A Psalm by David, when he was in the desert of Judah. God, you are my God.     I will earnestly seek you. My soul thirsts for you.     My flesh longs for you,     in a dry and weary land, where there is no water. So I have seen you in the sanctuary,     watching your power and your glory. Because your loving kindness is better than life,     my lips shall praise you. So I will bless you while I live.     I will lift up my hands in your name. My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food.     My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,     when I remember you on my bed,     and think about you in the night watches. …

For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm by David. My soul rests in God alone.     My salvation is from him. He alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress.     I will never be greatly shaken. How long will you assault a man?     Would all of you throw him down,     like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence? They fully intend to throw him down from his lofty place.     They delight in lies.     They bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah. My soul, wait in silence for God alone,     for my expectation is from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress.     I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor is with …

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God.     Set me on high from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from the workers of iniquity.     Save me from the bloodthirsty men. For, behold, they lie in wait for my soul.     The mighty gather themselves together against me,     not for my disobedience, nor for my sin, Yahweh. I have done no wrong, yet they are ready to attack me.     Rise up, behold, and help me! You, Yahweh God of Armies, the God of Israel,     rouse yourself to punish the nations.     Show no mercy to the …

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me,     for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge,     until disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most High, to God who accomplishes my requests for me. He will send from heaven, and save me,     he rebukes the one who is pursuing me. Selah. God will send out his loving kindness and his truth. My soul is among lions.     I lie among those who are set on fire,     even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and …

For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A contemplation by David, when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “Isn’t David hiding himself among us?” Save me, God, by your name.     Vindicate me in your might. Hear my prayer, God.     Listen to the words of my mouth. For strangers have risen up against me.     Violent men have sought after my soul.     They haven’t set God before them. Selah. Behold, God is my helper.     The Lord is the one who sustains my soul. He will repay the evil to my enemies.     Destroy them in your truth. With a free will offering, I will sacrifice to you.     I will give thanks to your name, Yahweh, for it is good. For he has …

For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God.     Listen to my prayer. From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed.     Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been a refuge for me,     a strong tower from the enemy. I will dwell in your tent forever.     I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah. For you, God, have heard my vows.     You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. You will prolong the king’s life.     His years will be for generations. He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever.     Appoint your loving kindness and …

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. God, you have rejected us.     You have broken us down. You have been angry.     Restore us, again. You have made the land tremble.     You have torn it. Mend its fractures,     for it quakes. You have shown your people hard things.     You have made us drink the wine that makes us stagger. You have given a banner to those who fear you,     that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah. So that your beloved may be delivered, …

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. God, you have rejected us.     You have broken us down. You have been angry.     Restore us, again. You have made the land tremble.     You have torn it. Mend its fractures,     for it quakes. You have shown your people hard things.     You have made us drink the wine that makes us stagger. You have given a banner to those who fear you,     that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah. So that your beloved may be delivered, …

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A poem by David. Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones?     Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men? No, in your heart you plot injustice.     You measure out the violence of your hands in the earth. The wicked go astray from the womb.     They are wayward as soon as they are born, speaking lies. Their poison is like the poison of a snake,     like a deaf cobra that stops its ear,     which doesn’t listen to the voice of charmers,     no matter how skillful the charmer may be. Break their teeth, God, in their mouth.     Break out the great teeth of the young lions, Yahweh. Let them vanish like …

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A poem by David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, God, for man wants to swallow me up.     All day long, he attacks and oppresses me. My enemies want to swallow me up all day long,     for they are many who fight proudly against me. When I am afraid,     I will put my trust in you. In God, I praise his word.     In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid.     What can flesh do to me? All day long they twist my words.     All their thoughts are against me for evil. They conspire and lurk,     watching my steps.     They …