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
Psalm 22 For the music director; according to the tune “Morning Doe;” a psalm of David. 22:1 My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? I groan in prayer, but help seems far away. 22:2 My God, I cry out during the day, but you do not answer, and during the night my prayers do not let up. 22:3 You are
Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 23:2 He takes me to lush pastures, he leads me to refreshing water. 23:3 He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation. 23:4 Even when I must walk through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod
Psalm 24 A psalm of David. 24:1 The LORD owns the earth and all it contains, the world and all who live in it. 24:2 For he set its foundation upon the seas, and established it upon the ocean currents. 24:3 Who is allowed to ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may go up to his holy dwelling place? 24:4 The one
Psalm 25 By David. 25:1 O LORD, I come before you in prayer. 25:2 My God, I trust in you. Please do not let me be humiliated; do not let my enemies triumphantly rejoice over me! 25:3 Certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated. Those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated. 25:4 Make me understand your ways, O
Psalm 26 By David. 26:1 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have integrity, and I trust in the LORD without wavering. 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives! 26:3 For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me. 26:4 I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest. 26:5
Psalm 27 By David. 27:1 The LORD delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The LORD protects my life! I am afraid of no one! 27:2 When evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall. 27:3 Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident. 27:4
Psalm 28 By David. 28:1 To you, O LORD, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave. 28:2 Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help, when I lift my hands toward your holy temple! 28:3 Do not drag me
Psalm 29 A psalm of David. 29:1 Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD’s majesty and power! 29:2 Acknowledge the majesty of the LORD’s reputation! Worship the LORD in holy attire! 29:3 The LORD’s shout is heard over the water; the majestic God thunders, the LORD appears over the surging water. 29:4 The LORD’s shout is powerful, the LORD’s shout is majestic. 29:5 The