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A Song of Confidence in God’s Triumph over Evil
Why do You stand afar off, O Lord? Why do You hide in times of trouble?
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Man’s Treachery and God’s Constancy
To the Chief Musician. On an eight-stringed harp. A Psalm of David.
Help, Lord, for the godly man ceases! For the faithful disappear from among the sons of men.
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God the Sovereign Savior
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said:
I will love You, O Lord, my strength.
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BOOK TWO
Psalms 42–72
Yearning for God in the Midst of Distresses
To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah.
As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God.
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The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime, And in the night His song shall be with me— A prayer to the God of my life.
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Redemption Remembered in Present Dishonor
To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the sons of Korah.
We have heard with our ears, O God, Our fathers have told us, The deeds You did in their days, In days of old:
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You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.
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God the Refuge of His People and Conqueror of the Nations
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth.
God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
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Praise to God, the Ruler of the Earth
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph!
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The Glory of God in Zion
A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised In the city of our God, In His holy mountain.
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Praise to God for His Salvation and Providence
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song.
Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; And to You the vow shall be performed.
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Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men.
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The Glory of God in His Goodness to Israel
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song.
Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him.
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I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving.
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Glory and Universality of the Messiah’s Reign
A Psalm of Solomon.
Give the king Your judgments, O God, And Your righteousness to the king’s Son.
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Thanksgiving for God’s Righteous Judgment
To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.
We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near.
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The Majesty of God in Judgment
To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.
In Judah God is known; His name is great in Israel.
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Prayer to Frustrate Conspiracy Against Israel
A Song. A Psalm of Asaph.
Do not keep silent, O God! Do not hold Your peace, And do not be still, O God!
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The Blessedness of Dwelling in the House of God
To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.
How lovely is Your tabernacle, O Lord of hosts!
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The Glories of the City of God
A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song.
His foundation is in the holy mountains.
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A Prayer for Help in Despondency
A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. To the Chief Musician. Set to “Mahalath Leannoth.” A Contemplation of Heman the Ezrahite.
O Lord, God of my salvation, I have cried out day and night before You.
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A Song of Praise to God Coming in Judgment
Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth.
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Assurance of God’s Victory over Enemies
A Song. A Psalm of David.
O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
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God the Help of Those Who Seek Him
A Song of Ascents.
I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help?
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The Eternal Dwelling of God in Zion
A Song of Ascents.
Lord, remember David And all his afflictions;
