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Psalm 42:1
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Book two (Psalms 42–72)

Psalm 42

For the choir director: A psalm[a] of the descendants of Korah.

1 As the deer longs for streams of water,
    so I long for you, O God.

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  1. 42:Title Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term.
Listen to Psalm 42:1, Psalm 63:1-2, Psalm 143:6-7, Psalm 119:131, Psalm 84:1-2, Isaiah 26:8-9, Psalm 48:1, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 85:1, Psalm 47:1, Psalm 45:1, Psalm 44:1, Psalm 49:1
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Psalm 42:1
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BOOK II

Psalms 42–72

Psalm 42[a][b]

For the director of music. A maskil[c] of the Sons of Korah.

1 As the deer(A) pants for streams of water,(B)
    so my soul pants(C) for you, my God.

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  1. Psalm 42:1 In many Hebrew manuscripts Psalms 42 and 43 constitute one psalm.
  2. Psalm 42:1 In Hebrew texts 42:1-11 is numbered 42:2-12.
  3. Psalm 42:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
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Psalm 63:1-2
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Psalm 63

A psalm of David, regarding a time when David was in the wilderness of Judah.

1 O God, you are my God;
    I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
    my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
    where there is no water.
2 I have seen you in your sanctuary
    and gazed upon your power and glory.

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Psalm 63:1-2
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Psalm 63[a]

A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah.

1 You, God, are my God,
    earnestly I seek you;
I thirst for you,(A)
    my whole being longs for you,
in a dry and parched land
    where there is no water.(B)

2 I have seen you in the sanctuary(C)
    and beheld your power and your glory.(D)

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  1. Psalm 63:1 In Hebrew texts 63:1-11 is numbered 63:2-12.
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Psalm 143:6-7
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6 I lift my hands to you in prayer.
    I thirst for you as parched land thirsts for rain. Interlude

7 Come quickly, Lord, and answer me,
    for my depression deepens.
Don’t turn away from me,
    or I will die.

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Psalm 143:6-7
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6 I spread out my hands(A) to you;
    I thirst for you like a parched land.[a]

7 Answer me quickly,(B) Lord;
    my spirit fails.(C)
Do not hide your face(D) from me
    or I will be like those who go down to the pit.

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  1. Psalm 143:6 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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Psalm 119:131
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131 I pant with expectation,
    longing for your commands.

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Psalm 119:131
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131 I open my mouth and pant,(A)
    longing for your commands.(B)

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Psalm 84:1-2
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Psalm 84

For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument.[a]

1 How lovely is your dwelling place,
    O Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
2 I long, yes, I faint with longing
    to enter the courts of the Lord.
With my whole being, body and soul,
    I will shout joyfully to the living God.

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  1. 84:Title Hebrew according to the gittith.
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Psalm 84:1-2
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Psalm 84[a]

For the director of music. According to gittith.[b] Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.

1 How lovely is your dwelling place,(A)
    Lord Almighty!
2 My soul yearns,(B) even faints,
    for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh cry out
    for the living God.(C)

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  1. Psalm 84:1 In Hebrew texts 84:1-12 is numbered 84:2-13.
  2. Psalm 84:1 Title: Probably a musical term
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Isaiah 26:8-9
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8 Lord, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws;
    our heart’s desire is to glorify your name.
9 In the night I search for you;
    in the morning[a] I earnestly seek you.
For only when you come to judge the earth
    will people learn what is right.

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  1. 26:9 Hebrew within me.
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8 Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws,[a](A)
    we wait(B) for you;
your name(C) and renown
    are the desire of our hearts.
9 My soul yearns for you in the night;(D)
    in the morning my spirit longs(E) for you.
When your judgments(F) come upon the earth,
    the people of the world learn righteousness.(G)

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  1. Isaiah 26:8 Or judgments
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Psalm 48:1
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Psalm 48

A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah.

1 How great is the Lord,
    how deserving of praise,
in the city of our God,
    which sits on his holy mountain!

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Psalm 48:1
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Psalm 48[a]

A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah.

1 Great is the Lord,(A) and most worthy of praise,(B)
    in the city of our God,(C) his holy mountain.(D)

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  1. Psalm 48:1 In Hebrew texts 48:1-14 is numbered 48:2-15.
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Psalm 46:1
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Psalm 46

For the choir director: A song of the descendants of Korah, to be sung by soprano voices.[a]

1 God is our refuge and strength,
    always ready to help in times of trouble.

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  1. 46:Title Hebrew according to alamoth.
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Psalm 46:1
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Psalm 46[a]

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth.[b] A song.

1 God is our refuge(A) and strength,(B)
    an ever-present(C) help(D) in trouble.(E)

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  1. Psalm 46:1 In Hebrew texts 46:1-11 is numbered 46:2-12.
  2. Psalm 46:1 Title: Probably a musical term
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Psalm 85:1
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Psalm 85

For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah.

1 Lord, you poured out blessings on your land!
    You restored the fortunes of Israel.[a]

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  1. 85:1 Hebrew of Jacob. See note on 44:4.
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Psalm 85:1
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Psalm 85[a]

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.

1 You, Lord, showed favor to your land;
    you restored the fortunes(A) of Jacob.

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  1. Psalm 85:1 In Hebrew texts 85:1-13 is numbered 85:2-14.
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Psalm 47:1
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Psalm 47

For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah.

1 Come, everyone! Clap your hands!
    Shout to God with joyful praise!

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Psalm 47:1
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Psalm 47[a]

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.

1 Clap your hands,(A) all you nations;
    shout to God with cries of joy.(B)

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  1. Psalm 47:1 In Hebrew texts 47:1-9 is numbered 47:2-10.
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Psalm 45:1
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Psalm 45

For the choir director: A love song to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A psalm[a] of the descendants of Korah.

1 Beautiful words stir my heart.
    I will recite a lovely poem about the king,
    for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

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  1. 45:Title Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term.
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Psalm 45:1
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Psalm 45[a]

For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[b] A wedding song.(A)

1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme
    as I recite my verses for the king;
    my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.

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  1. Psalm 45:1 In Hebrew texts 45:1-17 is numbered 45:2-18.
  2. Psalm 45:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
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Psalm 44:1
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Psalm 44

For the choir director: A psalm[a] of the descendants of Korah.

1 O God, we have heard it with our own ears—
    our ancestors have told us
of all you did in their day,
    in days long ago:

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  1. 44:Title Hebrew maskil. This may be a literary or musical term.
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Psalm 44:1
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Psalm 44[a]

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A maskil.[b]

1 We have heard it with our ears,(A) O God;
    our ancestors have told us(B)
what you did in their days,
    in days long ago.(C)

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  1. Psalm 44:1 In Hebrew texts 44:1-26 is numbered 44:2-27.
  2. Psalm 44:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
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Psalm 49:1
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Psalm 49

For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah.

1 Listen to this, all you people!
    Pay attention, everyone in the world!

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Psalm 49:1
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Psalm 49[a]

For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.

1 Hear(A) this, all you peoples;(B)
    listen, all who live in this world,(C)

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  1. Psalm 49:1 In Hebrew texts 49:1-20 is numbered 49:2-21.
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