Psalms

The book of Psalms is a rich collection of prayers, poems, and songs that express the full range of human emotion before God. From joy and gratitude to sorrow and lament, the Psalms give voice to the deepest experiences of the heart. Each psalm invites readers to enter into honest conversation with God, offering praise, seeking guidance, and finding comfort in His presence.

Psalm 6:6

I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.

Psalm 6:7

Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.

Psalm 6:8

Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping.

Psalm 6:9

The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer.

Psalm 60:1

{To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aramnaharaim and with Aramzobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand.} O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displeased; O turn thyself to us again.

Psalm 60:10

Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies?

Psalm 60:11

Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

Psalm 60:12

Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.

Psalm 60:2

Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh.

Psalm 60:3

Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine of astonishment.

Psalm 60:4

Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Psalm 60:5

That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.

Psalm 60:6

God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.

Psalm 60:7

Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;

Psalm 60:8

Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou because of me.

Psalm 60:9

Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?

Psalm 61:1

{To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.} Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.

Psalm 61:2

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalm 61:3

For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.

Psalm 61:4

I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.

Psalm 61:5

For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.

Psalm 61:6

Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.

Psalm 61:7

He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. Reflection This verse closes a prayer with confidence rooted in God’s character rather than human strength. Attributed to David, the psalm looks beyond immediate danger toward lasting security. Preservation is not sought through power or strategy, but through mercy […]