ISV(i)
1 A Davidic Psalm, while he was in the Judean wilderness.
Joyful Trust in God God, you are my God! I will fervently seek you. My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry, weary, and parched land.
2 So I have looked for you in the sanctuary, to behold your power and glory.
3 Because your gracious love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you.
4 So I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands in your name.
5 Just as I am satisfied with the choicest of foods, so my lips will praise you joyfully.
6 When I think of you in bed, I will meditate on you in the night watches.
7 For you have been my strength, and in the shadow of your wings I will shout for joy.
8 My soul clings to you, even as your right hand supports me.
9 But as for those who seek to destroy me, they will go down to the depths of the earth;
10 May they be given over to the power of the sword; may they become carrion for jackals.
11 But as for the king, he will rejoice in God. Indeed, everyone who swears by God will exult, because the mouths of liars will be silenced.
64 1To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.
A Prayer for Protection Hear, God, as I express my concern; protect me from fear of the enemy.
2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the mob of those who practice evil,
3 who sharpen their tongues like swords, and aim their bitter words like arrows,
4 shooting at the innocent from concealment. Suddenly they shoot, fearing nothing.
5 They concoct an evil scheme for themselves; they enumerate their hidden snares; they say, “Who will see them?”
6 They devise wicked schemes, saying, “We have completed our plans, hiding them deep in our hearts.”
7 But God shot an arrow at them, and they were wounded immediately.
8 They tripped over their own tongues, and everyone who was watching ran away.
9 Everyone was gripped with fear and acknowledged God’s deeds, understanding what he had done.
10 The righteous rejoiced in the LORD, because they had fled to him for refuge. Let all the upright in heart exult.
65 1To the Director: A song. Lyrics by David.
A Song of Praise to God In Zion, God, praise silently awaits you, and vows will be paid to you.
2 Since you hear prayer, everybody will come to you.
3 My acts of iniquity—they overwhelm me! Our transgressions—you blot them out!
4 How blessed is the one you choose, the one you cause to live in your courts. We will be satisfied with the goodness of your house, yes, even with the holiness of your Temple.
5 With awesome deeds of justice you will answer us, God our Deliverer; you are the confidence for everyone at the ends of the earth, even for those far away overseas.
6 The One who established the mountains by his strength is clothed with omnipotence.
7 He calmed the roar of seas, the roaring of the waves, and the turmoil of the peoples.
8 Those living at the furthest ends of the earth are seized by fear because of your miraculous deeds. You make the going forth of the morning and the evening shout for joy.
9 You take care of the earth, you water it, and you enrich it greatly with the river of God that overflows with water. You provide grain for them, for you have ordained it this way.
10 You fill the furrows of the field with water so that their ridges overflow. You soften them with rain showers; their sprouts you have blessed.
11 You crown the year with your goodness; your footsteps drop prosperity behind them.
12 The wilderness pastures drip with dew, and the hills wrap themselves with joy.
13 The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep, and the valleys are covered with grain. They shout for joy; yes, they burst out in song!
66 1To the Director: A song. A Psalm.
A Song of Praise Shout praise to God all the earth!
2 Sing praise about the glory of his name. Make his praise glorious.
3 Say to God: “How awesome are your works! Because of your great strength your enemies cringe before you.”
4 The whole earth worships you. They sing praise to you. They sing praise to your name. Interlude
5 Come and see the awesome works of God on behalf of human beings:
6 He turned the sea into dry land. Israel crossed the river on foot; let us rejoice in him.
7 He rules by his power forever, his eyes watching over the nations. Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Interlude
8 Bless our God, people, and let the sound of his praise be heard.
9 He gives us life and does not permit our feet to slip.
10 For you, God, tested us, to purify us like fine silver.
11 You have led us into a trap and set burdens on our backs.
12 You caused men to ride over us. You brought us through fire and water,
Joyful Trust in God
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A Prayer for Protection
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A Song of Praise to God
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A Song of Praise