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Psalm 23 - The Divine Shepherd

A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still...

Psalm 24 - Entrance into the Temple

Of David. A Psalm. The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; 2 for he has founded it on the...

Psalm 25 - Prayer for Guidance and for Deliverance

Of David. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over...

Psalm 26 - Plea for Justice and Declaration of Righteousness

Of David. Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. 2 Prove me, O Lord,...

Psalm 27 - Triumphant Song of Confidence

Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold[a] of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?...

Psalm 28 - Prayer for Help and Thanksgiving for It

Of David. To you, O Lord, I call; my rock, do not refuse to hear me, for if you are silent to me, I shall be like those who go down to...

Psalm 29 - The Voice of God in a Great Storm

A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,[a] ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory of...

Psalm 30 - Thanksgiving for Recovery from Grave Illness

A Psalm. A Song at the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes...

Psalm 31 - Prayer and Praise for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader. A Psalm of David. In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me....

Psalm 32 - The Joy of Forgiveness

A Maskil. Of David. Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no...

Psalm 33 - The Greatness and Goodness of God

Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright. 2 Praise the Lord with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten...

Psalm 34 - Praise for Deliverance from Trouble

When David feigned madness before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. Of David I will bless the Lord at all times; his...

Psalm 35 - Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

Of David. Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! 2 Take hold of shield and buckler,...

Psalm 36 - Human Wickedness and Divine Goodness

To the leader. Of David, the servant of the Lord. Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in their hearts; there is no fear of God before...

Psalm 37 - Exhortation to Patience and Trust

Of David. Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, 2 for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like...

Psalm 38 - A Penitent Sufferer’s Plea for Healing

For the memorial offering. A Psalm of David. O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger, or discipline me in your wrath. 2 For your arrows...

Psalm 39 - Prayer for Wisdom and Forgiveness

To the leader: to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. I said, “I will guard my ways that I may not sin with my tongue; I will keep a muzzle on my...

Psalm 40 - Thanksgiving for Deliverance and Prayer for Help

To the leader. Of David. A Psalm. I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 2 He drew me up from the desolate...

Psalm 41 - Assurance of God’s Help and a Plea for Healing

To the leader. A Psalm of David. Happy are those who consider the poor;[a] the Lord delivers them in the day of trouble. 2 The Lord...

Psalm 42 - Longing for God and His Help in Distress

To the leader. A Maskil of the Korahites. As a deer longs for flowing streams, so my soul longs for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for...

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