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Book One (Psalms 1–41)
1Oh, the joys of those who do not
follow the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
or join in with mockers.
2But they delight in the law of the Lord,
meditating on it day and night.
3They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
bearing fruit each season.
Their leaves never wither,
and they prosper in all they do.
4But not the wicked!
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
5They will be condemned at the time of judgment.
Sinners will have no place among the godly.
6For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.

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1Why are the nations so angry?
Why do they waste their time with futile plans?
2The kings of the earth prepare for battle;
the rulers plot together
against the Lord
and against his anointed one.
3“Let us break their chains,” they cry,
“and free ourselves from slavery to God.”
4But the one who rules in heaven laughs.
The Lord scoffs at them.
5Then in anger he rebukes them,
terrifying them with his fierce fury.
6For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne
in Jerusalem,#2:6 Hebrew on Zion. on my holy mountain.”
7The king proclaims the Lord’s decree:
“The Lord said to me, ‘You are my son.#2:7a Or Son; also in 2:12.
Today I have become your Father.#2:7b Or Today I reveal you as my son.
8Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance,
the whole earth as your possession.
9You will break#2:9 Greek version reads rule. Compare Rev 2:27. them with an iron rod
and smash them like clay pots.’”
10Now then, you kings, act wisely!
Be warned, you rulers of the earth!
11Serve the Lord with reverent fear,
and rejoice with trembling.
12Submit to God’s royal son,#2:12 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain. or he will become angry,
and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities—
for his anger flares up in an instant.
But what joy for all who take refuge in him!

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A psalm of David, regarding the time David fled from his son Absalom.
1O Lord, I have so many enemies;
so many are against me.
2So many are saying,
“God will never rescue him!” Interlude#3:2 Hebrew Selah. The meaning of this word is uncertain, though it is probably a musical or literary term. It is rendered Interlude throughout the Psalms.
3But you, O Lord, are a shield around me;
you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
4I cried out to the Lord,
and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude
5I lay down and slept,
yet I woke up in safety,
for the Lord was watching over me.
6I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies
who surround me on every side.
7Arise, O Lord!
Rescue me, my God!
Slap all my enemies in the face!
Shatter the teeth of the wicked!
8Victory comes from you, O Lord.
May you bless your people. Interlude

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For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.
1Answer me when I call to you,
O God who declares me innocent.
Free me from my troubles.
Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2How long will you people ruin my reputation?
How long will you make groundless accusations?
How long will you continue your lies? Interlude
3You can be sure of this:
The Lord set apart the godly for himself.
The Lord will answer when I call to him.
4Don’t sin by letting anger control you.
Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude
5Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,
and trust the Lord.
6Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”
Let your face smile on us, Lord.
7You have given me greater joy
than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.
8In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

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NLT | PSALMS 5

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For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by the flute.
1O Lord, hear me as I pray;
pay attention to my groaning.
2Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God,
for I pray to no one but you.
3Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.
Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.
4O God, you take no pleasure in wickedness;
you cannot tolerate the sins of the wicked.
5Therefore, the proud may not stand in your presence,
for you hate all who do evil.
6You will destroy those who tell lies.
The Lord detests murderers and deceivers.
7Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house;
I will worship at your Temple with deepest awe.
8Lead me in the right path, O Lord,
or my enemies will conquer me.
Make your way plain for me to follow.
9My enemies cannot speak a truthful word.
Their deepest desire is to destroy others.
Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave.
Their tongues are filled with flattery.#5:9 Greek version reads with lies. Compare Rom 3:13.
10O God, declare them guilty.
Let them be caught in their own traps.
Drive them away because of their many sins,
for they have rebelled against you.
11But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
let them sing joyful praises forever.
Spread your protection over them,
that all who love your name may be filled with joy.
12For you bless the godly, O Lord;
you surround them with your shield of love.

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For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by an eight-stringed instrument.#6:TITLE Hebrew with stringed instruments; according to the sheminith.
1O Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger
or discipline me in your rage.
2Have compassion on me, Lord, for I am weak.
Heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.
3I am sick at heart.
How long, O Lord, until you restore me?
4Return, O Lord, and rescue me.
Save me because of your unfailing love.
5For the dead do not remember you.
Who can praise you from the grave?#6:5 Hebrew from Sheol?
6I am worn out from sobbing.
All night I flood my bed with weeping,
drenching it with my tears.
7My vision is blurred by grief;
my eyes are worn out because of all my enemies.
8Go away, all you who do evil,
for the Lord has heard my weeping.
9The Lord has heard my plea;
the Lord will answer my prayer.
10May all my enemies be disgraced and terrified.
May they suddenly turn back in shame.

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NLT | PSALMS 7

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A psalm#7:TITLE Hebrew A shiggaion, probably indicating a musical setting for the psalm. of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush of the tribe of Benjamin.
1I come to you for protection, O Lord my God.
Save me from my persecutors—rescue me!
2If you don’t, they will maul me like a lion,
tearing me to pieces with no one to rescue me.
3O Lord my God, if I have done wrong
or am guilty of injustice,
4if I have betrayed a friend
or plundered my enemy without cause,
5then let my enemies capture me.
Let them trample me into the ground
and drag my honor in the dust. Interlude
6Arise, O Lord, in anger!
Stand up against the fury of my enemies!
Wake up, my God, and bring justice!
7Gather the nations before you.
Rule over them from on high.
8The Lord judges the nations.
Declare me righteous, O Lord,
for I am innocent, O Most High!
9End the evil of those who are wicked,
and defend the righteous.
For you look deep within the mind and heart,
O righteous God.
10God is my shield,
saving those whose hearts are true and right.
11God is an honest judge.
He is angry with the wicked every day.
12If a person does not repent,
God#7:12 Hebrew he. will sharpen his sword;
he will bend and string his bow.
13He will prepare his deadly weapons
and shoot his flaming arrows.
14The wicked conceive evil;
they are pregnant with trouble
and give birth to lies.
15They dig a deep pit to trap others,
then fall into it themselves.
16The trouble they make for others backfires on them.
The violence they plan falls on their own heads.
17I will thank the Lord because he is just;
I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.

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For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument.#8:TITLE Hebrew according to the gittith.
1O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
Your glory is higher than the heavens.
2You have taught children and infants
to tell of your strength,#8:2 Greek version reads to give you praise. Compare Matt 21:16.
silencing your enemies
and all who oppose you.
3When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—
the moon and the stars you set in place—
4what are mere mortals that you should think about them,
human beings that you should care for them?#8:4 Hebrew what is man that you should think of him, / the son of man that you should care for him?
5Yet you made them only a little lower than God#8:5a Or Yet you made them only a little lower than the angels; Hebrew reads Yet you made him [i.e., man] a little lower than Elohim.
and crowned them#8:5b Hebrew him [i.e., man]; similarly in 8:6. with glory and honor.
6You gave them charge of everything you made,
putting all things under their authority—
7the flocks and the herds
and all the wild animals,
8the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea,
and everything that swims the ocean currents.
9O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!

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NLT | PSALMS 9

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For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Death of the Son.”
1I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;
I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.
2I will be filled with joy because of you.
I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.
3My enemies retreated;
they staggered and died when you appeared.
4For you have judged in my favor;
from your throne you have judged with fairness.
5You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked;
you have erased their names forever.
6The enemy is finished, in endless ruins;
the cities you uprooted are now forgotten.
7But the Lord reigns forever,
executing judgment from his throne.
8He will judge the world with justice
and rule the nations with fairness.
9The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of trouble.
10Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
11Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem.#9:11 Hebrew Zion; also in 9:14.
Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds.
12For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless.
He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer.
13 Lord, have mercy on me.
See how my enemies torment me.
Snatch me back from the jaws of death.
14Save me so I can praise you publicly at Jerusalem’s gates,
so I can rejoice that you have rescued me.
15The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others.
Their own feet have been caught in the trap they set.
16The Lord is known for his justice.
The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. Quiet Interlude#9:16 Hebrew Higgaion Selah. The meaning of this phrase is uncertain.
17The wicked will go down to the grave.#9:17 Hebrew to Sheol.
This is the fate of all the nations who ignore God.
18But the needy will not be ignored forever;
the hopes of the poor will not always be crushed.
19Arise, O Lord!
Do not let mere mortals defy you!
Judge the nations!
20Make them tremble in fear, O Lord.
Let the nations know they are merely human. Interlude

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NLT | PSALMS 10

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1O Lord, why do you stand so far away?
Why do you hide when I am in trouble?
2The wicked arrogantly hunt down the poor.
Let them be caught in the evil they plan for others.
3For they brag about their evil desires;
they praise the greedy and curse the Lord.
4The wicked are too proud to seek God.
They seem to think that God is dead.
5Yet they succeed in everything they do.
They do not see your punishment awaiting them.
They sneer at all their enemies.
6They think, “Nothing bad will ever happen to us!
We will be free of trouble forever!”
7Their mouths are full of cursing, lies, and threats.#10:7 Greek version reads cursing and bitterness. Compare Rom 3:14.
Trouble and evil are on the tips of their tongues.
8They lurk in ambush in the villages,
waiting to murder innocent people.
They are always searching for helpless victims.
9Like lions crouched in hiding,
they wait to pounce on the helpless.
Like hunters they capture the helpless
and drag them away in nets.
10Their helpless victims are crushed;
they fall beneath the strength of the wicked.
11The wicked think, “God isn’t watching us!
He has closed his eyes and won’t even see what we do!”
12Arise, O Lord!
Punish the wicked, O God!
Do not ignore the helpless!
13Why do the wicked get away with despising God?
They think, “God will never call us to account.”
14But you see the trouble and grief they cause.
You take note of it and punish them.
The helpless put their trust in you.
You defend the orphans.
15Break the arms of these wicked, evil people!
Go after them until the last one is destroyed.
16The Lord is king forever and ever!
The godless nations will vanish from the land.
17 Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless.
Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.
18You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed,
so mere people can no longer terrify them.

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NLT | PSALMS 11

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For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1I trust in the Lord for protection.
So why do you say to me,
“Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!
2The wicked are stringing their bows
and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings.
They shoot from the shadows
at those whose hearts are right.
3The foundations of law and order have collapsed.
What can the righteous do?”
4But the Lord is in his holy Temple;
the Lord still rules from heaven.
He watches everyone closely,
examining every person on earth.
5The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked.
He hates those who love violence.
6He will rain down blazing coals and burning sulfur on the wicked,
punishing them with scorching winds.
7For the righteous Lord loves justice.
The virtuous will see his face.

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NLT | PSALMS 12

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For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by an eight-stringed instrument.#12:TITLE Hebrew according to the sheminith.
1Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing!
The faithful have vanished from the earth!
2Neighbors lie to each other,
speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts.
3May the Lord cut off their flattering lips
and silence their boastful tongues.
4They say, “We will lie to our hearts’ content.
Our lips are our own—who can stop us?”
5The Lord replies, “I have seen violence done to the helpless,
and I have heard the groans of the poor.
Now I will rise up to rescue them,
as they have longed for me to do.”
6The Lord’s promises are pure,
like silver refined in a furnace,
purified seven times over.
7Therefore, Lord, we know you will protect the oppressed,
preserving them forever from this lying generation,
8even though the wicked strut about,
and evil is praised throughout the land.

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NLT | PSALMS 13

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For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever?
How long will you look the other way?
2How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul,
with sorrow in my heart every day?
How long will my enemy have the upper hand?
3Turn and answer me, O Lord my God!
Restore the sparkle to my eyes, or I will die.
4Don’t let my enemies gloat, saying, “We have defeated him!”
Don’t let them rejoice at my downfall.
5But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
6I will sing to the Lord
because he is good to me.

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NLT | PSALMS 14

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For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1Only fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt, and their actions are evil;
not one of them does good!
2The Lord looks down from heaven
on the entire human race;
he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,
if anyone seeks God.
3But no, all have turned away;
all have become corrupt.#14:3 Greek version reads have become useless. Compare Rom 3:12.
No one does good,
not a single one!
4Will those who do evil never learn?
They eat up my people like bread
and wouldn’t think of praying to the Lord.
5Terror will grip them,
for God is with those who obey him.
6The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed,
but the Lord will protect his people.
7Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel?
When the Lord restores his people,
Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

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A psalm of David.
1Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord?
Who may enter your presence on your holy hill?
2Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right,
speaking the truth from sincere hearts.
3Those who refuse to gossip
or harm their neighbors
or speak evil of their friends.
4Those who despise flagrant sinners,
and honor the faithful followers of the Lord,
and keep their promises even when it hurts.
5Those who lend money without charging interest,
and who cannot be bribed to lie about the innocent.
Such people will stand firm forever.

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NLT | PSALMS 16

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A psalm#16:TITLE Hebrew miktam. This may be a literary or musical term. of David.
1Keep me safe, O God,
for I have come to you for refuge.
2I said to the Lord, “You are my Master!
Every good thing I have comes from you.”
3The godly people in the land
are my true heroes!
I take pleasure in them!
4Troubles multiply for those who chase after other gods.
I will not take part in their sacrifices of blood
or even speak the names of their gods.
5 Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing.
You guard all that is mine.
6The land you have given me is a pleasant land.
What a wonderful inheritance!
7I will bless the Lord who guides me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
8I know the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
9No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice.#16:9 Greek version reads and my tongue shouts his praises. Compare Acts 2:26.
My body rests in safety.
10For you will not leave my soul among the dead#16:10a Hebrew in Sheol.
or allow your holy one#16:10b Or your Holy One. to rot in the grave.
11You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.#16:11 Greek version reads You have shown me the way of life, / and you will fill me with the joy of your presence. Compare Acts 2:28.

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NLT | PSALMS 17

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A prayer of David.
1O Lord, hear my plea for justice.
Listen to my cry for help.
Pay attention to my prayer,
for it comes from honest lips.
2Declare me innocent,
for you see those who do right.
3You have tested my thoughts and examined my heart in the night.
You have scrutinized me and found nothing wrong.
I am determined not to sin in what I say.
4I have followed your commands,
which keep me from following cruel and evil people.
5My steps have stayed on your path;
I have not wavered from following you.
6I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God.
Bend down and listen as I pray.
7Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.
By your mighty power you rescue
those who seek refuge from their enemies.
8Guard me as you would guard your own eyes.#17:8 Hebrew as the pupil of your eye.
Hide me in the shadow of your wings.
9Protect me from wicked people who attack me,
from murderous enemies who surround me.
10They are without pity.
Listen to their boasting!
11They track me down and surround me,
watching for the chance to throw me to the ground.
12They are like hungry lions, eager to tear me apart—
like young lions hiding in ambush.
13Arise, O Lord!
Stand against them, and bring them to their knees!
Rescue me from the wicked with your sword!
14By the power of your hand, O Lord,
destroy those who look to this world for their reward.
But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones.
May their children have plenty,
leaving an inheritance for their descendants.
15Because I am righteous, I will see you.
When I awake, I will see you face to face and be satisfied.

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For the choir director: A psalm of David, the servant of the Lord. He sang this song to the Lord on the day the Lord rescued him from all his enemies and from Saul. He sang:
1I love you, Lord;
you are my strength.
2The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;
my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me,
and my place of safety.
3I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and he saved me from my enemies.
4The ropes of death entangled me;
floods of destruction swept over me.
5The grave#18:5 Hebrew Sheol. wrapped its ropes around me;
death laid a trap in my path.
6But in my distress I cried out to the Lord;
yes, I prayed to my God for help.
He heard me from his sanctuary;
my cry to him reached his ears.
7Then the earth quaked and trembled.
The foundations of the mountains shook;
they quaked because of his anger.
8Smoke poured from his nostrils;
fierce flames leaped from his mouth.
Glowing coals blazed forth from him.
9He opened the heavens and came down;
dark storm clouds were beneath his feet.
10Mounted on a mighty angelic being,#18:10 Hebrew a cherub. he flew,
soaring on the wings of the wind.
11He shrouded himself in darkness,
veiling his approach with dark rain clouds.
12Thick clouds shielded the brightness around him
and rained down hail and burning coals.#18:12 Or and lightning bolts; also in 18:13.
13The Lord thundered from heaven;
the voice of the Most High resounded
amid the hail and burning coals.
14He shot his arrows and scattered his enemies;
great bolts of lightning flashed, and they were confused.
15Then at your command, O Lord,
at the blast of your breath,
the bottom of the sea could be seen,
and the foundations of the earth were laid bare.
16He reached down from heaven and rescued me;
he drew me out of deep waters.
17He rescued me from my powerful enemies,
from those who hated me and were too strong for me.
18They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress,
but the Lord supported me.
19He led me to a place of safety;
he rescued me because he delights in me.
20The Lord rewarded me for doing right;
he restored me because of my innocence.
21For I have kept the ways of the Lord;
I have not turned from my God to follow evil.
22I have followed all his regulations;
I have never abandoned his decrees.
23I am blameless before God;
I have kept myself from sin.
24The Lord rewarded me for doing right.
He has seen my innocence.
25To the faithful you show yourself faithful;
to those with integrity you show integrity.
26To the pure you show yourself pure,
but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd.
27You rescue the humble,
but you humiliate the proud.
28You light a lamp for me.
The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.
29In your strength I can crush an army;
with my God I can scale any wall.
30God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
31For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid rock?
32God arms me with strength,
and he makes my way perfect.
33He makes me as surefooted as a deer,
enabling me to stand on mountain heights.
34He trains my hands for battle;
he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.
35You have given me your shield of victory.
Your right hand supports me;
your help#18:35 Hebrew your humility; compare 2 Sam 22:36. has made me great.
36You have made a wide path for my feet
to keep them from slipping.
37I chased my enemies and caught them;
I did not stop until they were conquered.
38I struck them down so they could not get up;
they fell beneath my feet.
39You have armed me with strength for the battle;
you have subdued my enemies under my feet.
40You placed my foot on their necks.
I have destroyed all who hated me.
41They called for help, but no one came to their rescue.
They even cried to the Lord, but he refused to answer.
42I ground them as fine as dust in the wind.
I swept them into the gutter like dirt.
43You gave me victory over my accusers.
You appointed me ruler over nations;
people I don’t even know now serve me.
44As soon as they hear of me, they submit;
foreign nations cringe before me.
45They all lose their courage
and come trembling from their strongholds.
46The Lord lives! Praise to my Rock!
May the God of my salvation be exalted!
47He is the God who pays back those who harm me;
he subdues the nations under me
48and rescues me from my enemies.
You hold me safe beyond the reach of my enemies;
you save me from violent opponents.
49For this, O Lord, I will praise you among the nations;
I will sing praises to your name.
50You give great victories to your king;
you show unfailing love to your anointed,
to David and all his descendants forever.

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NLT | PSALMS 19

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For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.
2Day after day they continue to speak;
night after night they make him known.
3They speak without a sound or word;
their voice is never heard.#19:3 Or There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard.
4Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,
and their words to all the world.
God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.
5It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding.
It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.
6The sun rises at one end of the heavens
and follows its course to the other end.
Nothing can hide from its heat.
7The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
9Reverence for the Lord is pure,
lasting forever.
The laws of the Lord are true;
each one is fair.
10They are more desirable than gold,
even the finest gold.
They are sweeter than honey,
even honey dripping from the comb.
11They are a warning to your servant,
a great reward for those who obey them.
12How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart?
Cleanse me from these hidden faults.
13Keep your servant from deliberate sins!
Don’t let them control me.
Then I will be free of guilt
and innocent of great sin.
14May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

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NLT | PSALMS 20

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For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry.
May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm.
2May he send you help from his sanctuary
and strengthen you from Jerusalem.#20:2 Hebrew Zion.
3May he remember all your gifts
and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Interlude
4May he grant your heart’s desires
and make all your plans succeed.
5May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory
and raise a victory banner in the name of our God.
May the Lord answer all your prayers.
6Now I know that the Lord rescues his anointed king.
He will answer him from his holy heaven
and rescue him by his great power.
7Some nations boast of their chariots and horses,
but we boast in the name of the Lord our God.
8Those nations will fall down and collapse,
but we will rise up and stand firm.
9Give victory to our king, O Lord!
Answer our cry for help.

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21
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord!
He shouts with joy because you give him victory.
2For you have given him his heart’s desire;
you have withheld nothing he requested. Interlude
3You welcomed him back with success and prosperity.
You placed a crown of finest gold on his head.
4He asked you to preserve his life,
and you granted his request.
The days of his life stretch on forever.
5Your victory brings him great honor,
and you have clothed him with splendor and majesty.
6You have endowed him with eternal blessings
and given him the joy of your presence.
7For the king trusts in the Lord.
The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling.
8You will capture all your enemies.
Your strong right hand will seize all who hate you.
9You will throw them in a flaming furnace
when you appear.
The Lord will consume them in his anger;
fire will devour them.
10You will wipe their children from the face of the earth;
they will never have descendants.
11Although they plot against you,
their evil schemes will never succeed.
12For they will turn and run
when they see your arrows aimed at them.
13Rise up, O Lord, in all your power.
With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts.

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22
For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Doe of the Dawn.”
1My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
Why are you so far away when I groan for help?
2Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer.
Every night I lift my voice, but I find no relief.
3Yet you are holy,
enthroned on the praises of Israel.
4Our ancestors trusted in you,
and you rescued them.
5They cried out to you and were saved.
They trusted in you and were never disgraced.
6But I am a worm and not a man.
I am scorned and despised by all!
7Everyone who sees me mocks me.
They sneer and shake their heads, saying,
8“Is this the one who relies on the Lord?
Then let the Lord save him!
If the Lord loves him so much,
let the Lord rescue him!”
9Yet you brought me safely from my mother’s womb
and led me to trust you at my mother’s breast.
10I was thrust into your arms at my birth.
You have been my God from the moment I was born.
11Do not stay so far from me,
for trouble is near,
and no one else can help me.
12My enemies surround me like a herd of bulls;
fierce bulls of Bashan have hemmed me in!
13Like lions they open their jaws against me,
roaring and tearing into their prey.
14My life is poured out like water,
and all my bones are out of joint.
My heart is like wax,
melting within me.
15My strength has dried up like sunbaked clay.
My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth.
You have laid me in the dust and left me for dead.
16My enemies surround me like a pack of dogs;
an evil gang closes in on me.
They have pierced#22:16 As in some Hebrew manuscripts and Greek and Syriac versions; most Hebrew manuscripts read They are like a lion at. my hands and feet.
17I can count all my bones.
My enemies stare at me and gloat.
18They divide my garments among themselves
and throw dice#22:18 Hebrew cast lots. for my clothing.
19O Lord, do not stay far away!
You are my strength; come quickly to my aid!
20Save me from the sword;
spare my precious life from these dogs.
21Snatch me from the lion’s jaws
and from the horns of these wild oxen.
22I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters.#22:22 Hebrew my brothers.
I will praise you among your assembled people.
23Praise the Lord, all you who fear him!
Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob!
Show him reverence, all you descendants of Israel!
24For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy.
He has not turned his back on them,
but has listened to their cries for help.
25I will praise you in the great assembly.
I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you.
26The poor will eat and be satisfied.
All who seek the Lord will praise him.
Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.
27The whole earth will acknowledge the Lord and return to him.
All the families of the nations will bow down before him.
28For royal power belongs to the Lord.
He rules all the nations.
29Let the rich of the earth feast and worship.
Bow before him, all who are mortal,
all whose lives will end as dust.
30Our children will also serve him.
Future generations will hear about the wonders of the Lord.
31His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born.
They will hear about everything he has done.

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23
A psalm of David.
1The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
2He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
4Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,#23:4 Or the dark valley of death.
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
5You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
6Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.

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NLT | PSALMS 24

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24
A psalm of David.
1The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.
The world and all its people belong to him.
2For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas
and built it on the ocean depths.
3Who may climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who may stand in his holy place?
4Only those whose hands and hearts are pure,
who do not worship idols
and never tell lies.
5They will receive the Lord’s blessing
and have a right relationship with God their savior.
6Such people may seek you
and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob.#24:6 As in two Hebrew manuscripts and Greek and Syriac versions; most Hebrew manuscripts read O Jacob. Interlude
7Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
8Who is the King of glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty;
the Lord, invincible in battle.
9Open up, ancient gates!
Open up, ancient doors,
and let the King of glory enter.
10Who is the King of glory?
The Lord of Heaven’s Armies—
he is the King of glory. Interlude

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25
# 25 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; each verse begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. A psalm of David.
1O Lord, I give my life to you.
2I trust in you, my God!
Do not let me be disgraced,
or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.
3No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced,
but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.
4Show me the right path, O Lord;
point out the road for me to follow.
5Lead me by your truth and teach me,
for you are the God who saves me.
All day long I put my hope in you.
6Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love,
which you have shown from long ages past.
7Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
Remember me in the light of your unfailing love,
for you are merciful, O Lord.
8The Lord is good and does what is right;
he shows the proper path to those who go astray.
9He leads the humble in doing right,
teaching them his way.
10The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness
all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.
11For the honor of your name, O Lord,
forgive my many, many sins.
12Who are those who fear the Lord?
He will show them the path they should choose.
13They will live in prosperity,
and their children will inherit the land.
14The Lord is a friend to those who fear him.
He teaches them his covenant.
15My eyes are always on the Lord,
for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.
16Turn to me and have mercy,
for I am alone and in deep distress.
17My problems go from bad to worse.
Oh, save me from them all!
18Feel my pain and see my trouble.
Forgive all my sins.
19See how many enemies I have
and how viciously they hate me!
20Protect me! Rescue my life from them!
Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.
21May integrity and honesty protect me,
for I put my hope in you.
22O God, ransom Israel
from all its troubles.

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NLT | PSALMS 26

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26
A psalm of David.
1Declare me innocent, O Lord,
for I have acted with integrity;
I have trusted in the Lord without wavering.
2Put me on trial, Lord, and cross-examine me.
Test my motives and my heart.
3For I am always aware of your unfailing love,
and I have lived according to your truth.
4I do not spend time with liars
or go along with hypocrites.
5I hate the gatherings of those who do evil,
and I refuse to join in with the wicked.
6I wash my hands to declare my innocence.
I come to your altar, O Lord,
7singing a song of thanksgiving
and telling of all your wonders.
8I love your sanctuary, Lord,
the place where your glorious presence dwells.
9Don’t let me suffer the fate of sinners.
Don’t condemn me along with murderers.
10Their hands are dirty with evil schemes,
and they constantly take bribes.
11But I am not like that; I live with integrity.
So redeem me and show me mercy.
12Now I stand on solid ground,
and I will publicly praise the Lord.

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NLT | PSALMS 27

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27
A psalm of David.
1The Lord is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?
2When evil people come to devour me,
when my enemies and foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
3Though a mighty army surrounds me,
my heart will not be afraid.
Even if I am attacked,
I will remain confident.
4The one thing I ask of the Lord—
the thing I seek most—
is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
delighting in the Lord’s perfections
and meditating in his Temple.
5For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
6Then I will hold my head high
above my enemies who surround me.
At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,
singing and praising the Lord with music.
7Hear me as I pray, O Lord.
Be merciful and answer me!
8My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”
And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
9Do not turn your back on me.
Do not reject your servant in anger.
You have always been my helper.
Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me,
O God of my salvation!
10Even if my father and mother abandon me,
the Lord will hold me close.
11Teach me how to live, O Lord.
Lead me along the right path,
for my enemies are waiting for me.
12Do not let me fall into their hands.
For they accuse me of things I’ve never done;
with every breath they threaten me with violence.
13Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness
while I am here in the land of the living.
14Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

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NLT | PSALMS 28

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28
A psalm of David.
1I pray to you, O Lord, my rock.
Do not turn a deaf ear to me.
For if you are silent,
I might as well give up and die.
2Listen to my prayer for mercy
as I cry out to you for help,
as I lift my hands toward your holy sanctuary.
3Do not drag me away with the wicked—
with those who do evil—
those who speak friendly words to their neighbors
while planning evil in their hearts.
4Give them the punishment they so richly deserve!
Measure it out in proportion to their wickedness.
Pay them back for all their evil deeds!
Give them a taste of what they have done to others.
5They care nothing for what the Lord has done
or for what his hands have made.
So he will tear them down,
and they will never be rebuilt!
6Praise the Lord!
For he has heard my cry for mercy.
7The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
8The Lord gives his people strength.
He is a safe fortress for his anointed king.
9Save your people!
Bless Israel, your special possession.#28:9 Hebrew Bless your inheritance.
Lead them like a shepherd,
and carry them in your arms forever.

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NLT | PSALMS 29

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29
A psalm of David.
1Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings#29:1 Hebrew you sons of God.;
honor the Lord for his glory and strength.
2Honor the Lord for the glory of his name.
Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.
3The voice of the Lord echoes above the sea.
The God of glory thunders.
The Lord thunders over the mighty sea.
4The voice of the Lord is powerful;
the voice of the Lord is majestic.
5The voice of the Lord splits the mighty cedars;
the Lord shatters the cedars of Lebanon.
6He makes Lebanon’s mountains skip like a calf;
he makes Mount Hermon#29:6 Hebrew Sirion, another name for Mount Hermon. leap like a young wild ox.
7The voice of the Lord strikes
with bolts of lightning.
8The voice of the Lord makes the barren wilderness quake;
the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.
9The voice of the Lord twists mighty oaks#29:9 Or causes the deer to writhe in labor.
and strips the forests bare.
In his Temple everyone shouts, “Glory!”
10The Lord rules over the floodwaters.
The Lord reigns as king forever.
11The Lord gives his people strength.
The Lord blesses them with peace.

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NLT | PSALMS 30

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30
A psalm of David. A song for the dedication of the Temple.
1I will exalt you, Lord, for you rescued me.
You refused to let my enemies triumph over me.
2O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,
and you restored my health.
3You brought me up from the grave,#30:3 Hebrew from Sheol. O Lord.
You kept me from falling into the pit of death.
4Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones!
Praise his holy name.
5For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime!
Weeping may last through the night,
but joy comes with the morning.
6When I was prosperous, I said,
“Nothing can stop me now!”
7Your favor, O Lord, made me as secure as a mountain.
Then you turned away from me, and I was shattered.
8I cried out to you, O Lord.
I begged the Lord for mercy, saying,
9“What will you gain if I die,
if I sink into the grave?
Can my dust praise you?
Can it tell of your faithfulness?
10Hear me, Lord, and have mercy on me.
Help me, O Lord.”
11You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.
You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,
12that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!

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NLT | PSALMS 31

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31
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right.
2Turn your ear to listen to me;
rescue me quickly.
Be my rock of protection,
a fortress where I will be safe.
3You are my rock and my fortress.
For the honor of your name, lead me out of this danger.
4Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me,
for I find protection in you alone.
5I entrust my spirit into your hand.
Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God.
6I hate those who worship worthless idols.
I trust in the Lord.
7I will be glad and rejoice in your unfailing love,
for you have seen my troubles,
and you care about the anguish of my soul.
8You have not handed me over to my enemies
but have set me in a safe place.
9Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am in distress.
Tears blur my eyes.
My body and soul are withering away.
10I am dying from grief;
my years are shortened by sadness.
Sin has drained my strength;
I am wasting away from within.
11I am scorned by all my enemies
and despised by my neighbors—
even my friends are afraid to come near me.
When they see me on the street,
they run the other way.
12I am ignored as if I were dead,
as if I were a broken pot.
13I have heard the many rumors about me,
and I am surrounded by terror.
My enemies conspire against me,
plotting to take my life.
14But I am trusting you, O Lord,
saying, “You are my God!”
15My future is in your hands.
Rescue me from those who hunt me down relentlessly.
16Let your favor shine on your servant.
In your unfailing love, rescue me.
17Don’t let me be disgraced, O Lord,
for I call out to you for help.
Let the wicked be disgraced;
let them lie silent in the grave.#31:17 Hebrew in Sheol.
18Silence their lying lips—
those proud and arrogant lips that accuse the godly.
19How great is the goodness
you have stored up for those who fear you.
You lavish it on those who come to you for protection,
blessing them before the watching world.
20You hide them in the shelter of your presence,
safe from those who conspire against them.
You shelter them in your presence,
far from accusing tongues.
21Praise the Lord,
for he has shown me the wonders of his unfailing love.
He kept me safe when my city was under attack.
22In panic I cried out,
“I am cut off from the Lord!”
But you heard my cry for mercy
and answered my call for help.
23Love the Lord, all you godly ones!
For the Lord protects those who are loyal to him,
but he harshly punishes the arrogant.
24So be strong and courageous,
all you who put your hope in the Lord!

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NLT | PSALMS 32

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32
A psalm#32:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of David.
1Oh, what joy for those
whose disobedience is forgiven,
whose sin is put out of sight!
2Yes, what joy for those
whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt,#32:2 Greek version reads of sin. Compare Rom 4:8.
whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
3When I refused to confess my sin,
my body wasted away,
and I groaned all day long.
4Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me.
My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Interlude
5Finally, I confessed all my sins to you
and stopped trying to hide my guilt.
I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.”
And you forgave me! All my guilt is gone. Interlude
6Therefore, let all the godly pray to you while there is still time,
that they may not drown in the floodwaters of judgment.
7For you are my hiding place;
you protect me from trouble.
You surround me with songs of victory. Interlude
8The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.
9Do not be like a senseless horse or mule
that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”
10Many sorrows come to the wicked,
but unfailing love surrounds those who trust the Lord.
11So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him!
Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!

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NLT | PSALMS 33

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33
1Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord;
it is fitting for the pure to praise him.
2Praise the Lord with melodies on the lyre;
make music for him on the ten-stringed harp.
3Sing a new song of praise to him;
play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy.
4For the word of the Lord holds true,
and we can trust everything he does.
5He loves whatever is just and good;
the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth.
6The Lord merely spoke,
and the heavens were created.
He breathed the word,
and all the stars were born.
7He assigned the sea its boundaries
and locked the oceans in vast reservoirs.
8Let the whole world fear the Lord,
and let everyone stand in awe of him.
9For when he spoke, the world began!
It appeared at his command.
10The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations
and thwarts all their schemes.
11But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever;
his intentions can never be shaken.
12What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord,
whose people he has chosen as his inheritance.
13The Lord looks down from heaven
and sees the whole human race.
14From his throne he observes
all who live on the earth.
15He made their hearts,
so he understands everything they do.
16The best-equipped army cannot save a king,
nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.
17Don’t count on your warhorse to give you victory—
for all its strength, it cannot save you.
18But the Lord watches over those who fear him,
those who rely on his unfailing love.
19He rescues them from death
and keeps them alive in times of famine.
20We put our hope in the Lord.
He is our help and our shield.
21In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
22Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord,
for our hope is in you alone.

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NLT | PSALMS 34

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34
# 34 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; each verse begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. A psalm of David, regarding the time he pretended to be insane in front of Abimelech, who sent him away.
1I will praise the Lord at all times.
I will constantly speak his praises.
2I will boast only in the Lord;
let all who are helpless take heart.
3Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness;
let us exalt his name together.
4I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me.
He freed me from all my fears.
5Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;
no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
6In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened;
he saved me from all my troubles.
7For the angel of the Lord is a guard;
he surrounds and defends all who fear him.
8Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
9Fear the Lord, you his godly people,
for those who fear him will have all they need.
10Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry,
but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.
11Come, my children, and listen to me,
and I will teach you to fear the Lord.
12Does anyone want to live a life
that is long and prosperous?
13Then keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies!
14Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
15The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right;
his ears are open to their cries for help.
16But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil;
he will erase their memory from the earth.
17The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help.
He rescues them from all their troubles.
18The Lord is close to the brokenhearted;
he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.
19The righteous person faces many troubles,
but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
20For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous;
not one of them is broken!
21Calamity will surely destroy the wicked,
and those who hate the righteous will be punished.
22But the Lord will redeem those who serve him.
No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

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NLT | PSALMS 35

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35
A psalm of David.
1O Lord, oppose those who oppose me.
Fight those who fight against me.
2Put on your armor, and take up your shield.
Prepare for battle, and come to my aid.
3Lift up your spear and javelin
against those who pursue me.
Let me hear you say,
“I will give you victory!”
4Bring shame and disgrace on those trying to kill me;
turn them back and humiliate those who want to harm me.
5Blow them away like chaff in the wind—
a wind sent by the angel of the Lord.
6Make their path dark and slippery,
with the angel of the Lord pursuing them.
7I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me.
I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me.
8So let sudden ruin come upon them!
Let them be caught in the trap they set for me!
Let them be destroyed in the pit they dug for me.
9Then I will rejoice in the Lord.
I will be glad because he rescues me.
10With every bone in my body I will praise him:
“Lord, who can compare with you?
Who else rescues the helpless from the strong?
Who else protects the helpless and poor from those who rob them?”
11Malicious witnesses testify against me.
They accuse me of crimes I know nothing about.
12They repay me evil for good.
I am sick with despair.
13Yet when they were ill, I grieved for them.
I denied myself by fasting for them,
but my prayers returned unanswered.
14I was sad, as though they were my friends or family,
as if I were grieving for my own mother.
15But they are glad now that I am in trouble;
they gleefully join together against me.
I am attacked by people I don’t even know;
they slander me constantly.
16They mock me and call me names;
they snarl at me.
17How long, O Lord, will you look on and do nothing?
Rescue me from their fierce attacks.
Protect my life from these lions!
18Then I will thank you in front of the great assembly.
I will praise you before all the people.
19Don’t let my treacherous enemies rejoice over my defeat.
Don’t let those who hate me without cause gloat over my sorrow.
20They don’t talk of peace;
they plot against innocent people who mind their own business.
21They shout, “Aha! Aha!
With our own eyes we saw him do it!”
22O Lord, you know all about this.
Do not stay silent.
Do not abandon me now, O Lord.
23Wake up! Rise to my defense!
Take up my case, my God and my Lord.
24Declare me not guilty, O Lord my God, for you give justice.
Don’t let my enemies laugh about me in my troubles.
25Don’t let them say, “Look, we got what we wanted!
Now we will eat him alive!”
26May those who rejoice at my troubles
be humiliated and disgraced.
May those who triumph over me
be covered with shame and dishonor.
27But give great joy to those who came to my defense.
Let them continually say, “Great is the Lord,
who delights in blessing his servant with peace!”
28Then I will proclaim your justice,
and I will praise you all day long.

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NLT | PSALMS 36

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36
For the choir director: A psalm of David, the servant of the Lord.
1Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts.#36:1 As in some Hebrew manuscripts and Syriac version, which read in his heart. Masoretic Text reads in my heart.
They have no fear of God at all.
2In their blind conceit,
they cannot see how wicked they really are.
3Everything they say is crooked and deceitful.
They refuse to act wisely or do good.
4They lie awake at night, hatching sinful plots.
Their actions are never good.
They make no attempt to turn from evil.
5Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.
6Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains,
your justice like the ocean depths.
You care for people and animals alike, O Lord.
7How precious is your unfailing love, O God!
All humanity finds shelter
in the shadow of your wings.
8You feed them from the abundance of your own house,
letting them drink from your river of delights.
9For you are the fountain of life,
the light by which we see.
10Pour out your unfailing love on those who love you;
give justice to those with honest hearts.
11Don’t let the proud trample me
or the wicked push me around.
12Look! Those who do evil have fallen!
They are thrown down, never to rise again.

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37
# 37 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; each stanza begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. A psalm of David.
1Don’t worry about the wicked
or envy those who do wrong.
2For like grass, they soon fade away.
Like spring flowers, they soon wither.
3Trust in the Lord and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
4Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart’s desires.
5Commit everything you do to the Lord.
Trust him, and he will help you.
6He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn,
and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.
7Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes.
8Stop being angry!
Turn from your rage!
Do not lose your temper—
it only leads to harm.
9For the wicked will be destroyed,
but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land.
10Soon the wicked will disappear.
Though you look for them, they will be gone.
11The lowly will possess the land
and will live in peace and prosperity.
12The wicked plot against the godly;
they snarl at them in defiance.
13But the Lord just laughs,
for he sees their day of judgment coming.
14The wicked draw their swords
and string their bows
to kill the poor and the oppressed,
to slaughter those who do right.
15But their swords will stab their own hearts,
and their bows will be broken.
16It is better to be godly and have little
than to be evil and rich.
17For the strength of the wicked will be shattered,
but the Lord takes care of the godly.
18Day by day the Lord takes care of the innocent,
and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever.
19They will not be disgraced in hard times;
even in famine they will have more than enough.
20But the wicked will die.
The Lord’s enemies are like flowers in a field—
they will disappear like smoke.
21The wicked borrow and never repay,
but the godly are generous givers.
22Those the Lord blesses will possess the land,
but those he curses will die.
23The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
He delights in every detail of their lives.
24Though they stumble, they will never fall,
for the Lord holds them by the hand.
25Once I was young, and now I am old.
Yet I have never seen the godly abandoned
or their children begging for bread.
26The godly always give generous loans to others,
and their children are a blessing.
27Turn from evil and do good,
and you will live in the land forever.
28For the Lord loves justice,
and he will never abandon the godly.
He will keep them safe forever,
but the children of the wicked will die.
29The godly will possess the land
and will live there forever.
30The godly offer good counsel;
they teach right from wrong.
31They have made God’s law their own,
so they will never slip from his path.
32The wicked wait in ambush for the godly,
looking for an excuse to kill them.
33But the Lord will not let the wicked succeed
or let the godly be condemned when they are put on trial.
34Put your hope in the Lord.
Travel steadily along his path.
He will honor you by giving you the land.
You will see the wicked destroyed.
35I have seen wicked and ruthless people
flourishing like a tree in its native soil.
36But when I looked again, they were gone!
Though I searched for them, I could not find them!
37Look at those who are honest and good,
for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace.
38But the rebellious will be destroyed;
they have no future.
39The Lord rescues the godly;
he is their fortress in times of trouble.
40The Lord helps them,
rescuing them from the wicked.
He saves them,
and they find shelter in him.

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NLT | PSALMS 38

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38
A psalm of David, asking God to remember him.
1O Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger
or discipline me in your rage!
2Your arrows have struck deep,
and your blows are crushing me.
3Because of your anger, my whole body is sick;
my health is broken because of my sins.
4My guilt overwhelms me—
it is a burden too heavy to bear.
5My wounds fester and stink
because of my foolish sins.
6I am bent over and racked with pain.
All day long I walk around filled with grief.
7A raging fever burns within me,
and my health is broken.
8I am exhausted and completely crushed.
My groans come from an anguished heart.
9You know what I long for, Lord;
you hear my every sigh.
10My heart beats wildly, my strength fails,
and I am going blind.
11My loved ones and friends stay away, fearing my disease.
Even my own family stands at a distance.
12Meanwhile, my enemies lay traps to kill me.
Those who wish me harm make plans to ruin me.
All day long they plan their treachery.
13But I am deaf to all their threats.
I am silent before them as one who cannot speak.
14I choose to hear nothing,
and I make no reply.
15For I am waiting for you, O Lord.
You must answer for me, O Lord my God.
16I prayed, “Don’t let my enemies gloat over me
or rejoice at my downfall.”
17I am on the verge of collapse,
facing constant pain.
18But I confess my sins;
I am deeply sorry for what I have done.
19I have many aggressive enemies;
they hate me without reason.
20They repay me evil for good
and oppose me for pursuing good.
21Do not abandon me, O Lord.
Do not stand at a distance, my God.
22Come quickly to help me,
O Lord my savior.

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NLT | PSALMS 39

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39
For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of David.
1I said to myself, “I will watch what I do
and not sin in what I say.
I will hold my tongue
when the ungodly are around me.”
2But as I stood there in silence—
not even speaking of good things—
the turmoil within me grew worse.
3The more I thought about it,
the hotter I got,
igniting a fire of words:
4“Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered—
how fleeting my life is.
5You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a moment to you;
at best, each of us is but a breath.” Interlude
6We are merely moving shadows,
and all our busy rushing ends in nothing.
We heap up wealth,
not knowing who will spend it.
7And so, Lord, where do I put my hope?
My only hope is in you.
8Rescue me from my rebellion.
Do not let fools mock me.
9I am silent before you; I won’t say a word,
for my punishment is from you.
10But please stop striking me!
I am exhausted by the blows from your hand.
11When you discipline us for our sins,
you consume like a moth what is precious to us.
Each of us is but a breath. Interlude
12Hear my prayer, O Lord!
Listen to my cries for help!
Don’t ignore my tears.
For I am your guest—
a traveler passing through,
as my ancestors were before me.
13Leave me alone so I can smile again
before I am gone and exist no more.

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NLT | PSALMS 40

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40
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1I waited patiently for the Lord to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
2He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
3He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed.
They will put their trust in the Lord.
4Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord,
who have no confidence in the proud
or in those who worship idols.
5O Lord my God, you have performed many wonders for us.
Your plans for us are too numerous to list.
You have no equal.
If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds,
I would never come to the end of them.
6You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings.
Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand#40:6 Greek version reads You have given me a body. Compare Heb 10:5.—
you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings.
7Then I said, “Look, I have come.
As is written about me in the Scriptures:
8I take joy in doing your will, my God,
for your instructions are written on my heart.”
9I have told all your people about your justice.
I have not been afraid to speak out,
as you, O Lord, well know.
10I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart;
I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power.
I have told everyone in the great assembly
of your unfailing love and faithfulness.
11 Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me.
Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.
12For troubles surround me—
too many to count!
My sins pile up so high
I can’t see my way out.
They outnumber the hairs on my head.
I have lost all courage.
13Please, Lord, rescue me!
Come quickly, Lord, and help me.
14May those who try to destroy me
be humiliated and put to shame.
May those who take delight in my trouble
be turned back in disgrace.
15Let them be horrified by their shame,
for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!”
16But may all who search for you
be filled with joy and gladness in you.
May those who love your salvation
repeatedly shout, “The Lord is great!”
17As for me, since I am poor and needy,
let the Lord keep me in his thoughts.
You are my helper and my savior.
O my God, do not delay.

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NLT | PSALMS 41

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41
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor!
The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.
2The Lord protects them
and keeps them alive.
He gives them prosperity in the land
and rescues them from their enemies.
3The Lord nurses them when they are sick
and restores them to health.
4“O Lord,” I prayed, “have mercy on me.
Heal me, for I have sinned against you.”
5But my enemies say nothing but evil about me.
“How soon will he die and be forgotten?” they ask.
6They visit me as if they were my friends,
but all the while they gather gossip,
and when they leave, they spread it everywhere.
7All who hate me whisper about me,
imagining the worst.
8“He has some fatal disease,” they say.
“He will never get out of that bed!”
9Even my best friend, the one I trusted completely,
the one who shared my food, has turned against me.
10 Lord, have mercy on me.
Make me well again, so I can pay them back!
11I know you are pleased with me,
for you have not let my enemies triumph over me.
12You have preserved my life because I am innocent;
you have brought me into your presence forever.
13Praise the Lord, the God of Israel,
who lives from everlasting to everlasting.
Amen and amen!

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NLT | PSALMS 42

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42
Book Two (Psalms 42–72)
For the choir director: A psalm#42:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of the descendants of Korah.
1As the deer longs for streams of water,
so I long for you, O God.
2I thirst for God, the living God.
When can I go and stand before him?
3Day and night I have only tears for food,
while my enemies continually taunt me, saying,
“Where is this God of yours?”
4My heart is breaking
as I remember how it used to be:
I walked among the crowds of worshipers,
leading a great procession to the house of God,
singing for joy and giving thanks
amid the sound of a great celebration!
5Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and 6my God!
Now I am deeply discouraged,
but I will remember you—
even from distant Mount Hermon, the source of the Jordan,
from the land of Mount Mizar.
7I hear the tumult of the raging seas
as your waves and surging tides sweep over me.
8But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me,
and through each night I sing his songs,
praying to God who gives me life.
9“O God my rock,” I cry,
“why have you forgotten me?
Why must I wander around in grief,
oppressed by my enemies?”
10Their taunts break my bones.
They scoff, “Where is this God of yours?”
11Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and my God!

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43
1Declare me innocent, O God!
Defend me against these ungodly people.
Rescue me from these unjust liars.
2For you are God, my only safe haven.
Why have you tossed me aside?
Why must I wander around in grief,
oppressed by my enemies?
3Send out your light and your truth;
let them guide me.
Let them lead me to your holy mountain,
to the place where you live.
4There I will go to the altar of God,
to God—the source of all my joy.
I will praise you with my harp,
O God, my God!
5Why am I discouraged?
Why is my heart so sad?
I will put my hope in God!
I will praise him again—
my Savior and my God!

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NLT | PSALMS 44

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44
For the choir director: A psalm#44:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of the descendants of Korah.
1O God, we have heard it with our own ears—
our ancestors have told us
of all you did in their day,
in days long ago:
2You drove out the pagan nations by your power
and gave all the land to our ancestors.
You crushed their enemies
and set our ancestors free.
3They did not conquer the land with their swords;
it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory.
It was your right hand and strong arm
and the blinding light from your face that helped them,
for you loved them.
4You are my King and my God.
You command victories for Israel.#44:4 Hebrew for Jacob. The names “Jacob” and “Israel” are often interchanged throughout the Old Testament, referring sometimes to the individual patriarch and sometimes to the nation.
5Only by your power can we push back our enemies;
only in your name can we trample our foes.
6I do not trust in my bow;
I do not count on my sword to save me.
7You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies;
you disgrace those who hate us.
8O God, we give glory to you all day long
and constantly praise your name. Interlude
9But now you have tossed us aside in dishonor.
You no longer lead our armies to battle.
10You make us retreat from our enemies
and allow those who hate us to plunder our land.
11You have butchered us like sheep
and scattered us among the nations.
12You sold your precious people for a pittance,
making nothing on the sale.
13You let our neighbors mock us.
We are an object of scorn and derision to those around us.
14You have made us the butt of their jokes;
they shake their heads at us in scorn.
15We can’t escape the constant humiliation;
shame is written across our faces.
16All we hear are the taunts of our mockers.
All we see are our vengeful enemies.
17All this has happened though we have not forgotten you.
We have not violated your covenant.
18Our hearts have not deserted you.
We have not strayed from your path.
19Yet you have crushed us in the jackal’s desert home.
You have covered us with darkness and death.
20If we had forgotten the name of our God
or spread our hands in prayer to foreign gods,
21God would surely have known it,
for he knows the secrets of every heart.
22But for your sake we are killed every day;
we are being slaughtered like sheep.
23Wake up, O Lord! Why do you sleep?
Get up! Do not reject us forever.
24Why do you look the other way?
Why do you ignore our suffering and oppression?
25We collapse in the dust,
lying face down in the dirt.
26Rise up! Help us!
Ransom us because of your unfailing love.

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NLT | PSALMS 45

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45
For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm#45:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of the descendants of Korah.
1Beautiful words stir my heart.
I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.
2You are the most handsome of all.
Gracious words stream from your lips.
God himself has blessed you forever.
3Put on your sword, O mighty warrior!
You are so glorious, so majestic!
4In your majesty, ride out to victory,
defending truth, humility, and justice.
Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
5Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies’ hearts.
The nations fall beneath your feet.
6Your throne, O God,#45:6 Or Your divine throne. endures forever and ever.
You rule with a scepter of justice.
7You love justice and hate evil.
Therefore God, your God, has anointed you,
pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.
8Myrrh, aloes, and cassia perfume your robes.
In ivory palaces the music of strings entertains you.
9Kings’ daughters are among your noble women.
At your right side stands the queen,
wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!
10Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say.
Forget your people and your family far away.
11For your royal husband delights in your beauty;
honor him, for he is your lord.
12The princess of Tyre#45:12 Hebrew The daughter of Tyre. will shower you with gifts.
The wealthy will beg your favor.
13The bride, a princess, looks glorious
in her golden gown.
14In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king,
accompanied by her bridesmaids.
15What a joyful and enthusiastic procession
as they enter the king’s palace!
16Your sons will become kings like their father.
You will make them rulers over many lands.
17I will bring honor to your name in every generation.
Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.

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NLT | PSALMS 46

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46
For the choir director: A song of the descendants of Korah, to be sung by soprano voices.#46:TITLE Hebrew according to alamoth.
1God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
2So we will not fear when earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.
3Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge! Interlude
4A river brings joy to the city of our God,
the sacred home of the Most High.
5God dwells in that city; it cannot be destroyed.
From the very break of day, God will protect it.
6The nations are in chaos,
and their kingdoms crumble!
God’s voice thunders,
and the earth melts!
7The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;
the God of Israel#46:7 Hebrew of Jacob; also in 46:11. See note on 44:4. is our fortress. Interlude
8Come, see the glorious works of the Lord:
See how he brings destruction upon the world.
9He causes wars to end throughout the earth.
He breaks the bow and snaps the spear;
he burns the shields with fire.
10“Be still, and know that I am God!
I will be honored by every nation.
I will be honored throughout the world.”
11The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us;
the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude

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NLT | PSALMS 47

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47
For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah.
1Come, everyone! Clap your hands!
Shout to God with joyful praise!
2For the Lord Most High is awesome.
He is the great King of all the earth.
3He subdues the nations before us,
putting our enemies beneath our feet.
4He chose the Promised Land as our inheritance,
the proud possession of Jacob’s descendants, whom he loves. Interlude
5God has ascended with a mighty shout.
The Lord has ascended with trumpets blaring.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises;
sing praises to our King, sing praises!
7For God is the King over all the earth.
Praise him with a psalm.#47:7 Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term.
8God reigns above the nations,
sitting on his holy throne.
9The rulers of the world have gathered together
with the people of the God of Abraham.
For all the kings of the earth belong to God.
He is highly honored everywhere.

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NLT | PSALMS 48

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48
A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah.
1How great is the Lord,
how deserving of praise,
in the city of our God,
which sits on his holy mountain!
2It is high and magnificent;
the whole earth rejoices to see it!
Mount Zion, the holy mountain,#48:2 Or Mount Zion, in the far north; Hebrew reads Mount Zion, the heights of Zaphon.
is the city of the great King!
3God himself is in Jerusalem’s towers,
revealing himself as its defender.
4The kings of the earth joined forces
and advanced against the city.
5But when they saw it, they were stunned;
they were terrified and ran away.
6They were gripped with terror
and writhed in pain like a woman in labor.
7You destroyed them like the mighty ships of Tarshish
shattered by a powerful east wind.
8We had heard of the city’s glory,
but now we have seen it ourselves—
the city of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
It is the city of our God;
he will make it safe forever. Interlude
9O God, we meditate on your unfailing love
as we worship in your Temple.
10As your name deserves, O God,
you will be praised to the ends of the earth.
Your strong right hand is filled with victory.
11Let the people on Mount Zion rejoice.
Let all the towns of Judah be glad
because of your justice.
12Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem.#48:12 Hebrew Zion.
Walk around and count the many towers.
13Take note of the fortified walls,
and tour all the citadels,
that you may describe them
to future generations.
14For that is what God is like.
He is our God forever and ever,
and he will guide us until we die.

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NLT | PSALMS 49

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49
For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah.
1Listen to this, all you people!
Pay attention, everyone in the world!
2High and low,
rich and poor—listen!
3For my words are wise,
and my thoughts are filled with insight.
4I listen carefully to many proverbs
and solve riddles with inspiration from a harp.
5Why should I fear when trouble comes,
when enemies surround me?
6They trust in their wealth
and boast of great riches.
7Yet they cannot redeem themselves from death#49:7 Some Hebrew manuscripts read no one can redeem the life of another.
by paying a ransom to God.
8Redemption does not come so easily,
for no one can ever pay enough
9to live forever
and never see the grave.
10Those who are wise must finally die,
just like the foolish and senseless,
leaving all their wealth behind.
11The grave#49:11 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads Their inward [thought]. is their eternal home,
where they will stay forever.
They may name their estates after themselves,
12but their fame will not last.
They will die, just like animals.
13This is the fate of fools,
though they are remembered as being wise.#49:13 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain. Interlude
14Like sheep, they are led to the grave,#49:14 Hebrew Sheol; also in 49:14b, 15.
where death will be their shepherd.
In the morning the godly will rule over them.
Their bodies will rot in the grave,
far from their grand estates.
15But as for me, God will redeem my life.
He will snatch me from the power of the grave. Interlude
16So don’t be dismayed when the wicked grow rich
and their homes become ever more splendid.
17For when they die, they take nothing with them.
Their wealth will not follow them into the grave.
18In this life they consider themselves fortunate
and are applauded for their success.
19But they will die like all before them
and never again see the light of day.
20People who boast of their wealth don’t understand;
they will die, just like animals.

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50
A psalm of Asaph.
1The Lord, the Mighty One, is God,
and he has spoken;
he has summoned all humanity
from where the sun rises to where it sets.
2From Mount Zion, the perfection of beauty,
God shines in glorious radiance.
3Our God approaches,
and he is not silent.
Fire devours everything in his way,
and a great storm rages around him.
4He calls on the heavens above and earth below
to witness the judgment of his people.
5“Bring my faithful people to me—
those who made a covenant with me by giving sacrifices.”
6Then let the heavens proclaim his justice,
for God himself will be the judge. Interlude
7“O my people, listen as I speak.
Here are my charges against you, O Israel:
I am God, your God!
8I have no complaint about your sacrifices
or the burnt offerings you constantly offer.
9But I do not need the bulls from your barns
or the goats from your pens.
10For all the animals of the forest are mine,
and I own the cattle on a thousand hills.
11I know every bird on the mountains,
and all the animals of the field are mine.
12If I were hungry, I would not tell you,
for all the world is mine and everything in it.
13Do I eat the meat of bulls?
Do I drink the blood of goats?
14Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God,
and keep the vows you made to the Most High.
15Then call on me when you are in trouble,
and I will rescue you,
and you will give me glory.”
16But God says to the wicked:
“Why bother reciting my decrees
and pretending to obey my covenant?
17For you refuse my discipline
and treat my words like trash.
18When you see thieves, you approve of them,
and you spend your time with adulterers.
19Your mouth is filled with wickedness,
and your tongue is full of lies.
20You sit around and slander your brother—
your own mother’s son.
21While you did all this, I remained silent,
and you thought I didn’t care.
But now I will rebuke you,
listing all my charges against you.
22Repent, all of you who forget me,
or I will tear you apart,
and no one will help you.
23But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me.
If you keep to my path,
I will reveal to you the salvation of God.”

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51
For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Nathan the prophet came to him after David had committed adultery with Bathsheba.
1Have mercy on me, O God,
because of your unfailing love.
Because of your great compassion,
blot out the stain of my sins.
2Wash me clean from my guilt.
Purify me from my sin.
3For I recognize my rebellion;
it haunts me day and night.
4Against you, and you alone, have I sinned;
I have done what is evil in your sight.
You will be proved right in what you say,
and your judgment against me is just.#51:4 Greek version reads and you will win your case in court. Compare Rom 3:4.
5For I was born a sinner—
yes, from the moment my mother conceived me.
6But you desire honesty from the womb,#51:6 Or from the heart; Hebrew reads in the inward parts.
teaching me wisdom even there.
7Purify me from my sins,#51:7 Hebrew Purify me with the hyssop branch. and I will be clean;
wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
8Oh, give me back my joy again;
you have broken me—
now let me rejoice.
9Don’t keep looking at my sins.
Remove the stain of my guilt.
10Create in me a clean heart, O God.
Renew a loyal spirit within me.
11Do not banish me from your presence,
and don’t take your Holy Spirit#51:11 Or your spirit of holiness. from me.
12Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and make me willing to obey you.
13Then I will teach your ways to rebels,
and they will return to you.
14Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves;
then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness.
15Unseal my lips, O Lord,
that my mouth may praise you.
16You do not desire a sacrifice, or I would offer one.
You do not want a burnt offering.
17The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.
You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.
18Look with favor on Zion and help her;
rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
19Then you will be pleased with sacrifices offered in the right spirit—
with burnt offerings and whole burnt offerings.
Then bulls will again be sacrificed on your altar.

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52
For the choir director: A psalm#52:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of David, regarding the time Doeg the Edomite said to Saul, “David has gone to see Ahimelech.”
1Why do you boast about your crimes, great warrior?
Don’t you realize God’s justice continues forever?
2All day long you plot destruction.
Your tongue cuts like a sharp razor;
you’re an expert at telling lies.
3You love evil more than good
and lies more than truth. Interlude
4You love to destroy others with your words,
you liar!
5But God will strike you down once and for all.
He will pull you from your home
and uproot you from the land of the living. Interlude
6The righteous will see it and be amazed.
They will laugh and say,
7“Look what happens to mighty warriors
who do not trust in God.
They trust their wealth instead
and grow more and more bold in their wickedness.”
8But I am like an olive tree, thriving in the house of God.
I will always trust in God’s unfailing love.
9I will praise you forever, O God,
for what you have done.
I will trust in your good name
in the presence of your faithful people.

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53
For the choir director: A meditation; a psalm#53:TITLE Hebrew According to mahalath; a maskil. These may be literary or musical terms. of David.
1Only fools say in their hearts,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt, and their actions are evil;
not one of them does good!
2God looks down from heaven
on the entire human race;
he looks to see if anyone is truly wise,
if anyone seeks God.
3But no, all have turned away;
all have become corrupt.#53:3 Greek version reads have become useless. Compare Rom 3:12.
No one does good,
not a single one!
4Will those who do evil never learn?
They eat up my people like bread
and wouldn’t think of praying to God.
5Terror will grip them,
terror like they have never known before.
God will scatter the bones of your enemies.
You will put them to shame, for God has rejected them.
6Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel?
When God restores his people,
Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

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NLT | PSALMS 54

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54
For the choir director: A psalm#54:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of David, regarding the time the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “We know where David is hiding.” To be accompanied by stringed instruments.
1Come with great power, O God, and rescue me!
Defend me with your might.
2Listen to my prayer, O God.
Pay attention to my plea.
3For strangers are attacking me;
violent people are trying to kill me.
They care nothing for God. Interlude
4But God is my helper.
The Lord keeps me alive!
5May the evil plans of my enemies be turned against them.
Do as you promised and put an end to them.
6I will sacrifice a voluntary offering to you;
I will praise your name, O Lord,
for it is good.
7For you have rescued me from my troubles
and helped me to triumph over my enemies.

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NLT | PSALMS 55

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55
For the choir director: A psalm#55:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.
1Listen to my prayer, O God.
Do not ignore my cry for help!
2Please listen and answer me,
for I am overwhelmed by my troubles.
3My enemies shout at me,
making loud and wicked threats.
They bring trouble on me
and angrily hunt me down.
4My heart pounds in my chest.
The terror of death assaults me.
5Fear and trembling overwhelm me,
and I can’t stop shaking.
6Oh, that I had wings like a dove;
then I would fly away and rest!
7I would fly far away
to the quiet of the wilderness. Interlude
8How quickly I would escape—
far from this wild storm of hatred.
9Confuse them, Lord, and frustrate their plans,
for I see violence and conflict in the city.
10Its walls are patrolled day and night against invaders,
but the real danger is wickedness within the city.
11Everything is falling apart;
threats and cheating are rampant in the streets.
12It is not an enemy who taunts me—
I could bear that.
It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me—
I could have hidden from them.
13Instead, it is you—my equal,
my companion and close friend.
14What good fellowship we once enjoyed
as we walked together to the house of God.
15Let death stalk my enemies;
let the grave#55:15 Hebrew let Sheol. swallow them alive,
for evil makes its home within them.
16But I will call on God,
and the Lord will rescue me.
17Morning, noon, and night
I cry out in my distress,
and the Lord hears my voice.
18He ransoms me and keeps me safe
from the battle waged against me,
though many still oppose me.
19God, who has ruled forever,
will hear me and humble them. Interlude
For my enemies refuse to change their ways;
they do not fear God.
20As for my companion, he betrayed his friends;
he broke his promises.
21His words are as smooth as butter,
but in his heart is war.
His words are as soothing as lotion,
but underneath are daggers!
22Give your burdens to the Lord,
and he will take care of you.
He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.
23But you, O God, will send the wicked
down to the pit of destruction.
Murderers and liars will die young,
but I am trusting you to save me.

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56
For the choir director: A psalm#56:TITLE Hebrew miktam. This may be a literary or musical term. of David, regarding the time the Philistines seized him in Gath. To be sung to the tune “Dove on Distant Oaks.”
1O God, have mercy on me,
for people are hounding me.
My foes attack me all day long.
2I am constantly hounded by those who slander me,
and many are boldly attacking me.
3But when I am afraid,
I will put my trust in you.
4I praise God for what he has promised.
I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
What can mere mortals do to me?
5They are always twisting what I say;
they spend their days plotting to harm me.
6They come together to spy on me—
watching my every step, eager to kill me.
7Don’t let them get away with their wickedness;
in your anger, O God, bring them down.
8You keep track of all my sorrows.#56:8 Or my wanderings.
You have collected all my tears in your bottle.
You have recorded each one in your book.
9My enemies will retreat when I call to you for help.
This I know: God is on my side!
10I praise God for what he has promised;
yes, I praise the Lord for what he has promised.
11I trust in God, so why should I be afraid?
What can mere mortals do to me?
12I will fulfill my vows to you, O God,
and will offer a sacrifice of thanks for your help.
13For you have rescued me from death;
you have kept my feet from slipping.
So now I can walk in your presence, O God,
in your life-giving light.

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NLT | PSALMS 57

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57
For the choir director: A psalm#57:TITLE Hebrew miktam. This may be a literary or musical term. of David, regarding the time he fled from Saul and went into the cave. To be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”
1Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy!
I look to you for protection.
I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings
until the danger passes by.
2I cry out to God Most High,#57:2 Hebrew Elohim-Elyon.
to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.
3He will send help from heaven to rescue me,
disgracing those who hound me. Interlude
My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.
4I am surrounded by fierce lions
who greedily devour human prey—
whose teeth pierce like spears and arrows,
and whose tongues cut like swords.
5Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens!
May your glory shine over all the earth.
6My enemies have set a trap for me.
I am weary from distress.
They have dug a deep pit in my path,
but they themselves have fallen into it. Interlude
7My heart is confident in you, O God;
my heart is confident.
No wonder I can sing your praises!
8Wake up, my heart!
Wake up, O lyre and harp!
I will wake the dawn with my song.
9I will thank you, Lord, among all the people.
I will sing your praises among the nations.
10For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens.
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
11Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens.
May your glory shine over all the earth.

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NLT | PSALMS 58

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58
For the choir director: A psalm#58:TITLE Hebrew miktam. This may be a literary or musical term. of David, to be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”
1Justice—do you rulers#58:1 Or you gods. know the meaning of the word?
Do you judge the people fairly?
2No! You plot injustice in your hearts.
You spread violence throughout the land.
3These wicked people are born sinners;
even from birth they have lied and gone their own way.
4They spit venom like deadly snakes;
they are like cobras that refuse to listen,
5ignoring the tunes of the snake charmers,
no matter how skillfully they play.
6Break off their fangs, O God!
Smash the jaws of these lions, O Lord!
7May they disappear like water into thirsty ground.
Make their weapons useless in their hands.#58:7 Or Let them be trodden down and wither like grass. The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
8May they be like snails that dissolve into slime,
like a stillborn child who will never see the sun.
9God will sweep them away, both young and old,
faster than a pot heats over burning thorns.
10The godly will rejoice when they see injustice avenged.
They will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked.
11Then at last everyone will say,
“There truly is a reward for those who live for God;
surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth.”

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NLT | PSALMS 59

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59
For the choir director: A psalm#59:TITLE Hebrew miktam. This may be a literary or musical term. of David, regarding the time Saul sent soldiers to watch David’s house in order to kill him. To be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”
1Rescue me from my enemies, O God.
Protect me from those who have come to destroy me.
2Rescue me from these criminals;
save me from these murderers.
3They have set an ambush for me.
Fierce enemies are out there waiting, Lord,
though I have not sinned or offended them.
4I have done nothing wrong,
yet they prepare to attack me.
Wake up! See what is happening and help me!
5O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel,
wake up and punish those hostile nations.
Show no mercy to wicked traitors. Interlude
6They come out at night,
snarling like vicious dogs
as they prowl the streets.
7Listen to the filth that comes from their mouths;
their words cut like swords.
“After all, who can hear us?” they sneer.
8But Lord, you laugh at them.
You scoff at all the hostile nations.
9You are my strength; I wait for you to rescue me,
for you, O God, are my fortress.
10In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me.
He will let me look down in triumph on all my enemies.
11Don’t kill them, for my people soon forget such lessons;
stagger them with your power, and bring them to their knees,
O Lord our shield.
12Because of the sinful things they say,
because of the evil that is on their lips,
let them be captured by their pride,
their curses, and their lies.
13Destroy them in your anger!
Wipe them out completely!
Then the whole world will know
that God reigns in Israel.#59:13 Hebrew in Jacob. See note on 44:4. Interlude
14My enemies come out at night,
snarling like vicious dogs
as they prowl the streets.
15They scavenge for food
but go to sleep unsatisfied.#59:15 Or and growl if they don’t get enough.
16But as for me, I will sing about your power.
Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love.
For you have been my refuge,
a place of safety when I am in distress.
17O my Strength, to you I sing praises,
for you, O God, are my refuge,
the God who shows me unfailing love.

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NLT | PSALMS 60

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60
For the choir director: A psalm#60:TITLE Hebrew miktam. This may be a literary or musical term. of David useful for teaching, regarding the time David fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and killed 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. To be sung to the tune “Lily of the Testimony.”
1You have rejected us, O God, and broken our defenses.
You have been angry with us; now restore us to your favor.
2You have shaken our land and split it open.
Seal the cracks, for the land trembles.
3You have been very hard on us,
making us drink wine that sent us reeling.
4But you have raised a banner for those who fear you—
a rallying point in the face of attack. Interlude
5Now rescue your beloved people.
Answer and save us by your power.
6God has promised this by his holiness#60:6 Or in his sanctuary.:
“I will divide up Shechem with joy.
I will measure out the valley of Succoth.
7Gilead is mine,
and Manasseh, too.
Ephraim, my helmet, will produce my warriors,
and Judah, my scepter, will produce my kings.
8But Moab, my washbasin, will become my servant,
and I will wipe my feet on Edom
and shout in triumph over Philistia.”
9Who will bring me into the fortified city?
Who will bring me victory over Edom?
10Have you rejected us, O God?
Will you no longer march with our armies?
11Oh, please help us against our enemies,
for all human help is useless.
12With God’s help we will do mighty things,
for he will trample down our foes.

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NLT | PSALMS 61

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61
For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.
1O God, listen to my cry!
Hear my prayer!
2From the ends of the earth,
I cry to you for help
when my heart is overwhelmed.
Lead me to the towering rock of safety,
3for you are my safe refuge,
a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.
4Let me live forever in your sanctuary,
safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Interlude
5For you have heard my vows, O God.
You have given me an inheritance reserved for those who fear your name.
6Add many years to the life of the king!
May his years span the generations!
7May he reign under God’s protection forever.
May your unfailing love and faithfulness watch over him.
8Then I will sing praises to your name forever
as I fulfill my vows each day.

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NLT | PSALMS 62

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62
For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of David.
1I wait quietly before God,
for my victory comes from him.
2He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will never be shaken.
3So many enemies against one man—
all of them trying to kill me.
To them I’m just a broken-down wall
or a tottering fence.
4They plan to topple me from my high position.
They delight in telling lies about me.
They praise me to my face
but curse me in their hearts. Interlude
5Let all that I am wait quietly before God,
for my hope is in him.
6He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will not be shaken.
7My victory and honor come from God alone.
He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.
8O my people, trust in him at all times.
Pour out your heart to him,
for God is our refuge. Interlude
9Common people are as worthless as a puff of wind,
and the powerful are not what they appear to be.
If you weigh them on the scales,
together they are lighter than a breath of air.
10Don’t make your living by extortion
or put your hope in stealing.
And if your wealth increases,
don’t make it the center of your life.
11God has spoken plainly,
and I have heard it many times:
Power, O God, belongs to you;
12unfailing love, O Lord, is yours.
Surely you repay all people
according to what they have done.

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NLT | PSALMS 63

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63
A psalm of David, regarding a time when David was in the wilderness of Judah.
1O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.
2I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
3Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
4I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
5You satisfy me more than the richest feast.
I will praise you with songs of joy.
6I lie awake thinking of you,
meditating on you through the night.
7Because you are my helper,
I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.
8I cling to you;
your strong right hand holds me securely.
9But those plotting to destroy me will come to ruin.
They will go down into the depths of the earth.
10They will die by the sword
and become the food of jackals.
11But the king will rejoice in God.
All who swear to tell the truth will praise him,
while liars will be silenced.

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NLT | PSALMS 64

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64
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1O God, listen to my complaint.
Protect my life from my enemies’ threats.
2Hide me from the plots of this evil mob,
from this gang of wrongdoers.
3They sharpen their tongues like swords
and aim their bitter words like arrows.
4They shoot from ambush at the innocent,
attacking suddenly and fearlessly.
5They encourage each other to do evil
and plan how to set their traps in secret.
“Who will ever notice?” they ask.
6As they plot their crimes, they say,
“We have devised the perfect plan!”
Yes, the human heart and mind are cunning.
7But God himself will shoot them with his arrows,
suddenly striking them down.
8Their own tongues will ruin them,
and all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.
9Then everyone will be afraid;
they will proclaim the mighty acts of God
and realize all the amazing things he does.
10The godly will rejoice in the Lord
and find shelter in him.
And those who do what is right
will praise him.

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NLT | PSALMS 65

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65
For the choir director: A song. A psalm of David.
1What mighty praise, O God,
belongs to you in Zion.
We will fulfill our vows to you,
2for you answer our prayers.
All of us must come to you.
3Though we are overwhelmed by our sins,
you forgive them all.
4What joy for those you choose to bring near,
those who live in your holy courts.
What festivities await us
inside your holy Temple.
5You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds,
O God our savior.
You are the hope of everyone on earth,
even those who sail on distant seas.
6You formed the mountains by your power
and armed yourself with mighty strength.
7You quieted the raging oceans
with their pounding waves
and silenced the shouting of the nations.
8Those who live at the ends of the earth
stand in awe of your wonders.
From where the sun rises to where it sets,
you inspire shouts of joy.
9You take care of the earth and water it,
making it rich and fertile.
The river of God has plenty of water;
it provides a bountiful harvest of grain,
for you have ordered it so.
10You drench the plowed ground with rain,
melting the clods and leveling the ridges.
You soften the earth with showers
and bless its abundant crops.
11You crown the year with a bountiful harvest;
even the hard pathways overflow with abundance.
12The grasslands of the wilderness become a lush pasture,
and the hillsides blossom with joy.
13The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep,
and the valleys are carpeted with grain.
They all shout and sing for joy!

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NLT | PSALMS 66

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66
For the choir director: A song. A psalm.
1Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!
2Sing about the glory of his name!
Tell the world how glorious he is.
3Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!
Your enemies cringe before your mighty power.
4Everything on earth will worship you;
they will sing your praises,
shouting your name in glorious songs.” Interlude
5Come and see what our God has done,
what awesome miracles he performs for people!
6He made a dry path through the Red Sea,#66:6 Hebrew the sea.
and his people went across on foot.
There we rejoiced in him.
7For by his great power he rules forever.
He watches every movement of the nations;
let no rebel rise in defiance. Interlude
8Let the whole world bless our God
and loudly sing his praises.
9Our lives are in his hands,
and he keeps our feet from stumbling.
10You have tested us, O God;
you have purified us like silver.
11You captured us in your net
and laid the burden of slavery on our backs.
12Then you put a leader over us.#66:12 Or You made people ride over our heads.
We went through fire and flood,
but you brought us to a place of great abundance.
13Now I come to your Temple with burnt offerings
to fulfill the vows I made to you—
14yes, the sacred vows that I made
when I was in deep trouble.
15That is why I am sacrificing burnt offerings to you—
the best of my rams as a pleasing aroma,
and a sacrifice of bulls and male goats. Interlude
16Come and listen, all you who fear God,
and I will tell you what he did for me.
17For I cried out to him for help,
praising him as I spoke.
18If I had not confessed the sin in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened.
19But God did listen!
He paid attention to my prayer.
20Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer
or withdraw his unfailing love from me.

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NLT | PSALMS 67

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67
For the choir director: A song. A psalm, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.
1May God be merciful and bless us.
May his face smile with favor on us. Interlude
2May your ways be known throughout the earth,
your saving power among people everywhere.
3May the nations praise you, O God.
Yes, may all the nations praise you.
4Let the whole world sing for joy,
because you govern the nations with justice
and guide the people of the whole world. Interlude
5May the nations praise you, O God.
Yes, may all the nations praise you.
6Then the earth will yield its harvests,
and God, our God, will richly bless us.
7Yes, God will bless us,
and people all over the world will fear him.

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NLT | PSALMS 68

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68
For the choir director: A song. A psalm of David.
1Rise up, O God, and scatter your enemies.
Let those who hate God run for their lives.
2Blow them away like smoke.
Melt them like wax in a fire.
Let the wicked perish in the presence of God.
3But let the godly rejoice.
Let them be glad in God’s presence.
Let them be filled with joy.
4Sing praises to God and to his name!
Sing loud praises to him who rides the clouds.#68:4 Or rides through the deserts.
His name is the Lord—
rejoice in his presence!
5Father to the fatherless, defender of widows—
this is God, whose dwelling is holy.
6God places the lonely in families;
he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.
But he makes the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.
7O God, when you led your people out from Egypt,
when you marched through the dry wasteland, Interlude
8the earth trembled, and the heavens poured down rain
before you, the God of Sinai,
before God, the God of Israel.
9You sent abundant rain, O God,
to refresh the weary land.
10There your people finally settled,
and with a bountiful harvest, O God,
you provided for your needy people.
11The Lord gives the word,
and a great army#68:11 Or a host of women. brings the good news.
12Enemy kings and their armies flee,
while the women of Israel divide the plunder.
13Even those who lived among the sheepfolds found treasures—
doves with wings of silver
and feathers of gold.
14The Almighty scattered the enemy kings
like a blowing snowstorm on Mount Zalmon.
15The mountains of Bashan are majestic,
with many peaks stretching high into the sky.
16Why do you look with envy, O rugged mountains,
at Mount Zion, where God has chosen to live,
where the Lord himself will live forever?
17Surrounded by unnumbered thousands of chariots,
the Lord came from Mount Sinai into his sanctuary.
18When you ascended to the heights,
you led a crowd of captives.
You received gifts from the people,
even from those who rebelled against you.
Now the Lord God will live among us there.
19Praise the Lord; praise God our savior!
For each day he carries us in his arms. Interlude
20Our God is a God who saves!
The Sovereign Lord rescues us from death.
21But God will smash the heads of his enemies,
crushing the skulls of those who love their guilty ways.
22The Lord says, “I will bring my enemies down from Bashan;
I will bring them up from the depths of the sea.
23You, my people, will wash#68:23 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads shatter. your feet in their blood,
and even your dogs will get their share!”
24Your procession has come into view, O God—
the procession of my God and King as he goes into the sanctuary.
25Singers are in front, musicians behind;
between them are young women playing tambourines.
26Praise God, all you people of Israel;
praise the Lord, the source of Israel’s life.
27Look, the little tribe of Benjamin leads the way.
Then comes a great throng of rulers from Judah
and all the rulers of Zebulun and Naphtali.
28Summon your might, O God.#68:28 As in some Hebrew manuscripts and Greek and Syriac versions; most Hebrew manuscripts read Your God has commanded your strength.
Display your power, O God, as you have in the past.
29The kings of the earth are bringing tribute
to your Temple in Jerusalem.
30Rebuke these enemy nations—
these wild animals lurking in the reeds,
this herd of bulls among the weaker calves.
Make them bring bars of silver in humble tribute.
Scatter the nations that delight in war.
31Let Egypt come with gifts of precious metals#68:31a Or of rich cloth.;
let Ethiopia#68:31b Hebrew Cush. bring tribute to God.
32Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth.
Sing praises to the Lord. Interlude
33Sing to the one who rides across the ancient heavens,
his mighty voice thundering from the sky.
34Tell everyone about God’s power.
His majesty shines down on Israel;
his strength is mighty in the heavens.
35God is awesome in his sanctuary.
The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.
Praise be to God!

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NLT | PSALMS 69

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69
For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Lilies.”
1Save me, O God,
for the floodwaters are up to my neck.
2Deeper and deeper I sink into the mire;
I can’t find a foothold.
I am in deep water,
and the floods overwhelm me.
3I am exhausted from crying for help;
my throat is parched.
My eyes are swollen with weeping,
waiting for my God to help me.
4Those who hate me without cause
outnumber the hairs on my head.
Many enemies try to destroy me with lies,
demanding that I give back what I didn’t steal.
5O God, you know how foolish I am;
my sins cannot be hidden from you.
6Don’t let those who trust in you be ashamed because of me,
O Sovereign Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
Don’t let me cause them to be humiliated,
O God of Israel.
7For I endure insults for your sake;
humiliation is written all over my face.
8Even my own brothers pretend they don’t know me;
they treat me like a stranger.
9Passion for your house has consumed me,
and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.
10When I weep and fast,
they scoff at me.
11When I dress in burlap to show sorrow,
they make fun of me.
12I am the favorite topic of town gossip,
and all the drunks sing about me.
13But I keep praying to you, Lord,
hoping this time you will show me favor.
In your unfailing love, O God,
answer my prayer with your sure salvation.
14Rescue me from the mud;
don’t let me sink any deeper!
Save me from those who hate me,
and pull me from these deep waters.
15Don’t let the floods overwhelm me,
or the deep waters swallow me,
or the pit of death devour me.
16Answer my prayers, O Lord,
for your unfailing love is wonderful.
Take care of me,
for your mercy is so plentiful.
17Don’t hide from your servant;
answer me quickly, for I am in deep trouble!
18Come and redeem me;
free me from my enemies.
19You know of my shame, scorn, and disgrace.
You see all that my enemies are doing.
20Their insults have broken my heart,
and I am in despair.
If only one person would show some pity;
if only one would turn and comfort me.
21But instead, they give me poison#69:21 Or gall. for food;
they offer me sour wine for my thirst.
22Let the bountiful table set before them become a snare
and their prosperity become a trap.#69:22 Greek version reads Let their bountiful table set before them become a snare, / a trap that makes them think all is well. / Let their blessings cause them to stumble, / and let them get what they deserve. Compare Rom 11:9.
23Let their eyes go blind so they cannot see,
and make their bodies shake continually.#69:23 Greek version reads and let their backs be bent forever. Compare Rom 11:10.
24Pour out your fury on them;
consume them with your burning anger.
25Let their homes become desolate
and their tents be deserted.
26To the one you have punished, they add insult to injury;
they add to the pain of those you have hurt.
27Pile their sins up high,
and don’t let them go free.
28Erase their names from the Book of Life;
don’t let them be counted among the righteous.
29I am suffering and in pain.
Rescue me, O God, by your saving power.
30Then I will praise God’s name with singing,
and I will honor him with thanksgiving.
31For this will please the Lord more than sacrificing cattle,
more than presenting a bull with its horns and hooves.
32The humble will see their God at work and be glad.
Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged.
33For the Lord hears the cries of the needy;
he does not despise his imprisoned people.
34Praise him, O heaven and earth,
the seas and all that move in them.
35For God will save Jerusalem#69:35 Hebrew Zion.
and rebuild the towns of Judah.
His people will live there
and settle in their own land.
36The descendants of those who obey him will inherit the land,
and those who love him will live there in safety.

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70
For the choir director: A psalm of David, asking God to remember him.
1Please, God, rescue me!
Come quickly, Lord, and help me.
2May those who try to kill me
be humiliated and put to shame.
May those who take delight in my trouble
be turned back in disgrace.
3Let them be horrified by their shame,
for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!”
4But may all who search for you
be filled with joy and gladness in you.
May those who love your salvation
repeatedly shout, “God is great!”
5But as for me, I am poor and needy;
please hurry to my aid, O God.
You are my helper and my savior;
O Lord, do not delay.

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71
1O Lord, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
2Save me and rescue me,
for you do what is right.
Turn your ear to listen to me,
and set me free.
3Be my rock of safety
where I can always hide.
Give the order to save me,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
4My God, rescue me from the power of the wicked,
from the clutches of cruel oppressors.
5O Lord, you alone are my hope.
I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood.
6Yes, you have been with me from birth;
from my mother’s womb you have cared for me.
No wonder I am always praising you!
7My life is an example to many,
because you have been my strength and protection.
8That is why I can never stop praising you;
I declare your glory all day long.
9And now, in my old age, don’t set me aside.
Don’t abandon me when my strength is failing.
10For my enemies are whispering against me.
They are plotting together to kill me.
11They say, “God has abandoned him.
Let’s go and get him,
for no one will help him now.”
12O God, don’t stay away.
My God, please hurry to help me.
13Bring disgrace and destruction on my accusers.
Humiliate and shame those who want to harm me.
14But I will keep on hoping for your help;
I will praise you more and more.
15I will tell everyone about your righteousness.
All day long I will proclaim your saving power,
though I am not skilled with words.#71:15 Or though I cannot count it.
16I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign Lord.
I will tell everyone that you alone are just.
17O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood,
and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do.
18Now that I am old and gray,
do not abandon me, O God.
Let me proclaim your power to this new generation,
your mighty miracles to all who come after me.
19Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the highest heavens.
You have done such wonderful things.
Who can compare with you, O God?
20You have allowed me to suffer much hardship,
but you will restore me to life again
and lift me up from the depths of the earth.
21You will restore me to even greater honor
and comfort me once again.
22Then I will praise you with music on the harp,
because you are faithful to your promises, O my God.
I will sing praises to you with a lyre,
O Holy One of Israel.
23I will shout for joy and sing your praises,
for you have ransomed me.
24I will tell about your righteous deeds
all day long,
for everyone who tried to hurt me
has been shamed and humiliated.

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72
A psalm of Solomon.
1Give your love of justice to the king, O God,
and righteousness to the king’s son.
2Help him judge your people in the right way;
let the poor always be treated fairly.
3May the mountains yield prosperity for all,
and may the hills be fruitful.
4Help him to defend the poor,
to rescue the children of the needy,
and to crush their oppressors.
5May they fear you#72:5 Greek version reads May they endure. as long as the sun shines,
as long as the moon remains in the sky.
Yes, forever!
6May the king’s rule be refreshing like spring rain on freshly cut grass,
like the showers that water the earth.
7May all the godly flourish during his reign.
May there be abundant prosperity until the moon is no more.
8May he reign from sea to sea,
and from the Euphrates River#72:8 Hebrew the river. to the ends of the earth.
9Desert nomads will bow before him;
his enemies will fall before him in the dust.
10The western kings of Tarshish and other distant lands
will bring him tribute.
The eastern kings of Sheba and Seba
will bring him gifts.
11All kings will bow before him,
and all nations will serve him.
12He will rescue the poor when they cry to him;
he will help the oppressed, who have no one to defend them.
13He feels pity for the weak and the needy,
and he will rescue them.
14He will redeem them from oppression and violence,
for their lives are precious to him.
15Long live the king!
May the gold of Sheba be given to him.
May the people always pray for him
and bless him all day long.
16May there be abundant grain throughout the land,
flourishing even on the hilltops.
May the fruit trees flourish like the trees of Lebanon,
and may the people thrive like grass in a field.
17May the king’s name endure forever;
may it continue as long as the sun shines.
May all nations be blessed through him
and bring him praise.
18Praise the Lord God, the God of Israel,
who alone does such wonderful things.
19Praise his glorious name forever!
Let the whole earth be filled with his glory.
Amen and amen!
20(This ends the prayers of David son of Jesse.)

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NLT | PSALMS 73

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73
Book Three (Psalms 73–89)
A psalm of Asaph.
1Truly God is good to Israel,
to those whose hearts are pure.
2But as for me, I almost lost my footing.
My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.
3For I envied the proud
when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.
4They seem to live such painless lives;
their bodies are so healthy and strong.
5They don’t have troubles like other people;
they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.
6They wear pride like a jeweled necklace
and clothe themselves with cruelty.
7These fat cats have everything
their hearts could ever wish for!
8They scoff and speak only evil;
in their pride they seek to crush others.
9They boast against the very heavens,
and their words strut throughout the earth.
10And so the people are dismayed and confused,
drinking in all their words.
11“What does God know?” they ask.
“Does the Most High even know what’s happening?”
12Look at these wicked people—
enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.
13Did I keep my heart pure for nothing?
Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?
14I get nothing but trouble all day long;
every morning brings me pain.
15If I had really spoken this way to others,
I would have been a traitor to your people.
16So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper.
But what a difficult task it is!
17Then I went into your sanctuary, O God,
and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.
18Truly, you put them on a slippery path
and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.
19In an instant they are destroyed,
completely swept away by terrors.
20When you arise, O Lord,
you will laugh at their silly ideas
as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.
21Then I realized that my heart was bitter,
and I was all torn up inside.
22I was so foolish and ignorant—
I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.
23Yet I still belong to you;
you hold my right hand.
24You guide me with your counsel,
leading me to a glorious destiny.
25Whom have I in heaven but you?
I desire you more than anything on earth.
26My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart;
he is mine forever.
27Those who desert him will perish,
for you destroy those who abandon you.
28But as for me, how good it is to be near God!
I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter,
and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.

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74
A psalm#74:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of Asaph.
1O God, why have you rejected us so long?
Why is your anger so intense against the sheep of your own pasture?
2Remember that we are the people you chose long ago,
the tribe you redeemed as your own special possession!
And remember Jerusalem,#74:2 Hebrew Mount Zion. your home here on earth.
3Walk through the awful ruins of the city;
see how the enemy has destroyed your sanctuary.
4There your enemies shouted their victorious battle cries;
there they set up their battle standards.
5They swung their axes
like woodcutters in a forest.
6With axes and picks,
they smashed the carved paneling.
7They burned your sanctuary to the ground.
They defiled the place that bears your name.
8Then they thought, “Let’s destroy everything!”
So they burned down all the places where God was worshiped.
9We no longer see your miraculous signs.
All the prophets are gone,
and no one can tell us when it will end.
10How long, O God, will you allow our enemies to insult you?
Will you let them dishonor your name forever?
11Why do you hold back your strong right hand?
Unleash your powerful fist and destroy them.
12You, O God, are my king from ages past,
bringing salvation to the earth.
13You split the sea by your strength
and smashed the heads of the sea monsters.
14You crushed the heads of Leviathan#74:14 The identification of Leviathan is disputed, ranging from an earthly creature to a mythical sea monster in ancient literature.
and let the desert animals eat him.
15You caused the springs and streams to gush forth,
and you dried up rivers that never run dry.
16Both day and night belong to you;
you made the starlight#74:16 Or moon; Hebrew reads light. and the sun.
17You set the boundaries of the earth,
and you made both summer and winter.
18See how these enemies insult you, Lord.
A foolish nation has dishonored your name.
19Don’t let these wild beasts destroy your turtledoves.
Don’t forget your suffering people forever.
20Remember your covenant promises,
for the land is full of darkness and violence!
21Don’t let the downtrodden be humiliated again.
Instead, let the poor and needy praise your name.
22Arise, O God, and defend your cause.
Remember how these fools insult you all day long.
23Don’t overlook what your enemies have said
or their growing uproar.

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NLT | PSALMS 75

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75
For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”
1We thank you, O God!
We give thanks because you are near.
People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds.
2God says, “At the time I have planned,
I will bring justice against the wicked.
3When the earth quakes and its people live in turmoil,
I am the one who keeps its foundations firm. Interlude
4“I warned the proud, ‘Stop your boasting!’
I told the wicked, ‘Don’t raise your fists!
5Don’t raise your fists in defiance at the heavens
or speak with such arrogance.’”
6For no one on earth—from east or west,
or even from the wilderness—
should raise a defiant fist.#75:6 Hebrew should lift.
7It is God alone who judges;
he decides who will rise and who will fall.
8For the Lord holds a cup in his hand
that is full of foaming wine mixed with spices.
He pours out the wine in judgment,
and all the wicked must drink it,
draining it to the dregs.
9But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done;
I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
10For God says, “I will break the strength of the wicked,
but I will increase the power of the godly.”

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NLT | PSALMS 76

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76
For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. A song to be accompanied by stringed instruments.
1God is honored in Judah;
his name is great in Israel.
2Jerusalem#76:2 Hebrew Salem, another name for Jerusalem. is where he lives;
Mount Zion is his home.
3There he has broken the fiery arrows of the enemy,
the shields and swords and weapons of war. Interlude
4You are glorious and more majestic
than the everlasting mountains.#76:4 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads than mountains filled with beasts of prey.
5Our boldest enemies have been plundered.
They lie before us in the sleep of death.
No warrior could lift a hand against us.
6At the blast of your breath, O God of Jacob,
their horses and chariots lay still.
7No wonder you are greatly feared!
Who can stand before you when your anger explodes?
8From heaven you sentenced your enemies;
the earth trembled and stood silent before you.
9You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God,
and to rescue the oppressed of the earth. Interlude
10Human defiance only enhances your glory,
for you use it as a weapon.#76:10 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain.
11Make vows to the Lord your God, and keep them.
Let everyone bring tribute to the Awesome One.
12For he breaks the pride of princes,
and the kings of the earth fear him.

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NLT | PSALMS 77

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77
For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of Asaph.
1I cry out to God; yes, I shout.
Oh, that God would listen to me!
2When I was in deep trouble,
I searched for the Lord.
All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven,
but my soul was not comforted.
3I think of God, and I moan,
overwhelmed with longing for his help. Interlude
4You don’t let me sleep.
I am too distressed even to pray!
5I think of the good old days,
long since ended,
6when my nights were filled with joyful songs.
I search my soul and ponder the difference now.
7Has the Lord rejected me forever?
Will he never again be kind to me?
8Is his unfailing love gone forever?
Have his promises permanently failed?
9Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Has he slammed the door on his compassion? Interlude
10And I said, “This is my fate;
the Most High has turned his hand against me.”
11But then I recall all you have done, O Lord;
I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago.
12They are constantly in my thoughts.
I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.
13O God, your ways are holy.
Is there any god as mighty as you?
14You are the God of great wonders!
You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations.
15By your strong arm, you redeemed your people,
the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Interlude
16When the Red Sea#77:16 Hebrew the waters. saw you, O God,
its waters looked and trembled!
The sea quaked to its very depths.
17The clouds poured down rain;
the thunder rumbled in the sky.
Your arrows of lightning flashed.
18Your thunder roared from the whirlwind;
the lightning lit up the world!
The earth trembled and shook.
19Your road led through the sea,
your pathway through the mighty waters—
a pathway no one knew was there!
20You led your people along that road like a flock of sheep,
with Moses and Aaron as their shepherds.

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78
A psalm#78:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of Asaph.
1O my people, listen to my instructions.
Open your ears to what I am saying,
2for I will speak to you in a parable.
I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—
3stories we have heard and known,
stories our ancestors handed down to us.
4We will not hide these truths from our children;
we will tell the next generation
about the glorious deeds of the Lord,
about his power and his mighty wonders.
5For he issued his laws to Jacob;
he gave his instructions to Israel.
He commanded our ancestors
to teach them to their children,
6so the next generation might know them—
even the children not yet born—
and they in turn will teach their own children.
7So each generation should set its hope anew on God,
not forgetting his glorious miracles
and obeying his commands.
8Then they will not be like their ancestors—
stubborn, rebellious, and unfaithful,
refusing to give their hearts to God.
9The warriors of Ephraim, though armed with bows,
turned their backs and fled on the day of battle.
10They did not keep God’s covenant
and refused to live by his instructions.
11They forgot what he had done—
the great wonders he had shown them,
12the miracles he did for their ancestors
on the plain of Zoan in the land of Egypt.
13For he divided the sea and led them through,
making the water stand up like walls!
14In the daytime he led them by a cloud,
and all night by a pillar of fire.
15He split open the rocks in the wilderness
to give them water, as from a gushing spring.
16He made streams pour from the rock,
making the waters flow down like a river!
17Yet they kept on sinning against him,
rebelling against the Most High in the desert.
18They stubbornly tested God in their hearts,
demanding the foods they craved.
19They even spoke against God himself, saying,
“God can’t give us food in the wilderness.
20Yes, he can strike a rock so water gushes out,
but he can’t give his people bread and meat.”
21When the Lord heard them, he was furious.
The fire of his wrath burned against Jacob.
Yes, his anger rose against Israel,
22for they did not believe God
or trust him to care for them.
23But he commanded the skies to open;
he opened the doors of heaven.
24He rained down manna for them to eat;
he gave them bread from heaven.
25They ate the food of angels!
God gave them all they could hold.
26He released the east wind in the heavens
and guided the south wind by his mighty power.
27He rained down meat as thick as dust—
birds as plentiful as the sand on the seashore!
28He caused the birds to fall within their camp
and all around their tents.
29The people ate their fill.
He gave them what they craved.
30But before they satisfied their craving,
while the meat was yet in their mouths,
31the anger of God rose against them,
and he killed their strongest men.
He struck down the finest of Israel’s young men.
32But in spite of this, the people kept sinning.
Despite his wonders, they refused to trust him.
33So he ended their lives in failure,
their years in terror.
34When God began killing them,
they finally sought him.
They repented and took God seriously.
35Then they remembered that God was their rock,
that God Most High#78:35 Hebrew El-Elyon. was their redeemer.
36But all they gave him was lip service;
they lied to him with their tongues.
37Their hearts were not loyal to him.
They did not keep his covenant.
38Yet he was merciful and forgave their sins
and did not destroy them all.
Many times he held back his anger
and did not unleash his fury!
39For he remembered that they were merely mortal,
gone like a breath of wind that never returns.
40Oh, how often they rebelled against him in the wilderness
and grieved his heart in that dry wasteland.
41Again and again they tested God’s patience
and provoked the Holy One of Israel.
42They did not remember his power
and how he rescued them from their enemies.
43They did not remember his miraculous signs in Egypt,
his wonders on the plain of Zoan.
44For he turned their rivers into blood,
so no one could drink from the streams.
45He sent vast swarms of flies to consume them
and hordes of frogs to ruin them.
46He gave their crops to caterpillars;
their harvest was consumed by locusts.
47He destroyed their grapevines with hail
and shattered their sycamore-figs with sleet.
48He abandoned their cattle to the hail,
their livestock to bolts of lightning.
49He loosed on them his fierce anger—
all his fury, rage, and hostility.
He dispatched against them
a band of destroying angels.
50He turned his anger against them;
he did not spare the Egyptians’ lives
but ravaged them with the plague.
51He killed the oldest son in each Egyptian family,
the flower of youth throughout the land of Egypt.#78:51 Hebrew in the tents of Ham.
52But he led his own people like a flock of sheep,
guiding them safely through the wilderness.
53He kept them safe so they were not afraid;
but the sea covered their enemies.
54He brought them to the border of his holy land,
to this land of hills he had won for them.
55He drove out the nations before them;
he gave them their inheritance by lot.
He settled the tribes of Israel into their homes.
56But they kept testing and rebelling against God Most High.
They did not obey his laws.
57They turned back and were as faithless as their parents.
They were as undependable as a crooked bow.
58They angered God by building shrines to other gods;
they made him jealous with their idols.
59When God heard them, he was very angry,
and he completely rejected Israel.
60Then he abandoned his dwelling at Shiloh,
the Tabernacle where he had lived among the people.
61He allowed the Ark of his might to be captured;
he surrendered his glory into enemy hands.
62He gave his people over to be butchered by the sword,
because he was so angry with his own people—his special possession.
63Their young men were killed by fire;
their young women died before singing their wedding songs.
64Their priests were slaughtered,
and their widows could not mourn their deaths.
65Then the Lord rose up as though waking from sleep,
like a warrior aroused from a drunken stupor.
66He routed his enemies
and sent them to eternal shame.
67But he rejected Joseph’s descendants;
he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.
68He chose instead the tribe of Judah,
and Mount Zion, which he loved.
69There he built his sanctuary as high as the heavens,
as solid and enduring as the earth.
70He chose his servant David,
calling him from the sheep pens.
71He took David from tending the ewes and lambs
and made him the shepherd of Jacob’s descendants—
God’s own people, Israel.
72He cared for them with a true heart
and led them with skillful hands.

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NLT | PSALMS 79

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79
A psalm of Asaph.
1O God, pagan nations have conquered your land,
your special possession.
They have defiled your holy Temple
and made Jerusalem a heap of ruins.
2They have left the bodies of your servants
as food for the birds of heaven.
The flesh of your godly ones
has become food for the wild animals.
3Blood has flowed like water all around Jerusalem;
no one is left to bury the dead.
4We are mocked by our neighbors,
an object of scorn and derision to those around us.
5O Lord, how long will you be angry with us? Forever?
How long will your jealousy burn like fire?
6Pour out your wrath on the nations that refuse to acknowledge you—
on kingdoms that do not call upon your name.
7For they have devoured your people Israel,#79:7 Hebrew devoured Jacob. See note on 44:4.
making the land a desolate wilderness.
8Do not hold us guilty for the sins of our ancestors!
Let your compassion quickly meet our needs,
for we are on the brink of despair.
9Help us, O God of our salvation!
Help us for the glory of your name.
Save us and forgive our sins
for the honor of your name.
10Why should pagan nations be allowed to scoff,
asking, “Where is their God?”
Show us your vengeance against the nations,
for they have spilled the blood of your servants.
11Listen to the moaning of the prisoners.
Demonstrate your great power by saving those condemned to die.
12O Lord, pay back our neighbors seven times
for the scorn they have hurled at you.
13Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture,
will thank you forever and ever,
praising your greatness from generation to generation.

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80
For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph, to be sung to the tune “Lilies of the Covenant.”
1Please listen, O Shepherd of Israel,
you who lead Joseph’s descendants like a flock.
O God, enthroned above the cherubim,
display your radiant glory
2to Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh.
Show us your mighty power.
Come to rescue us!
3Turn us again to yourself, O God.
Make your face shine down upon us.
Only then will we be saved.
4O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies,
how long will you be angry with our prayers?
5You have fed us with sorrow
and made us drink tears by the bucketful.
6You have made us the scorn#80:6 As in Syriac version; Hebrew reads the strife. of neighboring nations.
Our enemies treat us as a joke.
7Turn us again to yourself, O God of Heaven’s Armies.
Make your face shine down upon us.
Only then will we be saved.
8You brought us from Egypt like a grapevine;
you drove away the pagan nations and transplanted us into your land.
9You cleared the ground for us,
and we took root and filled the land.
10Our shade covered the mountains;
our branches covered the mighty cedars.
11We spread our branches west to the Mediterranean Sea;
our shoots spread east to the Euphrates River.#80:11 Hebrew west to the sea, . . . east to the river.
12But now, why have you broken down our walls
so that all who pass by may steal our fruit?
13The wild boar from the forest devours it,
and the wild animals feed on it.
14Come back, we beg you, O God of Heaven’s Armies.
Look down from heaven and see our plight.
Take care of this grapevine
15that you yourself have planted,
this son you have raised for yourself.
16For we are chopped up and burned by our enemies.
May they perish at the sight of your frown.
17Strengthen the man you love,
the son of your choice.
18Then we will never abandon you again.
Revive us so we can call on your name once more.
19Turn us again to yourself, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies.
Make your face shine down upon us.
Only then will we be saved.

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81
For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument.#81:TITLE Hebrew according to the gittith.
1Sing praises to God, our strength.
Sing to the God of Jacob.
2Sing! Beat the tambourine.
Play the sweet lyre and the harp.
3Blow the ram’s horn at new moon,
and again at full moon to call a festival!
4For this is required by the decrees of Israel;
it is a regulation of the God of Jacob.
5He made it a law for Israel#81:5 Hebrew for Joseph.
when he attacked Egypt to set us free.
I heard an unknown voice say,
6“Now I will take the load from your shoulders;
I will free your hands from their heavy tasks.
7You cried to me in trouble, and I saved you;
I answered out of the thundercloud
and tested your faith when there was no water at Meribah. Interlude
8“Listen to me, O my people, while I give you stern warnings.
O Israel, if you would only listen to me!
9You must never have a foreign god;
you must not bow down before a false god.
10For it was I, the Lord your God,
who rescued you from the land of Egypt.
Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it with good things.
11“But no, my people wouldn’t listen.
Israel did not want me around.
12So I let them follow their own stubborn desires,
living according to their own ideas.
13Oh, that my people would listen to me!
Oh, that Israel would follow me, walking in my paths!
14How quickly I would then subdue their enemies!
How soon my hands would be upon their foes!
15Those who hate the Lord would cringe before him;
they would be doomed forever.
16But I would feed you with the finest wheat.
I would satisfy you with wild honey from the rock.”

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NLT | PSALMS 82

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82
A psalm of Asaph.
1God presides over heaven’s court;
he pronounces judgment on the heavenly beings:
2“How long will you hand down unjust decisions
by favoring the wicked? Interlude
3“Give justice to the poor and the orphan;
uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
4Rescue the poor and helpless;
deliver them from the grasp of evil people.
5But these oppressors know nothing;
they are so ignorant!
They wander about in darkness,
while the whole world is shaken to the core.
6I say, ‘You are gods;
you are all children of the Most High.
7But you will die like mere mortals
and fall like every other ruler.’”
8Rise up, O God, and judge the earth,
for all the nations belong to you.

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NLT | PSALMS 83

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83
A song. A psalm of Asaph.
1O God, do not be silent!
Do not be deaf.
Do not be quiet, O God.
2Don’t you hear the uproar of your enemies?
Don’t you see that your arrogant enemies are rising up?
3They devise crafty schemes against your people;
they conspire against your precious ones.
4“Come,” they say, “let us wipe out Israel as a nation.
We will destroy the very memory of its existence.”
5Yes, this was their unanimous decision.
They signed a treaty as allies against you—
6these Edomites and Ishmaelites;
Moabites and Hagrites;
7Gebalites, Ammonites, and Amalekites;
and people from Philistia and Tyre.
8Assyria has joined them, too,
and is allied with the descendants of Lot. Interlude
9Do to them as you did to the Midianites
and as you did to Sisera and Jabin at the Kishon River.
10They were destroyed at Endor,
and their decaying corpses fertilized the soil.
11Let their mighty nobles die as Oreb and Zeeb did.
Let all their princes die like Zebah and Zalmunna,
12for they said, “Let us seize for our own use
these pasturelands of God!”
13O my God, scatter them like tumbleweed,
like chaff before the wind!
14As a fire burns a forest
and as a flame sets mountains ablaze,
15chase them with your fierce storm;
terrify them with your tempest.
16Utterly disgrace them
until they submit to your name, O Lord.
17Let them be ashamed and terrified forever.
Let them die in disgrace.
18Then they will learn that you alone are called the Lord,
that you alone are the Most High,
supreme over all the earth.

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NLT | PSALMS 84

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84
For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument.#84:TITLE Hebrew according to the gittith.
1How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
2I long, yes, I faint with longing
to enter the courts of the Lord.
With my whole being, body and soul,
I will shout joyfully to the living God.
3Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow builds her nest and raises her young
at a place near your altar,
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, my King and my God!
4What joy for those who can live in your house,
always singing your praises. Interlude
5What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord,
who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
6When they walk through the Valley of Weeping,#84:6 Or Valley of Poplars; Hebrew reads valley of Baca.
it will become a place of refreshing springs.
The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings.
7They will continue to grow stronger,
and each of them will appear before God in Jerusalem.#84:7 Hebrew Zion.
8O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, hear my prayer.
Listen, O God of Jacob. Interlude
9O God, look with favor upon the king, our shield!
Show favor to the one you have anointed.
10A single day in your courts
is better than a thousand anywhere else!
I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God
than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.
11For the Lord God is our sun and our shield.
He gives us grace and glory.
The Lord will withhold no good thing
from those who do what is right.
12O Lord of Heaven’s Armies,
what joy for those who trust in you.

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NLT | PSALMS 85

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85
For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah.
1 Lord, you poured out blessings on your land!
You restored the fortunes of Israel.#85:1 Hebrew of Jacob. See note on 44:4.
2You forgave the guilt of your people—
yes, you covered all their sins. Interlude
3You held back your fury.
You kept back your blazing anger.
4Now restore us again, O God of our salvation.
Put aside your anger against us once more.
5Will you be angry with us always?
Will you prolong your wrath to all generations?
6Won’t you revive us again,
so your people can rejoice in you?
7Show us your unfailing love, O Lord,
and grant us your salvation.
8I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying,
for he speaks peace to his faithful people.
But let them not return to their foolish ways.
9Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him,
so our land will be filled with his glory.
10Unfailing love and truth have met together.
Righteousness and peace have kissed!
11Truth springs up from the earth,
and righteousness smiles down from heaven.
12Yes, the Lord pours down his blessings.
Our land will yield its bountiful harvest.
13Righteousness goes as a herald before him,
preparing the way for his steps.

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86
A prayer of David.
1Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer;
answer me, for I need your help.
2Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
You are my God.
3Be merciful to me, O Lord,
for I am calling on you constantly.
4Give me happiness, O Lord,
for I give myself to you.
5O Lord, you are so good, so ready to forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who ask for your help.
6Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord;
hear my urgent cry.
7I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble,
and you will answer me.
8No pagan god is like you, O Lord.
None can do what you do!
9All the nations you made
will come and bow before you, Lord;
they will praise your holy name.
10For you are great and perform wonderful deeds.
You alone are God.
11Teach me your ways, O Lord,
that I may live according to your truth!
Grant me purity of heart,
so that I may honor you.
12With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God.
I will give glory to your name forever,
13for your love for me is very great.
You have rescued me from the depths of death.#86:13 Hebrew of Sheol.
14O God, insolent people rise up against me;
a violent gang is trying to kill me.
You mean nothing to them.
15But you, O Lord,
are a God of compassion and mercy,
slow to get angry
and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
16Look down and have mercy on me.
Give your strength to your servant;
save me, the son of your servant.
17Send me a sign of your favor.
Then those who hate me will be put to shame,
for you, O Lord, help and comfort me.

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87
A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah.
1On the holy mountain
stands the city founded by the Lord.
2He loves the city of Jerusalem
more than any other city in Israel.#87:2 Hebrew He loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. See note on 44:4.
3O city of God,
what glorious things are said of you! Interlude
4I will count Egypt#87:4a Hebrew Rahab, the name of a mythical sea monster that represents chaos in ancient literature. The name is used here as a poetic name for Egypt. and Babylon among those who know me—
also Philistia and Tyre, and even distant Ethiopia.#87:4b Hebrew Cush.
They have all become citizens of Jerusalem!
5Regarding Jerusalem#87:5 Hebrew Zion. it will be said,
“Everyone enjoys the rights of citizenship there.”
And the Most High will personally bless this city.
6When the Lord registers the nations, he will say,
“They have all become citizens of Jerusalem.” Interlude
7The people will play flutes#87:7 Or will dance. and sing,
“The source of my life springs from Jerusalem!”

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NLT | PSALMS 88

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88
For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah. A song to be sung to the tune “The Suffering of Affliction.” A psalm#88:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of Heman the Ezrahite.
1O Lord, God of my salvation,
I cry out to you by day.
I come to you at night.
2Now hear my prayer;
listen to my cry.
3For my life is full of troubles,
and death#88:3 Hebrew Sheol. draws near.
4I am as good as dead,
like a strong man with no strength left.
5They have left me among the dead,
and I lie like a corpse in a grave.
I am forgotten,
cut off from your care.
6You have thrown me into the lowest pit,
into the darkest depths.
7Your anger weighs me down;
with wave after wave you have engulfed me. Interlude
8You have driven my friends away
by making me repulsive to them.
I am in a trap with no way of escape.
9My eyes are blinded by my tears.
Each day I beg for your help, O Lord;
I lift my hands to you for mercy.
10Are your wonderful deeds of any use to the dead?
Do the dead rise up and praise you? Interlude
11Can those in the grave declare your unfailing love?
Can they proclaim your faithfulness in the place of destruction?#88:11 Hebrew in Abaddon?
12Can the darkness speak of your wonderful deeds?
Can anyone in the land of forgetfulness talk about your righteousness?
13O Lord, I cry out to you.
I will keep on pleading day by day.
14O Lord, why do you reject me?
Why do you turn your face from me?
15I have been sick and close to death since my youth.
I stand helpless and desperate before your terrors.
16Your fierce anger has overwhelmed me.
Your terrors have paralyzed me.
17They swirl around me like floodwaters all day long.
They have engulfed me completely.
18You have taken away my companions and loved ones.
Darkness is my closest friend.

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NLT | PSALMS 89

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89
A psalm#89:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of Ethan the Ezrahite.
1I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love forever!
Young and old will hear of your faithfulness.
2Your unfailing love will last forever.
Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens.
3The Lord said, “I have made a covenant with David, my chosen servant.
I have sworn this oath to him:
4‘I will establish your descendants as kings forever;
they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.’” Interlude
5All heaven will praise your great wonders, Lord;
myriads of angels will praise you for your faithfulness.
6For who in all of heaven can compare with the Lord?
What mightiest angel is anything like the Lord?
7The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God.
He is far more awesome than all who surround his throne.
8O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies!
Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O Lord?
You are entirely faithful.
9You rule the oceans.
You subdue their storm-tossed waves.
10You crushed the great sea monster.#89:10 Hebrew Rahab, the name of a mythical sea monster that represents chaos in ancient literature.
You scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.
11The heavens are yours, and the earth is yours;
everything in the world is yours—you created it all.
12You created north and south.
Mount Tabor and Mount Hermon praise your name.
13Powerful is your arm!
Strong is your hand!
Your right hand is lifted high in glorious strength.
14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne.
Unfailing love and truth walk before you as attendants.
15Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship,
for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
16They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation.
They exult in your righteousness.
17You are their glorious strength.
It pleases you to make us strong.
18Yes, our protection comes from the Lord,
and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.
19Long ago you spoke in a vision to your faithful people.
You said, “I have raised up a warrior.
I have selected him from the common people to be king.
20I have found my servant David.
I have anointed him with my holy oil.
21I will steady him with my hand;
with my powerful arm I will make him strong.
22His enemies will not defeat him,
nor will the wicked overpower him.
23I will beat down his adversaries before him
and destroy those who hate him.
24My faithfulness and unfailing love will be with him,
and by my authority he will grow in power.
25I will extend his rule over the sea,
his dominion over the rivers.
26And he will call out to me, ‘You are my Father,
my God, and the Rock of my salvation.’
27I will make him my firstborn son,
the mightiest king on earth.
28I will love him and be kind to him forever;
my covenant with him will never end.
29I will preserve an heir for him;
his throne will be as endless as the days of heaven.
30But if his descendants forsake my instructions
and fail to obey my regulations,
31if they do not obey my decrees
and fail to keep my commands,
32then I will punish their sin with the rod,
and their disobedience with beating.
33But I will never stop loving him
nor fail to keep my promise to him.
34No, I will not break my covenant;
I will not take back a single word I said.
35I have sworn an oath to David,
and in my holiness I cannot lie:
36His dynasty will go on forever;
his kingdom will endure as the sun.
37It will be as eternal as the moon,
my faithful witness in the sky!” Interlude
38But now you have rejected him and cast him off.
You are angry with your anointed king.
39You have renounced your covenant with him;
you have thrown his crown in the dust.
40You have broken down the walls protecting him
and ruined every fort defending him.
41Everyone who comes along has robbed him,
and he has become a joke to his neighbors.
42You have strengthened his enemies
and made them all rejoice.
43You have made his sword useless
and refused to help him in battle.
44You have ended his splendor
and overturned his throne.
45You have made him old before his time
and publicly disgraced him. Interlude
46O Lord, how long will this go on?
Will you hide yourself forever?
How long will your anger burn like fire?
47Remember how short my life is,
how empty and futile this human existence!
48No one can live forever; all will die.
No one can escape the power of the grave.#89:48 Hebrew of Sheol. Interlude
49Lord, where is your unfailing love?
You promised it to David with a faithful pledge.
50Consider, Lord, how your servants are disgraced!
I carry in my heart the insults of so many people.
51Your enemies have mocked me, O Lord;
they mock your anointed king wherever he goes.
52Praise the Lord forever!
Amen and amen!

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NLT | PSALMS 90

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90
Book Four (Psalms 90–106)
A prayer of Moses, the man of God.
1Lord, through all the generations
you have been our home!
2Before the mountains were born,
before you gave birth to the earth and the world,
from beginning to end, you are God.
3You turn people back to dust, saying,
“Return to dust, you mortals!”
4For you, a thousand years are as a passing day,
as brief as a few night hours.
5You sweep people away like dreams that disappear.
They are like grass that springs up in the morning.
6In the morning it blooms and flourishes,
but by evening it is dry and withered.
7We wither beneath your anger;
we are overwhelmed by your fury.
8You spread out our sins before you—
our secret sins—and you see them all.
9We live our lives beneath your wrath,
ending our years with a groan.
10Seventy years are given to us!
Some even live to eighty.
But even the best years are filled with pain and trouble;
soon they disappear, and we fly away.
11Who can comprehend the power of your anger?
Your wrath is as awesome as the fear you deserve.
12Teach us to realize the brevity of life,
so that we may grow in wisdom.
13O Lord, come back to us!
How long will you delay?
Take pity on your servants!
14Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love,
so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives.
15Give us gladness in proportion to our former misery!
Replace the evil years with good.
16Let us, your servants, see you work again;
let our children see your glory.
17And may the Lord our God show us his approval
and make our efforts successful.
Yes, make our efforts successful!

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NLT | PSALMS 91

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91
1Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
2This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
3For he will rescue you from every trap
and protect you from deadly disease.
4He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
5Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
nor the arrow that flies in the day.
6Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,
nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
7Though a thousand fall at your side,
though ten thousand are dying around you,
these evils will not touch you.
8Just open your eyes,
and see how the wicked are punished.
9If you make the Lord your refuge,
if you make the Most High your shelter,
10no evil will conquer you;
no plague will come near your home.
11For he will order his angels
to protect you wherever you go.
12They will hold you up with their hands
so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
13You will trample upon lions and cobras;
you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!
14The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
15When they call on me, I will answer;
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honor them.
16I will reward them with a long life
and give them my salvation.”

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NLT | PSALMS 92

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92
A psalm. A song to be sung on the Sabbath Day.
1It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to the Most High.
2It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning,
your faithfulness in the evening,
3accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, a harp,
and the melody of a lyre.
4You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!
I sing for joy because of what you have done.
5O Lord, what great works you do!
And how deep are your thoughts.
6Only a simpleton would not know,
and only a fool would not understand this:
7Though the wicked sprout like weeds
and evildoers flourish,
they will be destroyed forever.
8But you, O Lord, will be exalted forever.
9Your enemies, Lord, will surely perish;
all evildoers will be scattered.
10But you have made me as strong as a wild ox.
You have anointed me with the finest oil.
11My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies;
my ears have heard the defeat of my wicked opponents.
12But the godly will flourish like palm trees
and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon.
13For they are transplanted to the Lord’s own house.
They flourish in the courts of our God.
14Even in old age they will still produce fruit;
they will remain vital and green.
15They will declare, “The Lord is just!
He is my rock!
There is no evil in him!”

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93
1The Lord is king! He is robed in majesty.
Indeed, the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength.
The world stands firm
and cannot be shaken.
2Your throne, O Lord, has stood from time immemorial.
You yourself are from the everlasting past.
3The floods have risen up, O Lord.
The floods have roared like thunder;
the floods have lifted their pounding waves.
4But mightier than the violent raging of the seas,
mightier than the breakers on the shore—
the Lord above is mightier than these!
5Your royal laws cannot be changed.
Your reign, O Lord, is holy forever and ever.

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NLT | PSALMS 94

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94
1O Lord, the God of vengeance,
O God of vengeance, let your glorious justice shine forth!
2Arise, O Judge of the earth.
Give the proud what they deserve.
3How long, O Lord?
How long will the wicked be allowed to gloat?
4How long will they speak with arrogance?
How long will these evil people boast?
5They crush your people, Lord,
hurting those you claim as your own.
6They kill widows and foreigners
and murder orphans.
7“The Lord isn’t looking,” they say,
“and besides, the God of Israel#94:7 Hebrew of Jacob. See note on 44:4. doesn’t care.”
8Think again, you fools!
When will you finally catch on?
9Is he deaf—the one who made your ears?
Is he blind—the one who formed your eyes?
10He punishes the nations—won’t he also punish you?
He knows everything—doesn’t he also know what you are doing?
11The Lord knows people’s thoughts;
he knows they are worthless!
12Joyful are those you discipline, Lord,
those you teach with your instructions.
13You give them relief from troubled times
until a pit is dug to capture the wicked.
14The Lord will not reject his people;
he will not abandon his special possession.
15Judgment will again be founded on justice,
and those with virtuous hearts will pursue it.
16Who will protect me from the wicked?
Who will stand up for me against evildoers?
17Unless the Lord had helped me,
I would soon have settled in the silence of the grave.
18I cried out, “I am slipping!”
but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me.
19When doubts filled my mind,
your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.
20Can unjust leaders claim that God is on their side—
leaders whose decrees permit injustice?
21They gang up against the righteous
and condemn the innocent to death.
22But the Lord is my fortress;
my God is the mighty rock where I hide.
23God will turn the sins of evil people back on them.
He will destroy them for their sins.
The Lord our God will destroy them.

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NLT | PSALMS 95

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95
1Come, let us sing to the Lord!
Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.
2Let us come to him with thanksgiving.
Let us sing psalms of praise to him.
3For the Lord is a great God,
a great King above all gods.
4He holds in his hands the depths of the earth
and the mightiest mountains.
5The sea belongs to him, for he made it.
His hands formed the dry land, too.
6Come, let us worship and bow down.
Let us kneel before the Lord our maker,
7for he is our God.
We are the people he watches over,
the flock under his care.
If only you would listen to his voice today!
8The Lord says, “Don’t harden your hearts as Israel did at Meribah,
as they did at Massah in the wilderness.
9For there your ancestors tested and tried my patience,
even though they saw everything I did.
10For forty years I was angry with them, and I said,
‘They are a people whose hearts turn away from me.
They refuse to do what I tell them.’
11So in my anger I took an oath:
‘They will never enter my place of rest.’”

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96
1Sing a new song to the Lord!
Let the whole earth sing to the Lord!
2Sing to the Lord; praise his name.
Each day proclaim the good news that he saves.
3Publish his glorious deeds among the nations.
Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
4Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!
He is to be feared above all gods.
5The gods of other nations are mere idols,
but the Lord made the heavens!
6Honor and majesty surround him;
strength and beauty fill his sanctuary.
7O nations of the world, recognize the Lord;
recognize that the Lord is glorious and strong.
8Give to the Lord the glory he deserves!
Bring your offering and come into his courts.
9Worship the Lord in all his holy splendor.
Let all the earth tremble before him.
10Tell all the nations, “The Lord reigns!”
The world stands firm and cannot be shaken.
He will judge all peoples fairly.
11Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice!
Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise!
12Let the fields and their crops burst out with joy!
Let the trees of the forest sing for joy
13before the Lord, for he is coming!
He is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with justice,
and the nations with his truth.

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97
1The Lord is king!
Let the earth rejoice!
Let the farthest coastlands be glad.
2Dark clouds surround him.
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.
3Fire spreads ahead of him
and burns up all his foes.
4His lightning flashes out across the world.
The earth sees and trembles.
5The mountains melt like wax before the Lord,
before the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens proclaim his righteousness;
every nation sees his glory.
7Those who worship idols are disgraced—
all who brag about their worthless gods—
for every god must bow to him.
8Jerusalem#97:8 Hebrew Zion. has heard and rejoiced,
and all the towns of Judah are glad
because of your justice, O Lord!
9For you, O Lord, are supreme over all the earth;
you are exalted far above all gods.
10You who love the Lord, hate evil!
He protects the lives of his godly people
and rescues them from the power of the wicked.
11Light shines on the godly,
and joy on those whose hearts are right.
12May all who are godly rejoice in the Lord
and praise his holy name!

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98
A psalm.
1Sing a new song to the Lord,
for he has done wonderful deeds.
His right hand has won a mighty victory;
his holy arm has shown his saving power!
2The Lord has announced his victory
and has revealed his righteousness to every nation!
3He has remembered his promise to love and be faithful to Israel.
The ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
4Shout to the Lord, all the earth;
break out in praise and sing for joy!
5Sing your praise to the Lord with the harp,
with the harp and melodious song,
6with trumpets and the sound of the ram’s horn.
Make a joyful symphony before the Lord, the King!
7Let the sea and everything in it shout his praise!
Let the earth and all living things join in.
8Let the rivers clap their hands in glee!
Let the hills sing out their songs of joy
9before the Lord,
for he is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with justice,
and the nations with fairness.

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NLT | PSALMS 99

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99
1The Lord is king!
Let the nations tremble!
He sits on his throne between the cherubim.
Let the whole earth quake!
2The Lord sits in majesty in Jerusalem,#99:2 Hebrew Zion.
exalted above all the nations.
3Let them praise your great and awesome name.
Your name is holy!
4Mighty King, lover of justice,
you have established fairness.
You have acted with justice
and righteousness throughout Israel.#99:4 Hebrew Jacob. See note on 44:4.
5Exalt the Lord our God!
Bow low before his feet, for he is holy!
6Moses and Aaron were among his priests;
Samuel also called on his name.
They cried to the Lord for help,
and he answered them.
7He spoke to Israel from the pillar of cloud,
and they followed the laws and decrees he gave them.
8O Lord our God, you answered them.
You were a forgiving God to them,
but you punished them when they went wrong.
9Exalt the Lord our God,
and worship at his holy mountain in Jerusalem,
for the Lord our God is holy!

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NLT | PSALMS 100

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100
A psalm of thanksgiving.
1Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth!
2Worship the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing with joy.
3Acknowledge that the Lord is God!
He made us, and we are his.#100:3 As in an alternate reading in the Masoretic Text; the other alternate and some ancient versions read and not we ourselves.
We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
4Enter his gates with thanksgiving;
go into his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him and praise his name.
5For the Lord is good.
His unfailing love continues forever,
and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

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NLT | PSALMS 101

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101
A psalm of David.
1I will sing of your love and justice, Lord.
I will praise you with songs.
2I will be careful to live a blameless life—
when will you come to help me?
I will lead a life of integrity
in my own home.
3I will refuse to look at
anything vile and vulgar.
I hate all who deal crookedly;
I will have nothing to do with them.
4I will reject perverse ideas
and stay away from every evil.
5I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors.
I will not endure conceit and pride.
6I will search for faithful people
to be my companions.
Only those who are above reproach
will be allowed to serve me.
7I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house,
and liars will not stay in my presence.
8My daily task will be to ferret out the wicked
and free the city of the Lord from their grip.

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NLT | PSALMS 102

NLT | PSALMS 102 somebody

102
A prayer of one overwhelmed with trouble, pouring out problems before the Lord.
1 Lord, hear my prayer!
Listen to my plea!
2Don’t turn away from me
in my time of distress.
Bend down to listen,
and answer me quickly when I call to you.
3For my days disappear like smoke,
and my bones burn like red-hot coals.
4My heart is sick, withered like grass,
and I have lost my appetite.
5Because of my groaning,
I am reduced to skin and bones.
6I am like an owl in the desert,
like a little owl in a far-off wilderness.
7I lie awake,
lonely as a solitary bird on the roof.
8My enemies taunt me day after day.
They mock and curse me.
9I eat ashes for food.
My tears run down into my drink
10because of your anger and wrath.
For you have picked me up and thrown me out.
11My life passes as swiftly as the evening shadows.
I am withering away like grass.
12But you, O Lord, will sit on your throne forever.
Your fame will endure to every generation.
13You will arise and have mercy on Jerusalem#102:13 Hebrew Zion; also in 102:16.—
and now is the time to pity her,
now is the time you promised to help.
14For your people love every stone in her walls
and cherish even the dust in her streets.
15Then the nations will tremble before the Lord.
The kings of the earth will tremble before his glory.
16For the Lord will rebuild Jerusalem.
He will appear in his glory.
17He will listen to the prayers of the destitute.
He will not reject their pleas.
18Let this be recorded for future generations,
so that a people not yet born will praise the Lord.
19Tell them the Lord looked down
from his heavenly sanctuary.
He looked down to earth from heaven
20to hear the groans of the prisoners,
to release those condemned to die.
21And so the Lord’s fame will be celebrated in Zion,
his praises in Jerusalem,
22when multitudes gather together
and kingdoms come to worship the Lord.
23He broke my strength in midlife,
cutting short my days.
24But I cried to him, “O my God, who lives forever,
don’t take my life while I am so young!
25Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth
and made the heavens with your hands.
26They will perish, but you remain forever;
they will wear out like old clothing.
You will change them like a garment
and discard them.
27But you are always the same;
you will live forever.
28The children of your people
will live in security.
Their children’s children
will thrive in your presence.”

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NLT | PSALMS 103

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103
A psalm of David.
1Let all that I am praise the Lord;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
2Let all that I am praise the Lord;
may I never forget the good things he does for me.
3He forgives all my sins
and heals all my diseases.
4He redeems me from death
and crowns me with love and tender mercies.
5He fills my life with good things.
My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!
6The Lord gives righteousness
and justice to all who are treated unfairly.
7He revealed his character to Moses
and his deeds to the people of Israel.
8The Lord is compassionate and merciful,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
9He will not constantly accuse us,
nor remain angry forever.
10He does not punish us for all our sins;
he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve.
11For his unfailing love toward those who fear him
is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth.
12He has removed our sins as far from us
as the east is from the west.
13The Lord is like a father to his children,
tender and compassionate to those who fear him.
14For he knows how weak we are;
he remembers we are only dust.
15Our days on earth are like grass;
like wildflowers, we bloom and die.
16The wind blows, and we are gone—
as though we had never been here.
17But the love of the Lord remains forever
with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children
18of those who are faithful to his covenant,
of those who obey his commandments!
19The Lord has made the heavens his throne;
from there he rules over everything.
20Praise the Lord, you angels,
you mighty ones who carry out his plans,
listening for each of his commands.
21Yes, praise the Lord, you armies of angels
who serve him and do his will!
22Praise the Lord, everything he has created,
everything in all his kingdom.
Let all that I am praise the Lord.

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NLT | PSALMS 104

NLT | PSALMS 104 somebody

104
1Let all that I am praise the Lord.
O Lord my God, how great you are!
You are robed with honor and majesty.
2You are dressed in a robe of light.
You stretch out the starry curtain of the heavens;
3you lay out the rafters of your home in the rain clouds.
You make the clouds your chariot;
you ride upon the wings of the wind.
4The winds are your messengers;
flames of fire are your servants.#104:4 Greek version reads He sends his angels like the winds, / his servants like flames of fire. Compare Heb 1:7.
5You placed the world on its foundation
so it would never be moved.
6You clothed the earth with floods of water,
water that covered even the mountains.
7At your command, the water fled;
at the sound of your thunder, it hurried away.
8Mountains rose and valleys sank
to the levels you decreed.
9Then you set a firm boundary for the seas,
so they would never again cover the earth.
10You make springs pour water into the ravines,
so streams gush down from the mountains.
11They provide water for all the animals,
and the wild donkeys quench their thirst.
12The birds nest beside the streams
and sing among the branches of the trees.
13You send rain on the mountains from your heavenly home,
and you fill the earth with the fruit of your labor.
14You cause grass to grow for the livestock
and plants for people to use.
You allow them to produce food from the earth—
15wine to make them glad,
olive oil to soothe their skin,
and bread to give them strength.
16The trees of the Lord are well cared for—
the cedars of Lebanon that he planted.
17There the birds make their nests,
and the storks make their homes in the cypresses.
18High in the mountains live the wild goats,
and the rocks form a refuge for the hyraxes.#104:18 Or coneys, or rock badgers.
19You made the moon to mark the seasons,
and the sun knows when to set.
20You send the darkness, and it becomes night,
when all the forest animals prowl about.
21Then the young lions roar for their prey,
stalking the food provided by God.
22At dawn they slink back
into their dens to rest.
23Then people go off to their work,
where they labor until evening.
24O Lord, what a variety of things you have made!
In wisdom you have made them all.
The earth is full of your creatures.
25Here is the ocean, vast and wide,
teeming with life of every kind,
both large and small.
26See the ships sailing along,
and Leviathan,#104:26 The identification of Leviathan is disputed, ranging from an earthly creature to a mythical sea monster in ancient literature. which you made to play in the sea.
27They all depend on you
to give them food as they need it.
28When you supply it, they gather it.
You open your hand to feed them,
and they are richly satisfied.
29But if you turn away from them, they panic.
When you take away their breath,
they die and turn again to dust.
30When you give them your breath,#104:30 Or When you send your Spirit. life is created,
and you renew the face of the earth.
31May the glory of the Lord continue forever!
The Lord takes pleasure in all he has made!
32The earth trembles at his glance;
the mountains smoke at his touch.
33I will sing to the Lord as long as I live.
I will praise my God to my last breath!
34May all my thoughts be pleasing to him,
for I rejoice in the Lord.
35Let all sinners vanish from the face of the earth;
let the wicked disappear forever.
Let all that I am praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!

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NLT | PSALMS 105

NLT | PSALMS 105 somebody

105
1Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness.
Let the whole world know what he has done.
2Sing to him; yes, sing his praises.
Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.
3Exult in his holy name;
rejoice, you who worship the Lord.
4Search for the Lord and for his strength;
continually seek him.
5Remember the wonders he has performed,
his miracles, and the rulings he has given,
6you children of his servant Abraham,
you descendants of Jacob, his chosen ones.
7He is the Lord our God.
His justice is seen throughout the land.
8He always stands by his covenant—
the commitment he made to a thousand generations.
9This is the covenant he made with Abraham
and the oath he swore to Isaac.
10He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree,
and to the people of Israel as a never-ending covenant:
11“I will give you the land of Canaan
as your special possession.”
12He said this when they were few in number,
a tiny group of strangers in Canaan.
13They wandered from nation to nation,
from one kingdom to another.
14Yet he did not let anyone oppress them.
He warned kings on their behalf:
15“Do not touch my chosen people,
and do not hurt my prophets.”
16He called for a famine on the land of Canaan,
cutting off its food supply.
17Then he sent someone to Egypt ahead of them—
Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
18They bruised his feet with fetters
and placed his neck in an iron collar.
19Until the time came to fulfill his dreams,#105:19 Hebrew his word.
the Lord tested Joseph’s character.
20Then Pharaoh sent for him and set him free;
the ruler of the nation opened his prison door.
21Joseph was put in charge of all the king’s household;
he became ruler over all the king’s possessions.
22He could instruct#105:22 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads bind or imprison. the king’s aides as he pleased
and teach the king’s advisers.
23Then Israel arrived in Egypt;
Jacob lived as a foreigner in the land of Ham.
24And the Lord multiplied the people of Israel
until they became too mighty for their enemies.
25Then he turned the Egyptians against the Israelites,
and they plotted against the Lord’s servants.
26But the Lord sent his servant Moses,
along with Aaron, whom he had chosen.
27They performed miraculous signs among the Egyptians,
and wonders in the land of Ham.
28The Lord blanketed Egypt in darkness,
for they had defied#105:28 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads had not defied. his commands to let his people go.
29He turned their water into blood,
poisoning all the fish.
30Then frogs overran the land
and even invaded the king’s bedrooms.
31When the Lord spoke, flies descended on the Egyptians,
and gnats swarmed across Egypt.
32He sent them hail instead of rain,
and lightning flashed over the land.
33He ruined their grapevines and fig trees
and shattered all the trees.
34He spoke, and hordes of locusts came—
young locusts beyond number.
35They ate up everything green in the land,
destroying all the crops in their fields.
36Then he killed the oldest son in each Egyptian home,
the pride and joy of each family.
37The Lord brought his people out of Egypt, loaded with silver and gold;
and not one among the tribes of Israel even stumbled.
38Egypt was glad when they were gone,
for they feared them greatly.
39The Lord spread a cloud above them as a covering
and gave them a great fire to light the darkness.
40They asked for meat, and he sent them quail;
he satisfied their hunger with manna—bread from heaven.
41He split open a rock, and water gushed out
to form a river through the dry wasteland.
42For he remembered his sacred promise
to his servant Abraham.
43So he brought his people out of Egypt with joy,
his chosen ones with rejoicing.
44He gave his people the lands of pagan nations,
and they harvested crops that others had planted.
45All this happened so they would follow his decrees
and obey his instructions.
Praise the Lord!

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NLT | PSALMS 106

NLT | PSALMS 106 somebody

106
1Praise the Lord!
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
2Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord?
Who can ever praise him enough?
3There is joy for those who deal justly with others
and always do what is right.
4Remember me, Lord, when you show favor to your people;
come near and rescue me.
5Let me share in the prosperity of your chosen ones.
Let me rejoice in the joy of your people;
let me praise you with those who are your heritage.
6Like our ancestors, we have sinned.
We have done wrong! We have acted wickedly!
7Our ancestors in Egypt
were not impressed by the Lord’s miraculous deeds.
They soon forgot his many acts of kindness to them.
Instead, they rebelled against him at the Red Sea.#106:7 Hebrew at the sea, the sea of reeds.
8Even so, he saved them—
to defend the honor of his name
and to demonstrate his mighty power.
9He commanded the Red Sea#106:9 Hebrew sea of reeds; also in 106:22. to dry up.
He led Israel across the sea as if it were a desert.
10So he rescued them from their enemies
and redeemed them from their foes.
11Then the water returned and covered their enemies;
not one of them survived.
12Then his people believed his promises.
Then they sang his praise.
13Yet how quickly they forgot what he had done!
They wouldn’t wait for his counsel!
14In the wilderness their desires ran wild,
testing God’s patience in that dry wasteland.
15So he gave them what they asked for,
but he sent a plague along with it.
16The people in the camp were jealous of Moses
and envious of Aaron, the Lord’s holy priest.
17Because of this, the earth opened up;
it swallowed Dathan
and buried Abiram and the other rebels.
18Fire fell upon their followers;
a flame consumed the wicked.
19The people made a calf at Mount Sinai#106:19 Hebrew at Horeb, another name for Sinai.;
they bowed before an image made of gold.
20They traded their glorious God
for a statue of a grass-eating bull.
21They forgot God, their savior,
who had done such great things in Egypt—
22such wonderful things in the land of Ham,
such awesome deeds at the Red Sea.
23So he declared he would destroy them.
But Moses, his chosen one, stepped between the Lord and the people.
He begged him to turn from his anger and not destroy them.
24The people refused to enter the pleasant land,
for they wouldn’t believe his promise to care for them.
25Instead, they grumbled in their tents
and refused to obey the Lord.
26Therefore, he solemnly swore
that he would kill them in the wilderness,
27that he would scatter their descendants#106:27 As in Syriac version; Hebrew reads he would cause their descendants to fall. among the nations,
exiling them to distant lands.
28Then our ancestors joined in the worship of Baal at Peor;
they even ate sacrifices offered to the dead!
29They angered the Lord with all these things,
so a plague broke out among them.
30But Phinehas had the courage to intervene,
and the plague was stopped.
31So he has been regarded as a righteous man
ever since that time.
32At Meribah, too, they angered the Lord,
causing Moses serious trouble.
33They made Moses angry,#106:33 Hebrew They embittered his spirit.
and he spoke foolishly.
34Israel failed to destroy the nations in the land,
as the Lord had commanded them.
35Instead, they mingled among the pagans
and adopted their evil customs.
36They worshiped their idols,
which led to their downfall.
37They even sacrificed their sons
and their daughters to the demons.
38They shed innocent blood,
the blood of their sons and daughters.
By sacrificing them to the idols of Canaan,
they polluted the land with murder.
39They defiled themselves by their evil deeds,
and their love of idols was adultery in the Lord’s sight.
40That is why the Lord’s anger burned against his people,
and he abhorred his own special possession.
41He handed them over to pagan nations,
and they were ruled by those who hated them.
42Their enemies crushed them
and brought them under their cruel power.
43Again and again he rescued them,
but they chose to rebel against him,
and they were finally destroyed by their sin.
44Even so, he pitied them in their distress
and listened to their cries.
45He remembered his covenant with them
and relented because of his unfailing love.
46He even caused their captors
to treat them with kindness.
47Save us, O Lord our God!
Gather us back from among the nations,
so we can thank your holy name
and rejoice and praise you.
48Praise the Lord, the God of Israel,
who lives from everlasting to everlasting!
Let all the people say, “Amen!”
Praise the Lord!

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NLT | PSALMS 107

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107
Book Five (Psalms 107–150)
1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
2Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out!
Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies.
3For he has gathered the exiles from many lands,
from east and west,
from north and south.#107:3 Hebrew and sea.
4Some wandered in the wilderness,
lost and homeless.
5Hungry and thirsty,
they nearly died.
6“Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble,
and he rescued them from their distress.
7He led them straight to safety,
to a city where they could live.
8Let them praise the Lord for his great love
and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
9For he satisfies the thirsty
and fills the hungry with good things.
10Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom,
imprisoned in iron chains of misery.
11They rebelled against the words of God,
scorning the counsel of the Most High.
12That is why he broke them with hard labor;
they fell, and no one was there to help them.
13“Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.
14He led them from the darkness and deepest gloom;
he snapped their chains.
15Let them praise the Lord for his great love
and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
16For he broke down their prison gates of bronze;
he cut apart their bars of iron.
17Some were fools; they rebelled
and suffered for their sins.
18They couldn’t stand the thought of food,
and they were knocking on death’s door.
19“Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.
20He sent out his word and healed them,
snatching them from the door of death.
21Let them praise the Lord for his great love
and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
22Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving
and sing joyfully about his glorious acts.
23Some went off to sea in ships,
plying the trade routes of the world.
24They, too, observed the Lord’s power in action,
his impressive works on the deepest seas.
25He spoke, and the winds rose,
stirring up the waves.
26Their ships were tossed to the heavens
and plunged again to the depths;
the sailors cringed in terror.
27They reeled and staggered like drunkards
and were at their wits’ end.
28“Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress.
29He calmed the storm to a whisper
and stilled the waves.
30What a blessing was that stillness
as he brought them safely into harbor!
31Let them praise the Lord for his great love
and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
32Let them exalt him publicly before the congregation
and before the leaders of the nation.
33He changes rivers into deserts,
and springs of water into dry, thirsty land.
34He turns the fruitful land into salty wastelands,
because of the wickedness of those who live there.
35But he also turns deserts into pools of water,
the dry land into springs of water.
36He brings the hungry to settle there
and to build their cities.
37They sow their fields, plant their vineyards,
and harvest their bumper crops.
38How he blesses them!
They raise large families there,
and their herds of livestock increase.
39When they decrease in number and become impoverished
through oppression, trouble, and sorrow,
40the Lord pours contempt on their princes,
causing them to wander in trackless wastelands.
41But he rescues the poor from trouble
and increases their families like flocks of sheep.
42The godly will see these things and be glad,
while the wicked are struck silent.
43Those who are wise will take all this to heart;
they will see in our history the faithful love of the Lord.

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NLT | PSALMS 108

NLT | PSALMS 108 somebody

108
A song. A psalm of David.
1My heart is confident in you, O God;
no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!
2Wake up, lyre and harp!
I will wake the dawn with my song.
3I will thank you, Lord, among all the people.
I will sing your praises among the nations.
4For your unfailing love is higher than the heavens.
Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.
5Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens.
May your glory shine over all the earth.
6Now rescue your beloved people.
Answer and save us by your power.
7God has promised this by his holiness#108:7 Or in his sanctuary.:
“I will divide up Shechem with joy.
I will measure out the valley of Succoth.
8Gilead is mine,
and Manasseh, too.
Ephraim, my helmet, will produce my warriors,
and Judah, my scepter, will produce my kings.
9But Moab, my washbasin, will become my servant,
and I will wipe my feet on Edom
and shout in triumph over Philistia.”
10Who will bring me into the fortified city?
Who will bring me victory over Edom?
11Have you rejected us, O God?
Will you no longer march with our armies?
12Oh, please help us against our enemies,
for all human help is useless.
13With God’s help we will do mighty things,
for he will trample down our foes.

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NLT | PSALMS 109

NLT | PSALMS 109 somebody

109
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1O God, whom I praise,
don’t stand silent and aloof
2while the wicked slander me
and tell lies about me.
3They surround me with hateful words
and fight against me for no reason.
4I love them, but they try to destroy me with accusations
even as I am praying for them!
5They repay evil for good,
and hatred for my love.
6They say,#109:6 Hebrew lacks They say. “Get an evil person to turn against him.
Send an accuser to bring him to trial.
7When his case comes up for judgment,
let him be pronounced guilty.
Count his prayers as sins.
8Let his years be few;
let someone else take his position.
9May his children become fatherless,
and his wife a widow.
10May his children wander as beggars
and be driven from#109:10 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads and seek. their ruined homes.
11May creditors seize his entire estate,
and strangers take all he has earned.
12Let no one be kind to him;
let no one pity his fatherless children.
13May all his offspring die.
May his family name be blotted out in the next generation.
14May the Lord never forget the sins of his fathers;
may his mother’s sins never be erased from the record.
15May the Lord always remember these sins,
and may his name disappear from human memory.
16For he refused all kindness to others;
he persecuted the poor and needy,
and he hounded the brokenhearted to death.
17He loved to curse others;
now you curse him.
He never blessed others;
now don’t you bless him.
18Cursing is as natural to him as his clothing,
or the water he drinks,
or the rich food he eats.
19Now may his curses return and cling to him like clothing;
may they be tied around him like a belt.”
20May those curses become the Lord’s punishment
for my accusers who speak evil of me.
21But deal well with me, O Sovereign Lord,
for the sake of your own reputation!
Rescue me
because you are so faithful and good.
22For I am poor and needy,
and my heart is full of pain.
23I am fading like a shadow at dusk;
I am brushed off like a locust.
24My knees are weak from fasting,
and I am skin and bones.
25I am a joke to people everywhere;
when they see me, they shake their heads in scorn.
26Help me, O Lord my God!
Save me because of your unfailing love.
27Let them see that this is your doing,
that you yourself have done it, Lord.
28Then let them curse me if they like,
but you will bless me!
When they attack me, they will be disgraced!
But I, your servant, will go right on rejoicing!
29May my accusers be clothed with disgrace;
may their humiliation cover them like a cloak.
30But I will give repeated thanks to the Lord,
praising him to everyone.
31For he stands beside the needy,
ready to save them from those who condemn them.

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NLT | PSALMS 110

NLT | PSALMS 110 somebody

110
A psalm of David.
1The Lord said to my Lord,#110:1 Or my lord.
“Sit in the place of honor at my right hand
until I humble your enemies,
making them a footstool under your feet.”
2The Lord will extend your powerful kingdom from Jerusalem#110:2 Hebrew Zion.;
you will rule over your enemies.
3When you go to war,
your people will serve you willingly.
You are arrayed in holy garments,
and your strength will be renewed each day like the morning dew.
4The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow:
“You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
5The Lord stands at your right hand to protect you.
He will strike down many kings when his anger erupts.
6He will punish the nations
and fill their lands with corpses;
he will shatter heads over the whole earth.
7But he himself will be refreshed from brooks along the way.
He will be victorious.

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111
# 111 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; after the introductory note of praise, each line begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. 1Praise the Lord!
I will thank the Lord with all my heart
as I meet with his godly people.
2How amazing are the deeds of the Lord!
All who delight in him should ponder them.
3Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty.
His righteousness never fails.
4He causes us to remember his wonderful works.
How gracious and merciful is our Lord!
5He gives food to those who fear him;
he always remembers his covenant.
6He has shown his great power to his people
by giving them the lands of other nations.
7All he does is just and good,
and all his commandments are trustworthy.
8They are forever true,
to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.
9He has paid a full ransom for his people.
He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever.
What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!
10Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.
Praise him forever!

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112
# 112 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; after the introductory note of praise, each line begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. 1Praise the Lord!
How joyful are those who fear the Lord
and delight in obeying his commands.
2Their children will be successful everywhere;
an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.
3They themselves will be wealthy,
and their good deeds will last forever.
4Light shines in the darkness for the godly.
They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.
5Good comes to those who lend money generously
and conduct their business fairly.
6Such people will not be overcome by evil.
Those who are righteous will be long remembered.
7They do not fear bad news;
they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.
8They are confident and fearless
and can face their foes triumphantly.
9They share freely and give generously to those in need.
Their good deeds will be remembered forever.
They will have influence and honor.
10The wicked will see this and be infuriated.
They will grind their teeth in anger;
they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.

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113
1Praise the Lord!
Yes, give praise, O servants of the Lord.
Praise the name of the Lord!
2Blessed be the name of the Lord
now and forever.
3Everywhere—from east to west—
praise the name of the Lord.
4For the Lord is high above the nations;
his glory is higher than the heavens.
5Who can be compared with the Lord our God,
who is enthroned on high?
6He stoops to look down
on heaven and on earth.
7He lifts the poor from the dust
and the needy from the garbage dump.
8He sets them among princes,
even the princes of his own people!
9He gives the childless woman a family,
making her a happy mother.
Praise the Lord!

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114
1When the Israelites escaped from Egypt—
when the family of Jacob left that foreign land—
2the land of Judah became God’s sanctuary,
and Israel became his kingdom.
3The Red Sea#114:3 Hebrew the sea; also in 114:5. saw them coming and hurried out of their way!
The water of the Jordan River turned away.
4The mountains skipped like rams,
the hills like lambs!
5What’s wrong, Red Sea, that made you hurry out of their way?
What happened, Jordan River, that you turned away?
6Why, mountains, did you skip like rams?
Why, hills, like lambs?
7Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord,
at the presence of the God of Jacob.
8He turned the rock into a pool of water;
yes, a spring of water flowed from solid rock.

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115
1Not to us, O Lord, not to us,
but to your name goes all the glory
for your unfailing love and faithfulness.
2Why let the nations say,
“Where is their God?”
3Our God is in the heavens,
and he does as he wishes.
4Their idols are merely things of silver and gold,
shaped by human hands.
5They have mouths but cannot speak,
and eyes but cannot see.
6They have ears but cannot hear,
and noses but cannot smell.
7They have hands but cannot feel,
and feet but cannot walk,
and throats but cannot make a sound.
8And those who make idols are just like them,
as are all who trust in them.
9O Israel, trust the Lord!
He is your helper and your shield.
10O priests, descendants of Aaron, trust the Lord!
He is your helper and your shield.
11All you who fear the Lord, trust the Lord!
He is your helper and your shield.
12The Lord remembers us and will bless us.
He will bless the people of Israel
and bless the priests, the descendants of Aaron.
13He will bless those who fear the Lord,
both great and lowly.
14May the Lord richly bless
both you and your children.
15May you be blessed by the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
16The heavens belong to the Lord,
but he has given the earth to all humanity.
17The dead cannot sing praises to the Lord,
for they have gone into the silence of the grave.
18But we can praise the Lord
both now and forever!
Praise the Lord!

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116
1I love the Lord because he hears my voice
and my prayer for mercy.
2Because he bends down to listen,
I will pray as long as I have breath!
3Death wrapped its ropes around me;
the terrors of the grave#116:3 Hebrew of Sheol. overtook me.
I saw only trouble and sorrow.
4Then I called on the name of the Lord:
“Please, Lord, save me!”
5How kind the Lord is! How good he is!
So merciful, this God of ours!
6The Lord protects those of childlike faith;
I was facing death, and he saved me.
7Let my soul be at rest again,
for the Lord has been good to me.
8He has saved me from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling.
9And so I walk in the Lord’s presence
as I live here on earth!
10I believed in you, so I said,
“I am deeply troubled, Lord.”
11In my anxiety I cried out to you,
“These people are all liars!”
12What can I offer the Lord
for all he has done for me?
13I will lift up the cup of salvation
and praise the Lord’s name for saving me.
14I will keep my promises to the Lord
in the presence of all his people.
15The Lord cares deeply
when his loved ones die.
16O Lord, I am your servant;
yes, I am your servant, born into your household;
you have freed me from my chains.
17I will offer you a sacrifice of thanksgiving
and call on the name of the Lord.
18I will fulfill my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all his people—
19in the house of the Lord
in the heart of Jerusalem.
Praise the Lord!

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117
1Praise the Lord, all you nations.
Praise him, all you people of the earth.
2For his unfailing love for us is powerful;
the Lord’s faithfulness endures forever.
Praise the Lord!

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118
1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
2Let all Israel repeat:
“His faithful love endures forever.”
3Let Aaron’s descendants, the priests, repeat:
“His faithful love endures forever.”
4Let all who fear the Lord repeat:
“His faithful love endures forever.”
5In my distress I prayed to the Lord,
and the Lord answered me and set me free.
6The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear.
What can mere people do to me?
7Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me.
I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
8It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in people.
9It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes.
10Though hostile nations surrounded me,
I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord.
11Yes, they surrounded and attacked me,
but I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord.
12They swarmed around me like bees;
they blazed against me like a crackling fire.
But I destroyed them all with the authority of the Lord.
13My enemies did their best to kill me,
but the Lord rescued me.
14The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has given me victory.
15Songs of joy and victory are sung in the camp of the godly.
The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things!
16The strong right arm of the Lord is raised in triumph.
The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things!
17I will not die; instead, I will live
to tell what the Lord has done.
18The Lord has punished me severely,
but he did not let me die.
19Open for me the gates where the righteous enter,
and I will go in and thank the Lord.
20These gates lead to the presence of the Lord,
and the godly enter there.
21I thank you for answering my prayer
and giving me victory!
22The stone that the builders rejected
has now become the cornerstone.
23This is the Lord’s doing,
and it is wonderful to see.
24This is the day the Lord has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
25Please, Lord, please save us.
Please, Lord, please give us success.
26Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
We bless you from the house of the Lord.
27The Lord is God, shining upon us.
Take the sacrifice and bind it with cords on the altar.
28You are my God, and I will praise you!
You are my God, and I will exalt you!
29Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.

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119
Aleph
# 119 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; there are twenty-two stanzas, one for each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Each of the eight verses within each stanza begins with the Hebrew letter named in its heading. 1Joyful are people of integrity,
who follow the instructions of the Lord.
2Joyful are those who obey his laws
and search for him with all their hearts.
3They do not compromise with evil,
and they walk only in his paths.
4You have charged us
to keep your commandments carefully.
5Oh, that my actions would consistently
reflect your decrees!
6Then I will not be ashamed
when I compare my life with your commands.
7As I learn your righteous regulations,
I will thank you by living as I should!
8I will obey your decrees.
Please don’t give up on me!
Beth
9How can a young person stay pure?
By obeying your word.
10I have tried hard to find you—
don’t let me wander from your commands.
11I have hidden your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
12I praise you, O Lord;
teach me your decrees.
13I have recited aloud
all the regulations you have given us.
14I have rejoiced in your laws
as much as in riches.
15I will study your commandments
and reflect on your ways.
16I will delight in your decrees
and not forget your word.
Gimel
17Be good to your servant,
that I may live and obey your word.
18Open my eyes to see
the wonderful truths in your instructions.
19I am only a foreigner in the land.
Don’t hide your commands from me!
20I am always overwhelmed
with a desire for your regulations.
21You rebuke the arrogant;
those who wander from your commands are cursed.
22Don’t let them scorn and insult me,
for I have obeyed your laws.
23Even princes sit and speak against me,
but I will meditate on your decrees.
24Your laws please me;
they give me wise advice.
Daleth
25I lie in the dust;
revive me by your word.
26I told you my plans, and you answered.
Now teach me your decrees.
27Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,
and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.
28I weep with sorrow;
encourage me by your word.
29Keep me from lying to myself;
give me the privilege of knowing your instructions.
30I have chosen to be faithful;
I have determined to live by your regulations.
31I cling to your laws.
Lord, don’t let me be put to shame!
32I will pursue your commands,
for you expand my understanding.
He
33Teach me your decrees, O Lord;
I will keep them to the end.
34Give me understanding and I will obey your instructions;
I will put them into practice with all my heart.
35Make me walk along the path of your commands,
for that is where my happiness is found.
36Give me an eagerness for your laws
rather than a love for money!
37Turn my eyes from worthless things,
and give me life through your word.#119:37 Some manuscripts read in your ways.
38Reassure me of your promise,
made to those who fear you.
39Help me abandon my shameful ways;
for your regulations are good.
40I long to obey your commandments!
Renew my life with your goodness.
Waw
41 Lord, give me your unfailing love,
the salvation that you promised me.
42Then I can answer those who taunt me,
for I trust in your word.
43Do not snatch your word of truth from me,
for your regulations are my only hope.
44I will keep on obeying your instructions
forever and ever.
45I will walk in freedom,
for I have devoted myself to your commandments.
46I will speak to kings about your laws,
and I will not be ashamed.
47How I delight in your commands!
How I love them!
48I honor and love your commands.
I meditate on your decrees.
Zayin
49Remember your promise to me;
it is my only hope.
50Your promise revives me;
it comforts me in all my troubles.
51The proud hold me in utter contempt,
but I do not turn away from your instructions.
52I meditate on your age-old regulations;
O Lord, they comfort me.
53I become furious with the wicked,
because they reject your instructions.
54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs
wherever I have lived.
55I reflect at night on who you are, O Lord;
therefore, I obey your instructions.
56This is how I spend my life:
obeying your commandments.
Heth
57 Lord, you are mine!
I promise to obey your words!
58With all my heart I want your blessings.
Be merciful as you promised.
59I pondered the direction of my life,
and I turned to follow your laws.
60I will hurry, without delay,
to obey your commands.
61Evil people try to drag me into sin,
but I am firmly anchored to your instructions.
62I rise at midnight to thank you
for your just regulations.
63I am a friend to anyone who fears you—
anyone who obeys your commandments.
64O Lord, your unfailing love fills the earth;
teach me your decrees.
Teth
65You have done many good things for me, Lord,
just as you promised.
66I believe in your commands;
now teach me good judgment and knowledge.
67I used to wander off until you disciplined me;
but now I closely follow your word.
68You are good and do only good;
teach me your decrees.
69Arrogant people smear me with lies,
but in truth I obey your commandments with all my heart.
70Their hearts are dull and stupid,
but I delight in your instructions.
71My suffering was good for me,
for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.
72Your instructions are more valuable to me
than millions in gold and silver.
Yodh
73You made me; you created me.
Now give me the sense to follow your commands.
74May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy,
for I have put my hope in your word.
75I know, O Lord, that your regulations are fair;
you disciplined me because I needed it.
76Now let your unfailing love comfort me,
just as you promised me, your servant.
77Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live,
for your instructions are my delight.
78Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me;
meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.
79Let me be united with all who fear you,
with those who know your laws.
80May I be blameless in keeping your decrees;
then I will never be ashamed.
Kaph
81I am worn out waiting for your rescue,
but I have put my hope in your word.
82My eyes are straining to see your promises come true.
When will you comfort me?
83I am shriveled like a wineskin in the smoke,
but I have not forgotten to obey your decrees.
84How long must I wait?
When will you punish those who persecute me?
85These arrogant people who hate your instructions
have dug deep pits to trap me.
86All your commands are trustworthy.
Protect me from those who hunt me down without cause.
87They almost finished me off,
but I refused to abandon your commandments.
88In your unfailing love, spare my life;
then I can continue to obey your laws.
Lamedh
89Your eternal word, O Lord,
stands firm in heaven.
90Your faithfulness extends to every generation,
as enduring as the earth you created.
91Your regulations remain true to this day,
for everything serves your plans.
92If your instructions hadn’t sustained me with joy,
I would have died in my misery.
93I will never forget your commandments,
for by them you give me life.
94I am yours; rescue me!
For I have worked hard at obeying your commandments.
95Though the wicked hide along the way to kill me,
I will quietly keep my mind on your laws.
96Even perfection has its limits,
but your commands have no limit.
Mem
97Oh, how I love your instructions!
I think about them all day long.
98Your commands make me wiser than my enemies,
for they are my constant guide.
99Yes, I have more insight than my teachers,
for I am always thinking of your laws.
100I am even wiser than my elders,
for I have kept your commandments.
101I have refused to walk on any evil path,
so that I may remain obedient to your word.
102I haven’t turned away from your regulations,
for you have taught me well.
103How sweet your words taste to me;
they are sweeter than honey.
104Your commandments give me understanding;
no wonder I hate every false way of life.
Nun
105Your word is a lamp to guide my feet
and a light for my path.
106I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise it again:
I will obey your righteous regulations.
107I have suffered much, O Lord;
restore my life again as you promised.
108 Lord, accept my offering of praise,
and teach me your regulations.
109My life constantly hangs in the balance,
but I will not stop obeying your instructions.
110The wicked have set their traps for me,
but I will not turn from your commandments.
111Your laws are my treasure;
they are my heart’s delight.
112I am determined to keep your decrees
to the very end.
Samekh
113I hate those with divided loyalties,
but I love your instructions.
114You are my refuge and my shield;
your word is my source of hope.
115Get out of my life, you evil-minded people,
for I intend to obey the commands of my God.
116 Lord, sustain me as you promised, that I may live!
Do not let my hope be crushed.
117Sustain me, and I will be rescued;
then I will meditate continually on your decrees.
118But you have rejected all who stray from your decrees.
They are only fooling themselves.
119You skim off the wicked of the earth like scum;
no wonder I love to obey your laws!
120I tremble in fear of you;
I stand in awe of your regulations.
Ayin
121Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,
for I have done what is just and right.
122Please guarantee a blessing for me.
Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!
123My eyes strain to see your rescue,
to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.
124I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love,
and teach me your decrees.
125Give discernment to me, your servant;
then I will understand your laws.
126 Lord, it is time for you to act,
for these evil people have violated your instructions.
127Truly, I love your commands
more than gold, even the finest gold.
128Each of your commandments is right.
That is why I hate every false way.
Pe
129Your laws are wonderful.
No wonder I obey them!
130The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.
131I pant with expectation,
longing for your commands.
132Come and show me your mercy,
as you do for all who love your name.
133Guide my steps by your word,
so I will not be overcome by evil.
134Ransom me from the oppression of evil people;
then I can obey your commandments.
135Look upon me with love;
teach me your decrees.
136Rivers of tears gush from my eyes
because people disobey your instructions.
Tsadhe
137O Lord, you are righteous,
and your regulations are fair.
138Your laws are perfect
and completely trustworthy.
139I am overwhelmed with indignation,
for my enemies have disregarded your words.
140Your promises have been thoroughly tested;
that is why I love them so much.
141I am insignificant and despised,
but I don’t forget your commandments.
142Your justice is eternal,
and your instructions are perfectly true.
143As pressure and stress bear down on me,
I find joy in your commands.
144Your laws are always right;
help me to understand them so I may live.
Qoph
145I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord!
I will obey your decrees.
146I cry out to you; rescue me,
that I may obey your laws.
147I rise early, before the sun is up;
I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.
148I stay awake through the night,
thinking about your promise.
149In your faithful love, O Lord, hear my cry;
let me be revived by following your regulations.
150Lawless people are coming to attack me;
they live far from your instructions.
151But you are near, O Lord,
and all your commands are true.
152I have known from my earliest days
that your laws will last forever.
Resh
153Look upon my suffering and rescue me,
for I have not forgotten your instructions.
154Argue my case; take my side!
Protect my life as you promised.
155The wicked are far from rescue,
for they do not bother with your decrees.
156 Lord, how great is your mercy;
let me be revived by following your regulations.
157Many persecute and trouble me,
yet I have not swerved from your laws.
158Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart,
because they care nothing for your word.
159See how I love your commandments, Lord.
Give back my life because of your unfailing love.
160The very essence of your words is truth;
all your just regulations will stand forever.
Shin
161Powerful people harass me without cause,
but my heart trembles only at your word.
162I rejoice in your word
like one who discovers a great treasure.
163I hate and abhor all falsehood,
but I love your instructions.
164I will praise you seven times a day
because all your regulations are just.
165Those who love your instructions have great peace
and do not stumble.
166I long for your rescue, Lord,
so I have obeyed your commands.
167I have obeyed your laws,
for I love them very much.
168Yes, I obey your commandments and laws
because you know everything I do.
Taw
169O Lord, listen to my cry;
give me the discerning mind you promised.
170Listen to my prayer;
rescue me as you promised.
171Let praise flow from my lips,
for you have taught me your decrees.
172Let my tongue sing about your word,
for all your commands are right.
173Give me a helping hand,
for I have chosen to follow your commandments.
174O Lord, I have longed for your rescue,
and your instructions are my delight.
175Let me live so I can praise you,
and may your regulations help me.
176I have wandered away like a lost sheep;
come and find me,
for I have not forgotten your commands.

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120
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1I took my troubles to the Lord;
I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.
2Rescue me, O Lord, from liars
and from all deceitful people.
3O deceptive tongue, what will God do to you?
How will he increase your punishment?
4You will be pierced with sharp arrows
and burned with glowing coals.
5How I suffer in far-off Meshech.
It pains me to live in distant Kedar.
6I am tired of living
among people who hate peace.
7I search for peace;
but when I speak of peace, they want war!

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121
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1I look up to the mountains—
does my help come from there?
2My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth!
3He will not let you stumble;
the one who watches over you will not slumber.
4Indeed, he who watches over Israel
never slumbers or sleeps.
5The Lord himself watches over you!
The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.
6The sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon at night.
7The Lord keeps you from all harm
and watches over your life.
8The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go,
both now and forever.

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122
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.
1I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
2And now here we are,
standing inside your gates, O Jerusalem.
3Jerusalem is a well-built city;
its seamless walls cannot be breached.
4All the tribes of Israel—the Lord’s people—
make their pilgrimage here.
They come to give thanks to the name of the Lord,
as the law requires of Israel.
5Here stand the thrones where judgment is given,
the thrones of the dynasty of David.
6Pray for peace in Jerusalem.
May all who love this city prosper.
7O Jerusalem, may there be peace within your walls
and prosperity in your palaces.
8For the sake of my family and friends, I will say,
“May you have peace.”
9For the sake of the house of the Lord our God,
I will seek what is best for you, O Jerusalem.

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123
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1I lift my eyes to you,
O God, enthroned in heaven.
2We keep looking to the Lord our God for his mercy,
just as servants keep their eyes on their master,
as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal.
3Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy,
for we have had our fill of contempt.
4We have had more than our fill of the scoffing of the proud
and the contempt of the arrogant.

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124
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.
1What if the Lord had not been on our side?
Let all Israel repeat:
2What if the Lord had not been on our side
when people attacked us?
3They would have swallowed us alive
in their burning anger.
4The waters would have engulfed us;
a torrent would have overwhelmed us.
5Yes, the raging waters of their fury
would have overwhelmed our very lives.
6Praise the Lord,
who did not let their teeth tear us apart!
7We escaped like a bird from a hunter’s trap.
The trap is broken, and we are free!
8Our help is from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.

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125
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion;
they will not be defeated but will endure forever.
2Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem,
so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forever.
3The wicked will not rule the land of the godly,
for then the godly might be tempted to do wrong.
4O Lord, do good to those who are good,
whose hearts are in tune with you.
5But banish those who turn to crooked ways, O Lord.
Take them away with those who do evil.
May Israel have peace!

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126
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem,#126:1 Hebrew Zion.
it was like a dream!
2We were filled with laughter,
and we sang for joy.
And the other nations said,
“What amazing things the Lord has done for them.”
3Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us!
What joy!
4Restore our fortunes, Lord,
as streams renew the desert.
5Those who plant in tears
will harvest with shouts of joy.
6They weep as they go to plant their seed,
but they sing as they return with the harvest.

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127
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of Solomon.
1Unless the Lord builds a house,
the work of the builders is wasted.
Unless the Lord protects a city,
guarding it with sentries will do no good.
2It is useless for you to work so hard
from early morning until late at night,
anxiously working for food to eat;
for God gives rest to his loved ones.
3Children are a gift from the Lord;
they are a reward from him.
4Children born to a young man
are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.
5How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them!
He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates.

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128
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1How joyful are those who fear the Lord—
all who follow his ways!
2You will enjoy the fruit of your labor.
How joyful and prosperous you will be!
3Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine,
flourishing within your home.
Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees
as they sit around your table.
4That is the Lord’s blessing
for those who fear him.
5May the Lord continually bless you from Zion.
May you see Jerusalem prosper as long as you live.
6May you live to enjoy your grandchildren.
May Israel have peace!

New Living Translation

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129
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1From my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me.
Let all Israel repeat this:
2From my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me,
but they have never defeated me.
3My back is covered with cuts,
as if a farmer had plowed long furrows.
4But the Lord is good;
he has cut me free from the ropes of the ungodly.
5May all who hate Jerusalem#129:5 Hebrew Zion.
be turned back in shameful defeat.
6May they be as useless as grass on a rooftop,
turning yellow when only half grown,
7ignored by the harvester,
despised by the binder.
8And may those who pass by
refuse to give them this blessing:
“The Lord bless you;
we bless you in the Lord’s name.”

New Living Translation

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130
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1From the depths of despair, O Lord,
I call for your help.
2Hear my cry, O Lord.
Pay attention to my prayer.
3 Lord, if you kept a record of our sins,
who, O Lord, could ever survive?
4But you offer forgiveness,
that we might learn to fear you.
5I am counting on the Lord;
yes, I am counting on him.
I have put my hope in his word.
6I long for the Lord
more than sentries long for the dawn,
yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.
7O Israel, hope in the Lord;
for with the Lord there is unfailing love.
His redemption overflows.
8He himself will redeem Israel
from every kind of sin.

New Living Translation

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131
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.
1 Lord, my heart is not proud;
my eyes are not haughty.
I don’t concern myself with matters too great
or too awesome for me to grasp.
2Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself,
like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk.
Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me.
3O Israel, put your hope in the Lord—
now and always.

New Living Translation

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132
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1 Lord, remember David
and all that he suffered.
2He made a solemn promise to the Lord.
He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,#132:2 Hebrew of Jacob; also in 132:5. See note on 44:4.
3“I will not go home;
I will not let myself rest.
4I will not let my eyes sleep
nor close my eyelids in slumber
5until I find a place to build a house for the Lord,
a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel.”
6We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah;
then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar.
7Let us go to the sanctuary of the Lord;
let us worship at the footstool of his throne.
8Arise, O Lord, and enter your resting place,
along with the Ark, the symbol of your power.
9May your priests be clothed in godliness;
may your loyal servants sing for joy.
10For the sake of your servant David,
do not reject the king you have anointed.
11The Lord swore an oath to David
with a promise he will never take back:
“I will place one of your descendants
on your throne.
12If your descendants obey the terms of my covenant
and the laws that I teach them,
then your royal line
will continue forever and ever.”
13For the Lord has chosen Jerusalem#132:13 Hebrew Zion.;
he has desired it for his home.
14“This is my resting place forever,” he said.
“I will live here, for this is the home I desired.
15I will bless this city and make it prosperous;
I will satisfy its poor with food.
16I will clothe its priests with godliness;
its faithful servants will sing for joy.
17Here I will increase the power of David;
my anointed one will be a light for my people.
18I will clothe his enemies with shame,
but he will be a glorious king.”

New Living Translation

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133
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.
1How wonderful and pleasant it is
when brothers live together in harmony!
2For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil
that was poured over Aaron’s head,
that ran down his beard
and onto the border of his robe.
3Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon
that falls on the mountains of Zion.
And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing,
even life everlasting.

New Living Translation

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134
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,
you who serve at night in the house of the Lord.
2Lift your hands toward the sanctuary,
and praise the Lord.
3May the Lord, who made heaven and earth,
bless you from Jerusalem.#134:3 Hebrew Zion.

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135
1Praise the Lord!
Praise the name of the Lord!
Praise him, you who serve the Lord,
2you who serve in the house of the Lord,
in the courts of the house of our God.
3Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good;
celebrate his lovely name with music.
4For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself,
Israel for his own special treasure.
5I know the greatness of the Lord—
that our Lord is greater than any other god.
6The Lord does whatever pleases him
throughout all heaven and earth,
and on the seas and in their depths.
7He causes the clouds to rise over the whole earth.
He sends the lightning with the rain
and releases the wind from his storehouses.
8He destroyed the firstborn in each Egyptian home,
both people and animals.
9He performed miraculous signs and wonders in Egypt
against Pharaoh and all his people.
10He struck down great nations
and slaughtered mighty kings—
11Sihon king of the Amorites,
Og king of Bashan,
and all the kings of Canaan.
12He gave their land as an inheritance,
a special possession to his people Israel.
13Your name, O Lord, endures forever;
your fame, O Lord, is known to every generation.
14For the Lord will give justice to his people
and have compassion on his servants.
15The idols of the nations are merely things of silver and gold,
shaped by human hands.
16They have mouths but cannot speak,
and eyes but cannot see.
17They have ears but cannot hear,
and mouths but cannot breathe.
18And those who make idols are just like them,
as are all who trust in them.
19O Israel, praise the Lord!
O priests—descendants of Aaron—praise the Lord!
20O Levites, praise the Lord!
All you who fear the Lord, praise the Lord!
21The Lord be praised from Zion,
for he lives here in Jerusalem.
Praise the Lord!

New Living Translation

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136
1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
His faithful love endures forever.
2Give thanks to the God of gods.
His faithful love endures forever.
3Give thanks to the Lord of lords.
His faithful love endures forever.
4Give thanks to him who alone does mighty miracles.
His faithful love endures forever.
5Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully.
His faithful love endures forever.
6Give thanks to him who placed the earth among the waters.
His faithful love endures forever.
7Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights—
His faithful love endures forever.
8the sun to rule the day,
His faithful love endures forever.
9and the moon and stars to rule the night.
His faithful love endures forever.
10Give thanks to him who killed the firstborn of Egypt.
His faithful love endures forever.
11He brought Israel out of Egypt.
His faithful love endures forever.
12He acted with a strong hand and powerful arm.
His faithful love endures forever.
13Give thanks to him who parted the Red Sea.#136:13 Hebrew sea of reeds; also in 136:15.
His faithful love endures forever.
14He led Israel safely through,
His faithful love endures forever.
15but he hurled Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea.
His faithful love endures forever.
16Give thanks to him who led his people through the wilderness.
His faithful love endures forever.
17Give thanks to him who struck down mighty kings.
His faithful love endures forever.
18He killed powerful kings—
His faithful love endures forever.
19Sihon king of the Amorites,
His faithful love endures forever.
20and Og king of Bashan.
His faithful love endures forever.
21God gave the land of these kings as an inheritance—
His faithful love endures forever.
22a special possession to his servant Israel.
His faithful love endures forever.
23He remembered us in our weakness.
His faithful love endures forever.
24He saved us from our enemies.
His faithful love endures forever.
25He gives food to every living thing.
His faithful love endures forever.
26Give thanks to the God of heaven.
His faithful love endures forever.

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137
1Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept
as we thought of Jerusalem.#137:1 Hebrew Zion; also in 137:3.
2We put away our harps,
hanging them on the branches of poplar trees.
3For our captors demanded a song from us.
Our tormentors insisted on a joyful hymn:
“Sing us one of those songs of Jerusalem!”
4But how can we sing the songs of the Lord
while in a pagan land?
5If I forget you, O Jerusalem,
let my right hand forget how to play the harp.
6May my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth
if I fail to remember you,
if I don’t make Jerusalem my greatest joy.
7O Lord, remember what the Edomites did
on the day the armies of Babylon captured Jerusalem.
“Destroy it!” they yelled.
“Level it to the ground!”
8O Babylon, you will be destroyed.
Happy is the one who pays you back
for what you have done to us.
9Happy is the one who takes your babies
and smashes them against the rocks!

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138
A psalm of David.
1I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;
I will sing your praises before the gods.
2I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.
I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;
for your promises are backed
by all the honor of your name.
3As soon as I pray, you answer me;
you encourage me by giving me strength.
4Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord,
for all of them will hear your words.
5Yes, they will sing about the Lord’s ways,
for the glory of the Lord is very great.
6Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,
but he keeps his distance from the proud.
7Though I am surrounded by troubles,
you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.
You reach out your hand,
and the power of your right hand saves me.
8The Lord will work out his plans for my life—
for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.
Don’t abandon me, for you made me.

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139
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
2You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
3You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
4You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, Lord.
5You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
6Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!
7I can never escape from your Spirit!
I can never get away from your presence!
8If I go up to heaven, you are there;
if I go down to the grave,#139:8 Hebrew to Sheol. you are there.
9If I ride the wings of the morning,
if I dwell by the farthest oceans,
10even there your hand will guide me,
and your strength will support me.
11I could ask the darkness to hide me
and the light around me to become night—
12but even in darkness I cannot hide from you.
To you the night shines as bright as day.
Darkness and light are the same to you.
13You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
and knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
15You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,
as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.
16You saw me before I was born.
Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out
before a single day had passed.
17How precious are your thoughts about me,#139:17 Or How precious to me are your thoughts. O God.
They cannot be numbered!
18I can’t even count them;
they outnumber the grains of sand!
And when I wake up,
you are still with me!
19O God, if only you would destroy the wicked!
Get out of my life, you murderers!
20They blaspheme you;
your enemies misuse your name.
21O Lord, shouldn’t I hate those who hate you?
Shouldn’t I despise those who oppose you?
22Yes, I hate them with total hatred,
for your enemies are my enemies.
23Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
24Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

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140
For the choir director: A psalm of David.
1O Lord, rescue me from evil people.
Protect me from those who are violent,
2those who plot evil in their hearts
and stir up trouble all day long.
3Their tongues sting like a snake;
the venom of a viper drips from their lips. Interlude
4O Lord, keep me out of the hands of the wicked.
Protect me from those who are violent,
for they are plotting against me.
5The proud have set a trap to catch me;
they have stretched out a net;
they have placed traps all along the way. Interlude
6I said to the Lord, “You are my God!”
Listen, O Lord, to my cries for mercy!
7O Sovereign Lord, the strong one who rescued me,
you protected me on the day of battle.
8 Lord, do not let evil people have their way.
Do not let their evil schemes succeed,
or they will become proud. Interlude
9Let my enemies be destroyed
by the very evil they have planned for me.
10Let burning coals fall down on their heads.
Let them be thrown into the fire
or into watery pits from which they can’t escape.
11Don’t let liars prosper here in our land.
Cause great disasters to fall on the violent.
12But I know the Lord will help those they persecute;
he will give justice to the poor.
13Surely righteous people are praising your name;
the godly will live in your presence.

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141
A psalm of David.
1O Lord, I am calling to you. Please hurry!
Listen when I cry to you for help!
2Accept my prayer as incense offered to you,
and my upraised hands as an evening offering.
3Take control of what I say, O Lord,
and guard my lips.
4Don’t let me drift toward evil
or take part in acts of wickedness.
Don’t let me share in the delicacies
of those who do wrong.
5Let the godly strike me!
It will be a kindness!
If they correct me, it is soothing medicine.
Don’t let me refuse it.
But I pray constantly
against the wicked and their deeds.
6When their leaders are thrown down from a cliff,
the wicked will listen to my words and find them true.
7Like rocks brought up by a plow,
the bones of the wicked will lie scattered without burial.#141:7 Hebrew our bones will be scattered at the mouth of Sheol.
8I look to you for help, O Sovereign Lord.
You are my refuge; don’t let them kill me.
9Keep me from the traps they have set for me,
from the snares of those who do wrong.
10Let the wicked fall into their own nets,
but let me escape.

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142
A psalm#142:TITLE Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term. of David, regarding his experience in the cave. A prayer.
1I cry out to the Lord;
I plead for the Lord’s mercy.
2I pour out my complaints before him
and tell him all my troubles.
3When I am overwhelmed,
you alone know the way I should turn.
Wherever I go,
my enemies have set traps for me.
4I look for someone to come and help me,
but no one gives me a passing thought!
No one will help me;
no one cares a bit what happens to me.
5Then I pray to you, O Lord.
I say, “You are my place of refuge.
You are all I really want in life.
6Hear my cry,
for I am very low.
Rescue me from my persecutors,
for they are too strong for me.
7Bring me out of prison
so I can thank you.
The godly will crowd around me,
for you are good to me.”

New Living Translation

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143
A psalm of David.
1Hear my prayer, O Lord;
listen to my plea!
Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.
2Don’t put your servant on trial,
for no one is innocent before you.
3My enemy has chased me.
He has knocked me to the ground
and forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave.
4I am losing all hope;
I am paralyzed with fear.
5I remember the days of old.
I ponder all your great works
and think about what you have done.
6I lift my hands to you in prayer.
I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Interlude
7Come quickly, Lord, and answer me,
for my depression deepens.
Don’t turn away from me,
or I will die.
8Let me hear of your unfailing love each morning,
for I am trusting you.
Show me where to walk,
for I give myself to you.
9Rescue me from my enemies, Lord;
I run to you to hide me.
10Teach me to do your will,
for you are my God.
May your gracious Spirit lead me forward
on a firm footing.
11For the glory of your name, O Lord, preserve my life.
Because of your faithfulness, bring me out of this distress.
12In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies
and destroy all my foes,
for I am your servant.

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144
A psalm of David.
1Praise the Lord, who is my rock.
He trains my hands for war
and gives my fingers skill for battle.
2He is my loving ally and my fortress,
my tower of safety, my rescuer.
He is my shield, and I take refuge in him.
He makes the nations#144:2 Some manuscripts read my people. submit to me.
3O Lord, what are human beings that you should notice them,
mere mortals that you should think about them?
4For they are like a breath of air;
their days are like a passing shadow.
5Open the heavens, Lord, and come down.
Touch the mountains so they billow smoke.
6Hurl your lightning bolts and scatter your enemies!
Shoot your arrows and confuse them!
7Reach down from heaven and rescue me;
rescue me from deep waters,
from the power of my enemies.
8Their mouths are full of lies;
they swear to tell the truth, but they lie instead.
9I will sing a new song to you, O God!
I will sing your praises with a ten-stringed harp.
10For you grant victory to kings!
You rescued your servant David from the fatal sword.
11Save me!
Rescue me from the power of my enemies.
Their mouths are full of lies;
they swear to tell the truth, but they lie instead.
12May our sons flourish in their youth
like well-nurtured plants.
May our daughters be like graceful pillars,
carved to beautify a palace.
13May our barns be filled
with crops of every kind.
May the flocks in our fields multiply by the thousands,
even tens of thousands,
14and may our oxen be loaded down with produce.
May there be no enemy breaking through our walls,
no going into captivity,
no cries of alarm in our town squares.
15Yes, joyful are those who live like this!
Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord.

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145
# 145 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; each verse (including 13b) begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. A psalm of praise of David.
1I will exalt you, my God and King,
and praise your name forever and ever.
2I will praise you every day;
yes, I will praise you forever.
3Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise!
No one can measure his greatness.
4Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts;
let them proclaim your power.
5I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor
and your wonderful miracles.
6Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue;
I will proclaim your greatness.
7Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness;
they will sing with joy about your righteousness.
8The Lord is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
9The Lord is good to everyone.
He showers compassion on all his creation.
10All of your works will thank you, Lord,
and your faithful followers will praise you.
11They will speak of the glory of your kingdom;
they will give examples of your power.
12They will tell about your mighty deeds
and about the majesty and glory of your reign.
13For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
You rule throughout all generations.
The Lord always keeps his promises;
he is gracious in all he does.#145:13 As in Dead Sea Scrolls and Greek and Syriac versions; the Masoretic Text lacks the final two lines of this verse.
14The Lord helps the fallen
and lifts those bent beneath their loads.
15The eyes of all look to you in hope;
you give them their food as they need it.
16When you open your hand,
you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.
17The Lord is righteous in everything he does;
he is filled with kindness.
18The Lord is close to all who call on him,
yes, to all who call on him in truth.
19He grants the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cries for help and rescues them.
20The Lord protects all those who love him,
but he destroys the wicked.
21I will praise the Lord,
and may everyone on earth bless his holy name
forever and ever.

New Living Translation

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146
1Praise the Lord!
Let all that I am praise the Lord.
2I will praise the Lord as long as I live.
I will sing praises to my God with my dying breath.
3Don’t put your confidence in powerful people;
there is no help for you there.
4When they breathe their last, they return to the earth,
and all their plans die with them.
5But joyful are those who have the God of Israel#146:5 Hebrew of Jacob. See note on 44:4. as their helper,
whose hope is in the Lord their God.
6He made heaven and earth,
the sea, and everything in them.
He keeps every promise forever.
7He gives justice to the oppressed
and food to the hungry.
The Lord frees the prisoners.
8The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down.
The Lord loves the godly.
9The Lord protects the foreigners among us.
He cares for the orphans and widows,
but he frustrates the plans of the wicked.
10The Lord will reign forever.
He will be your God, O Jerusalem,#146:10 Hebrew Zion. throughout the generations.
Praise the Lord!

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147
1Praise the Lord!
How good to sing praises to our God!
How delightful and how fitting!
2The Lord is rebuilding Jerusalem
and bringing the exiles back to Israel.
3He heals the brokenhearted
and bandages their wounds.
4He counts the stars
and calls them all by name.
5How great is our Lord! His power is absolute!
His understanding is beyond comprehension!
6The Lord supports the humble,
but he brings the wicked down into the dust.
7Sing out your thanks to the Lord;
sing praises to our God with a harp.
8He covers the heavens with clouds,
provides rain for the earth,
and makes the grass grow in mountain pastures.
9He gives food to the wild animals
and feeds the young ravens when they cry.
10He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse
or in human might.
11No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear him,
those who put their hope in his unfailing love.
12Glorify the Lord, O Jerusalem!
Praise your God, O Zion!
13For he has strengthened the bars of your gates
and blessed your children within your walls.
14He sends peace across your nation
and satisfies your hunger with the finest wheat.
15He sends his orders to the world—
how swiftly his word flies!
16He sends the snow like white wool;
he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes.
17He hurls the hail like stones.#147:17 Hebrew like bread crumbs.
Who can stand against his freezing cold?
18Then, at his command, it all melts.
He sends his winds, and the ice thaws.
19He has revealed his words to Jacob,
his decrees and regulations to Israel.
20He has not done this for any other nation;
they do not know his regulations.
Praise the Lord!

New Living Translation

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148
1Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord from the heavens!
Praise him from the skies!
2Praise him, all his angels!
Praise him, all the armies of heaven!
3Praise him, sun and moon!
Praise him, all you twinkling stars!
4Praise him, skies above!
Praise him, vapors high above the clouds!
5Let every created thing give praise to the Lord,
for he issued his command, and they came into being.
6He set them in place forever and ever.
His decree will never be revoked.
7Praise the Lord from the earth,
you creatures of the ocean depths,
8fire and hail, snow and clouds,#148:8 Or mist, or smoke.
wind and weather that obey him,
9mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars,
10wild animals and all livestock,
small scurrying animals and birds,
11kings of the earth and all people,
rulers and judges of the earth,
12young men and young women,
old men and children.
13Let them all praise the name of the Lord.
For his name is very great;
his glory towers over the earth and heaven!
14He has made his people strong,
honoring his faithful ones—
the people of Israel who are close to him.
Praise the Lord!

New Living Translation

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149
1Praise the Lord!
Sing to the Lord a new song.
Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful.
2O Israel, rejoice in your Maker.
O people of Jerusalem,#149:2 Hebrew Zion. exult in your King.
3Praise his name with dancing,
accompanied by tambourine and harp.
4For the Lord delights in his people;
he crowns the humble with victory.
5Let the faithful rejoice that he honors them.
Let them sing for joy as they lie on their beds.
6Let the praises of God be in their mouths,
and a sharp sword in their hands—
7to execute vengeance on the nations
and punishment on the peoples,
8to bind their kings with shackles
and their leaders with iron chains,
9to execute the judgment written against them.
This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones.
Praise the Lord!

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NLT | PSALMS 150

NLT | PSALMS 150 somebody

150
1Praise the Lord!
Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heaven!
2Praise him for his mighty works;
praise his unequaled greatness!
3Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn;
praise him with the lyre and harp!
4Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;
praise him with strings and flutes!
5Praise him with a clash of cymbals;
praise him with loud clanging cymbals.
6Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!
Praise the Lord!

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