Psalms 22
22[For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune "Doe of the Dawn."] My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help?H5329H365H7837H4210H1732H410H410H5800H7350H3444H1697H75812Every day I call to you, my God, but you do not answer. Every night you hear my voice, but I find no relief.H430H7121H3119H6030H3915H17473Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.H6918H3427H8416H34784Our ancestors trusted in you, and you rescued them.H1H982H982H64035They cried out to you and were saved. They trusted in you and were never disgraced.H2199H4422H982H9546But I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned and despised by all!H8438H376H2781H120H959H59717Everyone who sees me mocks me. They sneer and shake their heads, saying,H7200H3932H6358H8193H5128H72188"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!"H1556H3068H6403H5337H26549Yet you brought me safely from my mother's womb and led me to trust you at my mother's breast.H1518H990H982H517H769910I was thrust into your arms at my birth. You have been my God from the moment I was born.H7993H7358H410H517H99011Do not stay so far from me, for trouble is near, and no one else can help me.H7368H6869H7138H582612My enemies surround me like a herd of bulls; fierce bulls of Bashan have hemmed me in!H7227H6499H5437H47H1316H380313Like lions they open their jaws against me, roaring and tearing into their prey.H6475H6310H2963H7580H73814My life is poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax, melting within me.H8210H4325H6106H6504H3820H1749H4549H8432H457815My 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.H3581H3001H2789H3956H1692H4455H8239H6083H419416My enemies surround me like a pack of dogs; an evil gang closes in on me. They have pierced my hands and feet.H3611H5437H5712H7489H5362H3738H738H3027H727217I can count all my bones. My enemies stare at me and gloat.H5608H6106H5027H720018They divide my garments among themselves and throw dice for my clothing.H2505H899H5307H1486H383019O LORD, do not stay far away! You are my strength; come quickly to my aid!H7368H3068H360H2363H583320Save me from the sword; spare my precious life from these dogs.H5337H5315H2719H3173H3027H361121Snatch me from the lion's jaws and from the horns of these wild oxen.H3467H738H6310H6030H7161H721422I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among your assembled people.H5608H8034H251H8432H6951H198423Praise the LORD, all you who fear him! Honor him, all you descendants of Jacob! Show him reverence, all you descendants of Israel!H3373H3068H1984H2233H3290H3513H1481H2233H347824For 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.H959H8262H6039H6041H5641H6440H7768H808525I will praise you in the great assembly. I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you.H8416H7227H6951H7999H5088H337326The poor will eat and be satisfied. All who seek the LORD will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy.H6035H398H7646H1984H3068H1875H3824H2421H570327The whole earth will acknowledge the LORD and return to him. All the families of the nations will bow down before him.H657H776H2142H7725H3068H4940H1471H7812H644028For royal power belongs to the LORD. He rules all the nations.H4410H3068H4910H147129Let the rich of the earth feast and worship. Bow before him, all who are mortal, all whose lives will end as dust.H1879H776H398H7812H3381H6083H3766H6440H2421H531530Our children will also serve him. Future generations will hear about the wonders of the Lord.H2233H5647H5608H136H175531His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born. They will hear about everything he has done.H935H5046H6666H5971H3205H6213
Psalms 23
23[A psalm of David.] The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need.H4210H1732H3068H7462H2637 2He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.H7257H1877H4999H5095H4496H4325 3He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.H7725H5315H5148H4570H6664H8034 4Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.H3212H1516H6757H3372H7451H7626H4938H5162 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.H6186H7979H6440H6887H1878H7218H8081H3563H7310 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.H2896H2617H7291H3117H2416H3427H1004H3068H753H3117
Psalms 24
24[A psalm of David.] The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.H4210H1732H776H3068H4393H8398H34272For he laid the earth's foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths.H3245H3220H3559H51043Who may climb the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place?H5927H2022H3068H6965H6944H47254Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.H5355H3709H1249H3824H5375H5315H7723H7650H48205They will receive the LORD's blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior.H5375H1293H3068H6666H430H34686Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. InterludeH1755H1875H1245H6440H3290H55427Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.H5375H7218H8179H5375H5769H6607H4428H3519H9358Who is the King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty; the LORD, invincible in battle.H4428H3519H3068H5808H1368H3068H1368H44219Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.H5375H7218H8179H5375H5769H6607H4428H3519H93510Who is the King of glory? The LORD of Heaven's Armies—he is the King of glory. InterludeH4428H3519H3068H6635H4428H3519H5542
Psalms 25
25[A psalm of David.] O LORD, I give my life to you.H1732H3068H5375H5315 2I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat.H430H982H954H341H5970 3No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.H6960H954H954H898H7387 4Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow.H3045H1870H3068H3925H734 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.H1869H571H3925H430H3468H6960H3117 6Remember, O LORD, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past.H2142H3068H7356H2617H5769 7Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O LORD.H2142H2403H5271H6588H2617H2142H2898H3068 8The LORD is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray.H2896H3477H3068H3384H2400H1870 9He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.H6035H1869H4941H6035H3925H1870 10The LORD leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands.H734H3068H2617H571H5341H1285H5713 11For the honor of your name, O LORD, forgive my many, many sins.H8034H3068H5545H5771H7227 12Who are those who fear the LORD? He will show them the path they should choose.H376H3373H3068H3384H1870H977 13They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.H5315H3885H2896H2233H3423H776 14The LORD is a friend to those who fear him. He teaches them his covenant.H5475H3068H3373H3045H1285 15My eyes are always on the LORD, for he rescues me from the traps of my enemies.H5869H8548H3068H3318H7272H7568 16Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress.H6437H2603H3173H6041 17My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!H6869H3824H7337H3318H4691 18Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins.H7200H6040H5999H5375H2403 19See how many enemies I have and how viciously they hate me!H7200H341H7231H8130H2555H8135 20Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.H8104H5315H5337H954H2620 21May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.H8537H3476H5341H6960 22O God, ransom Israel from all its troubles.H6299H3478H430H6869
Psalms 26
26[A psalm of David.] Declare me innocent, O LORD, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.H1732H8199H3068H1980H8537H982H3068H45712Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart.H974H3068H5254H6884H3629H38203For I am always aware of your unfailing love, and I have lived according to your truth.H2617H5869H1980H5714I do not spend time with liars or go along with hypocrites.H3427H7723H4962H935H59565I hate the gatherings of those who do evil, and I refuse to join in with the wicked.H8130H6951H7489H3427H75636I wash my hands to declare my innocence. I come to your altar, O LORD,H7364H3709H5356H5437H4196H30687singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders.H8085H6963H8426H5608H63818I love your sanctuary, LORD, the place where your glorious presence dwells.H3068H157H4583H1004H4725H3519H49089Don't let me suffer the fate of sinners. Don't condemn me along with murderers.H622H5315H2400H2416H1818H58210Their hands are dirty with evil schemes, and they constantly take bribes.H3027H2154H3225H4390H781011But I am not like that; I live with integrity. So redeem me and show me mercy.H3212H8537H6299H260312Now I stand on solid ground, and I will publicly praise the LORD.H7272H5975H4334H4721H1288H3068
Psalms 27
27[A psalm of David.] The 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?H1732H3068H216H3468H3372H3068H4581H2416H63422When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.H7489H6862H341H7126H398H1320H3782H53073Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.H4264H2583H3820H3372H4421H6965H9824The 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.H259H7592H3068H1245H3427H1004H3068H3117H2416H2372H5278H3068H1239H19645For 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.H3117H7451H6845H5520H5643H168H5641H7311H66976Then 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.H7218H7311H341H5439H2076H168H2077H8643H7891H2167H30687Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me!H8085H3068H7121H6963H2603H60308My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me." And my heart responds, "LORD, I am coming."H1245H6440H3820H559H6440H3068H12459Do 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!H5641H6440H5186H5650H5186H639H5833H5203H5800H430H346810Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.H1H517H5800H3068H62211Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.H3384H1870H3068H5148H4334H734H832412Do 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.H5414H5315H6862H8267H5707H6965H3307H255513Yet I am confident I will see the LORD's goodness while I am here in the land of the living.H3884H539H7200H2898H3068H776H241614Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.H6960H3068H2388H553H3820H6960H3068
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