BOOK 1 The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted. 1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of…

The Reign of the Lord’s Anointed. 1 Why are the nations in an uproar And the peoples devising a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth take their stand…

Morning Prayer of Trust in God. A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. 1 O Lord, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against…

Evening Prayer of Trust in God. For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have…

Prayer for Protection from the Wicked. For the choir director; for flute accompaniment. A Psalm of David. 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord, Consider mygroaning. 2 Heed the…

Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble. For the choir director; with stringed instruments, upon an eight-string lyre. A Psalm of David. 1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in…

The Lord Implored to Defend the Psalmist against the Wicked. A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite. 1 O Lordmy God, in You…

The Lord’s Glory and Man’s Dignity. For the choir director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of David. 1 O Lord, our Lord, How majestic is Your name in all the…

A Psalm of Thanksgiving for God’s Justice. For the choir director; on Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. 1 I will give thanks to the Lordwith all my heart; I will…

A Prayer for the Overthrow of the Wicked. 1 Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hideYourselfin times of trouble? 2 In pride the wicked hotly…