Bible Verses About Psalms: Psalms of Affliction

O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!

Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah

But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah

I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.

I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.

Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.

How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah

Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.

Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah

Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.

Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.

You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound.

I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning.

Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray.

In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; at daybreak I lay my plea before You and wait in expectation.

For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You.

The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity.

You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.

But I will enter Your house by the abundance of Your loving devotion; in reverence I will bow down toward Your holy temple.

Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.

For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.