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Psalm 63 - Comfort and Assurance in God’s Presence

When David was in the Wilderness of Judah. A Psalm of David. O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints...

Psalm 64 - Prayer for Protection from Enemies

To the leader. A Psalm of David. Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from the dread enemy. 2 Hide me from the secret...

Psalm 65 - Thanksgiving for Earth’s Bounty

To the leader. A Psalm of David. A Song. Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion; and to you shall vows be performed, 2 O you who answer...

Psalm 66 - Praise for God’s Goodness to Israel

To the leader. A Song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; 2 sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise....

Psalm 67 - The Nations Called to Praise God

To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us,...

Psalm 68 - Praise and Thanksgiving

To the leader. Of David. A Psalm. A Song. Let God rise up, let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee before him. 2 As...

Psalm 69 - Prayer for Deliverance from Persecution

To the leader: according to Lilies. Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. 2 I sink in deep mire, where there...

Psalm 70 - Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies

To the leader. Of David, for the memorial offering. Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O Lord, make haste to help me! 2 Let those be put...

Psalm 71 - Prayer for Lifelong Protection and Help

In you, O Lord, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame. 2 In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me and...

Psalm 72 - Prayer for Guidance and Support for the King

Of Solomon. Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. 2 May he judge your people with righteousness, and...

Psalm 73 - Plea for Relief from Oppressors

A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to the upright,[a] to those who are pure in heart. 2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my...

Psalm 74 - Plea for Help in Time of National Humiliation

A Maskil of Asaph. O God, why do you cast us off forever? Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture? 2 Remember your...

Psalm 75 - Thanksgiving for God’s Wondrous Deeds

To the leader: Do Not Destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks; your name is near. People tell of...

Psalm 76 - Israel’s God—Judge of All the Earth

To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. In Judah God is known, his name is great in Israel. 2 His abode has...

Psalm 77 - God’s Mighty Deeds Recalled

To the leader: according to Jeduthun. Of Asaph. A Psalm. I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, that he may hear me. 2 In the day of my...

Psalm 78 - God’s Goodness and Israel’s Ingratitude

A Maskil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a...

Psalm 79 - Plea for Mercy for Jerusalem

A Psalm of Asaph. O God, the nations have come into your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple; they have laid Jerusalem in...

Psalm 80 - Prayer for Israel’s Restoration

To the leader: on Lilies, a Covenant. Of Asaph. A Psalm. Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are...

Psalm 81 - God’s Appeal to Stubborn Israel

To the leader: according to The Gittith. Of Asaph. Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to the God of Jacob. 2 Raise a song,...

Psalm 82 - A Plea for Justice

A Psalm of Asaph. God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: 2 “How long will you judge...

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