Psalm 31
A David Psalm 1-2 I run to you,God; I run for dear life. Don’t let me down! Take me seriously this time! Get down on my level and listen, and…
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Psalm 32
A David Psalm 1 Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be— you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean. 2 Count yourself lucky— Godholds nothing against you and…
Psalm 33
1-3 Good people, cheerGod! Right-living people sound best when praising. Use guitars to reinforce your Hallelujahs! Play his praise on a grand piano! Invent your own new song to him;…
Psalm 34
A David Psalm, When He Outwitted Abimelech and Got Away 1 I blessGodevery chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise. 2 I live and breatheGod; if things aren’t…
Psalm 35
A David Psalm 1-3 Harass these hecklers,God, punch these bullies in the nose. Grab a weapon, anything at hand; stand up for me! Get ready to throw the spear, aim…
Psalm 36
A David Psalm 1-4 The God-rebel tunes in to sedition— all ears, eager to sin. He has no regard for God, he stands insolent before him. He has smooth-talked himself…
Psalm 37
A David Psalm 1-2 Don’t bother your head with braggarts or wish you could succeed like the wicked. In no time they’ll shrivel like grass clippings and wilt like cut…
Psalm 38
A David Psalm 1-2 Take a deep breath,God; calm down— don’t be so hasty with your punishing rod. Your sharp-pointed arrows of rebuke draw blood; my backside smarts from your…
Psalm 39
A David Psalm 1-3 I’m determined to watch steps and tongue so they won’t land me in trouble. I decided to hold my tongue as long as Wicked is in…
Psalm 40
A David Psalm 1-3 I waited and waited and waited forGod. At last he looked; finally he listened. He lifted me out of the ditch, pulled me from deep mud….