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THE BOOK OF
PSALMS

PSALMS

  • Ps. 1
  • Blessed are the righteous—The ungodly shall perish.

  • Ps. 2
  • A Messianic Psalm—The heathen shall rage against the Lord’s anointed—The Lord speaks of his Son whom he has begotten.

  • Ps. 3
  • David cries unto the Lord and is heard—Salvation is of the Lord.

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

  • Ps. 4
  • David pleads for mercy—He counsels: Put your trust in the Lord.

    To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 5
  • David asks the Lord to hear his voice—The Lord hates workers of iniquity—He blesses and shields the righteous.

    To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 6
  • David cries unto the Lord for mercy—He asks to be healed and saved.

    To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 7
  • David trusts in the Lord who shall judge the people—God is angry with the wicked.

    Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite.

  • Ps. 8
  • A Messianic Psalm of David—He says that babes and sucklings praise the Lord—He asks: What is man, that thou art mindful of him?

    To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 9
  • A Messianic Psalm of David—He praises the Lord for rebuking the heathen—The Lord shall judge the world in righteousness—He shall dwell in Zion—The wicked shall be turned into hell.

    To the chief Musician upon Muth-labben, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 10
  • David speaks of divers acts of the wicked—God is not in their thoughts—But the Lord is King forever and ever—He will judge the fatherless and oppressed.

  • Ps. 11
  • David rejoices that the Lord is in his holy temple—The Lord tests the righteous and hates the wicked.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 12
  • David decries flattering lips and proud tongues—He says: The words of the Lord are pure words.

    To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 13
  • David trusts in the Lord’s mercy and rejoices in his salvation.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 14
  • David acclaims: The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God—Israel shall rejoice in the day of restoration.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 15
  • David asks: Who shall dwell in the Lord’s holy hill?—He answers: The righteous, the upright, those having integrity.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 16
  • A Messianic Psalm of David—He rejoices in the saints that are in the earth; in his own future redemption from hell; in the fact that God will not suffer his Holy One (Christ) to see corruption; and that fulness of joy is found in the Lord’s presence.

    Michtam of David.

  • Ps. 17
  • David pleads with the Lord to hear his voice, and to preserve him from men of the world—The righteous shall see the Lord’s face and awake with his righteousness.

    A Prayer of David.

  • Ps. 18
  • David praises the Lord for his greatness and preserving care—The Lord’s way is perfect—He has given marvelous blessings—David testifies: The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said,

  • Ps. 19
  • David testifies: The heavens declare the glory of God—Also: the law of the Lord is perfect—And: The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 20
  • David prays that the Lord will hear in time of trouble—The Lord saves his anointed.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 21
  • A Messianic Psalm of David—He tells of the glory of the great King—He shall triumph over all his enemies—Their evil designs shall fail.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 22
  • A Messianic Psalm of David—He foretells events in Messiah’s life—Messiah says: My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?—They pierce his hands and feet—He shall yet govern among all nations.

    To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 23
  • David acclaims: The Lord is my shepherd.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 24
  • David testifies: The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof—He that hath clean hands and a pure heart shall ascend unto the hill of the Lord—The Lord of hosts is the King of glory.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 25
  • David pleads for truth and asks for pardon—Mercy and truth are for those who keep the commandments.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 26
  • David says he has walked in integrity and obedience—He loves the Lord’s house.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 27
  • David says: The Lord is my light and my salvation—He desires to dwell in the house of the Lord forever—He counsels: Wait on the Lord and be of good courage.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 28
  • David pleads with the Lord to hear his voice and grant his petitions—He prays: Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 29
  • David counsels: Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness—He sets forth the wonder and power of the voice of the Lord.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 30
  • David sings praises and gives thanks to the Lord—He pleads for mercy.

    A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David.

  • Ps. 31
  • David trusts in the Lord and rejoices in his mercy—Speaking Messianically he says: Into thine hand I commit my spirit—He counsels: O love the Lord, all ye his saints, for the Lord preserveth the faithful.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 32
  • David says: Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity—He acknowledges his sin—He recommends that the righteous be glad in the Lord and rejoice.

    A Psalm of David, Maschil.

  • Ps. 33
  • Rejoice in the Lord—Sing unto him a new song—He loveth righteousness and judgment—Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.

  • Ps. 34
  • David blesses the Lord at all times—He counsels: Keep thy tongue from evil; do good and seek peace—Speaking Messianically he says: He keepeth all his bones; not one of them is broken.

    A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.

  • Ps. 35
  • David complains of his enemies and their wrong dealings—He asks the Lord to judge him according to his righteousness.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 36
  • David praises the Lord for his mercy, his righteousness, and his lovingkindness—The fountain of life is with the Lord.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD.

  • Ps. 37
  • David counsels: Trust in the Lord and do good—Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him—Cease from anger and forsake wrath—The meek shall inherit the earth—The Lord loves judgment and forsakes not his saints.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 38
  • David sorrows for his sins—They rest as a disease upon him—He asks the Lord to be compassionate.

    A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.

  • Ps. 39
  • David seeks to control his tongue—Man is altogether vanity—He is a stranger and a sojourner on earth.

    To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 40
  • A Messianic Psalm of David—The Messiah shall come and preach righteousness—He shall declare salvation—The righteous shall say: The Lord be magnified.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 41
  • David saith: Blessed is he that considereth the poor—Treachery of Judas foretold.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 42
  • Souls of the righteous thirst for God—The wicked say: Where is thy God?

    To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah.

  • Ps. 43
  • The righteous praise God and cry: Send out thy light and thy truth.

  • Ps. 44
  • Saints praise the Lord and boast in his name forever—They are persecuted, maligned, counted as sheep for the slaughter.

    To the chief Musician, for the sons of Korah, Maschil.

  • Ps. 45
  • A Messianic Psalm—Messiah is fairer than the children of men—He is anointed with the oil of gladness above his fellows—His name shall be remembered in all generations.

    To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.

  • Ps. 46
  • God is our refuge and strength—He dwells in his city, doeth marvelous things, and saith: Be still and know that I am God.

    To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.

  • Ps. 47
  • The Lord is King over all the earth—Sing praises to his name, for he reigneth over all.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

  • Ps. 48
  • Zion, the city of God, the joy of the whole earth, shall be established forever.

    A Song and Psalm for the sons of Korah.

  • Ps. 49
  • Men cannot be ransomed or redeemed by wealth—God alone can redeem a soul from the grave—The glory of a rich man ceases with his death.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

  • Ps. 50
  • Asaph speaks of the Second Coming—The Lord accepts the sacrifices of the righteous and will deliver them—Those whose conduct is right shall see the salvation of God.

    A Psalm of Asaph.

  • Ps. 51
  • David pleads for forgiveness after he went in to Bath-sheba—He pleads: Create in me a clean heart, and renew a right spirit within me.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bath-sheba.

  • Ps. 52
  • David says that wicked tongues devise mischief and trust in riches—Saints trust in mercy of God forever.

    To the chief Musician, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech.

  • Ps. 53
  • David saith: The fool says there is no God—There is none that doeth good—Gathered Israel shall rejoice.

    To the chief Musician upon Mahalath, Maschil, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 54
  • David pleads for salvation and promises to serve God.

    To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us?

  • Ps. 55
  • David prays morning, noon, and night—He seeks protection and help against his enemies.

    To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 56
  • David seeks mercy, trusts in and praises the Lord, and thanks him for deliverance.

    To the chief Musician upon Jonath-elem-rechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath.

  • Ps. 57
  • David pleads for mercy and acclaims the glory and exaltation of God.

    To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave.

  • Ps. 58
  • David reproves wicked judges—They go astray and speak lies.

    To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David.

  • Ps. 59
  • David prays to be delivered from his enemies—God rules in Jacob unto the ends of the earth.

    To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.

  • Ps. 60
  • David says the Lord has scattered his people—The Lord places Ephraim at the head and makes Judah his lawgiver.

    To the chief Musician upon Shushaneduth, Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand.

  • Ps. 61
  • David finds shelter in the Lord; abides in his presence; and keeps his own vows.

    To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 62
  • David extols God as his defence, his rock, and his salvation—The Lord judges men according to their works.

    To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 63
  • David thirsts for God, whom he praises with joyful lips.

    A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.

  • Ps. 64
  • David prays for safety—The righteous shall be glad in heart.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 65
  • David speaks of the blessedness of God’s chosen—The Lord sends rain and good things upon the earth.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David.

  • Ps. 66
  • Praise and worship the Lord—He tests and tries men—Sacrifices to be offered in his house.

    To the Chief Musician, A Song or Psalm.

  • Ps. 67
  • A Messianic Psalm—The Lord shall cause his face to shine upon men—He shall judge and govern in righteousness.

    To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song.

  • Ps. 68
  • A Messianic Psalm of David—He extols JAH—The Lord gave the word—He takes captivity captive—Unto him belong the issues from death—Sing praises unto the Lord.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David.

  • Ps. 69
  • A Messianic Psalm of David—The zeal of the Lord’s house hath eaten him up—Reproach has broken his heart—He is given gall and vinegar to drink—He is persecuted—He will save Zion.

    To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 70
  • David proclaims: Let God be magnified.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.

  • Ps. 71
  • David praises God with thanksgiving—Who is like unto the Lord!

  • Ps. 72
  • David speaketh of Solomon, who is made a type of Christ—He shall have dominion—His name shall endure forever—All nations shall call him blessed—The whole earth shall be filled with his glory.

    A Psalm for Solomon.

  • Ps. 73
  • God is good to Israel—The wicked and ungodly prosper in this world—They shall be consumed with terrors hereafter—Those who trust in the Lord shall be received up unto glory.

    A Psalm of Asaph.

  • Ps. 74
  • O God, remember thy chosen congregation—The wicked destroy the sanctuary and burn the synagogues—O God, remember them for their deeds, and save thy people.

    Maschil of Asaph.

  • Ps. 75
  • The righteous praise and thank the God of Jacob—They shall be exalted—God is the judge, and the wicked shall be condemned.

    To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.

  • Ps. 76
  • God is known in Judah and dwells in Zion—He shall save the meek of the earth.

    To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song of Asaph.

  • Ps. 77
  • The righteous cry unto the Lord—They remember the wonders of old, how he redeemed the sons of Jacob, and led Israel like a flock.

    To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph.

  • Ps. 78
  • Israel to teach the Lord’s law to their children—Disobedient Israel provokes the Lord in the wilderness—Egyptian plagues recounted—The Lord chooses and blesses Judah and David.

    Maschil of Asaph.

  • Ps. 79
  • The heathen destroy Jerusalem and defile the temple—Israel pleads for forgiveness and deliverance.

    A Psalm of Asaph.

  • Ps. 80
  • Israel pleads with the Shepherd of Israel for deliverance, for salvation, and that his face shall shine upon them.

    To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim-Eduth, A Psalm of Asaph.

  • Ps. 81
  • Israel commanded to sing praises to the Lord—If Israel had walked in the Lord’s ways they would have triumphed over their enemies.

    To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of Asaph.

  • Ps. 82
  • Thus saith the Lord: Ye are gods and children of the Most High.

    A Psalm of Asaph.

  • Ps. 83
  • God is importuned to confound the enemies of his people—Jehovah is the Most High over all the earth.

    A Song or Psalm of Asaph.

  • Ps. 84
  • The righteous cry unto the living God—Better to be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of wickedness—No good thing withheld from those that walk uprightly.

    To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

  • Ps. 85
  • The Lord speaks peace to his people—Truth shall spring out of the earth (the Book of Mormon), and righteousness look down from heaven.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.

  • Ps. 86
  • David implores God for mercy and is saved from the lowest hell—The Lord is good and plenteous in mercy—All nations shall worship before him.

    A Prayer of David.

  • Ps. 87
  • The Lord loves the gates of Zion and he himself shall establish her.

    A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah.

  • Ps. 88
  • A prayer of one who feels forsaken and who asks whether the Lord’s lovingkindness shall be declared in the grave.

    A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite.

  • Ps. 89
  • A Messianic Psalm—A song setting forth the mercy, greatness, justice, and judgment of the Holy One of Israel—David’s seed and throne (through Christ) to be established forever—God’s Firstborn made higher than the kings of the earth.

    Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.

  • Ps. 90
  • A prayer of Moses the man of God—God is from everlasting to everlasting—Man’s days are threescore years and ten—Moses implores the Lord to give mercy and blessings to his people.

    A Prayer of Moses the man of God.

  • Ps. 91
  • A Messianic Psalm—The Lord shall deliver Him from terror, pestilence, and war—He shall give his angels charge over Him, and deliver Him, and honor Him.

  • Ps. 92
  • A Psalm or song for the sabbath day—Give thanks unto the Lord—His enemies shall perish—The righteous shall flourish—There is no unrighteousness in the Lord.

    A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day.

  • Ps. 93
  • The Lord reigneth—He is from everlasting—Holiness becometh the house of the Lord forever.

  • Ps. 94
  • The Lord shall judge the earth and all men—Blessed is he whom the Lord teacheth and chasteneth—The Lord will not forsake his people, but shall cut off the wicked.

  • Ps. 95
  • Let us sing unto the Lord—Let us worship and bow down before him—Israel provoked the Lord and failed to enter into his rest.

  • Ps. 96
  • Sing praises unto the Lord—Declare his name among the heathen—Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness—He cometh to judge his people and the world.

  • Ps. 97
  • The Lord reigneth in Millennial glory—The hills melt at his presence—Those who love the Lord hate evil.

  • Ps. 98
  • Sing unto the Lord—All the ends of the earth shall see his salvation—He cometh to judge all men with equity and righteousness.

    A Psalm.

  • Ps. 99
  • The Lord is great in Zion—Exalt the Lord and worship at his footstool, for he is holy.

  • Ps. 100
  • A Psalm of praise—Serve the Lord with gladness, all ye his people—Be thankful unto him and bless his name.

    A Psalm of praise.

  • Ps. 101
  • David sings of mercy and judgment—He will forsake the company of evildoers.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 102
  • A prayer of the afflicted—Zion shall be built up when the Lord appears in his glory—Though heaven and earth perish, the Lord who created them shall endure forever.

    A Prayer of the afflicted, when he is overwhelmed, and poureth out his complaint before the LORD.

  • Ps. 103
  • David exhorts the saints to bless the Lord for his mercy—The Lord is merciful unto those who keep his commandments.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 104
  • The Lord is clothed with honor and majesty—He maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flaming fire—His providences provide for all forms of life—His glory endures forever.

  • Ps. 105
  • Make the Lord’s doings known among all men—Show his covenant with Abraham and his dealings with Israel—Touch not his anointed, and do his prophets no harm—Israel to observe his statutes and keep his laws.

  • Ps. 106
  • Praise the Lord for his mercy and mighty works—Israel rebelled and did wickedly—Moses mediated between Israel and the Lord—Israel scattered and slain for worshipping false gods.

  • Ps. 107
  • Israel to praise and thank the Lord when they are gathered and redeemed—Oh that men would praise the Lord!—The Lord’s providences prevail in the lives of men.

  • Ps. 108
  • David praises and exalts God—Judah (through Christ) is the Lord’s lawgiver.

    A Song or Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 109
  • David speaks of the cursings due to the wicked and deceitful—He prays that his adversaries shall be confounded.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 110
  • A Messianic Psalm of David—Christ shall sit on the Lord’s right hand—He shall be a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 111
  • The Lord is gracious and full of compassion—Holy and reverend is his name—The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

  • Ps. 112
  • Blessed is the man who feareth the Lord—The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

  • Ps. 113
  • Blessed be the name of the Lord—Who is like unto the Lord!

  • Ps. 114
  • The Lord governs the sea and the land for the blessing of his people.

  • Ps. 115
  • Our God is in the heavens—Idols are false gods—Trust in the Lord.

  • Ps. 116
  • Gracious is the Lord, and righteous—Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

  • Ps. 117
  • Praise the Lord for his mercy and truth.

  • Ps. 118
  • A Messianic Psalm—Let all Israel say of the Lord: His mercy endureth forever—The Stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner—Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

  • Ps. 119
  • ALEPH

    Blessed are they who keep the commandments.

    BETH

    Ponder the precepts and ways of the Lord.

    GIMEL

    O Lord, open our eyes, that we may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

    DALETH

    O Lord, grant us thy law, and make us to understand thy precepts.

    HE

    O Lord, teach us thy statutes, thy law, and thy commandments.

    VAU

    O Lord, give us mercy, truth, and salvation.

    ZAIN

    The Lord’s statutes and judgments comfort us during our pilgrimage.

    CHETH

    Make faithful people thy companions.

    TETH

    O Lord, teach us thy statutes.

    JOD

    O Lord, let thy tender mercies come upon us.

    CAPH

    All the Lord’s commandments are faithful.

    LAMED

    O Lord, save us, for we have sought thy precepts.

    MEM

    The Lord’s law and his testimonies should be our meditation all the day.

    NUN

    The Lord’s word is a lamp unto our feet.

    SAMECH

    Depart from evildoers and keep the commandments of God.

    AIN

    O Lord, we are thy servants; give us understanding.

    PE

    The Lord’s testimonies are wonderful.

    TZADDI

    The Lord’s law is the truth.

    KOPH

    O Lord, hear the voice of thy servants according to thy lovingkindness.

    RESH

    Great are thy tender mercies, O Lord.

    SCHIN

    Those who love the Lord’s law have peace.

    TAU

    All the Lord’s commandments are righteousness.

  • Ps. 120
  • Call upon the Lord when in distress.

    A Song of degrees.

  • Ps. 121
  • Help cometh from the Lord—He keepeth Israel.

    A Song of degrees.

  • Ps. 122
  • David says: Go into the house of the Lord—Give thanks unto him.

    A Song of degrees of David.

  • Ps. 123
  • Lift up thine eyes unto the Lord and plead with him for mercy.

    A Song of degrees.

  • Ps. 124
  • David says: Israel’s help is in the name of the Lord.

    A Song of degrees of David.

  • Ps. 125
  • Blessed are they that trust in the Lord—Peace shall be upon Israel.

    A Song of degrees.

  • Ps. 126
  • The Lord hath done great things for his people Israel.

    A Song of degrees.

  • Ps. 127
  • Children are an heritage from the Lord.

    A Song of degrees for Solomon.

  • Ps. 128
  • Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.

    A Song of degrees.

  • Ps. 129
  • The Lord is righteous—Let those be confounded who hate Zion.

    A Song of degrees.

  • Ps. 130
  • O Lord, hear our prayers, forgive iniquity, and redeem Israel.

    A Song of degrees.

  • Ps. 131
  • David says: Let Israel hope in the Lord forever.

    A Song of degrees of David.

  • Ps. 132
  • A Messianic Psalm—Of the fruit of David’s loins will the Lord set One upon his throne—The Lord will bless Zion, and her saints shall shout for joy.

    A Song of degrees.

  • Ps. 133
  • David says: It is pleasant for brethren to dwell together in unity!

    A Song of degrees of David.

  • Ps. 134
  • Bless the Lord and he will bless thee.

    A Song of degrees.

  • Ps. 135
  • Praise and bless the Lord—Our Lord is above all gods; and idols can neither see, nor hear, nor speak.

  • Ps. 136
  • Give thanks unto God for all things, for his mercy endureth forever.

  • Ps. 137
  • While in captivity, the Jews wept by the rivers of Babylon—Because of sorrow, they could not bear to sing the songs of Zion.

  • Ps. 138
  • David praises the Lord for his lovingkindness and truth—He worships toward the holy temple.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 139
  • David says the Lord knows all man’s thoughts and doings—He asks: Whither shall man go to escape from the spirit and presence of the Lord?—Man is fearfully and wonderfully made.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 140
  • David prays for deliverance from his enemies—The Lord maintains the cause of the poor and afflicted.

    To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 141
  • David pleads with the Lord to hear his prayers—The reproof of the righteous is a kindness.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 142
  • David prays for preservation from his persecutors.

    Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.

  • Ps. 143
  • David prays for favor in judgment—He meditates on the Lord’s works and trusts in him.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 144
  • David blesses the Lord for deliverance and temporal prosperity—Happy is that people whose God is the Lord.

    A Psalm of David.

  • Ps. 145
  • David extols the greatness and majesty of God—The Lord is good to all—His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom—He is nigh unto all who call upon him, and preserves those who love him.

    David’s Psalm of praise.

  • Ps. 146
  • Happy are they whose hope is in the Lord—The Lord looseth the prisoners, loveth the righteous, and reigneth forever.

  • Ps. 147
  • Praise the Lord for his power—His understanding is infinite—He sends his commandments, his word, his statutes, and his judgments unto Israel.

  • Ps. 148
  • Let all things praise the Lord: men and angels, the heavenly bodies, the elements and the earth, and all things thereon.

  • Ps. 149
  • Praise the Lord in the congregation of the saints—He will beautify the meek with salvation.

  • Ps. 150
  • Praise God in his sanctuary—Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord.

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