Psalm 128 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 How joyful are those who fear the Lord—all who follow his ways!2 You will enjoy the fruit of your labor.How joyful and prosperous you will be!3 Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine,flourishing within your home.Your children will be like vigorous young olive treesas…
Psalm 127 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of Solomon. 1 Unless the Lord builds a house,the work of the builders is wasted.Unless the Lord protects a city,guarding it with sentries will do no good.2 It is useless for you to work so hardfrom early morning until late at night,anxiously working for…
Psalm 126 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem,it was like a dream!2 We were filled with laughter,and we sang for joy.And the other nations said,“What amazing things the Lord has done for them.”3 Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us!What joy! 4…
Psalm 125 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion;they will not be defeated but will endure forever.2 Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem,so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forever.3 The wicked will not rule the land of the godly,for…
Psalm 123 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 I lift my eyes to you,O God, enthroned in heaven.2 We keep looking to the Lord our God for his mercy,just as servants keep their eyes on their master,as a slave girl watches her mistress for the slightest signal.3 Have mercy on us, Lord, have…
Psalm 122 A song of ascents. Of David. 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me,“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”2 Our feet are standingin your gates, Jerusalem. 3 Jerusalem is built like a citythat is closely compacted together.4 That is where the tribes go up—the tribes of the Lord—to praise…
Psalm 121 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.1 I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there?2 My help comes from the Lord,who made heaven and earth! 3 He will not let you stumble;the one who watches over you will not slumber.4 Indeed, he who watches over Israelnever slumbers or sleeps. 5…
Psalm 120 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 I took my troubles to the Lord;I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.2 Rescue me, O Lord, from liarsand from all deceitful people.3 O deceptive tongue, what will God do to you?How will he increase your punishment?4 You will be pierced with…
Psalm 119:145-168 145 I pray with all my heart; answer me, Lord!I will obey your decrees.146 I cry out to you; rescue me,that I may obey your laws.147 I rise early, before the sun is up;I cry out for help and put my hope in your words.148 I stay awake through the night,thinking about your…
Psalm 119:121-144 121 Don’t leave me to the mercy of my enemies,for I have done what is just and right.122 Please guarantee a blessing for me.Don’t let the arrogant oppress me!123 My eyes strain to see your rescue,to see the truth of your promise fulfilled.124 I am your servant; deal with me in unfailing love,and…