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
Psalm 30 A psalm – a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David. 30:1 I will praise you, O LORD, for you lifted me up, and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me. 30:2 O LORD my God, I cried out to you and you healed me. 30:3 O LORD, you pulled me up from Sheol; you
Psalm 31 For the music director; a psalm of David. 31:1 In you, O LORD, I have taken shelter! Never let me be humiliated! Vindicate me by rescuing me! 31:2 Listen to me! Quickly deliver me! Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! 31:3 For you are my high ridge and my stronghold; for the sake of your own reputation
Psalm 32 By David; a well-written song. 32:1 How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned! 32:2 How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the LORD does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit. 32:3 When I refused to confess my sin, my whole body wasted away, while I groaned in pain all day long. 32:4
Psalm 33 33:1 You godly ones, shout for joy because of the LORD! It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise. 33:2 Give thanks to the LORD with the harp! Sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten-stringed instrument! 33:3 Sing to him a new song! Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to him! 33:4 For
Psalm 34 Written by David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the king to send him away. 34:1 I will praise the LORD at all times; my mouth will continually praise him. 34:2 I will boast in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice! 34:3 Magnify the LORD with me! Let’s praise his name together! 34:4 I sought the
Psalm 35 By David. 35:1 O LORD, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me! 35:2 Grab your small shield and large shield, and rise up to help me! 35:3 Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words: “I am your deliverer!” 35:4 May those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated! May