Psalm 12 For the music director; according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. 12:1 Deliver, LORD! For the godly have disappeared; people of integrity have vanished. 12:2 People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive. 12:3 May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts! 12:4 They say, “We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who
Psalm 13 For the music director; a psalm of David. 13:1 How long, LORD, will you continue to ignore me? How long will you pay no attention to me? 13:2 How long must I worry, and suffer in broad daylight? How long will my enemy gloat over me? 13:3 Look at me! Answer me, O LORD my God! Revive me, or else I
Psalm 14 For the music director; by David. 14:1 Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right. 14:2 The LORD looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God. 14:3 Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of
Psalm 15 A psalm of David. 15:1 LORD, who may be a guest in your home? Who may live on your holy hill? 15:2 Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right, and speaks honestly. 15:3 He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor. 15:4 He despises a reprobate, but honors the LORD’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does
Psalm 16 A prayer of David. 16:1 Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you. 16:2 I say to the LORD, “You are the Lord, my only source of well-being.” 16:3 As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much – 16:4 their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not
Psalm 17 A prayer of David. 17:1 LORD, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer! 17:2 Make a just decision on my behalf! Decide what is right! 17:3 You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I
Psalm 18 For the music director; by the LORD’s servant David, who sang to the LORD the words of this song when the LORD rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. 18:1 He said: “I love you, LORD, my source of strength! 18:2 The LORD is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is
Psalm 19 For the music director; a psalm of David. 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork. 19:2 Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness. 19:3 There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard. 19:4 Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the
Psalm 20 For the music director; a psalm of David. 20:1 May the LORD answer you when you are in trouble; may the God of Jacob make you secure! 20:2 May he send you help from his temple; from Zion may he give you support! 20:3 May he take notice of your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice! (Selah) 20:4 May he
Psalm 21 For the music director; a psalm of David. 21:1 O LORD, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide. 21:2 You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah) 21:3 For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head. 21:4 He asked you