Psalm 3

Threatened but Trusting

A psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.

Psalm 4

Trust in God

For the leader; with stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

Psalm 5

Prayer for Divine Help

For the leader; with wind instruments. A psalm of David.

Psalm 6

Prayer in Distress

For the leader; with stringed instruments, “upon the eighth.” A psalm of David.

Psalm 7

God the Vindicator

A plaintive song of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, the Benjaminite.

Psalm 8

Divine Majesty and Human Dignity

For the leader; “upon the gittith.” A psalm of David.

Psalm 9

Thanksgiving for Victory and Prayer for Justice

For the leader; according to Muth Labben. A psalm of David.

Psalm 11

Confidence in the Presence of God

For the leader. Of David.

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In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to the mountains!

Psalm 12

Prayer Against Evil Tongues

For the leader; “upon the eighth.” A psalm of David.

Psalm 13

Prayer for Help

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 14

A Lament over Widespread Corruption

For the leader. Of David.

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The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Their deeds are loathsome and corrupt; not one does what is good.

Psalm 15

The Righteous Israelite

A psalm of David.

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Lord, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy mountain?

Psalm 16

God the Supreme Good

A miktam of David.

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Keep me safe, O God; in you I take refuge.

Psalm 17

Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors

A prayer of David.

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Hear, Lord, my plea for justice; pay heed to my cry; Listen to my prayer from lips without guile.

Psalm 18

A King’s Thanksgiving for Victory

For the leader. Of David, the servant of the Lord, who sang to the Lord the words of this song after the Lord had rescued him from the clutches of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.

You have given great victories to your king, and shown mercy to his anointed, to David and his posterity forever.

Psalm 19

God’s Glory in the Heavens and in the Law

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 20

Prayer for the King in Time of War

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 21

Thanksgiving and Assurances for the King

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 22

The Prayer of an Innocent Person

For the leader; according to “The deer of the dawn.” A psalm of David.

Psalm 23

The Lord, Shepherd and Host

A psalm of David.

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The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack.

Psalm 24

The Glory of God in Procession to Zion

A psalm of David.

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The earth is the Lord’s and all it holds, the world and those who dwell in it.

Psalm 25

Confident Prayer for Forgiveness and Guidance

Of David.

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To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul,

Psalm 26

Prayer of Innocence

Of David.

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Judge me, Lord! For I have walked in my integrity. In the Lord I trust; I do not falter.

Psalm 27

Trust in God

Of David.

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The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid?