A Selection From The Book Of PsalmsPsalm 1Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Psa 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psa 1:4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. Psa 1:5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. Psa 1:6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Psalm 2Psa 2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? Psa 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, Psa 2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. Psa 2:4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. Psa 2:5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. Psa 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. Psa 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Psa 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. Psa 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. Psa 2:10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Psa 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Psa 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Psalm 6Psa 6:1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. Psa 6:2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed. Psa 6:3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long? Psa 6:4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. Psa 6:5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? Psa 6:6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. Psa 6:7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies. Psa 6:8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping. Psa 6:9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer. Psa 6:10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
Psalm 23Psa 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psa 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. Psa 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psa 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psa 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Psa 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Psalm 91Psa 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psa 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Psa 91:3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. Psa 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Psa 91:5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Psa 91:6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. Psa 91:7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Psa 91:8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Psa 91:9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; Psa 91:10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. Psa 91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Psa 91:12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Psa 91:13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet Psa 91:14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. Psa 91:15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him. Psa 91:16 With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.
Psalm 119Psa 119:1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. Psa 119:2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. Psa 119:3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. Psa 119:4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. Psa 119:5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! Psa 119:6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. Psa 119:7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments. Psa 119:8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly.
Psa 119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. Psa 119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psa 119:12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes. Psa 119:13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. Psa 119:14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. Psa 119:15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. Psa 119:16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
Psa 119:17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. Psa 119:18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psa 119:19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me. Psa 119:20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times. Psa 119:21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments. Psa 119:22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies. Psa 119:23 Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes. Psa 119:24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.
Psa 119:25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word. Psa 119:26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. Psa 119:27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works. Psa 119:28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. Psa 119:29 Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. Psa 119:30 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. Psa 119:31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame. Psa 119:32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
Psa 119:33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Psa 119:34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Psa 119:35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. Psa 119:36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. Psa 119:37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. Psa 119:38 Establish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. Psa 119:39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. Psa 119:40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
Psa 119:41 Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word. Psa 119:42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word. Psa 119:43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments. Psa 119:44 So shall I keep thy law continually forever and ever. Psa 119:45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. Psa 119:46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. Psa 119:47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. Psa 119:48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
Psa 119:49 Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. Psa 119:50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. Psa 119:51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law. Psa 119:52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself. Psa 119:53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law. Psa 119:54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. Psa 119:55 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law. Psa 119:56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts.
Psa 119:57 Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. Psa 119:58 I entreated thy favor with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word. Psa 119:59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. Psa 119:60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. Psa 119:61 The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. Psa 119:62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments. Psa 119:63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts. Psa 119:64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
Psa 119:65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word. Psa 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. Psa 119:67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. Psa 119:68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. Psa 119:69 The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart. Psa 119:70 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law. Psa 119:71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. Psa 119:72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
Psa 119:73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. Psa 119:74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word. Psa 119:75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness hast afflicted me. Psa 119:76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant. Psa 119:77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight. Psa 119:78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts. Psa 119:79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies. Psa 119:80 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed.
Psa 119:81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. Psa 119:82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? Psa 119:83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes. Psa 119:84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me? Psa 119:85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. Psa 119:86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. Psa 119:87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts. Psa 119:88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
Psa 119:89 Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. Psa 119:90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. Psa 119:91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants. Psa 119:92 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction. Psa 119:93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. Psa 119:94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. Psa 119:95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies. Psa 119:96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
Psa 119:97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Psa 119:98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. Psa 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. Psa 119:100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. Psa 119:101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. Psa 119:102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me. Psa 119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psa 119:104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way.
Psa 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psa 119:106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. Psa 119:107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. Psa 119:108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments. Psa 119:109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. Psa 119:110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. Psa 119:111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage forever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. Psa 119:112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes always, even unto the end.
Psa 119:113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love. Psa 119:114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. Psa 119:115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. Psa 119:116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. Psa 119:117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually. Psa 119:118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood. Psa 119:119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love thy testimonies. Psa 119:120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.
Psa 119:121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. Psa 119:122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me. Psa 119:123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness. Psa 119:124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes. Psa 119:125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. Psa 119:126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law. Psa 119:127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. Psa 119:128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Psa 119:129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. Psa 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. Psa 119:131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments. Psa 119:132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name. Psa 119:133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. Psa 119:134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts. Psa 119:135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes. Psa 119:136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.
Psa 119:137 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. Psa 119:138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. Psa 119:139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. Psa 119:140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. Psa 119:141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts. Psa 119:142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. Psa 119:143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delights. Psa 119:144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, and I shall live.
Psa 119:145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes. Psa 119:146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. Psa 119:147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. Psa 119:148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. Psa 119:149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me according to thy judgment. Psa 119:150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law. Psa 119:151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth. Psa 119:152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them forever.
Psa 119:153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. Psa 119:154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word. Psa 119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes. Psa 119:156 Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments. Psa 119:157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy testimonies. Psa 119:158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word. Psa 119:159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness. Psa 119:160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth forever.
Psa 119:161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word. Psa 119:162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. Psa 119:163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. Psa 119:164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments. Psa 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Psa 119:166 LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments. Psa 119:167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly. Psa 119:168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.
Psa 119:169 Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word. Psa 119:170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word. Psa 119:171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes. Psa 119:172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness. Psa 119:173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts. Psa 119:174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight. Psa 119:175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me. Psa 119:176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
Psalm 121Psa 121:1 A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. Psa 121:2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. Psa 121:3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. Psa 121:4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. Psa 121:5 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. Psa 121:6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. Psa 121:7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. Psa 121:8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore. |