Category: Scripture

I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt His name forever. (vv. 1-3, NLT)

Come, my children, and listen to me, and I will teach you to fear the Lord. Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous? Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies! Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.

The eyes of the Lord watch those who do right; His ears are open to their cries of help. But the Lord turns His face against those who do evil; he will erase their memory from the earth.

The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues them whose spirits are crushed. (vv. 11-18, NLT)

Calamity will surely overtake the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished. But the Lord will redeem those who serve Him. No one who takes refuge in Him will be condemned. (vv. 21-22, NLT)

Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting and pure to praise Him. Praise the Lord with melodies on the lyre, make music for Him on the ten-stringed harp. Sing a new song of praise to Him; play skillfully on the harp, and sing with joy. For the word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything He does. He loves whatever is just and good; the unfailing love of the Lord fills the earth. (vv. 1-5, NLT)

The Lord frustrates the plans of the nations and thwarts all their schemes. But the Lord’s plans stand firm forever; His intentions can never be shaken. With joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people He has chosen as His ineritance.

The Lord looks down from heaven and sees the whole human race. From His throne He observes all who live on the earth. He made their hearts, so He understands everything they do. (vv. 10-15, NLT)

But the Lord watches over those who fear Him, those who rely on His unfailing love. He rescues them from death and keeps them alive in times of famine.

We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in His holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in You alone. (vv. 18-22, NLT)

The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise and watch over you. Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control.”

Many sorrows come to the wicked, but unfailing lover surrounds those who trust the Lord. So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey Him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure! (vv. 8-11, NLT)

How great is the goodness You have stored up for those who fear You. You lavish it on those who come to You for protection, blessing them before the watching world. You hide them in the shelter of Your presence, safe from those who conspire against them. You shelter them in Your presence, far from accusing tongues.

Praise the Lord, for he has shown me the wonders of His unfailing love. He kept me safe when my city was under attack. In panic I cried out, “I am cut off from the Lord!” But You heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help.

Love the Lord, all you godly ones! For the Lord protects those who are loyal to Him, but harshly punishes the arrogant. So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! (vv. 19-24, NLT)

Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones! Praise His holy name. For His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping my last through the night, but joy comes in the morning.

When I was prosperous, I said “Nothing can stope me now.” Your favor, O Lord, made me secure as a mountain. Then You turned away from me, and I was shattered. (vv. 4-7, NLT)

You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.

O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever! (vv. 11-12, NLT

Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings; honor the Lord for His glory and strength. Honor the Lord for the glory of His name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness.

The voice of the Lord echoes above the sea. The God of glory thunders. The Lord thunders over the mighty sea. The voice of the Lord is majestic. The voice of the Lord splits the mighty cedars; the Lord shatters the cedar of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon’s mountains skip like a calf; He makes Mount Hermon leap like a young wild ox. The voice of the Lord strikes with bolts of lightning. The voice of the Lord makes the barren wilderness quake; the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kaedesh. The voice of the Lord twists mighty oaks, and strips the forests bare. In His Temple everyone shouts, “Glory!”

The Lord rules over the floodwaters. The Lord reigns as king forever. The Lord gives His people strength. The Lord blesses them with peace.

I pray to You, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if You are silent, I might as well give up and die. Listen to my prayer for mercy as I cry out for You to help, as I lift my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. (vv 1-2, NLT)

Praise the Lord! For He has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

The Lord give His people strength. He is a safe fortress for his anointed king. Save Your people! Bless Israel, Your special possession. Lead them like a shepherd, and carry them in Your arms forever. (vv. 6-9, NLT)

The Lord is my light and my salvation-so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? (v.1 NLT)

Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, “Com and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.(vv. 7-8,NLT)

Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. (v. 14, NLT)

O Lord, I give my life to You. I trust in You, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who trusts in You will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others.

Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by Your truth and teach me, for You are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in You. Remember, O Lord, Your compassion and unfailing love, which You have shown from long ages past. Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of Your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord.

The Lord is good and does what is right; He shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them His way. The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep His covenant and obey His demands.

For the honor of Your name, O Lord, for give my many, many sins. Who are those who fear the Lord? He will show them the path they should choose. They will live in prosperity, and their children will inherit the land.

The Lord is a friend to those who fear Him. He teaches them His covenant. My eyes are always on the Lord, for He rescues me from my enemies.

Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all! Feel my pain and see my trouble. Forgive all my sins. See how many enemies I have and how viciously hate me! Protect me! Rescue my life from them! Do not let me be disgraced, for in You I take refuge.

May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in You. O God, ransom Israel from all its troubles.

The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. The world and all of its people belong to Him. For He laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths.

Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in His holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tells lies.

They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior. Such people may seek You and worship in Your presence, O God of Jacob.

Open up the ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King’s of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord invincible in battle. Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Who is the King of glory? The Lord of Heaven’s Armies – He is the King of glory. (NLT)