\par }{\Q He
will
judge
the
world
with
righteousness,
\par }{\QB and
the
peoples
with
equity.

\par }\PsalmChap{99}{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
LORD
reigns! Let
the
peoples
tremble.
\par }{\QB He
sits
enthroned amongst
the
cherubim.
\par }{\QB Let
the
earth
be
moved.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
LORD
is
great
in
Zion.
\par }{\QB He
is
high
above
all
the
peoples.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Let
them
praise
your
great
and
awesome
name.
\par }{\QB He
is
Holy!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}The
King’s
strength
also
loves
justice.
\par }{\QB You
establish
equity.
\par }{\QB You execute
justice
and
righteousness
in
Jacob.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Exalt
the
LORD
our
God.
\par }{\QB Worship
at
his footstool.
\par }{\QB He
is
Holy!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Moses
and
Aaron
were amongst
his
priests,
\par }{\QB Samuel
was amongst
those
who
call
on
his
name.
\par }{\QB They
called
on
the
LORD,
and
he
answered
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
spoke
to
them
in
the
pillar
of
cloud.
\par }{\QB They
kept
his testimonies,
\par }{\QB the
statute
that
he
gave
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You
answered
them,
LORD
our
God.
\par }{\QB You
are
a
God
who
forgave
them,
\par }{\QB although
you
took
vengeance
for
their doings.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Exalt
the
LORD,
our
God.
\par }{\QB Worship
at
his
holy
hill,
\par }{\QB for
the
LORD,
our
God,
is
holy!

\par }\PsalmChap{100}{\D A Psalm of thanksgiving.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Shout
for
joy
to
the
LORD,
all
you
lands!
\par }{\QB \VS{2}Serve
the
LORD
with
gladness.
\par }{\QB Come
before
his
presence
with
singing.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Know
that
the
LORD,
he
is
God.
\par }{\QB It
is
he
who
has
made
us,
and
we
are
his.
\par }{\QB We
are
his
people,
and
the
sheep
of
his
pasture.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Enter
into
his
gates
with
thanksgiving,
\par }{\QB and
into
his
courts
with
praise.
\par }{\QB Give
thanks
to
him,
and
bless
his
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
the
LORD
is
good.
\par }{\QB His loving
kindness
endures
forever,
\par }{\QB his
faithfulness
to
all
generations.

\par }\PsalmChap{101}{\D A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
will
sing
of loving
kindness
and
justice.
\par }{\QB To
you,
LORD,
I
will
sing
praises.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
be careful
to
live
a
blameless life.
\par }{\QB When
will
you
come
to
me?
\par }{\QB I
will
walk
within
my
house
with
a
blameless
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I
will
set
no vile
thing
before
my
eyes.
\par }{\QB I
hate
the
deeds
of faithless
men.
\par }{\QB They
will
not
cling
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}A
perverse
heart
will
be far
from
me.
\par }{\QB I
will
have
nothing
to
do
with
evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
will silence whoever secretly
slanders
his neighbour.
\par }{\QB I
won’t
tolerate
one
who
is
arrogant
and conceited.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}My
eyes
will
be
on
the
faithful
of
the
land,
\par }{\QB that
they
may
dwell
with
me.
\par }{\Q He
who
walks
in
a
perfect
way,
\par }{\QB he
will
serve
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
who
practices
deceit
won’t
dwell
within
my
house.
\par }{\QB He
who
speaks
falsehood
won’t
be
established
before
my
eyes.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Morning
by
morning,
I
will
destroy
all
the
wicked
of
the
land,
\par }{\QB to
cut
off
all
the
workers
of
iniquity
from
the
LORD’s
city.

\par }\PsalmChap{102}{\D A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed and pours out his complaint before the LORD.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear
my
prayer,
LORD!
\par }{\QB Let
my cry come
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Don’t hide
your face
from
me
in
the day
of
my distress.
\par }{\QB Turn
your ear
to
me.
\par }{\QB Answer
me quickly
in
the day
when
I
call.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
my
days consume
away
like smoke.
\par }{\QB My bones
are burnt
as
a torch.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}My heart
is blighted like grass,
and withered,
\par }{\QB for
I forget
to eat
my bread.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}By reason
of
the voice
of
my groaning,
\par }{\QB my bones stick
to
my skin.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I am like
a pelican
of
the wilderness.
\par }{\QB I have become as
an owl
of
the waste places.
\par }{\QB \VS{7}I watch,
and
have
become
like
a sparrow
that
is alone
on
the housetop.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}My enemies reproach
me all day.
\par }{\QB Those who
are mad
at
me
use
my name
as
a curse.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For
I
have eaten ashes like bread,
\par }{\QB and mixed
my drink
with tears,
\par }{\QB \VS{10}because
of
your indignation
and
your wrath;
\par }{\QB for
you
have taken
me
up
and thrown
me
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}My days
are
like
a
long shadow.
\par }{\QB I
have withered
like grass.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}But
you, LORD,
will remain
forever;
\par }{\QB your renown endures
to
all generations.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You
will arise
and
have
mercy
on Zion,
\par }{\QB for
it
is
time
to
have pity
on her.
\par }{\QB Yes,
the
set
time
has come.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}For
your servants
take pleasure
in
her stones,
\par }{\QB and
have
pity
on
her dust.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}So
the nations
will fear
the LORD’s name,
\par }{\QB all
the kings
of
the
earth
your glory.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}For
the
LORD
has built
up Zion.
\par }{\QB He
has appeared
in
his
glory.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
has responded
to
the prayer
of
the destitute,
\par }{\QB and
has
not despised
their prayer.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}This
will
be written
for
the generation
to come.
\par }{\QB A
people which
will
be created
will praise
the LORD,
\par }{\Q \VS{19}for he
has looked
down
from
the height
of
his sanctuary.
\par }{\QB From heaven,
the
LORD saw
the earth,
\par }{\Q \VS{20}to hear
the groans
of
the prisoner,
\par }{\QB to free
those
who
are condemned
to death,
\par }{\Q \VS{21}that
men
may declare
the LORD’s name
in Zion,
\par }{\QB and
his praise
in Jerusalem,
\par }{\Q \VS{22}when
the peoples
are gathered together,
\par }{\QB the kingdoms,
to serve
the
LORD.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}He weakened
my strength
along
the course.
\par }{\QB He shortened
my days.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}I said, “My God, don’t take
me away
in
the middle
of
my
days.
\par }{\QB Your
years
are
throughout
all generations.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Of
old,
you laid
the foundation
of
the
earth.
\par }{\QB The heavens
are
the work
of
your hands.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}They
will perish, but
you
will endure.
\par }{\QB Yes, all
of
them
will wear
out
like
a garment.
\par }{\QB You
will change
them
like
a cloak,
and
they
will
be changed.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}But
you
are
the same.
\par }{\QB Your years
will
have
no end.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}The children
of
your servants
will continue.
\par }{\QB Their offspring
will
be
established
before
you.”

\par }\PsalmChap{103}{\D By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD,
my
soul!
\par }{\QB All
that
is
within
me,
praise
his
holy
name!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Praise
the
LORD,
my
soul,
\par }{\QB and
don’t
forget
all
his
benefits,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}who forgives
all
your
sins,
\par }{\QB who
heals
all
your
diseases,
\par }{\Q \VS{4}who
redeems
your
life from
destruction,
\par }{\QB who crowns
you with loving
kindness
and tender
mercies,
\par }{\Q \VS{5}who
satisfies
your desire
with
good
things,
\par }{\QB so
that
your
youth
is
renewed like
the
eagle’s.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
LORD executes
righteous
acts,
\par }{\QB and
justice
for
all
who
are
oppressed.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
made
known
his
ways
to
Moses,
\par }{\QB his
deeds
to
the
children
of
Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
LORD
is
merciful
and
gracious,
\par }{\QB slow
to
anger,
and
abundant
in loving
kindness.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
will
not
always
accuse;
\par }{\QB neither
will
he stay
angry
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
has
not
dealt
with
us
according
to
our
sins,
\par }{\QB nor
repaid
us
for
our
iniquities.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}For
as
the
heavens
are
high
above
the
earth,
\par }{\QB so
great
is
his loving
kindness towards
those
who
fear
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}As
far as
the
east
is
from
the
west,
\par }{\QB so
far has
he
removed
our
transgressions
from
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Like
a
father
has
compassion
on
his
children,
\par }{\QB so
the
LORD
has
compassion
on
those
who
fear
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}For
he
knows
how
we
are
made.
\par }{\QB He
remembers
that
we
are
dust.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}As
for
man,
his
days
are
like
grass.
\par }{\QB As
a
flower
of
the
field,
so
he flourishes.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}For
the
wind
passes
over
it,
and
it
is
gone.
\par }{\QB Its
place remembers
it
no
more.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}But
the
LORD’s loving
kindness
is
from
everlasting
to
everlasting
with
those
who
fear
him,
\par }{\QB his
righteousness
to
children’s
children,
\par }{\Q \VS{18}to those
who
keep
his
covenant,
\par }{\QB to those
who
remember
to
obey
his
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}The
LORD
has
established
his
throne
in
the
heavens.
\par }{\QB His
kingdom
rules
over
all.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Praise
the
LORD,
you
angels
of
his,
\par }{\QB who
are
mighty
in
strength,
who fulfil
his
word,
\par }{\QB obeying
the
voice
of
his
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Praise
the
LORD,
all
you
armies
of
his,
\par }{\QB you
servants
of
his,
who
do
his
pleasure.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Praise
the
LORD,
all
you
works
of
his,
\par }{\QB in
all
places
of
his
dominion.
\par }{\QB Praise
the
LORD,
my
soul!

\par }\PsalmChap{104}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Bless
the
LORD,
my
soul.
\par }{\QB The
LORD,
my
God,
you
are
very
great.
\par }{\QB You
are
clothed
with honour
and
majesty.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}He
covers himself
with
light as
with
a
garment.
\par }{\QB He
stretches
out
the
heavens
like
a
curtain.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
lays
the beams
of
his
rooms
in
the
waters.
\par }{\QB He
makes
the
clouds
his
chariot.
\par }{\QB He
walks
on
the
wings
of
the
wind.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
makes
his
messengers\FTNT{*}{{\FR 104:4 }
or, angels}
winds,
\par }{\QB and
his
servants flames
of
fire.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
laid
the
foundations
of
the
earth,
\par }{\QB that
it
should
not
be
moved
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You
covered
it
with
the
deep
as
with
a cloak.
\par }{\QB The
waters
stood
above
the
mountains.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}At
your
rebuke
they
fled.
\par }{\QB At
the
voice
of
your
thunder
they
hurried
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
mountains
rose,
\par }{\QB the
valleys
sank
down,
\par }{\QB to
the
place
which
you had assigned
to
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You
have
set
a
boundary
that
they
may
not
pass
over,
\par }{\QB that
they don’t
turn
again
to
cover
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
sends
springs
into
the
valleys.
\par }{\QB They
run amongst
the
mountains.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
give
drink
to
every
animal
of
the
field.
\par }{\QB The
wild
donkeys
quench
their
thirst.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
birds
of
the
sky
nest
by
them.
\par }{\QB They sing amongst
the branches.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}He
waters
the
mountains
from
his
rooms.
\par }{\QB The
earth
is
filled
with
the
fruit
of
your
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
causes
the
grass
to
grow
for
the
livestock,
\par }{\QB and
plants
for
man
to cultivate,
\par }{\QB that
he
may produce
food
out
of
the
earth:
\par }{\Q \VS{15}wine
that
makes
the
heart
of
man
glad,
\par }{\QB oil
to
make
his
face
to
shine,
\par }{\QB and
bread
that strengthens
man’s
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The
LORD’s
trees
are
well watered,
\par }{\QB the
cedars
of
Lebanon,
which
he
has
planted,
\par }{\Q \VS{17}where
the
birds
make
their
nests.
\par }{\QB The
stork makes
its
home
in
the
cypress
trees.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
high
mountains
are
for
the
wild
goats.
\par }{\QB The
rocks
are
a
refuge
for
the
rock badgers.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He
appointed
the
moon
for
seasons.
\par }{\QB The
sun
knows
when
to
set.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}You
make
darkness,
and
it
is
night,
\par }{\QB in which
all
the
animals
of
the
forest
prowl.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}The
young
lions
roar after
their
prey,
\par }{\QB and
seek
their
food
from
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}The
sun
rises,
and
they steal
away,
\par }{\QB and
lie
down
in
their
dens.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Man
goes
out
to
his
work,
\par }{\QB to
his labour
until
the
evening.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}LORD,
how
many
are
your
works!
\par }{\QB In
wisdom,
you
have
made
them
all.
\par }{\QB The
earth
is
full
of
your riches.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}There
is
the
sea,
great
and
wide,
\par }{\QB in
which
are
innumerable
living
things,
\par }{\QB both
small
and
large
animals.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}There
the
ships
go,
\par }{\QB and
leviathan, whom
you
formed
to
play
there.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}These
all wait
for
you,
\par }{\QB that
you
may
give
them
their
food
in due
season.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}You
give
to
them;
they
gather.
\par }{\QB You
open
your
hand;
they
are
satisfied
with
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}You
hide
your
face;
they
are troubled.
\par }{\QB You
take
away
their
breath;
they
die
and
return
to
the
dust.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}You
send
out
your
Spirit
and
they
are
created.
\par }{\QB You
renew
the
face
of
the
ground.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Let
the
LORD’s
glory
endure
forever.
\par }{\QB Let
the
LORD
rejoice
in
his
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}He
looks
at
the
earth,
and
it
trembles.
\par }{\QB He
touches
the
mountains,
and
they
smoke.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}I
will
sing
to
the
LORD
as
long
as
I
live.
\par }{\QB I
will
sing
praise
to
my
God
while
I
have
any
being.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Let
my
meditation
be
sweet
to
him.
\par }{\QB I
will
rejoice
in
the
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}Let
sinners
be
consumed
out
of
the
earth.
\par }{\QB Let
the
wicked
be
no
more.
\par }{\QB Bless
the
LORD,
my
soul.
\par }{\QB Praise
the
LORD!

\par }\PsalmChap{105}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Give
thanks
to
the
LORD!
Call
on
his
name!
\par }{\QB Make
his doings
known amongst
the
peoples.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Sing
to
him,
sing
praises
to
him!
\par }{\QB Tell
of
all
his marvellous
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Glory
in
his
holy
name.
\par }{\QB Let
the
heart
of those
who
seek
the
LORD
rejoice.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Seek
the
LORD
and
his
strength.
\par }{\QB Seek
his
face forever more.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Remember
his marvellous
works
that
he
has
done:
\par }{\QB his
wonders,
and
the judgements
of
his
mouth,
\par }{\Q \VS{6}you
offspring
of
Abraham,
his
servant,
\par }{\QB you
children
of
Jacob,
his
chosen
ones.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
is
the
LORD,
our
God.
\par }{\QB His judgements
are
in
all
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
has
remembered
his
covenant
forever,
\par }{\QB the
word
which
he
commanded
to
a
thousand
generations,
\par }{\Q \VS{9}the covenant
which
he
made
with
Abraham,
\par }{\QB his
oath
to
Isaac,
\par }{\Q \VS{10}and
confirmed
it
to
Jacob
for
a
statute;
\par }{\QB to
Israel
for an
everlasting
covenant,
\par }{\Q \VS{11}saying, “To
you
I
will
give
the
land
of
Canaan,
\par }{\QB the lot
of
your
inheritance,”
\par }{\Q \VS{12}when they
were
but
a
few
men
in
number,
\par }{\QB yes, very
few,
and
foreigners
in
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}They
went
about
from
nation
to
nation,
\par }{\QB from
one
kingdom
to
another
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He allowed
no
one
to do
them wrong.
\par }{\QB Yes,
he
reproved
kings
for
their
sakes,
\par }{\Q \VS{15}“Don’t
touch
my
anointed
ones!
\par }{\QB Do
my
prophets
no
harm!”
\par }{\Q \VS{16}He
called
for
a
famine
on
the
land.
\par }{\QB He destroyed
the
food supplies.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
sent
a
man
before
them.
\par }{\QB Joseph
was
sold
for
a
slave.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}They bruised
his
feet
with
shackles.
\par }{\QB His neck
was locked
in
irons,
\par }{\Q \VS{19}until
the
time
that
his
word
happened,
\par }{\QB and
the
LORD’s
word
proved
him
true.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}The
king
sent
and freed
him,
\par }{\QB even
the
ruler
of
peoples,
and
let
him
go
free.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}He
made
him
lord
of
his
house,
\par }{\QB and
ruler
of
all
of
his
possessions,
\par }{\Q \VS{22}to discipline
his
princes at
his pleasure,
\par }{\QB and
to
teach
his
elders
wisdom.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Israel
also
came
into
Egypt.
\par }{\QB Jacob
lived
in
the
land
of
Ham.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}He
increased
his
people
greatly,
\par }{\QB and
made
them stronger than their adversaries.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}He
turned
their
heart
to
hate
his
people,
\par }{\QB to conspire
against
his
servants.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}He
sent
Moses,
his
servant,
\par }{\QB and
Aaron,
whom
he
had
chosen.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}They
performed
miracles amongst
them,
\par }{\QB and
wonders
in
the
land
of
Ham.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}He
sent
darkness,
and
made
it
dark.
\par }{\QB They
didn’t
rebel
against
his
words.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}He
turned
their
waters
into
blood,
\par }{\QB and
killed
their
fish.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Their
land
swarmed
with
frogs,
\par }{\QB even
in
the
rooms
of their
kings.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}He
spoke,
and
swarms
of
flies
came,
\par }{\QB and lice
in
all
their
borders.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}He
gave
them
hail
for
rain,
\par }{\QB with lightning
in
their
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}He
struck
their
vines
and also
their
fig
trees,
\par }{\QB and
shattered
the
trees
of
their country.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}He
spoke,
and
the
locusts
came
\par }{\QB with
the
grasshoppers,
without
number.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}They
ate
up
every
plant
in
their
land,
\par }{\QB and
ate
up
the
fruit
of
their
ground.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}He
struck also
all
the
firstborn
in
their
land,
\par }{\QB the
first
fruits
of
all
their manhood.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}He
brought
them
out
with
silver
and
gold.
\par }{\QB There
was
not
one
feeble person amongst
his
tribes.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}Egypt
was
glad
when
they
departed,
\par }{\QB for
the
fear
of
them
had
fallen
on
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}He
spread
a
cloud
for
a
covering,
\par }{\QB fire
to
give
light
in
the
night.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}They
asked,
and
he
brought
quails,
\par }{\QB and
satisfied
them
with
the
bread
of
the
sky.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}He
opened
the
rock,
and
waters
gushed
out.
\par }{\QB They
ran
as
a
river
in
the
dry
places.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}For
he
remembered
his
holy
word,
\par }{\QB and
Abraham,
his
servant.
\par }{\Q \VS{43}He
brought
his
people
out
with
joy,
\par }{\QB his
chosen
with
singing.
\par }{\Q \VS{44}He
gave
them
the
lands
of
the
nations.
\par }{\QB They
took
the labour
of
the
peoples
in
possession,
\par }{\Q \VS{45}that they might
keep
his
statutes,
\par }{\QB and
observe
his
laws.
\par }{\QB Praise
the
LORD!

\par }\PsalmChap{106}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB Give
thanks
to
the
LORD,
for
he
is
good,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Who
can
utter
the
mighty
acts
of
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB or fully declare
all
his
praise?
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Blessed
are
those
who
keep
justice.
\par }{\QB Blessed
is
one
who
does
what
is
right
at
all
times.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Remember
me,
LORD,
with
the favour
that
you show
to
your
people.
\par }{\QB Visit
me
with
your
salvation,
\par }{\Q \VS{5}that
I
may
see
the
prosperity
of
your
chosen,
\par }{\QB that
I
may
rejoice
in
the
gladness
of
your
nation,
\par }{\QB that
I
may glory
with
your
inheritance.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}We
have
sinned
with
our
fathers.
\par }{\QB We
have
committed iniquity.
\par }{\QB We
have
done
wickedly.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Our
fathers
didn’t
understand
your
wonders
in
Egypt.
\par }{\QB They
didn’t
remember
the
multitude
of
your loving kindnesses,
\par }{\QB but
were
rebellious
at
the
sea,
even
at
the
Sea
of Suf.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Nevertheless
he
saved
them
for
his
name’s
sake,
\par }{\QB that
he
might
make
his
mighty
power
known.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
rebuked
the
Sea
of Suf also,
and it
was dried
up;
\par }{\QB so he led them through
the
depths, as through
a
desert.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
saved
them
from
the
hand
of
him
who
hated
them,
\par }{\QB and
redeemed
them
from
the
hand
of
the
enemy.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
waters
covered
their adversaries.
\par }{\QB There
was
not
one
of
them
left.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Then they
believed
his
words.
\par }{\QB They
sang
his
praise.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}They
soon
forgot
his
works.
\par }{\QB They
didn’t
wait
for
his
counsel,
\par }{\QB \VS{14}but gave
in
to
craving
in
the
desert,
\par }{\QB and
tested
God
in
the
wasteland.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}He
gave
them
their
request,
\par }{\QB but
sent leanness
into
their
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}They
envied
Moses
also
in
the
camp,
\par }{\QB and
Aaron,
the
LORD’s
holy
one.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The
earth
opened
and
swallowed
up
Dathan,
\par }{\QB and
covered
the
company
of
Abiram.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}A
fire
was kindled
in
their
company.
\par }{\QB The
flame burnt
up
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}They
made
a
calf
in
Horeb,
\par }{\QB and worshipped
a molten image.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Thus
they
exchanged
their
glory
\par }{\QB for an
image
of
a
bull
that
eats
grass.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}They
forgot
God,
their Saviour,
\par }{\QB who
had
done
great
things
in
Egypt,
\par }{\QB \VS{22}wondrous
works
in
the
land
of
Ham,
\par }{\QB and
awesome
things
by
the
Sea
of Suf.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Therefore
he
said
that
he
would
destroy
them,
\par }{\QB had
Moses,
his
chosen, not
stood
before
him
in
the
breach,
\par }{\QB to
turn
away
his
wrath,
so
that
he wouldn’t
destroy
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Yes,
they despised
the
pleasant
land.
\par }{\QB They
didn’t
believe
his
word,
\par }{\QB \VS{25}but murmured
in
their
tents,
\par }{\QB and
didn’t
listen
to
the
LORD’s
voice.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Therefore
he
swore
to
them
\par }{\QB that
he would overthrow
them
in
the
wilderness,
\par }{\QB \VS{27}that
he would overthrow
their
offspring amongst
the
nations,
\par }{\QB and
scatter
them
in
the
lands.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}They
joined themselves also
to
Baal
Peor,
\par }{\QB and
ate
the
sacrifices
of
the
dead.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Thus they
provoked
him
to
anger
with
their
deeds.
\par }{\QB The
plague
broke in on them.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Then
Phinehas
stood
up
and executed judgement,
\par }{\QB so
the
plague
was
stopped.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}That was
credited
to
him
for
righteousness,
\par }{\QB for
all
generations
to come.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}They angered
him
also
at
the
waters
of Meribah,
\par }{\QB so
that
Moses
was troubled
for
their
sakes;
\par }{\Q \VS{33}because
they
were
rebellious
against
his
spirit,
\par }{\QB he
spoke
rashly
with
his
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}They
didn’t
destroy
the
peoples,
\par }{\QB as
the
LORD
commanded
them,
\par }{\QB \VS{35}but mixed themselves
with
the
nations,
\par }{\QB and learnt
their
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}They
served
their
idols,
\par }{\QB which
became
a
snare
to
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}Yes, they
sacrificed
their
sons
and
their
daughters
to
demons.
\par }{\QB \VS{38}They
shed
innocent
blood,
\par }{\QB even
the
blood
of
their
sons
and
of
their
daughters,
\par }{\QB whom
they
sacrificed
to
the
idols
of
Canaan.
\par }{\QB The
land
was
polluted
with
blood.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}Thus they were
defiled
with
their
works,
\par }{\QB and
prostituted themselves
in
their
deeds.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}Therefore
the
LORD burnt
with
anger
against
his
people.
\par }{\QB He
abhorred
his
inheritance.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}He
gave
them
into
the
hand
of
the
nations.
\par }{\QB Those
who
hated
them
ruled
over
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}Their
enemies also
oppressed
them.
\par }{\QB They
were
brought
into subjection
under
their
hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{43}He
rescued
them
many
times,
\par }{\QB but
they
were
rebellious
in
their
counsel,
\par }{\QB and
were
brought
low
in
their
iniquity.
\par }{\Q \VS{44}Nevertheless
he
regarded
their
distress,
\par }{\QB when
he
heard
their
cry.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}He
remembered
for
them
his
covenant,
\par }{\QB and
repented according
to
the
multitude
of
his loving kindnesses.
\par }{\Q \VS{46}He
made
them
also
to
be pitied
\par }{\QB by
all
those
who
carried
them
captive.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{47}Save
us,
LORD,
our
God,
\par }{\QB gather
us
from amongst
the
nations,
\par }{\QB to
give
thanks
to
your
holy
name,
\par }{\QB to triumph
in
your
praise!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{48}Blessed
be
the
LORD,
the
God
of
Israel,
\par }{\QB from
everlasting
even
to
everlasting!
\par }{\Q Let
all
the
people
say, “Amen.”
\par }{\QB Praise
the
LORD!

\par }{\MS BOOK 5
\par }\PsalmChap{107}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Give
thanks
to
the
LORD,\FTNT{*}{{\FR 107:1 }
When rendered in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS, “LORD” or “GOD” is the translation of God’s Proper Name.}
for
he
is
good,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Let
the
redeemed
by
the
LORD
say
so,
\par }{\QB whom
he
has
redeemed
from
the
hand
of
the adversary,
\par }{\QB \VS{3}and
gathered out
of
the
lands,
\par }{\QB from
the
east
and
from
the
west,
\par }{\QB from
the
north
and
from
the
south.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}They
wandered
in
the
wilderness
in
a
desert
way.
\par }{\QB They
found
no
city
to
live
in.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Hungry
and
thirsty,
\par }{\QB their
soul fainted
in them.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Then
they
cried
to
the
LORD
in
their
trouble,
\par }{\QB and
he
delivered
them
out
of
their
distresses.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
led
them also
by
a
straight
way,
\par }{\QB that
they might go
to
a
city
to
live
in.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Let
them
praise
the
LORD
for
his loving
kindness,
\par }{\QB for
his
wonderful
deeds
to
the
children
of
men!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}For
he
satisfies
the longing
soul.
\par }{\QB He
fills
the
hungry
soul
with
good.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Some
sat
in
darkness
and
in
the
shadow
of
death,
\par }{\QB being
bound
in affliction
and
iron,
\par }{\QB \VS{11}because
they
rebelled
against
the
words
of
God,\FTNT{†}{{\FR 107:11 }
The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).}
\par }{\QB and condemned
the
counsel
of
the Most High.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Therefore
he
brought
down
their
heart
with labour.
\par }{\QB They fell
down,
and
there
was
no
one
to
help.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Then
they
cried
to
the
LORD
in
their
trouble,
\par }{\QB and
he
saved
them
out
of
their
distresses.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
brought
them
out
of
darkness
and
the
shadow
of
death,
\par }{\QB and
broke
away
their
chains.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Let
them
praise
the
LORD
for
his loving
kindness,
\par }{\QB for
his
wonderful
deeds
to
the
children
of
men!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}For
he
has
broken
the
gates
of
bronze,
\par }{\QB and
cut
through
bars
of
iron.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}Fools
are afflicted
because
of
their disobedience,
\par }{\QB and
because
of
their
iniquities.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Their
soul
abhors
all
kinds
of
food.
\par }{\QB They
draw
near
to
the
gates
of
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Then
they
cry
to
the
LORD
in
their
trouble,
\par }{\QB and
he
saves
them
out
of
their
distresses.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}He
sends
his
word,
and
heals
them,
\par }{\QB and
delivers
them
from
their graves.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Let
them
praise
the
LORD
for
his loving
kindness,
\par }{\QB for
his
wonderful
deeds
to
the
children
of
men!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}Let them
offer
the
sacrifices
of
thanksgiving,
\par }{\QB and
declare
his
deeds
with
singing.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}Those
who
go
down
to
the
sea
in
ships,
\par }{\QB who
do
business
in
great
waters,
\par }{\QB \VS{24}these
see
the
LORD’s
deeds,
\par }{\QB and
his
wonders
in
the
deep.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}For
he
commands,
and raises
the stormy
wind,
\par }{\QB which
lifts
up
its
waves.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}They
mount
up
to
the
sky;
they
go
down again
to
the
depths.
\par }{\QB Their
soul
melts
away because
of
trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}They reel back
and forth,
and
stagger like
a
drunken
man,
\par }{\QB and are
at
their
wits’
end.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Then
they
cry
to
the
LORD
in
their
trouble,
\par }{\QB and
he
brings
them
out
of
their
distress.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}He makes
the
storm
a calm,
\par }{\QB so
that
its
waves are
still.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Then
they are
glad
because
it
is
calm,
\par }{\QB so
he
brings
them
to
their
desired
haven.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Let
them
praise
the
LORD
for
his loving
kindness,
\par }{\QB for
his
wonderful
deeds
for
the
children
of
men!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{32}Let them
exalt him also
in
the
assembly
of
the
people,
\par }{\QB and
praise him
in
the
seat
of
the
elders.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{33}He turns
rivers
into
a
desert,
\par }{\QB water
springs
into
a
thirsty
ground,
\par }{\QB \VS{34}and
a
fruitful
land
into
a
salt
waste,
\par }{\QB for
the
wickedness
of those
who
dwell
in it.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}He turns
a
desert
into
a
pool
of
water,
\par }{\QB and
a
dry
land
into
water
springs.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}There
he
makes
the
hungry
live,
\par }{\QB that
they may
prepare
a
city
to
live
in,
\par }{\QB \VS{37}sow
fields,
plant
vineyards,
\par }{\QB and reap
the
fruits
of
increase.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}He
blesses
them also,
so
that
they
are
multiplied
greatly.
\par }{\QB He
doesn’t allow
their
livestock
to
decrease.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}Again,
they
are
diminished
and
bowed
down
\par }{\QB through
oppression,
trouble,
and
sorrow.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}He
pours
contempt
on
princes,
\par }{\QB and causes
them
to
wander
in
a trackless
waste.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}Yet
he lifts
the
needy out
of
their affliction,
\par }{\QB and increases
their
families
like
a
flock.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}The
upright
will
see
it,
and
be
glad.
\par }{\QB All
the wicked
will
shut
their
mouths.
\par }{\Q \VS{43}Whoever
is
wise
will
pay
attention
to
these
things.
\par }{\QB They
will
consider
the loving kindnesses
of
the
LORD.

\par }\PsalmChap{108}{\D A Song. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}My heart
is steadfast, God.
\par }{\QB I will sing
and I will make
music
with
my soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Wake up, harp
and lyre!
\par }{\QB I
will wake up
the dawn.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I will give thanks
to you, LORD, amongst
the nations.
\par }{\QB I will sing praises
to you amongst
the peoples.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
your loving kindness
is great above
the heavens.
\par }{\QB Your faithfulness reaches
to
the skies.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Be exalted,
God,
above
the
heavens!
\par }{\QB Let
your glory
be
over
all
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}That
your beloved
may
be delivered,
\par }{\QB save
with
your right hand,
and answer
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}God
has spoken
from
his sanctuary: “In triumph,
\par }{\QB I
will divide Shechem,
and measure out
the valley
of Succoth.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Gilead
is mine. Manasseh
is mine.
\par }{\QB Ephraim
also
is
my helmet.
\par }{\QB Judah
is
my sceptre.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Moab
is
my wash pot.
\par }{\QB I
will toss
my sandal
on Edom.
\par }{\QB I
will shout
over Philistia.”
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Who
will bring
me
into
the fortified city?
\par }{\QB Who
will lead
me
to
Edom?
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Haven’t
you rejected us, God?
\par }{\QB You don’t go
out, God,
with our armies.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Give us help against
the enemy,
\par }{\QB for
the help
of man
is vain.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Through God, we
will do valiantly,
\par }{\QB for it
is
he
who
will tread down our enemies.

\par }\PsalmChap{109}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God
of
my
praise,
don’t remain
silent,
\par }{\QB \VS{2}for
they
have
opened
the
mouth
of
the
wicked
and
the
mouth
of
deceit
against
me.
\par }{\QB They
have
spoken
to
me
with
a
lying
tongue.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
have also
surrounded
me
with
words
of
hatred,
\par }{\QB and
fought
against
me
without
a
cause.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}In
return
for
my
love,
they
are
my
adversaries;
\par }{\QB but
I
am
in
prayer.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
have rewarded
me
evil
for
good,
\par }{\QB and
hatred
for
my
love.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Set
a
wicked
man
over
him.
\par }{\QB Let
an
adversary
stand
at
his
right
hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}When
he
is
judged,
let
him
come
out
guilty.
\par }{\QB Let
his
prayer
be
turned
into
sin.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Let
his
days
be
few.
\par }{\QB Let
another
take
his
office.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Let
his
children
be
fatherless,
\par }{\QB and
his
wife
a
widow.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Let
his
children
be wandering beggars.
\par }{\QB Let
them
be
sought
from
their
ruins.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Let
the
creditor
seize
all
that
he
has.
\par }{\QB Let
strangers
plunder
the
fruit
of
his labour.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Let
there
be
no
one
to
extend
kindness
to
him,
\par }{\QB neither
let
there
be anyone
to
have
pity
on
his
fatherless
children.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Let
his
posterity
be
cut
off.
\par }{\QB In
the
generation
following
let
their
name
be blotted
out.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Let
the
iniquity
of
his
fathers
be
remembered
by
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
the
sin
of
his
mother
be blotted
out.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Let
them
be
before
the
LORD
continually,
\par }{\QB that
he
may
cut
off
their
memory
from
the
earth;
\par }{\Q \VS{16}because
he
didn’t
remember
to
show
kindness,
\par }{\QB but
persecuted
the
poor
and
needy
man,
\par }{\QB the broken
in
heart,
to
kill
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Yes,
he
loved
cursing,
and
it
came
to
him.
\par }{\QB He
didn’t
delight
in
blessing,
and
it
was
far
from
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}He
clothed
himself
also
with
cursing
as
with
his
garment.
\par }{\QB It
came
into
his
inward parts
like
water,
\par }{\QB like
oil
into
his
bones.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Let
it
be
to
him
as
the
clothing
with which he
covers himself,
\par }{\QB for
the belt
that
is
always around
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}This
is
the
reward
of
my
adversaries
from
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB of
those
who
speak
evil
against
my
soul.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{21}But
deal
with
me,
GOD
the
Lord,\FTNT{*}{{\FR 109:21 }
The word translated “Lord” (mixed case) is “Adonai.”}
for
your
name’s
sake,
\par }{\QB because
your loving
kindness
is
good,
deliver
me;
\par }{\QB \VS{22}for
I
am
poor
and
needy.
\par }{\QB My
heart
is
wounded
within
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}I fade
away
like an evening
shadow.
\par }{\QB I
am
shaken
off
like
a
locust.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}My
knees
are
weak through
fasting.
\par }{\QB My
body
is thin
and lacks
fat.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}I
have also
become
a
reproach
to
them.
\par }{\QB When
they
see
me,
they
shake
their
head.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Help
me,
LORD,
my
God.
\par }{\QB Save
me according
to
your loving
kindness;
\par }{\Q \VS{27}that
they
may
know
that
this
is
your
hand;
\par }{\QB that
you,
LORD,
have
done
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}They
may
curse,
but
you
bless.
\par }{\QB When
they
arise,
they
will
be
shamed,
\par }{\QB but
your
servant
shall
rejoice.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Let my
adversaries
be
clothed
with dishonour.
\par }{\QB Let
them
cover themselves
with their own
shame as
with
a
robe.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}I
will
give
great
thanks
to
the
LORD
with
my
mouth.
\par }{\QB Yes,
I
will
praise
him amongst
the multitude.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}For
he
will
stand
at
the
right
hand
of
the
needy,
\par }{\QB to
save
him
from
those
who
judge
his
soul.

\par }\PsalmChap{110}{\D A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
LORD
says
to
my
Lord, “Sit
at
my
right
hand,
\par }{\QB until
I
make
your
enemies
your footstool
for
your
feet.”
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
LORD
will
send
out
the
rod
of
your
strength
out
of
Zion.
\par }{\QB Rule amongst
your
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Your
people offer themselves
willingly
in
the
day
of
your
power,
in
holy
array.
\par }{\QB Out
of
the
womb
of
the morning,
you
have
the
dew
of
your
youth.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
LORD
has
sworn,
and
will
not
change
his
mind:
\par }{\QB “You
are
a
priest
forever
in
the
order
of
Melchizedek.”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
Lord
is
at
your
right
hand.
\par }{\QB He
will
crush
kings
in
the
day
of
his
wrath.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
will
judge amongst
the
nations.
\par }{\QB He
will heap
up dead
bodies.
\par }{\QB He
will
crush
the ruler
of
the whole
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
will
drink
of
the
brook
on
the
way;
\par }{\QB therefore
he
will
lift
up
his
head.

\par }\PsalmChap{111}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD!\FTNT{*}{{\FR 111:1 }
Psalm 111 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial “Praise the LORD!” starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).}
\par }{\QB I
will
give
thanks
to
the
LORD
with
my
whole
heart,
\par }{\QB in
the
council
of
the
upright,
and
in
the
congregation.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
LORD’s
works
are
great,
\par }{\QB pondered
by
all
those
who
delight
in
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}His
work
is honour
and
majesty.
\par }{\QB His
righteousness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
has caused
his
wonderful
works
to
be
remembered.
\par }{\QB The
LORD
is
gracious
and
merciful.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
has
given
food
to those who
fear
him.
\par }{\QB He
always
remembers
his
covenant.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
has
shown
his
people
the
power
of
his
works,
\par }{\QB in
giving
them
the
heritage
of
the
nations.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
works
of
his
hands
are
truth
and
justice.
\par }{\QB All
his
precepts
are
sure.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
are established
forever
and
ever.
\par }{\QB They
are
done
in
truth
and
uprightness.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He has
sent
redemption
to
his
people.
\par }{\QB He has
ordained
his
covenant
forever.
\par }{\QB His
name
is
holy
and
awesome!
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
fear
of
the
LORD
is
the
beginning
of
wisdom.
\par }{\QB All
those
who
do
his work
have
a
good
understanding.
\par }{\Q His
praise
endures
forever!

\par }\PsalmChap{112}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD!\FTNT{*}{{\FR 112:1 }
Psalm 112 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial “Praise the LORD!” starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).}
\par }{\QB Blessed
is
the
man
who
fears
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB who
delights
greatly
in
his
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}His
offspring
will
be
mighty
in
the
land.
\par }{\QB The
generation
of
the
upright
will
be
blessed.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Wealth
and
riches
are
in
his
house.
\par }{\QB His
righteousness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Light
dawns
in
the
darkness
for
the
upright,
\par }{\QB gracious,
merciful,
and
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}It
is
well
with
the
man
who deals
graciously
and
lends.
\par }{\QB He
will
maintain
his
cause
in judgement.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
he
will
never
be
shaken.
\par }{\QB The
righteous
will
be
remembered
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
will
not
be
afraid
of
evil
news.
\par }{\QB His
heart
is
steadfast,
trusting
in
the
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}His
heart
is
established.
\par }{\QB He
will
not
be
afraid
in
the end
when
he
sees
his adversaries.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
has dispersed,
he
has
given
to
the
poor.
\par }{\QB His
righteousness
endures
forever.
\par }{\QB His
horn
will
be
exalted
with honour.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
wicked
will
see
it,
and
be grieved.
\par }{\QB He
shall
gnash
with
his
teeth,
and
melt
away.
\par }{\QB The
desire
of
the
wicked
will
perish.

\par }\PsalmChap{113}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB Praise,
you
servants
of
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB praise
the
LORD’s
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Blessed
be
the
LORD’s
name,
\par }{\QB from
this
time forward
and
forever
more.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}From
the
rising
of
the
sun
to
its going down,
\par }{\QB the
LORD’s
name
is
to
be
praised.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
LORD
is
high
above
all
nations,
\par }{\QB his
glory
above
the
heavens.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Who
is
like
the
LORD,
our
God,
\par }{\QB who
has
his
seat
on
high,
\par }{\QB \VS{6}who stoops
down
to
see
in
heaven
and
in
the
earth?
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
raises
up
the
poor
out
of
the
dust,
\par }{\QB and
lifts
up
the
needy
from
the
ash
heap,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}that he may
set
him
with
princes,
\par }{\QB even
with
the
princes
of
his
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
settles
the
barren
woman
in her
home
\par }{\QB as
a
joyful
mother
of
children.
\par }{\Q Praise
the
LORD!

\par }\PsalmChap{114}{\Q \VerseOne{1}When
Israel
went
out
of
Egypt,
\par }{\QB the
house
of
Jacob
from
a
people
of foreign
language,
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Judah
became
his
sanctuary,
\par }{\QB Israel
his
dominion.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
sea
saw
it,
and
fled.
\par }{\QB The
Jordan
was
driven
back.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
mountains
skipped
like
rams,
\par }{\QB the little
hills
like
lambs.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}What
was
it,
you
sea,
that
you
fled?
\par }{\QB You
Jordan,
that
you
turned
back?
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You
mountains,
that
you
skipped
like
rams?
\par }{\QB You little
hills,
like
lambs?
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Tremble,
you
earth,
at
the
presence
of
the
Lord,
\par }{\QB at
the
presence
of
the
God
of
Jacob,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}who
turned
the
rock
into
a
pool
of
water,
\par }{\QB the
flint
into
a
spring
of
waters.

\par }\PsalmChap{115}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Not
to
us,
LORD,
not
to
us,
\par }{\QB but
to
your
name
give
glory,
\par }{\QB for
your loving
kindness,
and
for
your truth’s
sake.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Why
should
the
nations
say,
\par }{\QB “Where
is
their
God,
now?”
\par }{\Q \VS{3}But
our
God
is
in
the
heavens.
\par }{\QB He
does
whatever
he
pleases.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Their
idols
are
silver
and
gold,
\par }{\QB the
work
of
men’s
hands.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
have
mouths,
but
they
don’t
speak.
\par }{\QB They
have
eyes,
but
they
don’t
see.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}They
have
ears,
but
they
don’t
hear.
\par }{\QB They
have
noses,
but
they
don’t
smell.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}They
have
hands,
but
they
don’t
feel.
\par }{\QB They
have
feet,
but
they
don’t
walk,
\par }{\QB neither
do
they speak
through
their
throat.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Those
who
make
them
will
be
like
them;
\par }{\QB yes,
everyone
who
trusts
in
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Israel,
trust
in
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB He
is
their
help
and
their
shield.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}House
of
Aaron,
trust
in
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB He
is
their
help
and
their
shield.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}You
who
fear
the
LORD,
trust
in
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB He
is
their
help
and
their
shield.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
LORD
remembers
us.
He
will
bless
us.
\par }{\QB He
will
bless
the
house
of
Israel.
\par }{\QB He
will
bless
the
house
of
Aaron.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}He
will
bless
those
who
fear
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB both
small
and
great.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}May
the
LORD
increase
you
more
and
more,
\par }{\QB you
and
your
children.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Blessed
are
you
by
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB who
made
heaven
and
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The
heavens
are
the
LORD’s
heavens,
\par }{\QB but
he
has
given
the
earth
to
the
children
of
men.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The
dead
don’t
praise
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB nor
any
who
go
down
into
silence,
\par }{\Q \VS{18}but
we
will
bless
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB from
this
time forward
and
forever
more.
\par }{\Q Praise
the
LORD!

\par }\PsalmChap{116}{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
love
the
LORD,
because
he
listens
to
my
voice,
\par }{\QB and
my
cries
for
mercy.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Because
he
has
turned
his
ear
to
me,
\par }{\QB therefore
I
will
call
on
him
as
long
as
I
live.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
cords
of
death
surrounded
me,
\par }{\QB the
pains
of
Sheol\FTNT{*}{{\FR 116:3 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.} got
a hold
of
me.
\par }{\QB I
found
trouble
and
sorrow.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Then
I
called
on
the
LORD’s
name:
\par }{\QB “LORD,
I
beg
you,
deliver
my
soul.”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
LORD
is
gracious
and
righteous.
\par }{\QB Yes,
our
God
is
merciful.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
LORD
preserves
the simple.
\par }{\QB I
was
brought
low,
and
he
saved
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Return
to
your
rest,
my
soul,
\par }{\QB for
the
LORD
has
dealt
bountifully
with
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}For
you
have delivered
my
soul
from
death,
\par }{\QB my
eyes
from
tears,
\par }{\QB and
my
feet
from falling.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
will
walk
before
the
LORD
in
the
land
of
the
living.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
believed,
therefore
I
said,
\par }{\QB “I
was
greatly afflicted.”
\par }{\Q \VS{11}I
said
in
my
haste,
\par }{\QB “All
people
are
liars.”
\par }{\Q \VS{12}What
will
I
give
to
the
LORD
for
all
his
benefits towards
me?
\par }{\QB \VS{13}I
will
take
the
cup
of
salvation,
and
call
on
the
LORD’s
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
will
pay
my
vows
to
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB yes,
in
the
presence
of
all
his
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Precious
in
the
LORD’s
sight
is
the
death
of
his
holy
ones.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}LORD,
truly
I
am
your
servant.
\par }{\QB I
am
your
servant,
the
son
of
your
servant girl.
\par }{\QB You
have freed
me
from
my
chains.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I
will
offer
to
you
the
sacrifice
of
thanksgiving,
\par }{\QB and
will
call
on
the
LORD’s
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}I
will
pay
my
vows
to
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB yes,
in
the
presence
of
all
his
people,
\par }{\Q \VS{19}in
the courts
of
the
LORD’s
house,
\par }{\QB in
the
middle
of
you,
Jerusalem.
\par }{\Q Praise
the
LORD!

\par }\PsalmChap{117}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD,
all
you
nations!
\par }{\QB Extol
him,
all
you
peoples!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
his loving
kindness
is
great towards
us.
\par }{\QB The
LORD’s
faithfulness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q Praise
the
LORD!

\par }\PsalmChap{118}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Give
thanks
to
the
LORD,
for
he
is
good,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Let
Israel
now
say
\par }{\QB that
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Let
the
house
of
Aaron
now
say
\par }{\QB that
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Now
let
those
who
fear
the
LORD
say
\par }{\QB that
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Out
of
my
distress,
I
called
on
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB The
LORD
answered
me
with freedom.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
LORD
is
on
my side.
I
will
not
be
afraid.
\par }{\QB What
can
man
do
to
me?
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
LORD
is
on
my side amongst
those
who
help
me.
\par }{\QB Therefore
I
will
look
in triumph
at
those
who
hate
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}It
is
better
to
take
refuge
in
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB than
to
put
confidence
in
man.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}It
is
better
to
take
refuge
in
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB than
to
put
confidence
in
princes.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}All
the
nations
surrounded
me,
\par }{\QB but
in
the
LORD’s
name
I
cut
them
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
surrounded
me,
yes,
they
surrounded
me.
\par }{\QB In
the
LORD’s
name
I
indeed
cut
them
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}They
surrounded
me
like
bees.
\par }{\QB They
are quenched
like
the
burning
thorns.
\par }{\QB In
the
LORD’s
name
I
cut
them
off.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You
pushed
me back hard,
to make
me
fall,
\par }{\QB but
the
LORD
helped
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
LORD
is
my
strength
and
song.
\par }{\QB He
has
become
my
salvation [yeshu`ah].
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The
voice
of rejoicing
and
salvation [yeshu`ah]
is
in
the
tents
of
the
righteous.
\par }{\QB “The
right
hand
of
the
LORD
does
valiantly.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}The
right
hand
of
the
LORD
is exalted!
\par }{\QB The
right
hand
of
the
LORD
does
valiantly!”
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I
will
not
die,
but
live,
\par }{\QB and
declare
the LORD’s
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
LORD
has
punished
me
severely,
\par }{\QB but
he
has
not
given
me
over
to
death.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Open
to
me
the
gates
of
righteousness.
\par }{\QB I
will
enter
into
them.
\par }{\QB I
will
give
thanks
to
the
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}This
is
the
gate
of
the
LORD;
\par }{\QB the
righteous
will
enter
into
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}I
will
give
thanks
to
you,
for
you
have
answered
me,
\par }{\QB and
have
become
my
salvation [yeshu`ah].
\par }{\Q \VS{22}The
stone
which
the
builders
rejected
\par }{\QB has
become
the
cornerstone.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 118:22 }
Literally,
head of the corner}
\par }{\Q \VS{23}This
is
the
LORD’s doing.
\par }{\QB It
is marvellous
in
our
eyes.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}This
is
the
day
that
the
LORD
has
made.
\par }{\QB We
will
rejoice
and
be
glad
in
it!
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Save
us
now,
we
beg
you,
LORD!
\par }{\QB LORD,
we
beg
you, send prosperity
now.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Blessed
is
he
who
comes
in
the
LORD’s
name!
\par }{\QB We
have
blessed
you
out
of
the
LORD’s
house.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}The
LORD
is
God,
and
he
has
given
us
light.
\par }{\QB Bind
the
sacrifice
with
cords,
even
to
the
horns
of
the
altar.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}You
are
my
God,
and
I
will
give
thanks
to
you.
\par }{\QB You
are
my
God,
I
will
exalt
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Oh
give
thanks
to
the
LORD,
for
he
is
good,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{119}{\D ALEPH
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Blessed
are
those whose
ways
are
blameless,
\par }{\QB who
walk according
to
the
LORD’s
law.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Blessed
are
those
who
keep
his statutes,
\par }{\QB who
seek
him
with
their
whole
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Yes,
they
do
nothing
wrong.
\par }{\QB They
walk
in
his
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}You
have
commanded
your
precepts,
\par }{\QB that we
should
fully
obey
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Oh
that
my
ways were
steadfast
\par }{\QB to
obey
your
statutes!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Then
I wouldn’t
be
disappointed,
\par }{\QB when
I
consider
all
of
your
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}I
will
give
thanks
to
you
with
uprightness
of
heart,
\par }{\QB when I
learn
your
righteous judgements.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
will
observe
your
statutes.
\par }{\QB Don’t
utterly
forsake
me.
\par }{\D BETH
\par }{\Q \VS{9}How
can
a
young
man
keep
his
way
pure?
\par }{\QB By living according
to
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}With
my
whole
heart
I
have
sought
you.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
me
wander
from
your
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}I
have
hidden
your
word
in
my
heart,
\par }{\QB that
I
might
not
sin
against
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Blessed
are
you,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Teach
me
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}With
my
lips,
\par }{\QB I
have
declared
all
the
ordinances
of
your
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
have
rejoiced
in
the
way
of
your
testimonies,
\par }{\QB as
much as
in
all
riches.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I will
meditate
on your
precepts,
\par }{\QB and
consider your
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
will delight myself
in
your
statutes.
\par }{\QB I
will
not
forget
your
word.
\par }{\D GIMEL
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Do good
to
your
servant.
\par }{\QB I
will
live
and
I
will
obey
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Open
my
eyes,
\par }{\QB that
I
may
see
wondrous
things out
of
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}I
am
a
stranger
on
the
earth.
\par }{\QB Don’t
hide
your
commandments
from
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}My
soul
is consumed
with
longing
for
your
ordinances
at
all
times.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}You
have
rebuked
the
proud who
are
cursed,
\par }{\QB who
wander from
your
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Take
reproach
and
contempt
away
from
me,
\par }{\QB for
I
have
kept
your statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Though
princes
sit
and slander
me,
\par }{\QB your
servant
will
meditate
on
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Indeed
your statutes
are
my
delight,
\par }{\QB and
my counsellors.
\par }{\D DALETH
\par }{\Q \VS{25}My
soul
is laid low
in
the
dust.
\par }{\QB Revive
me according
to
your
word!
\par }{\Q \VS{26}I
declared
my
ways,
and
you
answered
me.
\par }{\QB Teach
me
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Let
me
understand
the teaching
of
your
precepts!
\par }{\QB Then
I
will
meditate
on
your
wondrous
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}My
soul
is weary
with
sorrow;
\par }{\QB strengthen
me according
to
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Keep
me
from
the
way
of
deceit.
\par }{\QB Grant
me
your Torah
graciously!
\par }{\Q \VS{30}I have
chosen
the
way
of
truth.
\par }{\QB I have set
your
ordinances before
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}I
cling
to
your statutes,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
me
be
disappointed.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}I
run
in
the
path
of
your
commandments,
\par }{\QB for
you
have set
my
heart free.
\par }{\D HE
\par }{\Q \VS{33}Teach me,
LORD,
the
way
of
your
statutes.
\par }{\QB I
will
keep
them
to
the
end.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Give
me
understanding,
and
I
will
keep
your Torah.
\par }{\QB Yes,
I
will
obey
it
with
my
whole
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}Direct
me
in
the
path
of
your
commandments,
\par }{\QB for
I
delight
in
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}Turn
my
heart towards
your statutes,
\par }{\QB not towards selfish
gain.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}Turn
my
eyes
away
from
looking
at
worthless things.
\par }{\QB Revive
me
in
your
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}Fulfil
your
promise
to
your
servant,
\par }{\QB that
you
may
be feared.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}Take
away
my
disgrace
that
I
dread,
\par }{\QB for
your
ordinances
are
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}Behold,
I
long
for
your
precepts!
\par }{\QB Revive
me
in
your
righteousness.
\par }{\D VAV
\par }{\Q \VS{41}Let
your loving
kindness
also
come
to
me,
LORD,
\par }{\QB your
salvation, according
to
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}So
I
will
have
an
answer
for
him
who reproaches
me,
\par }{\QB for
I
trust
in
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{43}Don’t snatch
the
word
of
truth
out
of
my
mouth,
\par }{\QB for
I
put
my
hope
in
your
ordinances.
\par }{\Q \VS{44}So I
will
obey
your Torah
continually,
\par }{\QB forever
and
ever.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}I will
walk
in
liberty,
\par }{\QB for
I
have
sought
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{46}I
will
also
speak
of
your statutes
before
kings,
\par }{\QB and
will
not
be
disappointed.
\par }{\Q \VS{47}I
will delight myself
in
your
commandments,
\par }{\QB because
I
love
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{48}I reach
out
my
hands
for
your
commandments,
which
I
love.
\par }{\QB I
will
meditate
on
your
statutes.
\par }{\D ZAYIN
\par }{\Q \VS{49}Remember
your
word
to
your
servant,
\par }{\QB because
you gave
me
hope.
\par }{\Q \VS{50}This
is
my
comfort
in
my affliction,
\par }{\QB for
your
word
has
revived
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{51}The
arrogant
mock
me excessively,
\par }{\QB but
I
don’t swerve
from
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{52}I
remember
your
ordinances
of
old,
LORD,
\par }{\QB and
have
comforted
myself.
\par }{\Q \VS{53}Indignation
has
taken
hold
on
me,
\par }{\QB because
of
the
wicked
who
forsake your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{54}Your
statutes
have
been
my
songs
\par }{\QB in
the
house
where
I live.
\par }{\Q \VS{55}I
have
remembered
your
name,
LORD,
in
the
night,
\par }{\QB and
I
obey
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{56}This
is
my
way,
\par }{\QB that
I
keep
your
precepts.
\par }{\D HETH
\par }{\Q \VS{57}The
LORD
is
my
portion.
\par }{\QB I
promised
to
obey
your
words.
\par }{\Q \VS{58}I
sought
your favour
with
my
whole
heart.
\par }{\QB Be merciful
to
me according
to
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{59}I
considered
my
ways,
\par }{\QB and
turned
my
steps
to
your statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{60}I
will
hurry,
and
not
delay,
\par }{\QB to
obey
your
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{61}The
ropes
of
the
wicked bind
me,
\par }{\QB but
I
won’t
forget
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{62}At midnight
I
will
rise
to
give
thanks
to
you,
\par }{\QB because
of
your
righteous
ordinances.
\par }{\Q \VS{63}I
am
a friend
of
all
those
who
fear
you,
\par }{\QB of
those
who
observe
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{64}The
earth
is
full
of
your loving
kindness,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Teach
me
your
statutes.
\par }{\D TETH
\par }{\Q \VS{65}You
have
treated
your
servant
well,
\par }{\QB according
to
your
word,
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{66}Teach
me
good judgement
and
knowledge,
\par }{\QB for
I
believe
in
your
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{67}Before
I
was afflicted,
I
went
astray;
\par }{\QB but
now
I
observe
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{68}You
are
good,
and do
good.
\par }{\QB Teach
me
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{69}The
proud
have smeared
a
lie
upon
me.
\par }{\QB With
my
whole
heart,
I
will
keep
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{70}Their
heart
is
as callous
as
the
fat,
\par }{\QB but
I delight
in your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{71}It
is
good
for
me
that
I
have been afflicted,
\par }{\QB that
I
may
learn
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{72}The Torah
you
have
spoken
is
better
to me
than
thousands
of pieces
of
gold
and
silver.
\par }{\D YODH
\par }{\Q \VS{73}Your
hands
have
made
me
and
formed
me.
\par }{\QB Give
me
understanding,
that
I
may
learn
your
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{74}Those
who
fear
you
will
see
me
and
be
glad,
\par }{\QB because
I
have put
my
hope
in
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{75}LORD,
I
know
that
your judgements
are
righteous,
\par }{\QB that
in
faithfulness
you
have afflicted
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{76}Please
let
your loving
kindness
be
for
my
comfort,
\par }{\QB according
to
your
word
to
your
servant.
\par }{\Q \VS{77}Let
your tender
mercies
come
to
me,
that
I may
live;
\par }{\QB for
your Torah
is
my
delight.
\par }{\Q \VS{78}Let
the
proud
be
disappointed,
for
they
have overthrown
me
wrongfully.
\par }{\QB I
will
meditate
on
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{79}Let those who
fear
you
turn
to
me.
\par }{\QB They
will
know
your statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{80}Let
my
heart
be
blameless towards
your
decrees,
\par }{\QB that
I
may
not
be
disappointed.
\par }{\D KAPF
\par }{\Q \VS{81}My
soul
faints
for
your
salvation.
\par }{\QB I
hope
in
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{82}My
eyes
fail
for
your
word.
\par }{\QB I
say, “When
will
you
comfort
me?”
\par }{\Q \VS{83}For
I
have
become
like
a
wineskin
in
the
smoke.
\par }{\QB I
don’t
forget
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{84}How
many
are
the
days
of
your
servant?
\par }{\QB When
will
you execute judgement
on
those
who
persecute
me?
\par }{\Q \VS{85}The
proud
have
dug
pits
for
me,
\par }{\QB contrary
to
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{86}All
of
your
commandments
are
faithful.
\par }{\QB They
persecute
me
wrongfully.
\par }{\QB Help
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{87}They
had
almost wiped
me
from
the
earth,
\par }{\QB but
I
didn’t
forsake
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{88}Preserve
my
life
according
to
your loving
kindness,
\par }{\QB so I
will
obey
the statutes
of
your
mouth.
\par }{\D LAMEDH
\par }{\Q \VS{89}LORD,
your
word
is
settled
in
heaven
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{90}Your
faithfulness
is
to
all
generations.
\par }{\QB You
have
established
the
earth,
and
it
remains.
\par }{\Q \VS{91}Your laws
remain
to
this
day,
\par }{\QB for
all
things
serve
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{92}Unless
your Torah had
been
my
delight,
\par }{\QB I would
have
perished
in
my affliction.
\par }{\Q \VS{93}I
will
never
forget
your
precepts,
\par }{\QB for
with
them,
you
have
revived
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{94}I
am yours.
\par }{\QB Save
me,
for
I
have
sought
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{95}The
wicked
have waited
for
me,
to
destroy
me.
\par }{\QB I
will
consider
your statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{96}I
have
seen
a
limit
to
all
perfection,
\par }{\QB but
your
commands
are boundless.
\par }{\D MEM
\par }{\Q \VS{97}How
I
love
your Torah!
\par }{\QB It
is
my
meditation
all
day.
\par }{\Q \VS{98}Your
commandments
make
me
wiser
than
my
enemies,
\par }{\QB for
your
commandments
are
always
with
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{99}I
have
more
understanding
than
all
my
teachers,
\par }{\QB for
your
testimonies
are
my
meditation.
\par }{\Q \VS{100}I
understand
more
than
the
aged,
\par }{\QB because
I
have
kept
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{101}I
have
kept
my
feet
from
every
evil
way,
\par }{\QB that
I
might
observe
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{102}I
have
not
turned
away
from
your
ordinances,
\par }{\QB for
you
have
taught
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{103}How
sweet
are
your promises
to
my
taste,
\par }{\QB more than
honey
to
my
mouth!
\par }{\Q \VS{104}Through
your
precepts,
I
get
understanding;
\par }{\QB therefore
I
hate
every
false
way.
\par }{\D NUN
\par }{\Q \VS{105}Your
word
is
a
lamp
to
my
feet,
\par }{\QB and
a
light
for
my
path.
\par }{\Q \VS{106}I
have
sworn,
and
have
confirmed
it,
\par }{\QB that
I
will
obey
your
righteous
ordinances.
\par }{\Q \VS{107}I
am afflicted
very
much.
\par }{\QB Revive
me,
LORD, according
to
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{108}Accept,
I
beg
you,
the willing
offerings
of
my
mouth.
\par }{\QB LORD,
teach
me
your
ordinances.
\par }{\Q \VS{109}My
soul
is
continually
in
my
hand,
\par }{\QB yet
I
won’t
forget
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{110}The
wicked
have
laid
a
snare
for
me,
\par }{\QB yet
I
haven’t
gone
astray
from
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{111}I
have taken
your
testimonies
as
a heritage
forever,
\par }{\QB for
they
are
the
joy
of
my
heart.
\par }{\Q \VS{112}I have
set
my
heart
to
perform
your
statutes
forever,
\par }{\QB even
to
the
end.
\par }{\D SAMEKH
\par }{\Q \VS{113}I
hate
double-minded men,
\par }{\QB but I
love
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{114}You
are my
hiding place
and my
shield.
\par }{\QB I
hope
in
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{115}Depart
from
me,
you evildoers,
\par }{\QB that
I
may
keep
the
commandments
of
my
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{116}Uphold
me according
to
your
word, that I
may
live.
\par }{\QB Let
me
not
be
ashamed
of
my
hope.
\par }{\Q \VS{117}Hold
me up,
and I
will
be
safe,
\par }{\QB and
will
have respect
for
your
statutes
continually.
\par }{\Q \VS{118}You reject
all
those
who
stray
from
your
statutes,
\par }{\QB for
their
deceit
is
in
vain.
\par }{\Q \VS{119}You put
away
all
the
wicked
of
the
earth
like
dross.
\par }{\QB Therefore
I
love
your testimonies.
\par }{\Q \VS{120}My
flesh
trembles
for
fear
of
you.
\par }{\QB I am
afraid
of your judgements.
\par }{\D AYIN
\par }{\Q \VS{121}I have
done
what
is
just
and
righteous.
\par }{\QB Don’t
leave
me
to
my
oppressors.
\par }{\Q \VS{122}Ensure
your
servant’s well-being.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
the
proud
oppress
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{123}My
eyes
fail looking
for
your
salvation,
\par }{\QB for
your
righteous
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{124}Deal
with
your
servant according
to
your loving
kindness.
\par }{\QB Teach
me
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{125}I
am
your
servant.
Give
me
understanding,
\par }{\QB that
I may
know
your testimonies.
\par }{\Q \VS{126}It
is
time
to
act,
LORD,
\par }{\QB for
they
break
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{127}Therefore
I
love
your
commandments
more
than
gold,
\par }{\QB yes,
more
than
pure
gold.
\par }{\Q \VS{128}Therefore
I consider
all
of
your
precepts
to
be
right.
\par }{\QB I
hate
every
false
way.
\par }{\D PE
\par }{\Q \VS{129}Your
testimonies
are
wonderful,
\par }{\QB therefore
my
soul
keeps
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{130}The entrance
of
your
words
gives
light.
\par }{\QB It
gives
understanding
to
the simple.
\par }{\Q \VS{131}I
opened
my
mouth
wide
and panted,
\par }{\QB for
I
longed
for
your
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{132}Turn
to
me,
and
have
mercy
on
me,
\par }{\QB as
you always do
to those who
love
your
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{133}Establish
my
footsteps
in
your
word.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
any
iniquity
have
dominion
over
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{134}Redeem
me
from
the
oppression
of
man,
\par }{\QB so
I
will
observe
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{135}Make
your
face
shine
on
your
servant.
\par }{\QB Teach
me
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{136}Streams
of
tears
run
down
my
eyes,
\par }{\QB because
they
don’t
observe
your Torah.
\par }{\D TZADHE
\par }{\Q \VS{137}You
are
righteous,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Your judgements
are
upright.
\par }{\Q \VS{138}You have
commanded
your statutes
in
righteousness.
\par }{\QB They are
fully trustworthy.
\par }{\Q \VS{139}My
zeal wears
me out,
\par }{\QB because
my enemies ignore
your
words.
\par }{\Q \VS{140}Your promises
have been thoroughly
tested,
\par }{\QB and
your
servant
loves
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{141}I
am
small
and
despised.
\par }{\QB I
don’t
forget
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{142}Your
righteousness
is an
everlasting
righteousness.
\par }{\QB Your Torah
is
truth.
\par }{\Q \VS{143}Trouble
and
anguish
have
taken hold
of
me.
\par }{\QB Your
commandments
are
my
delight.
\par }{\Q \VS{144}Your
testimonies
are
righteous
forever.
\par }{\QB Give
me
understanding,
that I may
live.
\par }{\D QOPH
\par }{\Q \VS{145}I
have
called
with
my
whole
heart.
\par }{\QB Answer
me,
LORD!
\par }{\QB I
will
keep
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{146}I
have
called
to
you.
Save
me!
\par }{\QB I
will
obey
your statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{147}I
rise
before
dawn
and
cry
for
help.
\par }{\QB I put
my
hope
in
your
words.
\par }{\Q \VS{148}My
eyes stay open through
the night
watches,
\par }{\QB that
I might
meditate
on
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{149}Hear
my
voice
according
to
your loving
kindness.
\par }{\QB Revive
me,
LORD,
according
to
your
ordinances.
\par }{\Q \VS{150}They
draw
near who
follow
after
wickedness.
\par }{\QB They
are
far
from
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{151}You
are
near,
LORD.
\par }{\QB All
your
commandments
are
truth.
\par }{\Q \VS{152}Of
old
I
have
known
from
your testimonies,
\par }{\QB that
you
have
founded
them
forever.
\par }{\D RESH
\par }{\Q \VS{153}Consider
my affliction,
and
deliver
me,
\par }{\QB for
I
don’t
forget
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{154}Plead
my
cause,
and
redeem
me!
\par }{\QB Revive
me according
to
your
promise.
\par }{\Q \VS{155}Salvation
is
far
from
the
wicked,
\par }{\QB for
they
don’t
seek
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{156}Great
are
your tender
mercies,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Revive
me
according
to
your
ordinances.
\par }{\Q \VS{157}Many
are
my
persecutors
and
my adversaries.
\par }{\QB I
haven’t swerved
from
your
testimonies.
\par }{\Q \VS{158}I
look
at
the
faithless
with loathing,
\par }{\QB because
they
don’t
observe
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{159}Consider
how
I
love
your
precepts.
\par }{\QB Revive
me,
LORD, according
to
your
loving
kindness.
\par }{\Q \VS{160}All
of
your
words
are
truth.
\par }{\QB Every
one
of
your
righteous
ordinances
endures
forever.
\par }{\D SIN
AND SHIN
\par }{\Q \VS{161}Princes
have
persecuted
me
without
a
cause,
\par }{\QB but
my
heart
stands
in
awe
of
your
words.
\par }{\Q \VS{162}I
rejoice
at
your
word,
\par }{\QB as one
who
finds
great
plunder.
\par }{\Q \VS{163}I
hate
and
abhor
falsehood.
\par }{\QB I
love
your Torah.
\par }{\Q \VS{164}Seven
times
a
day,
I
praise
you,
\par }{\QB because
of
your
righteous
ordinances.
\par }{\Q \VS{165}Those
who
love
your Torah
have
great
peace.
\par }{\QB Nothing causes
them
to
stumble.
\par }{\Q \VS{166}I
have hoped
for
your
salvation,
LORD.
\par }{\QB I
have
done
your
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{167}My
soul
has
observed
your testimonies.
\par }{\QB I
love
them
exceedingly.
\par }{\Q \VS{168}I
have
obeyed
your
precepts
and
your testimonies,
\par }{\QB for
all
my
ways
are
before
you.
\par }{\D TAV
\par }{\Q \VS{169}Let
my
cry
come
before
you,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Give
me
understanding according
to
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{170}Let
my
supplication
come
before
you.
\par }{\QB Deliver
me according
to
your
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{171}Let
my
lips
utter
praise,
\par }{\QB for
you
teach
me
your
statutes.
\par }{\Q \VS{172}Let
my
tongue
sing
of
your
word,
\par }{\QB for
all
your
commandments
are
righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{173}Let
your
hand
be ready
to
help
me,
\par }{\QB for
I
have
chosen
your
precepts.
\par }{\Q \VS{174}I
have longed
for
your
salvation [yeshuat],
LORD.
\par }{\QB Your Torah
is
my
delight.
\par }{\Q \VS{175}Let
my
soul
live,
that
I
may
praise
you.
\par }{\QB Let
your
ordinances
help
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{176}I
have
gone
astray
like
a
lost
sheep.
\par }{\QB Seek
your
servant,
for
I
don’t
forget
your
commandments.

\par }\PsalmChap{120}{\D A Song of Ascents.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}In
my
distress,
I
cried
to
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB He
answered
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Deliver
my
soul,
LORD,
from
lying
lips,
\par }{\QB from
a
deceitful
tongue.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}What
will
be
given
to
you,
and
what
will
be
done
more
to
you,
\par }{\QB you
deceitful
tongue?
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Sharp
arrows
of
the
mighty,
\par }{\QB with
coals
of
juniper.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Woe
is
me,
that
I
live
in
Meshech,
\par }{\QB that
I
dwell amongst
the
tents
of
Kedar!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}My
soul
has had
her
dwelling
too
long
\par }{\QB with
him
who
hates
peace.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}I
am
for
peace,
\par }{\QB but
when
I
speak,
they
are
for
war.

\par }\PsalmChap{121}{\D A Song of Ascents.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
will
lift
up
my
eyes
to
the
hills.
\par }{\QB Where does
my
help
come
from?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}My
help
comes
from
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB who
made
heaven
and
earth.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}He
will
not
allow
your
foot
to
be moved.
\par }{\QB He
who
keeps
you
will
not
slumber.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Behold,
he
who
keeps
Israel
\par }{\QB will
neither
slumber
nor
sleep.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
LORD
is
your
keeper.
\par }{\QB The
LORD
is
your
shade
on
your
right
hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
sun
will
not
harm
you
by
day,
\par }{\QB nor
the
moon
by
night.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
LORD
will
keep
you
from
all
evil.
\par }{\QB He
will
keep
your
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
LORD
will
keep
your
going
out
and
your
coming
in,
\par }{\QB from
this
time
forward,
and
forever
more.

\par }\PsalmChap{122}{\D A Song of Ascents. By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
was
glad
when
they
said
to
me,
\par }{\QB “Let’s go
to
the
LORD’s
house!”
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Our
feet
are
standing within
your
gates,
Jerusalem!
\par }{\QB \VS{3}Jerusalem
is
built
as
a
city
that
is
compact
together,
\par }{\Q \VS{4}where
the
tribes
go
up, even
the
LORD’s
tribes,
\par }{\QB according
to
an
ordinance
for
Israel,
\par }{\QB to
give
thanks
to
the
LORD’s
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
there
are
set
thrones
for judgement,
\par }{\QB the
thrones
of
David’s
house.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Pray
for
the
peace
of
Jerusalem.
\par }{\QB Those
who
love
you
will
prosper.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Peace
be within
your
walls,
\par }{\QB and
prosperity within
your
palaces.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}For
my
brothers’
and companions’ sakes,
\par }{\QB I
will
now
say, “Peace
be within
you.”
\par }{\Q \VS{9}For
the
sake
of
the
house
of
the
LORD
our
God,
\par }{\QB I
will
seek
your
good.

\par }\PsalmChap{123}{\D A Song of Ascents.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
lift
up
my
eyes
to
you,
\par }{\QB you
who
sit
in
the
heavens.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Behold,
as
the
eyes
of
servants
look
to
the
hand
of
their
master,
\par }{\QB as
the
eyes
of
a
maid
to
the
hand
of
her
mistress,
\par }{\QB so
our
eyes
look
to
the
LORD,
our
God,
\par }{\QB until
he
has
mercy
on
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Have
mercy
on
us,
LORD,
have
mercy
on
us,
\par }{\QB for
we
have endured
much
contempt.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Our
soul
is exceedingly
filled
with
the
scoffing
of
those
who
are at
ease,
\par }{\QB with
the
contempt
of
the
proud.

\par }\PsalmChap{124}{\D A Song of Ascents. By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}If
it
had
not
been
the
LORD
who
was
on
our side,
\par }{\QB let
Israel
now
say,
\par }{\Q \VS{2}if
it
had
not
been
the
LORD
who
was
on
our side,
\par }{\QB when
men
rose
up
against
us,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}then
they would have
swallowed
us
up
alive,
\par }{\QB when
their
wrath
was
kindled
against
us,
\par }{\Q \VS{4}then
the
waters
would
have overwhelmed
us,
\par }{\QB the
stream
would
have gone
over
our
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Then
the proud
waters
would
have gone
over
our
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Blessed
be
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB who
has
not
given
us
as
a
prey
to
their
teeth.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Our
soul
has
escaped
like
a
bird out
of
the fowler’s
snare.
\par }{\QB The
snare
is
broken,
and
we have
escaped.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Our
help
is
in
the
LORD’s
name,
\par }{\QB who
made
heaven
and
earth.

\par }\PsalmChap{125}{\D A Song of Ascents.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Those
who
trust
in
the
LORD
are
as
Mount
Zion,
\par }{\QB which
can’t
be
moved,
but remains
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}As
the
mountains
surround
Jerusalem,
\par }{\QB so
the
LORD
surrounds
his
people
from
this
time forward
and
forever
more.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
the sceptre
of
wickedness
won’t
remain
over
the allotment
of
the
righteous,
\par }{\QB so
that
the
righteous
won’t
use
their
hands
to
do
evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Do
good,
LORD,
to those
who
are
good,
\par }{\QB to those
who
are
upright
in
their
hearts.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}But
as
for
those
who
turn
away
to
their
crooked
ways,
\par }{\QB the
LORD
will lead
them
away
with
the
workers
of
iniquity.
\par }{\Q Peace
be
on
Israel.

\par }\PsalmChap{126}{\D A Song of Ascents.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}When
the
LORD
brought
back
those
who
returned
to
Zion,
\par }{\QB we
were
like
those
who
dream.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Then
our
mouth
was
filled
with
laughter,
\par }{\QB and
our
tongue
with
singing.
\par }{\Q Then
they
said amongst
the
nations,
\par }{\QB “The
LORD
has
done
great
things
for
them.”
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
LORD
has
done
great
things
for
us,
\par }{\QB and
we
are
glad.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Restore
our
fortunes
again,
LORD,
\par }{\QB like
the
streams
in
the
Negev.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Those who
sow
in
tears will
reap
in
joy.
\par }{\QB \VS{6}He
who
goes
out
weeping,
carrying
seed
for
sowing,
\par }{\QB will
certainly
come again
with
joy,
carrying
his
sheaves.

\par }\PsalmChap{127}{\D A Song of Ascents. By Solomon.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Unless
the
LORD
builds
the
house,
\par }{\QB they
who
build
it labour
in
vain.
\par }{\Q Unless
the
LORD
watches
over
the
city,
\par }{\QB the
watchman
guards
it
in
vain.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}It
is
vain
for
you
to
rise
up
early,
\par }{\QB to
stay
up
late,
\par }{\QB eating
the
bread
of toil,
\par }{\QB for
he
gives
sleep
to
his loved ones.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Behold,
children
are
a
heritage
of
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB The
fruit
of
the
womb
is
his
reward.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}As
arrows
in
the
hand
of
a
mighty
man,
\par }{\QB so
are
the
children
of
youth.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Happy
is
the
man
who
has
his
quiver
full
of
them.
\par }{\QB They
won’t
be
disappointed
when
they
speak
with
their
enemies
in
the
gate.

\par }\PsalmChap{128}{\D A Song of Ascents.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Blessed
is
everyone
who
fears
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB who
walks
in
his
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}For
you will
eat
the labour
of
your
hands.
\par }{\QB You will
be
happy,
and
it will
be
well
with
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Your
wife
will
be
as
a
fruitful
vine
in
the
innermost
parts
of
your
house,
\par }{\QB your
children
like
olive shoots
around
your
table.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Behold,
this
is
how
the
man
who
fears
the
LORD
is
blessed.
\par }{\QB \VS{5}May
the
LORD
bless
you
out
of
Zion,
\par }{\QB and
may
you
see
the
good
of
Jerusalem
all
the
days
of
your
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Yes,
may
you
see
your
children’s
children.
\par }{\QB Peace
be
upon
Israel.

\par }\PsalmChap{129}{\D A Song of Ascents.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Many times
they
have afflicted
me
from
my
youth up.
\par }{\QB Let
Israel
now
say:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}many times
they
have afflicted
me
from
my
youth
up,
\par }{\QB yet
they
have
not
prevailed
against
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The ploughers ploughed
on
my
back.
\par }{\QB They made
their
furrows
long.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
LORD
is
righteous.
\par }{\QB He
has
cut apart
the
cords
of
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Let
them
be
disappointed
and
turned
backward,
\par }{\QB all
those
who
hate
Zion.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Let
them
be
as
the
grass
on
the
housetops,
\par }{\QB which
withers
before
it
grows
up,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}with which
the reaper
doesn’t
fill
his
hand,
\par }{\QB nor
he
who binds sheaves,
his
bosom.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Neither do
those
who
go
by
say,
\par }{\QB “The
blessing
of
the
LORD
be
on
you.
\par }{\QB We
bless
you
in
the
LORD’s
name.”

\par }\PsalmChap{130}{\D A Song of Ascents.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Out
of
the
depths
I
have
cried
to
you,
LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Lord,
hear
my
voice.
\par }{\QB Let
your
ears
be
attentive
to
the
voice
of
my petitions.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}If
you,
LORD,
kept
a record
of
sins,
\par }{\QB Lord,
who
could
stand?
\par }{\Q \VS{4}But there
is
forgiveness
with
you,
\par }{\QB therefore
you
are
feared.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
wait
for
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB My
soul waits.
\par }{\QB I
hope
in
his
word.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}My
soul longs
for
the
Lord
more than
watchmen
long
for
the
morning,
\par }{\QB more than
watchmen
for
the
morning.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Israel,
hope
in
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB for
there
is loving
kindness
with
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB Abundant
redemption
is
with
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
will
redeem
Israel
from
all
their
sins.

\par }\PsalmChap{131}{\D A Song of Ascents. By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD,
my
heart
isn’t arrogant,
nor
my
eyes
lofty;
\par }{\QB nor do
I concern
myself
with
great matters,
\par }{\QB or
things
too
wonderful
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Surely
I
have stilled
and quieted
my
soul,
\par }{\QB like
a
weaned
child
with
his
mother,
\par }{\QB like
a
weaned
child
is
my
soul
within
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Israel,
hope
in
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB from
this
time forward
and
forever
more.

\par }\PsalmChap{132}{\D A Song of Ascents.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD,
remember
David
and
all
his affliction,
\par }{\Q \VS{2}how
he
swore
to
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB and
vowed
to
the
Mighty
One
of
Jacob:
\par }{\Q \VS{3}“Surely
I
will
not
come
into
the structure
of
my
house,
\par }{\QB nor
go
up
into
my
bed;
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
will
not
give sleep
to
my
eyes,
\par }{\QB or
slumber
to
my
eyelids,
\par }{\Q \VS{5}until
I
find
out
a
place
for
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB a
dwelling
for
the
Mighty
One
of
Jacob.”
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Behold,
we
heard
of
it
in
Ephrathah.
\par }{\QB We
found
it
in
the
field
of Jaar.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}“We
will
go
into
his
dwelling
place.
\par }{\QB We
will
worship
at
his footstool.”
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Arise,
LORD, into
your
resting
place,
\par }{\QB you,
and
the
ark
of
your
strength.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Let your
priests
be
clothed
with
righteousness.
\par }{\QB Let your
holy
ones
shout
for
joy!
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For
your
servant
David’s
sake,
\par }{\QB don’t
turn
away
the
face
of
your
anointed
one.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
LORD
has
sworn
to
David
in
truth.
\par }{\QB He
will
not
turn
from
it:
\par }{\QB “I
will
set
the
fruit
of
your
body
on
your
throne.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}If
your
children
will
keep
my
covenant,
\par }{\QB my testimony
that
I
will
teach
them,
\par }{\QB their
children
also
will
sit
on
your
throne
forever
more.”
\par }{\Q \VS{13}For
the
LORD
has
chosen
Zion.
\par }{\QB He
has
desired
it
for
his
habitation.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}“This
is
my
resting
place
forever.
\par }{\QB I
will
live
here,
for
I
have
desired
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I
will
abundantly
bless
her
provision.
\par }{\QB I
will
satisfy
her
poor
with
bread.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
will also
clothe her
priests
with
salvation.
\par }{\QB Her
holy
ones
will
shout
aloud
for
joy.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I
will make
the
horn
of
David
to bud
there.
\par }{\QB I
have ordained
a
lamp
for
my
anointed.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}I will
clothe
his
enemies
with
shame,
\par }{\QB but
on himself,
his
crown will shine.”

\par }\PsalmChap{133}{\D A Song of Ascents. By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}See
how
good
and
how
pleasant
it
is
\par }{\QB for
brothers
to
live
together
in
unity!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}It
is
like
the precious
oil
on
the
head,
\par }{\QB that ran
down
on
the
beard,
\par }{\QB even
Aaron’s
beard,
\par }{\QB that
came
down
on
the
edge
of
his robes,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}like
the
dew
of
Hermon,
\par }{\QB that
comes
down
on
the
hills
of
Zion;
\par }{\QB for
there
the
LORD gives
the
blessing,
\par }{\QB even
life
forever
more.

\par }\PsalmChap{134}{\D A Song of Ascents.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Look!
Praise
the
LORD,
all
you
servants
of
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB who
stand
by
night
in
the
LORD’s
house!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Lift
up
your
hands
in
the
sanctuary.
\par }{\QB Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}May
the
LORD
bless
you
from
Zion,
\par }{\QB even
he
who
made
heaven
and
earth.

\par }\PsalmChap{135}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB Praise
the
LORD’s
name!
\par }{\QB Praise
him,
you
servants
of
the
LORD,
\par }{\Q \VS{2}you
who
stand
in
the
LORD’s
house,
\par }{\QB in
the courts
of
our
God’s
house.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Praise
the
LORD,
for
the
LORD
is
good.
\par }{\QB Sing
praises
to
his
name,
for
that
is
pleasant.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
the
LORD
has
chosen
Jacob
for himself,
\par }{\QB Israel
for
his own
possession.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}For
I
know
that
the
LORD
is
great,
\par }{\QB that
our
Lord
is above
all
gods.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Whatever
the
LORD
pleased,
that
he
has
done,
\par }{\QB in
heaven
and
in
earth,
in
the
seas
and
in
all
deeps.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
causes
the clouds
to
rise
from
the ends
of
the
earth.
\par }{\QB He
makes
lightnings
with
the
rain.
\par }{\QB He
brings
the
wind
out
of
his
treasuries.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
struck
the
firstborn
of
Egypt,
\par }{\QB both
of
man
and
animal.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
sent
signs
and
wonders
into
the
middle
of
you,
Egypt,
\par }{\QB on
Pharaoh,
and
on
all
his
servants.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
struck
many
nations,
\par }{\QB and
killed
mighty
kings—
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
\par }{\QB Og
king
of
Bashan,
\par }{\QB and
all
the
kingdoms
of
Canaan—
\par }{\Q \VS{12}and
gave
their
land
for
a
heritage,
\par }{\QB a
heritage
to
Israel,
his
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Your
name,
LORD,
endures
forever;
\par }{\QB your
renown,
LORD,
throughout
all
generations.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}For
the
LORD
will
judge
his
people
\par }{\QB and
have
compassion
on
his
servants.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}The
idols
of
the
nations
are
silver
and
gold,
\par }{\QB the
work
of
men’s
hands.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}They
have
mouths,
but
they
can’t
speak.
\par }{\QB They
have
eyes,
but
they
can’t
see.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}They
have
ears,
but
they
can’t
hear,
\par }{\QB neither
is
there
any
breath
in
their
mouths.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Those
who
make
them
will
be
like
them,
\par }{\QB yes,
everyone
who
trusts
in
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}House
of
Israel,
praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB House
of
Aaron,
praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\Q \VS{20}House
of
Levi,
praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB You
who
fear
the
LORD,
praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Blessed
be
the
LORD
from
Zion,
\par }{\QB who
dwells
in
Jerusalem.
\par }{\Q Praise
the
LORD!

\par }\PsalmChap{136}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Give
thanks
to
the
LORD,
for
he
is
good,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Give
thanks
to
the
God
of
gods,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Give
thanks
to
the
Lord
of
lords,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{4}to
him
who
alone
does
great
wonders,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{5}to
him
who
by
understanding
made
the
heavens,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{6}to
him
who
spread
out
the
earth
above
the
waters,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{7}to
him
who
made
the
great
lights,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{8}the
sun
to
rule
by
day,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{9}the
moon
and
stars
to
rule
by
night,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{10}to
him
who
struck
down
the
Egyptian
firstborn,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{11}and
brought
out
Israel
from amongst
them,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{12}with
a
strong
hand,
and
with
an
outstretched
arm,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{13}to
him
who
divided
the
Sea
of Suf apart,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{14}and made
Israel
to
pass
through
the
middle
of
it,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{15}but
overthrew
Pharaoh
and
his
army
in
the
Sea
of Suf,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{16}to
him
who led
his
people
through
the
wilderness,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{17}to
him
who
struck
great
kings,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{18}and
killed
mighty
kings,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Sihon
king
of
the
Amorites,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Og
king
of
Bashan,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{21}and
gave
their
land
as
an
inheritance,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{22}even
a
heritage
to
Israel
his
servant,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{23}who
remembered
us
in
our
low
estate,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{24}and
has
delivered
us from
our adversaries,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{25}who
gives
food
to
every creature,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Oh
give
thanks
to
the
God
of
heaven,
\par }{\QB for
his loving
kindness
endures
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{137}{\Q \VerseOne{1}By
the
rivers
of
Babylon,
there
we
sat
down.
\par }{\QB Yes,
we
wept,
when
we
remembered
Zion.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}On
the
willows
in
that land,
\par }{\QB we
hung
up
our
harps.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
there,
those
who
led
us
captive
asked
us
for
songs.
\par }{\QB Those
who tormented
us
demanded
songs
of
joy:
\par }{\QB “Sing
us
one
of
the
songs
of
Zion!”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}How
can
we
sing
the
LORD’s
song
in
a
foreign
land?
\par }{\Q \VS{5}If
I
forget
you,
Jerusalem,
\par }{\QB let
my
right
hand
forget
its skill.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Let
my
tongue
stick
to
the
roof
of
my
mouth
if
I
don’t
remember
you,
\par }{\QB if
I
don’t prefer
Jerusalem
above
my
chief
joy.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Remember,
LORD,
against
the
children
of
Edom
in
the
day
of
Jerusalem,
\par }{\QB who
said, “Raze
it!
\par }{\QB Raze
it
even
to
its
foundation!”
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Daughter
of
Babylon, doomed
to destruction,
\par }{\QB he
will be
happy
who
repays
you,
\par }{\QB as
you
have
done
to
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Happy shall
he be,
\par }{\QB who
takes
and dashes
your
little
ones
against
the
rock.

\par }\PsalmChap{138}{\D By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
will
give
you
thanks
with
my
whole
heart.
\par }{\QB Before
the
gods,\FTNT{*}{{\FR 138:1 }
The word elohim, used here, usually means “God” but can also mean “gods”, “princes”, or “angels”.}
I
will
sing
praises
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
bow
down towards
your
holy
temple,
\par }{\QB and
give
thanks
to
your
Name
for
your loving
kindness
and
for
your
truth;
\par }{\QB for
you
have
exalted
your
Name
and
your
Word
above
all.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}In
the
day
that
I
called,
you
answered
me.
\par }{\QB You encouraged
me
with
strength
in
my
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}All
the
kings
of
the
earth
will
give
you
thanks,
LORD,
\par }{\QB for
they
have
heard
the
words
of
your
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yes,
they
will
sing
of
the
ways
of
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB for
the
LORD’s
glory
is
great!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
though
the
LORD
is
high,
yet
he
looks
after
the
lowly;
\par }{\QB but
he
knows
the
proud
from
afar.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Though
I walk
in
the
middle
of
trouble,
you
will
revive
me.
\par }{\QB You
will
stretch
out
your
hand
against
the
wrath
of
my
enemies.
\par }{\QB Your
right
hand
will
save
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
LORD
will fulfil
that which
concerns
me.
\par }{\QB Your loving
kindness,
LORD,
endures
forever.
\par }{\QB Don’t
forsake
the
works
of
your
own
hands.

\par }\PsalmChap{139}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD,
you
have
searched
me,
\par }{\QB and
you
know
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
know
my
sitting
down
and
my
rising
up.
\par }{\QB You
perceive
my
thoughts
from
afar.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You search
out
my
path
and
my lying
down,
\par }{\QB and
are acquainted
with
all
my
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
there
is
not
a
word
on
my
tongue,
\par }{\QB but
behold,
LORD,
you
know
it
altogether.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You hem
me
in
behind
and
before.
\par }{\QB You
laid
your
hand
on
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}This
knowledge
is
beyond
me.
\par }{\QB It’s lofty.
\par }{\QB I
can’t attain
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Where could I go
from
your
Spirit?
\par }{\QB Or
where could I
flee
from
your
presence?
\par }{\Q \VS{8}If
I ascend up into
heaven,
you
are
there.
\par }{\QB If
I
make
my
bed
in
Sheol,\FTNT{*}{{\FR 139:8 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
behold,
you
are
there!
\par }{\Q \VS{9}If
I
take
the
wings
of
the
dawn,
\par }{\QB and
settle
in
the uttermost parts
of
the
sea,
\par }{\Q \VS{10}even
there
your
hand
will
lead
me,
\par }{\QB and
your
right
hand
will
hold
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}If
I
say, “Surely
the
darkness
will
overwhelm
me.
\par }{\QB The
light
around
me
will
be
night,”
\par }{\Q \VS{12}even
the
darkness
doesn’t hide
from
you,
\par }{\QB but
the
night
shines
as
the
day.
\par }{\QB The
darkness
is
like
light
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}For
you
formed
my
inmost
being.
\par }{\QB You knit
me together
in
my
mother’s
womb.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
will
give
thanks
to
you,
\par }{\QB for
I am fearfully
and
wonderfully
made.
\par }{\Q Your
works
are
wonderful.
\par }{\QB My
soul
knows
that
very
well.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}My
frame wasn’t
hidden
from
you,
\par }{\QB when
I
was
made
in secret,
\par }{\QB woven together
in
the
depths
of
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Your
eyes
saw
my body.
\par }{\QB In
your
book
they
were
all
written,
\par }{\QB the
days
that
were
ordained
for
me,
\par }{\QB when
as
yet
there
were
none
of
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}How
precious
to
me
are
your
thoughts,
God!
\par }{\QB How vast
is
their
sum!
\par }{\Q \VS{18}If I would
count
them,
they
are
more
in
number
than
the
sand.
\par }{\QB When I
wake up, I am
still
with
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}If
only
you,
God,
would kill
the
wicked.
\par }{\QB Get
away
from
me,
you bloodthirsty
men!
\par }{\Q \VS{20}For
they
speak against
you
wickedly.
\par }{\QB Your
enemies
take
your
name
in
vain.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}LORD,
don’t
I
hate
those
who
hate
you?
\par }{\QB Am
I
not grieved
with
those
who rise up
against
you?
\par }{\Q \VS{22}I
hate
them
with perfect
hatred.
\par }{\QB They
have
become
my
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Search
me,
God,
and
know
my
heart.
\par }{\QB Try
me,
and
know
my
thoughts.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}See
if
there
is any wicked
way
in
me,
\par }{\QB and
lead
me
in
the
everlasting
way.

\par }\PsalmChap{140}{\D For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Deliver me, LORD, from evil men.
\par }{\QB Preserve me from violent men:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}those
who devise mischief
in
their hearts.
\par }{\QB They
continually gather
themselves together
for war.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
have sharpened
their tongues
like
a serpent.
\par }{\QB Viper’s poison
is under
their lips.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{4}LORD, keep
me
from
the hands
of
the wicked.
\par }{\QB Preserve
me
from
the violent men who
have determined
to trip
my feet.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The proud
have
hidden
a snare
for
me,
\par }{\QB they
have spread
the cords
of
a net
by
the path.
\par }{\QB They
have
set traps
for
me.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{6}I said
to
the LORD, “You
are
my
God.”
\par }{\QB Listen
to
the cry
of
my petitions, LORD.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}LORD,
the
Lord,
the strength
of
my salvation,
\par }{\QB you
have covered
my head
in
the day
of battle.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}LORD, don’t grant
the desires
of
the wicked.
\par }{\QB Don’t let
their evil plans succeed,
or
they
will become proud.
\par }{\QS Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{9}As
for
the head
of those
who surround
me,
\par }{\QB let
the mischief
of
their own lips cover
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Let burning coals fall
on them.
\par }{\QB Let them
be thrown into
the fire,
\par }{\QB into miry pits,
from where they never rise.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}An evil speaker won’t
be
established
in
the earth.
\par }{\QB Evil
will hunt
the violent
man
to overthrow
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}I know
that
the LORD
will
maintain
the cause
of
the afflicted,
\par }{\QB and justice
for
the needy.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Surely
the righteous
will give thanks
to
your name.
\par }{\QB The upright
will dwell
in
your presence.

\par }\PsalmChap{141}{\D A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}LORD,
I
have
called
on
you.
\par }{\QB Come
to
me
quickly!
\par }{\QB Listen
to
my
voice
when
I
call
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Let
my
prayer
be
set
before
you
like
incense;
\par }{\QB the
lifting up
of
my
hands
like
the
evening
sacrifice.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Set
a
watch,
LORD,
before
my
mouth.
\par }{\QB Keep
the
door
of
my
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Don’t
incline
my
heart
to
any
evil
thing,
\par }{\QB to practise
deeds
of
wickedness
with
men
who
work
iniquity.
\par }{\QB Don’t
let
me
eat
of
their
delicacies.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Let
the
righteous
strike
me,
it
is
kindness;
\par }{\QB let
him
reprove
me,
it
is like
oil
on
the
head;
\par }{\QB don’t
let
my
head
refuse
it;
\par }{\QB Yet
my
prayer
is always against
evil
deeds.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Their
judges
are
thrown
down
by
the
sides
of
the
rock.
\par }{\QB They
will
hear
my
words,
for
they
are well
spoken.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}“As
when
one ploughs
and
breaks
up
the
earth,
\par }{\QB our
bones
are
scattered
at
the
mouth
of
Sheol.”\FTNT{*}{{\FR 141:7 }
Sheol is the place of the dead.}
\par }{\Q \VS{8}For
my
eyes
are
on
you,
LORD,
the
Lord.
\par }{\QB I
take
refuge
in
you.
\par }{\QB Don’t
leave
my
soul destitute.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Keep
me
from
the
snare which
they
have laid
for
me,
\par }{\QB from
the
traps
of
the
workers
of
iniquity.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Let
the
wicked
fall
together
into
their own nets
\par }{\QB while
I
pass
by.

\par }\PsalmChap{142}{\D A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I cry
with
my voice
to
the LORD.
\par }{\QB With
my voice,
I ask
the LORD
for mercy.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I pour
out
my complaint
before
him.
\par }{\QB I
tell
him
my troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
my spirit
was overwhelmed within
me,
\par }{\QB you knew
my route.
\par }{\Q On
the path
in which I walk,
\par }{\QB they have hidden
a snare
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Look
on
my right,
and
see;
\par }{\QB for
there
is no one
who
is
concerned
for
me.
\par }{\QB Refuge
has
fled
from
me.
\par }{\QB No one cares
for
my soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I cried
to
you,
LORD.
\par }{\QB I said, “You
are
my
refuge,
\par }{\QB my
portion
in
the land
of
the
living.”
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Listen
to
my
cry,
\par }{\QB for
I
am
in desperate need.
\par }{\Q Deliver
me
from
my persecutors,
\par }{\QB for
they
are too strong
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Bring
my soul
out
of prison,
\par }{\QB that
I
may
give thanks
to
your name.
\par }{\Q The righteous
will surround
me,
\par }{\QB for
you
will
be good
to
me.

\par }\PsalmChap{143}{\D A Psalm by David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Hear
my
prayer,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Listen
to
my petitions.
\par }{\QB In
your
faithfulness
and
righteousness, relieve
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Don’t
enter
into judgement
with
your
servant,
\par }{\QB for
in
your
sight
no
man
living
is
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}For
the
enemy
pursues
my
soul.
\par }{\QB He
has struck
my
life
down
to
the
ground.
\par }{\QB He
has made
me
live
in
dark
places,
as
those
who
have
been
long
dead.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Therefore
my
spirit
is overwhelmed
within
me.
\par }{\QB My
heart
within
me
is
desolate.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
remember
the
days
of old.
\par }{\QB I
meditate
on
all
your
doings.
\par }{\QB I
contemplate
the
work
of
your
hands.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
spread
out
my
hands
to
you.
\par }{\QB My
soul thirsts
for
you,
like
a
parched
land.
\par }{\QS 
Selah.\par }
{\Q \VS{7}Hurry
to
answer
me,
LORD.
\par }{\QB My
spirit
fails.
\par }{\Q Don’t
hide
your
face
from
me,
\par }{\QB so
that
I
don’t become
like
those
who
go
down
into
the
pit.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Cause
me
to
hear
your loving
kindness
in
the
morning,
\par }{\QB for
I
trust
in
you.
\par }{\Q Cause
me
to
know
the
way
in
which
I
should
walk,
\par }{\QB for
I
lift
up
my
soul
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Deliver
me,
LORD,
from
my
enemies.
\par }{\QB I flee
to
you
to
hide
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Teach
me
to
do
your
will,
\par }{\QB for
you
are
my
God.
\par }{\Q Your
Spirit
is
good.
\par }{\QB Lead
me
in
the
land
of
uprightness.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Revive
me,
LORD,
for
your
name’s
sake.
\par }{\QB In
your
righteousness,
bring
my
soul
out
of
trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}In
your loving
kindness,
cut
off
my
enemies,
\par }{\QB and
destroy
all
those
who afflict
my
soul,
\par }{\QB for
I
am
your
servant.

\par }\PsalmChap{144}{\D By David.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Blessed
be
the
LORD,
my
rock,
\par }{\QB who
trains
my
hands
to
war,
\par }{\QB and
my
fingers
to
battle—
\par }{\Q \VS{2}my loving
kindness,
my fortress,
\par }{\QB my high tower,
my
deliverer,
\par }{\QB my
shield,
and he
in whom
I
take
refuge,
\par }{\QB who
subdues
my
people
under
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}LORD,
what
is
man,
that
you care
for
him?
\par }{\QB Or
the
son
of
man,
that
you
think
of
him?
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Man
is
like
a
breath.
\par }{\QB His
days
are
like
a
shadow
that
passes
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Part
your
heavens,
LORD,
and
come
down.
\par }{\QB Touch
the
mountains,
and
they
will
smoke.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Throw
out
lightning,
and
scatter
them.
\par }{\QB Send
out
your
arrows,
and rout
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Stretch
out
your
hand
from
above,
\par }{\QB rescue
me,
and
deliver
me
out
of
great
waters,
\par }{\QB out
of
the
hands
of
foreigners,
\par }{\QB \VS{8}whose
mouths
speak
deceit,
\par }{\QB whose
right
hand
is
a
right
hand
of
falsehood.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
will
sing
a
new
song
to
you,
God.
\par }{\QB On
a
ten-stringed lyre,
I
will
sing
praises
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
are
he
who
gives
salvation
to
kings,
\par }{\QB who
rescues
David,
his
servant,
from
the deadly
sword.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Rescue
me,
and
deliver
me
out
of
the
hands
of
foreigners,
\par }{\QB whose
mouths
speak
deceit,
\par }{\QB whose
right
hand
is
a
right
hand
of
falsehood.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Then
our
sons
will
be
like well-nurtured
plants,
\par }{\QB our
daughters
like
pillars
carved
to adorn
a
palace.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Our barns
are
full,
filled
with all
kinds
of provision.
\par }{\QB Our
sheep produce thousands
and ten thousands
in
our
fields.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Our oxen
will
pull heavy loads.
\par }{\QB There
is
no breaking
in,
and
no
going
away,
\par }{\QB and
no
outcry
in
our
streets.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Happy
are
the
people
who
are
in
such
a situation.
\par }{\QB Happy
are
the
people whose
God
is
the
LORD.

\par }\PsalmChap{145}{\D A praise psalm by David.\FTNT{*}{{\FR 145: }
This is an acrostic psalm, with every verse (including the second half of verse 13) starting with a consecutive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.}
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
will
exalt
you,
my
God,
the
King.
\par }{\QB I
will
praise
your
name
forever
and
ever.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Every
day
I
will
praise
you.
\par }{\QB I
will
extol
your
name
forever
and
ever.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Great
is
the
LORD,
and
greatly
to
be
praised!
\par }{\QB His
greatness
is unsearchable.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}One
generation will commend
your
works
to
another,
\par }{\QB and will
declare
your
mighty
acts.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
will
meditate
on
the
glorious
majesty
of
your honour,
\par }{\QB on
your
wondrous
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Men will
speak
of
the might
of
your
awesome
acts.
\par }{\QB I will
declare
your
greatness.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}They
will
utter
the
memory
of
your
great
goodness,
\par }{\QB and
will
sing
of
your
righteousness.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
LORD
is
gracious,
merciful,
\par }{\QB slow
to
anger,
and
of
great loving
kindness.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The
LORD
is
good
to
all.
\par }{\QB His tender
mercies
are
over
all
his
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}All
your
works
will
give
thanks
to
you,
LORD.
\par }{\QB Your
holy
ones
will extol
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They will
speak
of
the
glory
of
your
kingdom,
\par }{\QB and
talk
about
your
power,
\par }{\Q \VS{12}to
make
known
to
the
sons
of
men
his
mighty
acts,
\par }{\QB the
glory
of
the
majesty
of
his
kingdom.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Your
kingdom
is an
everlasting
kingdom.
\par }{\QB Your
dominion
endures
throughout
all
generations.
\par }{\Q The LORD
is faithful
in
all
his words,
\par }{\QB and loving
in
all
his deeds.\FTNT{†}{{\FR 145:13 }
Some manuscripts omit these last two lines.}
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
LORD upholds
all
who
fall,
\par }{\QB and
raises
up
all
those
who
are
bowed
down.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The
eyes
of
all wait
for
you.
\par }{\QB You
give
them
their
food
in due
season.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}You
open
your
hand,
\par }{\QB and
satisfy
the
desire
of
every
living
thing.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The
LORD
is
righteous
in
all
his
ways,
\par }{\QB and
gracious
in
all
his
works.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
LORD
is
near
to
all
those
who
call
on
him,
\par }{\QB to
all
who
call
on
him
in
truth.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He
will fulfil
the
desire
of
those
who
fear
him.
\par }{\QB He
also
will
hear
their
cry,
and
will
save
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}The
LORD
preserves
all
those
who
love
him,
\par }{\QB but
he
will
destroy
all
the
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}My
mouth
will
speak
the
praise
of
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB Let
all
flesh
bless
his
holy
name
forever
and
ever.
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{146}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB Praise
the
LORD,
my
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}While
I
live,
I
will
praise
the
LORD.
\par }{\QB I
will
sing
praises
to
my
God
as
long
as
I exist.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Don’t
put
your
trust
in
princes,
\par }{\QB in
a
son
of
man
in whom
there
is
no help.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}His
spirit
departs,
and
he
returns
to
the
earth.
\par }{\QB In
that very
day,
his
thoughts
perish.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Happy
is
he
who
has
the
God
of
Jacob
for
his
help,
\par }{\QB whose
hope
is
in
the
LORD,
his
God,
\par }{\Q \VS{6}who
made
heaven
and
earth,
\par }{\QB the
sea,
and
all
that
is
in
them;
\par }{\QB who
keeps
truth
forever;
\par }{\Q \VS{7}who
executes
justice
for
the
oppressed;
\par }{\QB who
gives
food
to
the
hungry.
\par }{\Q The
LORD frees
the
prisoners.
\par }{\QB \VS{8}The
LORD opens
the eyes
of
the
blind.
\par }{\QB The
LORD
raises
up those
who
are
bowed
down.
\par }{\QB The
LORD
loves
the
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The
LORD
preserves
the
foreigners.
\par }{\QB He upholds
the
fatherless
and
widow,
\par }{\QB but
he turns
the
way
of
the
wicked upside
down.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
LORD
will
reign
forever;
\par }{\QB your
God,
O
Zion,
to
all
generations.
\par }{\Q Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{147}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD,
\par }{\QB for
it
is
good
to
sing
praises
to
our
God;
\par }{\QB for
it
is
pleasant
and
fitting
to
praise
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
LORD
builds
up
Jerusalem.
\par }{\QB He
gathers together
the outcasts
of
Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
heals
the
broken
in
heart,
\par }{\QB and
binds
up
their
wounds.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
counts
the
number
of
the
stars.
\par }{\QB He
calls
them
all
by
their
names.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Great
is
our
Lord,
and
mighty
in
power.
\par }{\QB His
understanding
is infinite.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
LORD upholds
the
humble.
\par }{\QB He
brings
the
wicked
down
to
the
ground.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Sing
to
the
LORD
with
thanksgiving.
\par }{\QB Sing
praises
on
the
harp
to
our
God,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}who
covers
the
sky
with
clouds,
\par }{\QB who
prepares
rain
for
the
earth,
\par }{\QB who
makes
grass
grow
on
the
mountains.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
provides
food
for
the
livestock,
\par }{\QB and
for
the
young
ravens
when
they
call.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
doesn’t
delight
in
the
strength
of
the
horse.
\par }{\QB He
takes
no
pleasure
in
the
legs
of
a
man.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
LORD
takes
pleasure
in
those
who
fear
him,
\par }{\QB in
those
who
hope
in
his loving
kindness.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Praise
the
LORD,
Jerusalem!
\par }{\QB Praise
your
God,
Zion!
\par }{\Q \VS{13}For
he
has
strengthened
the
bars
of
your
gates.
\par }{\QB He
has
blessed
your
children
within
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
makes
peace
in
your
borders.
\par }{\QB He fills
you
with
the
finest
of
the
wheat.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}He
sends
out
his
commandment
to
the
earth.
\par }{\QB His
word
runs
very
swiftly.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}He
gives
snow
like
wool,
\par }{\QB and
scatters frost
like
ashes.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He hurls
down
his hail
like pebbles.
\par }{\QB Who
can
stand
before
his
cold?
\par }{\Q \VS{18}He
sends
out
his
word,
and
melts
them.
\par }{\QB He causes
his
wind
to
blow,
and
the
waters
flow.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He shows
his
word
to
Jacob,
\par }{\QB his
statutes
and
his
ordinances
to
Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}He
has
not
done
this
for
just
any
nation.
\par }{\QB They
don’t
know
his
ordinances.
\par }{\Q Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{148}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB Praise
the
LORD
from
the
heavens!
\par }{\QB Praise
him
in
the
heights!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Praise
him,
all
his
angels!
\par }{\QB Praise
him,
all
his
army!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Praise
him,
sun
and
moon!
\par }{\QB Praise
him,
all
you
shining
stars!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Praise
him,
you
heavens
of
heavens,
\par }{\QB you
waters
that
are
above
the
heavens.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Let
them
praise
the
LORD’s
name,
\par }{\QB for
he
commanded,
and
they
were
created.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
has also
established
them
forever
and
ever.
\par }{\QB He
has
made
a
decree which
will
not
pass
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Praise
the
LORD
from
the
earth,
\par }{\QB you great
sea creatures,
and
all
depths,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}lightning
and
hail,
snow
and
clouds,
\par }{\QB stormy
wind, fulfilling
his
word,
\par }{\Q \VS{9}mountains
and
all
hills,
\par }{\QB fruit
trees
and
all
cedars,
\par }{\Q \VS{10}wild
animals
and
all
livestock,
\par }{\QB small creatures
and flying
birds,
\par }{\Q \VS{11}kings
of
the
earth
and
all
peoples,
\par }{\QB princes
and
all
judges
of
the
earth,
\par }{\Q \VS{12}both
young
men
and
maidens,
\par }{\QB old
men
and
children.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Let
them
praise
the
LORD’s
name,
\par }{\QB for
his
name
alone
is
exalted.
\par }{\QB His
glory
is
above
the
earth
and
the
heavens.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
has
lifted
up
the
horn
of
his
people,
\par }{\QB the
praise
of
all
his
holy
ones,
\par }{\QB even
of
the
children
of
Israel,
a
people
near
to
him.
\par }{\Q Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{149}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB Sing
to
the
LORD
a
new
song,
\par }{\QB his
praise
in
the
assembly
of
the
holy
ones.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Let
Israel
rejoice
in
him
who
made
them.
\par }{\QB Let
the
children
of
Zion
be
joyful
in their
King.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Let them
praise
his
name
in
the
dance!
\par }{\QB Let them
sing
praises
to him
with
tambourine
and
harp!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}For
the
LORD
takes
pleasure
in
his
people.
\par }{\QB He crowns
the
humble
with
salvation [yeshu`ah].
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Let
the
holy
ones
rejoice
in honour.
\par }{\QB Let
them
sing
for
joy
on
their
beds.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}May
the high praises
of
God
be
in
their mouths,
\par }{\QB and
a two-edged
sword
in
their
hand,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}to execute
vengeance
on
the
nations,
\par }{\QB and punishments
on
the
peoples;
\par }{\Q \VS{8}to
bind
their
kings
with
chains,
\par }{\QB and
their
nobles
with
fetters
of
iron;
\par }{\Q \VS{9}to execute
on
them
the
written judgement.
\par }{\QB All
his
holy
ones
have
this honour.
\par }{\Q Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\BB \par }
\PsalmChap{150}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB Praise
God
in
his
sanctuary!
\par }{\QB Praise him
in
his heavens for
his acts
of
power!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Praise him
for
his
mighty
acts!
\par }{\QB Praise him according
to
his
excellent
greatness!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Praise him with
the sounding
of
the shofar!
\par }{\QB Praise him with
harp
and
lyre!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Praise him with
tambourine
and
dancing!
\par }{\QB Praise him with stringed instruments
and
flute!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Praise him with loud
cymbals!
\par }{\QB Praise him with
resounding
cymbals!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Let
everything
that
has
breath
praise
the
LORD!
\par }{\QB Praise
the
LORD!
\par }