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.

I

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.

I

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.

I

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

Psalm 16

God the Supreme Good

A miktam of David.

I

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

Psalm 17

Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors

A prayer of David.

I

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.

I

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

Psalm 24

The Glory of God in Procession to Zion

A psalm of David.

I

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.

I

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

Psalm 26

Prayer of Innocence

Of David.

I

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.

A

I

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?

Psalm 28

Petition and Thanksgiving

Of David.

I

To you, Lord, I call; my Rock, do not be deaf to me, Do not be silent toward me, so that I join those who go down to the pit.

Psalm 29

The Lord of Majesty Acclaimed as King of the World

A psalm of David.

I

Give to the Lord, you sons of God, give to the Lord glory and might;

Psalm 30

Thanksgiving for Deliverance

A psalm. A song for the dedication of the Temple. Of David.

Psalm 31

Prayer in Distress and Thanksgiving for Escape

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 32

Remission of Sin

Of David. A maskil.

I

Blessed is the one whose fault is removed, whose sin is forgiven.

Psalm 34

Thanksgiving to God Who Delivers the Just

Of David, when he feigned madness before Abimelech, who drove him out and he went away.

Psalm 35

Prayer for Help Against Unjust Enemies

Of David.

I

Oppose, O Lord, those who oppose me; war upon those who make war upon me.

Psalm 36

Human Wickedness and Divine Providence

For the leader. Of David, the servant of the Lord.

Psalm 37

The Fate of Sinners and the Reward of the Just

Of David.

Aleph

Do not be provoked by evildoers; do not envy those who do wrong.

Psalm 38

Prayer of an Afflicted Sinner

A psalm of David. For remembrance.

Psalm 39

The Vanity of Life

For the leader, for Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

Psalm 40

Gratitude and Prayer for Help

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 41

Thanksgiving After Sickness

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 51

The Miserere: Prayer of Repentance

For the leader. A psalm of David,

Psalm 52

The Deceitful Tongue

For the leader. A maskil of David,

when Doeg the Edomite entered and reported to Saul, saying to him: “David has entered the house of Ahimelech.”

Psalm 53

A Lament over Widespread Corruption

For the leader; according to Mahalath. A maskil of David.

Psalm 54

Confident Prayer in Great Peril

For the leader. On stringed instruments. A maskil of David,

when the Ziphites came and said to Saul, “David is hiding among us.”

Psalm 55

A Lament over Betrayal

For the leader. On stringed instruments. A maskil of David.

Psalm 56

Trust in God

For the director. According to Yonath elem rehoqim. A miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him at Gath.

Psalm 57

Confident Prayer for Deliverance

For the director. Do not destroy. A miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into a cave.

Psalm 58

The Dethroning of Unjust Rulers

For the leader. Do not destroy. A miktam of David.

Psalm 59

Complaint Against Bloodthirsty Enemies

For the director. Do not destroy. A miktam of David, when Saul sent people to watch his house and kill him.

Psalm 60

Lament After Defeat in Battle

For the leader; according to “The Lily of.…” A miktam of David (for teaching),

Psalm 61

Prayer of the King in Time of Danger

For the leader; with stringed instruments. Of David.

Psalm 62

Trust in God Alone

For the leader; ‘al Jeduthun. A psalm of David.

Psalm 63

Ardent Longing for God

A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

Psalm 64

Treacherous Conspirators Punished by God

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 65

Thanksgiving for God’s Blessings

For the leader. A psalm of David. A song.

Psalm 68

The Exodus and Conquest, Pledge of Future Help

For the leader. A psalm of David; a song.

Psalm 69

A Cry of Anguish in Great Distress

For the leader; according to “Lilies.” Of David.

Psalm 70

Prayer for Divine Help

For the leader; of David. For remembrance.

The end of the psalms of David, son of Jesse.

Psalm 78

A New Beginning in Zion and David

A maskil of Asaph.

I

Attend, my people, to my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth.

He chose David his servant, took him from the sheepfolds.

Psalm 86

Prayer in Time of Distress

A prayer of David.

I

Incline your ear, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and oppressed.

Psalm 89

A Lament over God’s Promise to David

A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:

I have chosen David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him.

By my holiness I swore once for all: I will never be false to David.

Where are your former mercies, Lord, that you swore to David in your faithfulness?

Psalm 101

Norm of Life for Rulers

A psalm of David.

I

I sing of mercy and justice; to you, Lord, I sing praise.

Psalm 103

Praise of Divine Goodness

Of David.

I

Bless the Lord, my soul; all my being, bless his holy name!

Psalm 108

Prayer for Victory

A song; a psalm of David.

Psalm 109

Prayer of a Person Falsely Accused

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 110

God Appoints the King both King and Priest

A psalm of David. The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand, while I make your enemies your footstool.”

Psalm 122

A Pilgrim’s Prayer for Jerusalem

A song of ascents. Of David.

I

I rejoiced when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

There are the thrones of justice, the thrones of the house of David.

Psalm 124

God, the Rescuer of the People

A song of ascents. Of David. Had not the Lord been with us, let Israel say,

Psalm 131

Humble Trust in God

A song of ascents. Of David. Lord, my heart is not proud; nor are my eyes haughty. I do not busy myself with great matters, with things too sublime for me.

Psalm 132

The Covenant Between David and God

A song of ascents.

I

Remember, O Lord, for David all his hardships;

For the sake of David your servant, do not reject your anointed.

II

The Lord swore an oath to David in truth, he will never turn back from it: “Your own offspring I will set upon your throne.

There I will make a horn sprout for David; I will set a lamp for my anointed.

Psalm 133

A Vision of a Blessed Community

A song of ascents. Of David. How good and how pleasant it is, when brothers dwell together as one!

Psalm 138

Hymn of a Grateful Heart

Of David.

I

I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; in the presence of the angels to you I sing.

Psalm 139

The All-knowing and Ever-present God

For the leader. A psalm of David.

I

Lord, you have probed me, you know me:

Psalm 140

Prayer for Deliverance from the Wicked

For the leader. A psalm of David.

Psalm 141

Prayer for Deliverance from the Wicked

A psalm of David. Lord, I call to you; hasten to me; listen to my plea when I call.

Psalm 142

A Prayer in Time of Trouble

A maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer.

Psalm 143

A Prayer in Distress

A psalm of David. Lord, hear my prayer; in your faithfulness listen to my pleading; answer me in your righteousness.

Psalm 144

A Prayer for Victory and Prosperity

Of David.

I

Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for battle, my fingers for war;

You give victory to kings; you delivered David your servant. From the menacing sword

Psalm 145

The Greatness and Goodness of God

Praise. Of David. I will extol you, my God and king; I will bless your name forever and ever.