Bible Verses About Psalms

A psalm of David, when he was in the desert of Y'hudah: O God, you are my God; I will seek you eagerly. My heart thirsts for you, my body longs for you in a land parched and exhausted, where no water can be found.

I used to contemplate you in the sanctuary, seeing your power and glory;

for your grace is better than life. My lips will worship you.

Yes, I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.

I am as satisfied as with rich food; my mouth praises you with joy on my lips

when I remember you on my bed and meditate on you in the night watches.

For you have been my help; in the shadow of your wings I rejoice;

my heart clings to you; your right hand supports me.

But those who seek to destroy my life -may they go to the lowest parts of the earth.

May they be given over to the power of the sword; may they become prey for jackals.

But the king will rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be silenced.

For the leader. A psalm of David: Hear my voice, God, as I plead: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

Hide me from the secret intrigues of the wicked and the open insurrection of evildoers.

They sharpen their tongues like a sword; they aim their arrows, poisoned words,

in order to shoot from cover at the innocent, shooting suddenly and fearing nothing.

They support each other's evil plans; they talk of hiding snares and ask, "Who would see them?"

They search for ways to commit crimes, bringing their diligent search to completion when each of them has thought it through in the depth of his heart.

Suddenly God shoots them down with an arrow, leaving them with wounds;

their own tongues make them stumble. All who see them shake their heads.

Everyone is awestruck they acknowledge that it is God at work, they understand what he has done.

The righteous will rejoice in ADONAI; they will take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will exult.

For the leader. A psalm of David. A song: To you, God, in Tziyon, silence is praise; and vows to you are to be fulfilled.

You who listen to prayer, to you all living creatures come.

When deeds of wickedness overwhelm me, you will atone for our crimes.

How blessed are those you choose and bring near, so that they can remain in your courtyards! We will be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the Holy Place of your temple.