Bible Verses About Psalms: Psalms of Affliction

A psalm of David, when he fled from Avshalom his son: ADONAI, how many enemies I have! How countless are those attacking me;

how countless those who say of me, "There is no salvation for him in God." (Selah)

But you, ADONAI, are a shield for me; you are my glory, you lift my head high.

With my voice I call out to ADONAI, and he answers me from his holy hill. (Selah)

I lie down and sleep, then wake up again, because ADONAI sustains me.

I am not afraid of the tens of thousands set against me on every side.

Rise up, ADONAI! Save me, my God! For you slap all my enemies in the face, you smash the teeth of the wicked.

Victory comes from ADONAI; may your blessing rest on your people. (Selah)

For the leader. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David: O God, my vindicator! Answer me when I call! When I was distressed, you set me free; now have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

Men of rank, how long will you shame my honor, love what is vain, chase after lies? (Selah)

Understand that ADONAI sets apart the godly person for himself; ADONAI will hear when I call to him.

You can be angry, but do not sin! Think about this as you lie in bed, and calm down. (Selah)

Offer sacrifices rightly, and put your trust in ADONAI.

Many ask, "Who can show us some good?" ADONAI, lift the light of your face over us!

You have filled my heart with more joy than all their grain and new wine.

I will lie down and sleep in peace; for, ADONAI, you alone make me live securely.

For the leader. On wind instruments. A psalm of David: Give ear to my words, ADONAI, consider my inmost thoughts.

Listen to my cry for help, my king and my God, for I pray to you.

ADONAI, in the morning you will hear my voice; in the morning I lay my needs before you and wait expectantly.

For you are not a God who takes pleasure in wickedness; evil cannot remain with you.

Those who brag cannot stand before your eyes, you hate all who do evil,

you destroy those who tell lies, ADONAI detests men of blood and deceivers.

But I can enter your house because of your great grace and love; I will bow down toward your holy temple in reverence for you.

Lead me, ADONAI, in your righteousness because of those lying in wait for me; make your way straight before me.

For in their mouths there is nothing sincere, within them are calamities, their throats are open tombs, they flatter with their tongues.