Prayer for Mercy in Time of Trouble.

For the music director; with stringed instruments, upon an eight-string lyre. A Psalm of David.

Lord, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor discipline me in Your wrath.

Return, Lord, rescue my soul; Save me because of Your mercy.

Your mercy, Lord, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

How precious is Your mercy, God! And the sons of mankind take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

Prolong Your mercy to those who know You, And Your righteousness to the upright of heart.

I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart; I have spoken of Your faithfulness and Your salvation; I have not concealed Your mercy and Your truth from the great congregation.

You, Lord, will not withhold Your compassion from me; Your mercy and Your truth will continually watch over me.

Rise up, be our help, And redeem us because of Your mercy.

But as for me, my prayer is to You, Lord, at an acceptable time; God, in the greatness of Your mercy, Answer me with Your saving truth.

Answer me, Lord, for Your mercy is good; According to the greatness of Your compassion, turn to me,

Prayer for God’s Mercy upon the Nation.

For the music director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

Lord, You showed favor to Your land; You restored the fortunes of Jacob.

Show us Your mercy, Lord, And grant us Your salvation.

For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all who call upon You.

But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, Slow to anger and abundant in mercy and truth.

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before You.

For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting And His faithfulness is to all generations.

The Psalmist’s Profession of Uprightness.

A Psalm of David.

I will sing of mercy and justice; To You, Lord, I will sing praises.

Prayer of an Afflicted Man for Mercy on Himself and on Zion.

A Prayer of the afflicted when he is weak and pours out his complaint before the Lord.

Hear my prayer, Lord! And let my cry for help come to You.

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in mercy.

For as high as the heavens are above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him.

But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting for those who fear Him, And His justice to the children’s children,

Israel’s Rebelliousness and the Lord’s Help.

Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His mercy is everlasting.

And He remembered His covenant for their sake, And relented according to the greatness of His mercy.

BOOK 5

The Lord Rescues People from Many Troubles.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His mercy is everlasting.

They shall give thanks to the Lord for His mercy, And for His wonders to the sons of mankind!