Bible Verses About Psalms: For God's mercies to individuals

A psalm. A song for the dedication of the house. By David: I will exalt you, ADONAI, because you drew me up; you didn't let my enemies rejoice over me.

ADONAI my God, I cried out to you, and you provided healing for me.

ADONAI, you lifted me up from Sh'ol; you kept me alive when I was sinking into a pit.

Sing praise to ADONAI, you faithful of his; and give thanks on recalling his holiness.

For his anger is momentary, but his favor lasts a lifetime. Tears may linger for the night, but with dawn come cries of joy.

Once I was prosperous and used to say, that nothing could ever shake me

when you showed me favor, ADONAI, I was firm as a mighty mountain. But when you hid your face, I was struck with terror.

I called to you, ADONAI; to ADONAI I pleaded for mercy:

"What advantage is there in my death, in my going down to the pit? Can the dust praise you? Can it proclaim your truth?

Hear me, ADONAI, and show me your favor! ADONAI, be my helper!"

You turned my mourning into dancing! You removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

so that my well-being can praise you and not be silent; ADONAI my God, I will thank you forever!

For the leader. Set to "Do Not Destroy!"A psalm of Asaf. A song: We give thanks to you, God, we give thanks; your name is near, people tell of your wonders.

"At the time of my own choice, I will dispense justice fairly.

When the earth quakes, with all living on it, it is I who hold its support-pillars firm."(Selah)

To the boastful I say, "Do not boast!"and to the wicked, "Don't flaunt your strength!

Don't flaunt your strength so proudly; don't speak arrogantly, with your nose in the air!

For you will not be raised to power by those in the east, the west or the desert;

since God is the judge; and it is he who puts down one and lifts up another.

In ADONAI's hand there is a cup of wine, foaming, richly spiced; when he pours it out, all the wicked of the earth will drain it, drinking it to the dregs."

But I will always speak out, singing praises to the God of Ya'akov.

I will break down the strength of the wicked, but the strength of the righteous will be raised up.

A song. A psalm of David: My heart is steadfast, God. I will sing and make music with my glory.

Awake, lute and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.

I will thank you, ADONAI, among the peoples; I will make music to you among the nations.