Psalm 3

Trust in God under Adversity

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

O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me;

Psalm 11

Song of Trust in God

To the leader. Of David.

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

Psalm 16

Song of Trust and Security in God

A Miktam of David.

Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.

These things I remember, as I pour out my soul: how I went with the throng and led them in procession to the house of God, with glad shouts and songs of thanksgiving, a multitude keeping festival.

By day the Lord commands his steadfast love, and at night his song is with me, a prayer to the God of my life.

Psalm 46

God’s Defense of His City and People

To the leader. Of the Korahites. According to Alamoth. A Song.

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 47

God’s Rule over the Nations

To the leader. Of the Korahites. A Psalm.

Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy.

Psalm 48

The Glory and Strength of Zion

A Song. A Psalm of the Korahites.

Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain,

Psalm 62

Song of Trust in God Alone

To the leader: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation.

Psalm 65

Thanksgiving for Earth’s Bounty

To the leader. A Psalm of David. A Song.

Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion, and to you shall vows be performed,

Psalm 68

Praise and Thanksgiving

To the leader. Of David. A Psalm. A Song.

Let God rise up; let his enemies be scattered; let those who hate him flee before him.

I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.

Psalm 72

Prayer for Guidance and Support for the King

Of Solomon.

Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son.

Psalm 75

Thanksgiving for God’s Wondrous Deeds

To the leader: Do Not Destroy. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.

We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks; your name is near. People tell of your wondrous deeds.

Psalm 76

Israel’s God—Judge of All the Earth

To the leader: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.

In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel.

Psalm 83

Prayer for Judgment on Israel’s Foes

A Song. A Psalm of Asaph.

O God, do not keep silent; do not hold your peace or be still, O God!

Psalm 88

Prayer for Help in Despondency

A Song. A Psalm of the Korahites. To the leader: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite.

O Lord, God of my salvation, at night, when I cry out before you,

Psalm 108

Praise and Prayer for Victory

A Song. A Psalm of David.

My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make melody. Awake, my soul!

Psalm 121

Assurance of God’s Protection

A Song of Ascents.

I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come?

Psalm 125

The Security of God’s People

A Song of Ascents.

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved but abides forever.

Psalm 127

God’s Blessings in the Home

A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.

Psalm 132

The Eternal Dwelling of God in Zion

A Song of Ascents.

O Lord, remember in David’s favor all the hardships he endured;

Psalm 147

Praise for God’s Care for Jerusalem

Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God, for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.

Psalm 149

Praise for God’s Goodness to Israel

Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful.