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Psalm 21 | Thanksgiving for Victory and God’s Strength
Praise for God’s Blessings “Lord, the king will rejoice in Your strength,And how greatly he will rejoice in Your salvation!You have given him his heart’s desire,And You have not withheld the request of his lips.” Selah God’s Favor Upon the King “For You meet him with the blessings of good things;You set a crown of…
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Psalm 20 | A Prayer for Victory and Trust in God’s Name
A Blessing for the King “May the Lord answer you on a day of trouble!May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!May He send you help from the sanctuary,And support you from Zion!May He remember all your meal offerings,And accept your burnt offering!” Selah A Prayer for Success “May He grant you your…
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Psalm 19 | The Heavens Declare the Glory of God
God Revealed in Creation “The heavens tell of the glory of God;And their expanse declares the work of His hands.Day to day pours forth speech,And night to night reveals knowledge.There is no speech, nor are there words;Their voice is not heard.Their line has gone out into all the earth,And their words to the end of…
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Psalm 18 | God My Rock and Deliverer
A Song of Praise for Deliverance “I love You, Lord, my strength.”The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior,My God, my rock in whom I take refuge;My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,And I am saved from my enemies.”…
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Psalm 17 | A Prayer for Protection and Justice
A Plea for God to Hear “Hear a just cause, Lord,Give Your attention to my cry;Listen to my prayer,Which is not from deceitful lips.Let my judgment come forth from Your presence;Let Your eyes look with integrity.” A Declaration of Innocence “You have put my heart to the test;You have visited me by night,You have sifted…
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Psalm 16 | The Joy of Trusting in God
A Declaration of Trust “Protect me, God, for I take refuge in You.I said to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord;I have nothing good besides You.’” Delighting in God’s People “As for the saints who are on the earth,They are the majestic ones; all my delight is in them.The sorrows of those who have acquired…
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Psalm 15 | Who May Dwell with the Lord?
A Question of Worthiness “Lord, who may reside in Your tent?Who may settle on Your holy hill?” The Character of the One Who Dwells with God “One who walks with integrity, practices righteousness,And speaks truth in his heart.He does not slander with his tongue,Nor do evil to his neighbor,Nor bring shame on his friend;A despicable…