Psalms
This is a collection of 150 songs that the Israelites sang to God and each other. It is a type of hymnal record for the ancient Israelites.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk with the wicked, whose desire is in God’s law. He’s like[...]
Chapter 2
2. Why do the rulers plot against the Lord and those he’s anointed? The Lord laughed and said to[...]
Chapter 3
3. O Lord, how many foes do I have? But you shield me and have broken the teeth of my enemies.[...]
Chapter 4
4. Answer me when I call you, O God! How long will you seek lies, O people? Put your trust in God![...]
Chapter 5
5. Hear my cry, God! You hate the wicked. Lead me in righteousness because of my foes. Let all who[...]
Chapter 6
6. Have mercy on me, O Lord! My soul is suffering. I cry all night! Alienate me from the wicked![...]
Chapter 7
7. O God, save me from those after me. Arise in Judgment. The Lord has prepared his weapons against[...]
Chapter 8
8. O God, how majestic is your name on all earth! What is a man that you care for? Yet you have[...]
Chapter 9
9. I will praise you, O God! You have rebuked the nations, and you will judge the world with[...]
Chapter10
10. O God, why are you far? The wicked are hunting the weak. He says, “God will never see. “O[...]
Chapter 11
11. I take refuge in the Lord. How can you say, “Flee like a bird?” God hates the wicked and is[...]
Chapter 12
12. Help, O God! The godly are no more. Everyone lies! “I will protect the weak,” says the[...]
Chapter 13
13. How long, O God? Will you forget me forever? Answer me and give light to my eyes! But I will[...]
Chapter 14
14. A fool says in his heart, “There is no God. There’s no one who does good. Will evildoers[...]
Chapter 15
15. God, who may dwell in your sanctuary? He who walk is blameless, who doesn’t slander, who[...]
Chapter 16
16. Protect me, O Lord! I have no good besides you. The Lord is my portion. I won’t be shaken and[...]
Chapter 17
17. Hear a just cause, O God. My steps have held to your ways. Hide me under your wings and deliver[...]
Chapter 18
18. The Lord is my rock. When I called, he thundered from heaven and saved me from my foes. I will[...]
Chapter 19
19. The heavens declare God’s glory. God’s law is perfect, making wise the simple. May my words[...]
Chapter 20
20. May God answer you when in trouble, and may he remember your offerings! God saves his anointed,[...]
Chapter 21
21. O God, the king rejoices in your strength. You set a crown upon his head, and you will destroy[...]
Chapter 22
22. O God, have you forsaken me? I’m despised, and they’ve pierced my hands. You’ve answered[...]
Chapter 23
23. The Lord is my shepherd, and he leads me on the paths of righteousness. I’ll fear no evil and[...]
Chapter 24
24. The earth belongs to God. He who has a pure heart will receive the blessings. Lift up your[...]
Chapter 25
25. I lift up my soul to you, O Lord. Show me your ways and teach me your paths. Forgive my sins[...]
Chapter 26
26. Vindicate me, O God, as I’ve walked with integrity. I do not associate with deceitful men,[...]
Chapter 27
27. God is my light and salvation. I will not fear, and I’ll seek Your face, O God. Do not[...]
Chapter 28
28. I cry to you, O Lord. You’re my rock! Repay the wicked according to their work. The Lord is[...]
Chapter 29
29. Ascribe to God’s glory! The voice of the Lord is over the waters and shakes the wilderness.[...]
Chapter 30
30. I’ll exalt you, O God, for you spared me from going down the pit. I cried for mercy, and you[...]
Chapter 31
31. I seek refuge in you, O Lord. I commit my spirit into your hands. Deliver me from my foes.[...]
Chapter 32
32. Blessed are those whose sins are forgiven. My bones wasted away when I kept silent. You[...]
Chapter 33
33. Rejoice in God. Make melody and play skillfully. Let all the nations fear the Lord. He focuses[...]
Chapter 34
34. O magnify God with me! I looked for him, and he answered. Taste and see that God is good.[...]
Chapter 35
35. O God, fight against those who fight me! Then I’ll rejoice. They repay evil for good.[...]
Chapter 36
36. The wicked flatter themselves. Your love, O God, reaches to the heavens. In your light, we see[...]
Chapter 37
37. Do not envy the evildoers, for they’ll fade like the grass. The earth is for the righteous to[...]
Chapter 38
38. O God, your arrows have pierced me! My guilt has consumed me, and my strength fails me. I[...]
Chapter 39
39. My anguish increased when I was silent. O God, what is the measure of my days? My hope is in[...]
Chapter 40
40. I waited patiently for God. He drew me up from the pit. I delight to do your will, O Lord. My[...]
Chapter 41
41. Blessed are those considered the weak. My enemies ask when I will die. They collect slander,[...]
Chapter 42
42. My soul longs for you, O God, as the deer pants for water. Your waves break over me. Why are[...]
Chapter 43
43. Vindicate me, O God. Why have you rejected me? Send forth your truth and your light. Why are[...]
Chapter 44
44. O Lord, our fathers have told us how you drove out the nations. But you’ve sold your people[...]
Chapter 45
45. My heart overflows with verses for the king. The Lord has anointed you with gladness, and all[...]
Chapter 46
46. The Lord is our refuge. We’ll not fear, though the earth gives way. With the nation's rage,[...]
Chapter 47
47. Clap your hands, you nations. How great is the Lord Most High! Sing praises to our Lord, sing[...]
Chapter 48
48. Great is God, and greatly to be praised! The joy of all earth is Mount Zion. O Lord, we ponder[...]
Chapter 49
49. Hear this, all people! Man in his pomp will not persist. He is like the beasts that perish. But[...]
Chapter 50
50. The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks: “I’ll not accept goats and bulls. For you hate[...]
Chapter 51
51. Have mercy on me, O Lord! Cleanse me from my sins, and don’t cast me away from your presence.[...]
Chapter 52
52. O mighty man, why do you boast of evil? Surely God will bring you down to ruin. Yet, I’m like[...]
Chapter 53
53. The fool says in his heart, “There’s no God.” There’s none who does good. Will[...]
Chapter 54
54. Save me, O Lord! For strangers have risen against me. The Lord is my helper. He’ll repay my[...]
Chapter 55
55. Give ear to my prayer, O Lord. My heart is troubled. It is my equal, my friend, who rises[...]
Chapter 56
56. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for my foes trample on me. Are my tears not in your book? In the[...]
Chapter 57
57. Be merciful to me, O God! I’m in the midst of lions, and my heart is steadfast, for great is[...]
Chapter 58
58. Do your rulers judge justly? No, you mete out violence. O God, break their teeth. The righteous[...]
Chapter 59
59. Deliver me from my enemies, O Lord. Every evening, they return, howling like dogs. Annihilate[...]
Chapter 60
60. You have rejected us, broken us, O God. Restore us now! God has promised: “Judah is my[...]
Chapter 61
61. O God, hear my cry! Lead me to the rock that’s higher than I. Prolong the life of the king.[...]
Chapter 62
62. My soul waits for God alone. He alone is my rock and salvation. Trust in the Lord at all times,[...]
Chapter 63
63. O Lord, you’re my God. My soul thirsts for you. Your love is better than life. My lips will[...]
Chapter 64
64. Hear me, O Lord! Shield me from the plans of the wicked that ambush the blameless. God will[...]
Chapter 65
65. Praise awaits you, O Lord, in Zion. By awesome deeds, you answer us. You silence the roaring[...]
Chapter 66
66. Shout for joy to the Lord. Come and see what he’s done. He has not let our feet slip, and[...]
Chapter 67
67. May the Lord be gracious to us and make his face shine upon us. Let all praise you, O Lord! The[...]
Chapter 68
68. Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered! Kings and armies flee. Our Lord is a God who[...]
Chapter 69
69. Save me, O Lord! I endure scorn for your sake. Rescue me from the mire. You know all my enemies[...]
Chapter 70
70. Come quickly to help me, O Lord! May those who seek my life be shamed. May all who seek you[...]
Chapter 71
71. In you, O God, I take refuge. Do not forsake me when my strength fails. I’ll tell your[...]
Chapter 72
72. Give the king your justice, O Lord. May he defend the cause of the poor. May all kings fall[...]
Chapter 73
73. Surely, the Lord is good to the pure in heart. I envied the wicked until I saw their end.[...]
Chapter 74
74. O Lord, why have you rejected us? Enemies have defiled your sanctuary. For how long will they[...]
Chapter 75
75. We thank you, O Lord! I say to the boastful, “Don’t boast! God is the judge.” The wicked[...]
Chapter 76
76. The Lord is known in Judah. You’re glorious, more majestic than the mountains. The earth[...]
Chapter 77
77. I sought the Lord in the day of trouble. Has he withdrawn his compassion? You’re the Lord of[...]
Chapter 78
78. The Lord worked miracles in Egypt and brought his people to the holy land. They rebelled, and[...]
Chapter 79
79. O Lord, the nations have invaded and shed blood like water. How long, O God? Save us for the[...]
Chapter 80
80. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel! For how long will you be angry? Restore us, O Lord. Watch over[...]
Chapter 81
81. Sing aloud to God our strength. I hear a voice saying: “I’m the Lord. Oh, that my people[...]
Chapter 82
82. God judges among the gods: “How long will you judge unjustly? Defend the weak. You’re all[...]
Chapter 83
83. O Lord, do not keep silent! Your enemies make plans against your people. Moab, Amalek,[...]
Chapter 84
84. O Lord, how lovely is your dwelling place? A day in your dwelling is better than a thousand[...]
Chapter 85
85. O God, you forgave the sins of your people. Restore us again! His salvation is at hand.[...]
Chapter 86
86. Hear, O God, and answer me. Save your servant! You alone are God. I’ll glorify your name[...]
Chapter 87
87. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of the Lord. God will write in the register of the[...]
Chapter 88
88. O God, day and night, I cry out to you. You’ve put me in the darkest depths. Do the dead rise[...]
Chapter 89
89. I’ll sing of the mercies of God. You said, “I’ll establish David’s throne forever.” O[...]
Chapter 90
90. You’ve been our dwelling place, O Lord! All the days pass under your wrath. Come back, O God![...]
Chapter 91
91. I’ll say of the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress.” You’ll be shielded by your[...]
Chapter 92
92. It’s good to thank the Lord. How great is your work! Your enemies will perish, and the[...]
Chapter 93
93. God reigns! Your throne is established from the old. God is mightier than the sea. Holiness[...]
Chapter 94
94. O God, God of revenge, shine forth! How long will the wicked prosper? The Lord will not reject[...]
Chapter 95
95. Let’s join, and let’s sing to the Lord! He’s the King above all gods. Let’s join and[...]
Chapter 96
96. Sing to God! Declare his glory among all nations. Worship God in holy splendor. He’ll judge[...]
Chapter 97
97. Let the earth rejoice as the Lord reigns. Fire goes before him. The heavens declare his[...]
Chapter 98
98. Sing to the Lord as He has remembered his steadfast love. Make a joyful noise before the Lord.[...]
Chapter 99
99. The Lord reigns; let the nations tremble! The Lord loves justice. He spoke from the pillar of[...]
Chapter 100
100. Shout for joy to God, all earth! Know that the Lord is God! Enter his courts with praise, for[...]
Chapter 101
101. I’ll sing of justice, O God. I’ll walk with integrity. My eyes will be on the faithful of[...]
Chapter 102
102. Hear my prayer, O God. I wither away like grass. You sit enthroned forever. The heavens will[...]
Chapter 103
103. Bless the Lord, O my soul. He forgives all your sins. He has compassion for those who fear[...]
Chapter 104
104. O Lord, you’re great. You set the earth on its foundations. All the creatures look up to you[...]
Chapter 105
105. Thank the Lord as he has remembered his covenant. He sent Moses to perform signs and brought[...]
Chapter 106
106. God is good! We’ve sinned like our fathers who forgot their God. They served false gods, but[...]
Chapter 107
107. Oh, give thanks to God! Let the redeemed agree. He brought them from the darkness and stilled[...]
Chapter 108
108. O Lord, my heart is steadfast. Your love is great above the heavens. God has spoken, “Judah[...]
Chapter 109
109. Don’t be silent, O Lord. For wicked mouths speak against me. May his name be blotted out![...]
Chapter 110
110. The Lord says to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand. You’re a priest in Melchizedek’s[...]
Chapter 111
111. Praise God as great is His work! He’s ever mindful of his covenant. All his precepts are[...]
Chapter 112
112. Blessed are those who fear God. Their righteousness endures forever and is unafraid of evil[...]
Chapter 113
113. Praised is God, and blessed be the name of God forever. He’s exalted over all the earth. He[...]
Chapter 114
114. When the Israelites came out of Egypt, Judah became the sanctuary of God. The sea watched and[...]
Chapter 115
115. Not to us, O God, but your name gives glory. Idols have eyes but cannot see. O Israelites,[...]
Chapter 116
116. I love the Lord, for he heard my cry. When I was low, he saved me. What can I give for all his[...]
Chapter 117
117. Praise God! For great is his love towards us.
Chapter 118
118. Give thanks to God, for his love endures forever! The nations of the earth surrounded me, but[...]
Chapter 119
119. Blessed are those who walk in the law of God. Teach me your decrees as I love your law.[...]
Chapter 120
120. In my distress, I cry to God. Deliver me from the deceivers. Woe to me! I’ve lived too long[...]
Chapter 121
121. I lift up my eyes to the hills; my help comes from God. He who keeps you will not slumber and[...]
Chapter 122
122. I was glad when they said, “Let’s go to the house of God!” The tribes go up to give[...]
Chapter 123
123. Our eyes look to the Lord as the eyes of servants look to their master. Have mercy on us, for[...]
Chapter 124
124. If God hadn’t been on our side, our attackers would have swallowed us alive. We escaped, and[...]
Chapter 125
125. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved. Do well, O God, to[...]
Chapter 126
126. We were like dreamers when God brought back the captives. The Lord has done great things, and[...]
Chapter 127
127. Unless God builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Children are a heritage from God, the[...]
Chapter 128
128. Blessed are those who fear the Lord. You’ll eat the fruit of your labor. May the Lord bless[...]
Chapter 129
129. They’ve oppressed me from my youth. However, the Lord has cut the cords of the wicked. May[...]
Chapter 130
130. I cry to you, O God! If you record the sins, who could stand? But you always forgive. O[...]
Chapter 131
131. My heart is not proud, O God! I have quieted my soul like a weaned child with its mother. O[...]
Chapter 132
132. Remember, O God, how David vowed, “I’ll find a place for God.” God has selected Zion:[...]
Chapter 133
133. How great it is when brothers live together in unity! It’s like the precious oil on the[...]
Chapter 134
134. Come; bless God, all you servants of the Lord! Lift your hands up to the sanctuary. May God[...]
Chapter 135
135. Praise God! He’s above all gods and struck down many nations. Their false gods are but gold[...]
Chapter 136
136. Give thanks to God; his love endures; who spread out the earth, his love endures. Who led[...]
Chapter 137
137. By the rivers of Babylon, we wept when we remembered Zion. How can we sing God’s song? O[...]
Chapter 138
138. I give you thanks, O God! All the earth’s kings will praise you. Though I walk in the valley[...]
Chapter 139
139. O God, you’ve known me. Where can I go from your spirit? You knit me together in the womb of[...]
Chapter 140
140. Rescue me, O God, from the evildoers; protect me from the violent. You’re my Lord, my[...]
Chapter 141
141. O God, may my prayer be as incense. Don’t turn my heart to evil. Let the righteous rebuke[...]
Chapter 142
142. I cry out to God! You know my path when my spirit is faint. Protect me from my persecutors![...]
Chapter 143
143. Hear my prayer, O God! My enemy has crushed my life, and my soul thirsts for you. Direct my[...]
Chapter 144
144. Blessed is the Lord, who trains my hands for war. O God, reach down and save me! May there be[...]
Chapter 145
145. I will praise you, my Lord and King. All you’ve made will praise you. God is faithful and is[...]
Chapter 146
146. Praise God, O my soul! Don’t trust in mortal men. God executes justice for the oppressed and[...]
Chapter 147
147. It’s good to sing praises to our Lord! He counts the stars and lifts the humble. Praise God[...]
Chapter 148
148. Praise God from the heavens! Praise him, moon and sun! Praise God from the earth, both young[...]
Chapter 149
149. Praise God! Let Israel rejoice in their maker. God is happy with his people. Let swords be in[...]
Chapter 150
150. Praise God! Praise Him with strings and trumpet! Praise God with loud cymbals! Let everything[...]
