Psalms

1 O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever?     How long will you look the other way? 2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul,     with sorrow in my heart every day?     How long will my enemy have the … Continue reading →

1 Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing!     The faithful have vanished from the earth! 2 Neighbors lie to each other,     speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts. 3 May the Lord cut off their flattering lips     and silence their boastful tongues. 4 They say, … Continue reading →

1 I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me,     “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety! 2 The wicked are stringing their bows     and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from the shadows     at … Continue reading →

1 O Lord, why do you stand so far away?     Why do you hide when I am in trouble? 2 The wicked arrogantly hunt down the poor.     Let them be caught in the evil they plan for others. 3 For they brag about their … Continue reading →

1 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;     I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. 2 I will be filled with joy because of you.     I will sing praises to your name, O Most High. 3 My enemies … Continue reading →

1 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!     Your glory is higher than the heavens. 2 You have taught children and infants     to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies     and all who oppose you. 3 When I look at the … Continue reading →

1 I come to you for protection, O Lord my God.     Save me from my persecutors—rescue me! 2 If you don’t, they will maul me like a lion,     tearing me to pieces with no one to rescue me. 3 O Lord my God, if I have done … Continue reading →

1 O Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger     or discipline me in your rage. 2 Have compassion on me, Lord, for I am weak.     Heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony. 3 I am sick at heart.     How long, O Lord, until you restore … Continue reading →

1 O Lord, hear me as I pray;     pay attention to my groaning. 2 Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God,     for I pray to no one but you. 3 Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord.     Each morning I … Continue reading →

1 Answer 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. 2 How long will you people ruin my reputation?     How long will you make groundless … Continue reading →