[1]Psalms 1-2 (Ps1:1-2:12)
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| | A(1:1-6) | | | "1:1 Happy those who do not follow the counsel of the wicked, (1:1)" | (אשׁרי) |
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| | | B(2:1-3) | | | | 2:1 Why do the nations protest and the peoples grumble in vain? | (גוים) |
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| | | | C(2:4-6) | | | | 2:6 "I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain." (2:6) |
| | | B'(2:7-9) | | | | "2:8 I will make your inheritance the nations, your possession the ends of the earth" | (גוים) |
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| | A'(2:10-12) | | | 2:12 Happy are all who take refuge in God (2:12) | (אשׁרי) |
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A: Happy. B: Nations. C: Coronation. |
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[2]Psalm 3 (Ps3:1-9)
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| P(3:1) | 3:1 A psalm of David (3:1) |
| | A(3:2-3) | | 3:3 God will not save that one (3:3) |
| | | B(3:4-5) | | | 3:4 But you, LORD, are a shield around me; my glory, you keep my head high. (3:4) |
| | | B'(3:6-7) | | | 3:6 the LORD preserved me to rise again. (3:6) |
| | A'(3:8-9) | | 3:8 Arise, LORD! Save me, my God! (3:8) |
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A: Salvation. B: Guard of the LORD. |
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[3]Psalm 4 (Ps4:1-9)
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| P(4:1) | 4:1 A psalm of David.(4:1) |
| | A(4:2) | | Prayer |
| | | B(4:3-6) | | | Exhortation |
| | A'(4:7-9) | | Prayer |
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A: Prayers. B: Exhortation. |
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[4]Psalm 5 (Ps5:1-13)
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| P(5:1) | 5:1 A psalm of David.(5:1) |
| | A(5:2-4) | | 5:3 Hear my cry for help |
| | | B(5:5-7) | | | 5:7 you destroy all who speak falsely. Murderers and deceivers the LORD abhors. (5:7) |
| | | | C(5:8) | | | | 5:8 I can worship in your holy temple (5:8) |
| | | B'(5:9-11) | | | 5:11 Declare them guilty, God; make them fall by their own devices. (5:11) |
| | A'(5:12-13) | | 5:13 you surround them with favor like a shield.(5:13) |
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A: Salvation. B: The wicked. C: Worship. |
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[5]Psalm 6 (Ps6:1-11)
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| P(6:1) | 6:1 For the leader; with stringed instruments, "upon the eighth." A psalm of David.(6:1) |
| | A(6:2-6) | | | 6:4 In utter terror is my soul | (נבהלו) |
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| | | B(6:7-8) | | | 6:7 I am wearied with sighing; (6:7) |
| | A'(6:9-11) | | | 6:11My foes will be terrified and disgraced | (ויבהלו) |
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A: Fear. B: Sighing. |
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[6]Psalm 7 (Ps7:1-18)
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| P(7:1) | 7:1 A plaintive song of David (7:1) |
| | A(7:2-3) | | 7:2 save me from all who pursue me |
| | | B(7:4-6) | | | 7:6 Then let my enemy pursue and overtake me, trample my life to the ground, and leave me dishonored in the dust.Selah (7:6) |
| | | | C(7:7-8) | | | | | "7:7 Rise up, LORD, in your anger; rise against the fury of my foes. Wake to judge as you have decreed. (7:7)" | (משׁפט) |
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| | | | C'(7:9-10) | | | | | "7:9 O LORD, judge of the nations" | (שׁפטני) |
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| | | B'(7:11-14) | | | 7:13 If sinners do not repent, God sharpens his sword, strings and readies the bow |
| | A'(7:15-18) | | 7:16 They open a hole and dig it deep, but fall into the pit they have dug. (7:16) |
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A: Enemies. B: Punishment against sins. C: Judgement. |
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[7]Psalm 8 (Ps8:1-10)
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| P(8:1) | 8:1 For the leader; "upon the gittith." A psalm of David.(8:1) |
| | A(8:2-3) | | | "8:2 O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth! (8:2)" | (מהאדירשׁמך) |
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| | | B(8:4) | | | 8:4 When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars that you set in place-- (8:4) |
| | | | C(8:5) | | | | 8:5 What are humans that you are mindful of them, mere mortals that you care for them?(8:5) |
| | | B'(8:6-9) | | | 8:8 All sheep and oxen, even the beasts of the field, (8:8) |
| | A'(8:10) | | | "8:10 O LORD, our Lord, how awesome is your name through all the earth!(8:10)" | (מהאדירשׁמך) |
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A: The name of the LORD. B: Creatures. C: What are humans? |
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[8]Psalms 9-10 (Ps9:1-10:18)
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| P(9:1) | 9:1 For the leader; according to Muth Labben. A psalm of David.(9:1) |
| | A(9:2-9) | | | 9:9 It is God who governs the world with justice | (שׁופט) |
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| | | B(9:10-15) | | | | "9:10 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, stronghold in times of trouble." | (בצרה) |
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| | | | C(9:16-21) | | | | 9:16 The nations fall into the pit they dig; in the snare they hide, their own foot is caught. |
| | | B'(10:1-11) | | | | "10:1 Why, LORD, do you stand at a distance and pay no heed to these troubled times?" | (בצרה) |
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| | A'(10:12-18) | | | 10:18 You win justice for the orphaned and oppressed | (לשׁפט) |
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A: Judgement. B: Troubled times. C: Self-defeating.
Hebrew alphabet poem (Acrostic Psalms) |
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[9]Psalm 11 (Ps11:1-7)
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| P(11:1a) | 11:1 For the leader. Of David. (11:1) |
| | A(11:1b-3) | | | "11:2 See how the wicked string their bows, fit their arrows to the string to shoot from the shadows at the upright. (11:2)" | (הרשׁעים) |
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| | | B(11:4) | | | 11:4 God's eyes keep careful watch; they test all peoples. (11:4) |
| | A'(11:5-7) | | | "11:5 The LORD tests the good and the bad, hates those who love violence, (11:5)" | (ורשׁע) |
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A: The wicked. B: God's eyes keep careful watch. |
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[10]Psalm 12 (Ps12:1-9)
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| P(12:1) | 12:1 For the leader; "upon the eighth." A psalm of David.(12:1) |
| | A(12:2) | | 12:2 no one loyal remains; the faithful have vanished from the human race (12:2) |
| | | B(12:3-4) | | | 12:3 Those who tell lies to one another speak with deceiving lips and a double heart. (12:3) |
| | | | C(12:5) | | | | 12:5 Those who say (12:5) |
| | | | C'(12:6) | | | | 12:6 says the LORD (12:6) |
| | | B'(12:7-8) | | | 12:7 The promises of the LORD are sure(12:7) |
| | A'(12:9) | | 12:9 the shameless are extolled by all. |
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A: Evil generation. B: Lie and truth. C: Words. |
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[11]Psalm 13 (Ps13:1-6)
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| P(13:1) | 13:1 For the leader. A psalm of David.(13:1) |
| | A(13:2-3) | | | 13:3 How long will my enemy triumph over me? | (איבי) |
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| | | B(13:4) | | | 13:4 Give light to my eyes lest I sleep in death |
| | A'(13:5) | | | "13:5 Lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed," | (איבי) |
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| | | B'(13:6) | | | 13:6 I trust in your faithfulness |
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A: Enemies. B: Prayer to the LORD. |
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[12]Psalm 14 (Ps14:1-7)
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| P(14:1a) | 14:1 For the leader. Of David. (14:1) |
| | A(14:1b) | | 14:1 Fools say in their hearts, "There is no God."(14:1) |
| | | B(14:2-3) | | | 14:3 Not one does what is right, not even one. (14:3) |
| | | | C(14:4) | | | | | 14:4 They devour my people as they devour bread; (14:4) | (עמי) |
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| | A'(14:5) | | 14:5 God is with the company of the just. (14:5) |
| | | B'(14:6) | | | 14:6 They would crush the hopes of the poor (14:6) |
| | | | C'(14:7) | | | | | 14:7 when the LORD restores his people!(14:7) | (עמו) |
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A: Existence of God. B: Evils. C: The people of the LORD. |
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[13]Psalm 15 (Ps15:1-5)
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| P(15:1a) | 15:1 A psalm of David. (15:1) |
| | A(15:1b) | | 15:1 LORD, who may abide in your tent? |
| | | B(15:2-5a) | | | List of good person |
| | A'(15:5b) | | 15:5 Whoever acts like this shall never be shaken.(15:5) |
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A: The person who shall never be shaken. B: List of good person. |
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[14]Psalm 16 (Ps16:1-11)
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| P(16:1a) | 16:1 A miktam of David. Keep me safe, O God; in you I take refuge(16:1) |
| | A(16:1b-2) | | 16:1 O God; in you I take refuge |
| | | B(16:3-4) | | | 16:4 They multiply their sorrows who court other gods. (16:4) |
| | | | C(16:5-6) | | | | 16:5 LORD, my allotted portion and my cup, you have made my destiny secure. (16:5) |
| | | B'(16:7-9) | | | 16:8 I keep the LORD always before me; with the Lord at my right, I shall never be shaken. (16:8) |
| | A'(16:10-11) | | 16:11 You will show me the path to life |
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A: To give a life. B: Belief. C: LORD, my allotted portion. |
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[15]Psalm 17 (Ps17:1-15)
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| P(17:1a) | 17:1 A prayer of David. (17:1) |
| | A(17:1b-2) | | | "17:1 Hear, LORD, my plea for justice; (17:1)" | (צדק) |
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| | | B(17:3-5) | | | 17:4 as humans often do. As your lips have instructed me, I have kept the way of the law. (17:4) |
| | | | C(17:6-8) | | | | 17:6 I call upon you; answer me, O God. (17:6) |
| | | B'(17:9-12) | | | 17:9 from the wicked who despoil me, my deadly enemies who surround me. (17:9) |
| | A'(17:13-15) | | | 17:15 I am just--let me see your face; (17:15) | (בצדק) |
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A: Justice. B: Good and evil. C: Call for salvation. |
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[16]Psalm 18 (Ps18:1-51)
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| P(18:1) | 18:1 For the leader. Of David, the servant of the LORD,(18:1) |
| | A(18:2-4) | | | "18:3 LORD, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer, My God, my rock of refuge, my shield, my saving horn, my stronghold!(18:3)" | (צורי) |
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| | | B(18:5-20) | | | 18:18 He rescued me from my mighty enemy, from foes too powerful for me. |
| | | | C(18:21-24) | | | | | "18:21 The LORD acknowledged my righteousness, rewarded my clean hands. " | (כצדקי) |
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| | | | C'(18:25-28) | | | | | "18:25 the LORD rewarded my righteousness, the cleanness of my hands in his sight" | (כצדקי) |
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| | | B'(18:29-46) | | | 18:38 I pursued my enemies and overtook them |
| | A'(18:47-51) | | | 18:47 The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock! (18:47) | (צורי) |
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A: The LORD is the rock. B: Victory against enemies. C: righteousness. |
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[17]Psalm 19 (Ps19:1-15)
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| P(19:1) | 19:1 For the leader. A psalm of David.(19:1) |
| | A(19:2-7) | | 19:2 The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky proclaims its builder's craft. (19:2) |
| | | B(19:8-10) | | | | 19:8 The law of the LORD is perfect (19:8) | (תמימה) |
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| | A'(19:11) | | 19:11 More desirable than gold, than a hoard of purest gold, Sweeter also than honey or drippings from the comb |
| | | B'(19:12-15) | | | | 19:14 Then shall I be blameless (19:14) | (איתם) |
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A: Creatures. B: Perfect. |
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[18]Psalm 20 (Ps20:1-10)
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| P(20:1) | 20:1 For the leader. A psalm of David.(20:1) |
| | A(20:2-5) | | | 20:2 The LORD answer you in time of distress | (יענך) |
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| | | B(20:6) | | | 20:6 raise the banners in the name of our God |
| | | | C(20:7) | | | | 20:7 Now I know victory is given to the anointed of the LORD. (20:7) |
| | | B'(20:8-9) | | | 20:8 we on the name of the LORD our God |
| | A'(20:10) | | | 20:10 answer when we call upon you | (יעננו) |
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A: Answer. B: The name of the LORD. C: Victory is given to the anointed. |
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[19]Psalm 21 (Ps21:1-14)
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| P(21:1) | 21:1 For the leader. A psalm of David.(21:1) |
| | A(21:2) | | | "21:2 LORD, the king finds joy in your power; in your victory how greatly he rejoices! (21:2)" | (בעזך) |
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| | | B(21:3-7) | | | 21:3 You have granted him his heart's desire; you did not refuse the prayer of his lips. Selah (21:3) |
| | | | C(21:8) | | | | 21:8 the king trusts in the LORD |
| | | B'(21:9-13) | | | 21:9 Your hand will reach all your enemies; your right hand will reach your foes! (21:9) |
| | A'(21:14) | | | "21:14 Arise, LORD, in your power! We will sing and chant the praise of your might.(21:14)" | (בעזך) |
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A: The power. B: Blessing for the king / Wrath against enemies. C: Faith of the king. |
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[20]Psalm 22 (Ps22:1-32)
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| P(22:1) | 22:1 For the leader; according to "The deer of the dawn." A psalm of David.(22:1) |
| | A(22:2-6) | | | 22:4 you are the glory of Israel | (תהלות) |
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| | | B(22:7-9) | | | 22:8 All who see me mock me; they curl their lips and jeer; they shake their heads at me: (22:8) |
| | | | C(22:10-12) | | | | | 22:12 Do not stay far from me | (תרחק) |
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| | | | | D(22:13-19) | | | | | 22:13 Many bulls surround me; fierce bulls of Bashan encircle me.(22:13) |
| | | | C'(22:20-22) | | | | | "22:20 But you, LORD, do not stay far off; " | (תרחק) |
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| | | B'(22:23-25) | | | 22:25 For God has not spurned or disdained the misery of this poor wretch(22:25) |
| | A'(22:26-32) | | | 22:26 I will offer praise in the great assembly | (תהלתי) |
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A: Praises. B: Insults. C: Do not stay far from me. D: Sufferings. |
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[21]Psalm 23 (Ps23:1-6)
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| P(23:1a) | 23:1 A psalm of David. (23:1) |
| | A(23:1b-2) | | 23:2 In green pastures you let me graze; to safe waters you lead me; (23:2) |
| | | B(23:3-4) | | | | 23:3 to restore my spirit | (ישׁובב) |
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| | A'(23:5) | | 23:5 You set a table before me (23:5) |
| | | B'(23:6) | | | | 23:6 I will dwell in the house of the LORD | (ושׁבתי) |
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A: To feed. B: To return. |
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[22]Psalm 24 (Ps24:1-10)
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| P(24:1a) | 24:1 A psalm of David. (24:1) |
| | A(24:1b-2) | | 24:2 For God founded it on the seas, established it over the rivers. (24:2) |
| | | B(24:3-4) | | | | 24:3 Who may go up the mountain of the LORD? (24:3) | (מי) |
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| | A'(24:5-6) | | 24:5 They will receive blessings from the LORD, and justice from their saving God. (24:5) |
| | | B'(24:7-10) | | | | 24:8 Who is this king of glory? (24:8) | (מי) |
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A: Acts of the LORD. B: Who is? |
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[23]Psalm 25 (Ps25:1-22)
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| P(25:1a) | 25:1 Of David. (25:1) |
| | A(25:1b-3) | | | "25:1 I wait for you, O LORD; I lift up my soul(25:1)" | (נפשׁי) |
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| | | B(25:4-5) | | | 25:4 Make known to me your ways, LORD; teach me your paths. (25:4) |
| | | | C(25:6-7) | | | | 25:6 your compassion and love (25:6) |
| | | | | D(25:8-10) | | | | | | "25:8 Good and upright is the LORD, who shows sinners the way, (25:8)" | (בדרך) |
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| | | | | | E(25:11) | | | | | | 25:11 For the sake of your name, LORD, pardon my guilt, though it is great. (25:11) |
| | | | | D'(25:12-14) | | | | | | 25:12 God shows them the way to choose | (בדרך) |
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| | | | C'(25:15-16) | | | | 25:16 Look upon me, have pity on me (25:16) |
| | | B'(25:17-19) | | | 25:17 Relieve the troubles of my heart; bring me out of my distress. (25:17) |
| | A'(25:20-22) | | | "25:20 Preserve my life and rescue me; do not let me be disgraced, (25:20)" | (נפשׁי) |
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A: My soul. B: To lead. C: Pity. D: To teach the way. E: Confession of sins.
Hebrew alphabet poem (Acrostic Psalms) |
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[24]Psalm 26 (Ps26:1-12)
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| P(26:1a) | 26:1 Of David. (26:1) |
| | A(26:1b-3) | | | 26:1 I have walked without blame. (26:1) | (בתמיהלכתי) |
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| | | B(26:4-5) | | | 26:5 I hate the company of evildoers; with the wicked I do not sit. (26:5) |
| | | | C(26:6-8) | | | | 26:8 LORD, I love the house where you dwell, the tenting-place of your glory. (26:8) |
| | | B'(26:9-10) | | | 26:9 Do not take me away with sinners, nor my life with the violent. (26:9) |
| | A'(26:11-12) | | | 26:11 But I walk without blame; (26:11) | (בתמיאלך) |
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A: To walk without blame. B: Evils. C: To love the LORD. |
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[25]Psalm 27 (Ps27:1-14)
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| P(27:1a) | 27:1 Of David (27:1) |
| | A(27:1b) | | | 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The LORD is my life's refuge; of whom am I afraid?(27:1) | (חיי) |
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| | | B(27:2-3) | | | 27:2 When evildoers come at me to devour my flesh, These my enemies and foes themselves stumble and fall.(27:2) |
| | | | C(27:4-6) | | | | | 27:4 One thing I ask of the LORD; this I seek | (אבקשׁ) |
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| | | | C'(27:7-10) | | | | | "27:8 your face, LORD, do I seek" | (בקשׁו) |
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| | | B'(27:11-12) | | | 27:11 lead me on a level path because of my enemies. (27:11) |
| | A'(27:13-14) | | | 27:13 But I believe I shall enjoy the LORD'S goodness in the land of the living.(27:13) | (חיים) |
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A: Life. B: Enemies. C: To seek. |
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[26]Psalm 28 (Ps28:1-9)
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| P(28:1a) | 28:1 Of David. (28:1) |
| | A(28:1b) | | 28:1 my Rock |
| | | B(28:2) | | | | 28:2 Hear the sound of my pleading (28:2) | (תחנוני) |
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| | | | C(28:3-5) | | | | 28:4 For the work of their hands repay them; give them what they deserve. (28:4) |
| | | B'(28:6) | | | | 28:6 who has heard the sound of my pleading.(28:6) | (תחנוני) |
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| | A'(28:7-9) | | 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield |
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A: Metaphors of the LORD. B: Pleading. C: Punishment against evils. |
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[27]Psalm 29 (Ps29:1-11)
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| P(29:1a) | 29:1 A psalm of David. (29:1) |
| | A(29:1b) | | | 29:1 give to the LORD glory and might;(29:1) | (עז) |
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| | | B(29:2) | | | | 29:2 Give to the LORD the glory due God's name. (29:2) | (כבוד) |
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| | | | C1(29:3) | | | | | 29:3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; (29:3) | (קוךיהוה) |
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| | | | C2(29:4) | | | | | 29:4 The voice of the LORD is power; (29:4) | (קוךיהוה) |
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| | | | C3(29:5-6) | | | | | 29:5 The voice of the LORD cracks the cedars; (29:5) | (קוךיהוה) |
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| | | | C4(29:7) | | | | | 29:7 The voice of the LORD strikes with fiery flame; (29:7) | (קוךיהוה) |
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| | | | C5(29:8) | | | | | 29:8 The voice of the LORD rocks the desert; (29:8) | (קוךיהוה) |
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| | | | C6(29:9a) | | | | | 29:9 The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. (29:9) | (קוךיהוה) |
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| | | B'(29:9b-10) | | | | "29:9 All in his palace say, "Glory!"(29:9)" | (כבוד) |
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| | A'(29:11) | | | 29:11 May the LORD give might to his people (29:11) | (עז) |
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A: Might. B: Glory. C: The voice of the LORD. |
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[28]Psalm 30 (Ps30:1-13)
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| P(30:1) | 30:1 A psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David.(30:1) |
| | A(30:2) | | 30:2 I praise you, LORD, for you raised me up and did not let my enemies rejoice over me.(30:2) |
| | | B(30:3-4) | | | 30:3 O LORD, my God, I cried out to you and you healed me.(30:3) |
| | | | C(30:5-6) | | | | 30:6 For divine anger lasts but a moment; divine favor lasts a lifetime. (30:6) |
| | A'(30:7-8) | | 30:8 LORD, when you showed me favor I stood like the mighty mountains |
| | | B'(30:9-11) | | | 30:9 To you, LORD, I cried out; (30:9) |
| | | | C'(30:12-13) | | | | 30:12 You changed my mourning into dancing; you took off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness. (30:12) |
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A: Going up. B: Cried out. C: Salvation from sufferings. |
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[29]Psalm 31 (Ps31:1-25)
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| P(31:1) | 31:1 For the leader. A psalm of David.(31:1) |
| | A(31:2-7) | | Calling for salvation |
| | | B(31:8-9) | | | Thanks to salvation |
| | | | C(31:10-14) | | | | Enemies |
| | | | | D(31:15-17) | | | | | Calling for salvation |
| | | | C'(31:18-21) | | | | Enemies |
| | | B'(31:22-23) | | | Thanks to salvation |
| | A'(31:24-25) | | Calling for salvation |
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A: Calling for salvation. B: Thanks to salvation. C: Enemies. D: Calling for salvation. |
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[30]Psalms 32-33 (Ps32:1-33:22)
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| P(32:1a) | 32:1 Of David. (32:1) |
| | A(32:1b-2) | | 32:1 Happy the sinner whose fault is removed, whose sin is forgiven.(32:1) |
| | | B(32:3-7) | | | 32:5 Then I declared my sin to you; my guilt I did not hide.(32:5) |
| | | | C(32:8-9) | | | | 32:8 I will instruct you and show you the way you should walk, give you counsel and watch over you. (32:8) |
| | | | | D(32:10-11) | | | | | | "32:11 Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you just; exult, all you upright of heart.(32:11)" | (צדיקם) |
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| | | | | D'(33:1-3) | | | | | | "33:1 Rejoice, you just, in the LORD; praise from the upright is fitting.(33:1)" | (צדיקם) |
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| | | | C'(33:4-11) | | | | 33:4 For the LORD'S word is true; all his works are trustworthy. (33:4) |
| | | B'(33:12-17) | | | 33:15 The one who fashioned the hearts of them all knows all their works. (33:15) |
| | A'(33:18-22) | | 33:19 Delivering them from death, keeping them alive in times of famine. |
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A: Salvation from death. B: To become clear. C: The words of the LORD. D: You just.
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[31]Psalm 34 (Ps34:1-23)
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| P(34:1) | 34:1 Of David (34:1) |
| | A(34:2-4) | | | 34:3 My soul will glory in the LORD | (נפשׁי) |
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| | | B(34:5-8) | | | | "34:7 In my misfortune I called, the LORD heard and saved me from all distress. (34:7)" | (שׁמעומכלצרותיו) |
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| | | | C(34:9-11) | | | | | 34:10 Fear the LORD | (יראואתיהוה) |
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| | | | C'(34:12-15) | | | | | 34:12 I will teach you the fear of the LORD | (יראתיהוה) |
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| | | B'(34:16-22) | | | | "34:18 When the just cry out, the LORD hears and rescues them from all distress. (34:18)" | (שׁמעומכלצרותם) |
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| | A'(34:23) | | | 34:23 The LORD redeems the life of his servants | (נפשׁ) |
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A: Soul. B: To save from all distress. C: Fear the LORD. |
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[32]Psalm 35 (Ps35:1-28)
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| P(35:1a) | 35:1 Of David. (35:1) |
| | A(35:1b-6) | | | "35:1 Oppose, LORD, those who oppose me; war upon those who make war upon me.(35:1)" | (ריבה) |
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| | | B(35:7-8) | | | Evils of Enemies |
| | | | C(35:9-10) | | | | 35:9 Who rescue the afflicted from the powerful, the afflicted and needy from the despoiler |
| | | | | D(35:11-12) | | | | | Evils of Enemies |
| | | | | | E(35:13-14) | | | | | | Beneficence |
| | | | | D'(35:15-16) | | | | | Evils of Enemies |
| | | | C'(35:17-19) | | | | 35:17 Save me from roaring beasts |
| | | B'(35:20-21) | | | Evils of Enemies |
| | A'(35:22-28) | | | "35:23 Awake, be vigilant in my defense, in my cause, my God and my Lord.(35:23)" | (לריבי) |
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A: The LORD opposes. B: Evils of Enemies. C: Salvation. D: Evils of Enemies. E: Beneficence. |
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[33]Psalm 36 (Ps36:1-13)
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| P(36:1) | 36:1 For the leader. Of David, the servant of the LORD.(36:1) |
| | A(36:2-5) | | | 36:2 Sin directs the heart of the wicked | (לרשׁע) |
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| | | B(36:6-7) | | | | "36:6 LORD, your love reaches to heaven(36:6)" | (חסדך) |
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| | | | C(36:8-10) | | | | 36:8 How precious is your love, O God! (36:8) |
| | | B'(36:11) | | | | 36:11 Continue your kindness toward your friends (36:11) | (חסדך) |
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| | A'(36:12-13) | | | 36:12 nor the hand of the wicked disturb me | (רשׁעים) |
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A: The wicked. B: There is the love of the LORD. C: How precious is your love. |
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[34]Psalm 37 (Ps37:1-40)
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| P(37:1a) | 37:1 Of David. (37:1) |
| | A(37:1b-11) | | 37:2 Like grass they wither quickly; (37:2) |
| | | B(37:12-17) | | | 37:12 The wicked plot against the just and grind their teeth at them; (37:12) |
| | | | C(37:18-22) | | | | 37:22 For those blessed by the Lord will possess the land, but those accursed will be cut off |
| | | | C'(37:23-29) | | | | 37:28 For the LORD loves justice and does not abandon the faithful. When the unjust are destroyed, and the children of the wicked cut off, (37:28) |
| | | B'(37:29-34) | | | 37:32 The wicked spy on the just and seek to kill them. (37:32) |
| | A'(37:35-40) | | 37:36 When I passed by again, they were gone; though I searched, they could not be found. (37:36) |
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A: Perish of the wicked. B: The just is protected. C: Comparison of good and evil.
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[35]Psalm 38 (Ps38:1-23)
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| P(38:1) | 38:1 A psalm of David. For remembrance.(38:1) |
| | A(38:2) | | 38:2 LORD, punish me no more in your anger; in your wrath do not chastise me! (38:2) |
| | | B(38:3-9) | | | 38:3 Your arrows have sunk deep in me; your hand has come down upon me.(38:3) |
| | | | C(38:10) | | | | 38:10 My Lord, my deepest yearning is before you; (38:10) |
| | | | | D(38:11-15) | | | | | 38:14 But I am like the deaf, hearing nothing, like the dumb, saying nothing, (38:14) |
| | | | C'(38:16-17) | | | | 38:16 LORD, I wait for you; O Lord, my God, answer me. (38:16) |
| | | B'(38:18-21) | | | 38:18 I am very near to falling; my pain is with me always. (38:18) |
| | A'(38:22-23) | | 38:22 Forsake me not, O LORD; my God, be not far from me! (38:22) |
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A: Prayer. B: Sufferings. C: Prayer. D: Sufferings. |
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[36]Psalm 39 (Ps39:1-14)
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| P(39:1) | 39:1 For the leader, for Jeduthun. A psalm of David.(39:1) |
| | A(39:2-4a) | | | 39:3 Dumb and silent before the wicked | (נאלמתי) |
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| | | B(39:4b-7) | | | | 39:6 All mortals are but a breath | (הבל) |
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| | | | C(39:8-9) | | | | 39:9 From all my sins deliver me; let me not be the taunt of fools. (39:9) |
| | A'(39:10) | | | 39:10 I was silent and did not open my mouth (39:10) | (נאלמתי) |
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| | | B'(39:11-12) | | | | 39:12 All mortals are but a breath | (הבל) |
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| | | | C'(39:13-14) | | | | 39:14 Turn your gaze from me, that I may find peace before I depart to be no more.(39:14) |
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A: Silent. B: Emptiness. C: Prayer. |
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[37]Psalm 40 (Ps40:1-18)
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| P(40:1) | 40:1 For the leader. A psalm of David.(40:1) |
| | A(40:2-5) | | 40:2 I waited, waited for the LORD; who bent down and heard my cry, (40:2) |
| | | B(40:6-7) | | | 40:6 Should I wish to declare or tell them, too many are they to recount. (40:6) |
| | | | C(40:8) | | | | 40:8 Here I am |
| | | B'(40:9-11) | | | 40:10 I announced your deed to a great assembly; I did not restrain my lips; (40:10) |
| | A'(40:12-18) | | 40:12 LORD, do not withhold your compassion from me; may your enduring kindness ever preserve me. (40:12) |
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A: Prayer. B: To announce. C: Here I am. |
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[38]Psalm 41 (Ps41:1-14)
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| P(41:1) | 41:1 For the leader. A psalm of David.(41:1) |
| | A(41:2-4) | | 41:4 The LORD sustains them on their sickbed, allays the malady when they are ill. (41:4) |
| | | B(41:5) | | | | "41:5 LORD, have mercy on me; (41:5)" | (חנני) |
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| | | | C(41:6-10) | | | | 41:6 My enemies say the worst of me: 'When will that one die and be forgotten?' (41:6) |
| | | B'(41:11) | | | | "41:11 But you, LORD, have mercy and raise me up (41:11)" | (חנני) |
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| | A'(41:12-14) | | 41:13 For my integrity you have supported me and let me stand in your presence forever. (41:13) |
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A: Prayer. B: Mercy. C: Enemies. |
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[39]Psalms 42-43 (Ps42:1-43:5)
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| P(42:1) | 42:1 For the leader. A maskil of the Korahites.(42:1) |
| | A1(42:2-5) | | 42:2 As the deer longs for streams of water, so my soul longs for you, O God. (42:2) |
| | | B1(42:6) | | | 42:6 Why are you downcast, my soul; why do you groan within me? (42:6) |
| | A2(42:7-11) | | 42:7 My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you From the land of the Jordan and Hermon, from the land of Mount Mizar.(42:7) |
| | | B2(42:12) | | | 42:12 Why are you downcast, my soul, why do you groan within me? (42:12) |
| | A3(43:1-4) | | 43:1 Grant me justice, God; defend me from a faithless people; (43:1) |
| | | B3(43:5) | | | 43:5 Why are you downcast, my soul? Why do you groan within me?(43:5) |
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A: Wish for God. B: Why are you downcast, my soul, why do you groan within me? |
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[40]Psalm 44 (Ps44:1-27)
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| P(44:1) | 44:1 For the leader. A maskil of the Korahites.(44:1) |
| | A(44:2-4) | | | 44:4 the light of your face for you favored them. (44:4) | (פניך) |
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| | | B(44:5-9) | | | 44:7 Not in my bow do I trust, nor does my sword bring me victory. (44:7) |
| | | | C(44:10-17) | | | | 44:10 But now you have rejected and disgraced us; (44:10) |
| | | B'(44:18-23) | | | 44:19 Our hearts have not turned back, nor have our steps strayed from your path.(44:19) |
| | A'(44:24-27) | | | 44:25 Why do you hide your face; (44:25) | (פניך) |
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A: The face of the LORD. B: Trust in the LORD. C: Victory of enemies. |
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[41]Psalm 45 (Ps45:1-18)
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| P(45:1) | 45:1 For the leader; according to "Lilies." A maskil of the Korahites. A love song.(45:1) |
| | A(45:2) | | 45:2 My heart is stirred by a noble theme, as I sing my ode to the king. (45:2) |
| | | B(45:3-6) | | | 45:4 Gird your sword upon your hip, mighty warrior! In splendor and majesty ride on triumphant! (45:4) |
| | | | C(45:7-9) | | | | 45:8 your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness |
| | | B'(45:10-17) | | | 45:10 Daughters of kings are your lovely wives; a princess arrayed in Ophir's gold comes to stand at your right hand.(45:10) |
| | A'(45:18) | | 45:18 I will make your name renowned through all generations;(45:18) |
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A: Words. B: King and queen. C: Coronation. |
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[42]Psalm 46 (Ps46:1-12)
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| P(46:1) | 46:1 For the leader. A song of the Korahites. According to alamoth.(46:1) |
| | A(46:2-7) | | 46:3 Thus we do not fear, though earth be shaken and mountains quake to the depths of the sea (46:3) |
| | | B(46:8) | | | 46:8 our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah(46:8) |
| | A'(46:9-11) | | 46:10 Who stops wars to the ends of the earth, breaks the bow, splinters the spear, and burns the shields with fire; (46:10) |
| | | B'(46:12) | | | 46:12 our stronghold is the God of Jacob. Selah(46:12) |
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A: The power of the LORD. B: Our stronghold is the God of Jacob. |
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[43]Psalm 47 (Ps47:1-10)
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| P(47:1) | 47:1 For the leader. A psalm of the Korahites.(47:1) |
| | A(47:2) | | 47:2 All you peoples, clap your hands; shout to God with joyful cries. (47:2) |
| | | B(47:3-5) | | | 47:3 For the LORD, the Most High, inspires awe, the great king overall the earth, (47:3) |
| | | B'(47:6-9) | | | 47:9 God rules over the nations; God sits upon his holy throne. (47:9) |
| | A'(47:10) | | 47:10 The princes of the peoples assemble with the people of the God of Abraham. (47:10) |
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A: The people of God. B: The LORD became the king. |
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[44]Psalm 48 (Ps48:1-15)
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| P(48:1) | 48:1 A psalm of the Korahites. A song.(48:1) |
| | A(48:2-4) | | 48:4 God is its citadel, renowned as a stronghold. (48:4) |
| | | B(48:5-8) | | | 48:6 When they looked they were astounded; terrified, they were put to flight! |
| | A'(48:9-15) | | 48:14 Consider the ramparts, examine its citadels, that you may tell future generations: (48:14) |
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A: The city of God. B: Enemies fled. |
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[45]Psalm 49 (Ps49:1-21)
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| P(49:1) | 49:1 For the leader. A psalm of the Korahites.(49:1) |
| | A(49:2-5) | | | 49:4 My mouth shall speak wisdom (49:4) | (פי) |
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| | | B(49:6-9) | | | | 49:8 One cannot redeem oneself | (פדה) |
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| | | | C(49:10-13) | | | | | 49:13 In prosperity people lose their good sense | (ואדםביקר) |
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| | A'(49:14) | | | 49:14 the end of those who are pleased with their lot | (בפיהם) |
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| | | B'(49:15-18) | | | | 49:16 But God will redeem my life | (יפדה) |
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| | | | C'(49:19-21) | | | | | 49:21 In prosperity people lose their good sense | (אדםביקר) |
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A: A mouth. B: To redeem. C: People in prosperity. |
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[46]Psalm 50 (Ps50:1-23)
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| P(50:1a) | 50:1 A psalm of Asaph. (50:1) |
| | A(50:1b-6) | | 50:6 God alone is the judge (50:6) |
| | | B(50:7-13) | | | 50:7 Israel, I will testify against you; (50:7) |
| | | | C(50:14-15) | | | | | 50:14 Offer praise as your sacrifice to God; (50:14) | (תודה) |
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| | | B'(50:16-22) | | | 50:16 Why do you recite my commandments and profess my covenant with your lips? (50:16) |
| | | | C'(50:23) | | | | | 50:23 Those who offer praise as a sacrifice honor me; (50:23) | (תודה) |
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A: Judgement of God. B: Accusation. C: Confession. |
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[47]Psalm 51 (Ps51:1-21)
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| P(51:1-2) | 51:1 For the leader. A psalm of David,(51:1) |
| | A(51:3-11) | | | 51:3 blot out my offense | (פשׁעי) |
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| | | B(51:12-14) | | | | 51:12 renew in me a steadfast spirit | (ורוח) |
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| | A'(51:15-17) | | | 51:15 sinners may return to you | (פשׁעים) |
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| | | B'(51:18-21) | | | | "51:19 My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit" | (רוח) |
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A: Forgiveness of sins. B: A spirit. |
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[48]Psalm 52 (Ps52:1-11)
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| P(52:1-2) | 52:1 For the leader. A maskil of David,(52:1) |
| | A(52:3-7) | | | "52:3 Why do you glory in evil, you scandalous liar?" | (חסד) |
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| | | B(52:8-9) | | | 52:8 The righteous will look on with awe |
| | A'(52:10-11) | | | 52:10 I trust in God's faithful love forever. | (בחסד) |
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A: Love of God. B: The righteous will look on with awe. |
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[49]Psalm 53 (Ps53:1-7)
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| P(53:1) | 53:1 For the leader; according to Mahalath. A maskil of David.(53:1) |
| | A(53:2) | | 53:2 Fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." Their deeds are loathsome and corrupt; not one does what is right. (53:2) |
| | | B(53:3-4) | | | 53:3 God looks down from heaven upon the human race, To see if even one is wise, if even one seeks God. |
| | A'(53:5-6) | | 53:5 They devour my people as they devour bread; they do not call upon God. (53:5) |
| | | B'(53:7) | | | 53:7 when God restores the people |
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A: The wicked. B: The people of God. |
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[50]Psalm 54 (Ps54:1-9)
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| P(54:1-2) | 54:1 For the leader. On stringed instruments. A maskil of David,(54:1) |
| | A(54:3-4) | | | "54:3 O God, by your name save me" | (בשׁמך) |
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| | | B(54:5) | | | Enemies |
| | | | C(54:6) | | | | 54:6 God is present as my helper |
| | | B'(54:7) | | | Enemies |
| | A'(54:8-9) | | | "54:8 praise your gracious name, LORD" | (שׁמך) |
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A: The name of the LORD. B: Enemies. C: Salvation of the LORD. |
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[51]Psalm 55 (Ps55:1-24)
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| P(55:1) | 55:1 For the leader. On stringed instruments. A maskil of David.(55:1) |
| | A(55:2-9) | | 55:2 Listen, God, to my prayer |
| | | B(55:10-15) | | | 55:10 Confuse, O Lord, confound their speech |
| | | | C(55:16) | | | | 55:16 Let death take them by surprise |
| | A'(55:17-20) | | 55:18 my prayer will be heard |
| | | B'(55:21-22) | | | 55:22 Softer than butter is their speech, but war is in their hearts |
| | | | C'(55:23-24) | | | | 55:24 These bloodthirsty liars will not live half their days |
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A: To listen to a prayer. B: Words. C: Death. |
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[52]Psalm 56 (Ps56:1-14)
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| P(56:1) | 56:1 For the director. According to Yonath elem rehoqim. A miktam of David (56:1) |
| | A(56:2-3) | | 56:2 Have mercy on me, God, for I am treated harshly; |
| | | B(56:4-5) | | | | "56:4 when I am afraid, in you I place my trust. (56:4)" | (אירא) |
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| | | | C(56:6-9) | | | | 56:8 They are evil; watch them, God! Cast the nations down in your anger! (56:8) |
| | | B'(56:10-12) | | | | "56:12 in you I trust, I do not fear. What can mere mortals do to me? (56:12)" | (אירא) |
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| | A'(56:13-14) | | 56:14 Once you have snatched me from death, kept my feet from stumbling |
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A: Salvation from sufferings. B: Fear. C: Prayer in sufferings. |
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[53]Psalm 57 (Ps57:1-12)
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| P(57:1) | 57:1 For the director. Do not destroy. A miktam of David (57:1) |
| | A(57:2-4) | | | 57:4 May God send fidelity and love | (חסדו) |
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| | | B(57:5) | | | | 57:5 I must lie down in the midst of lions hungry for human prey. | (נפשׁי) |
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| | | | C(57:6) | | | | 57:6 Show yourself over the heavens, God; may your glory appear above all the earth. (57:6) |
| | | B'(57:7) | | | | 57:7 my soul is bowed down | (נפשׁי) |
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| | A'(57:8-12) | | | "57:11 For your love towers to the heavens; your faithfulness, to the skies. (57:11)" | (חסדך) |
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A: Fidelity and love. B: Soul. C: Prayer. |
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[54]Psalm 58 (Ps58:1-12)
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| P(58:1) | 58:1 For the leader. Do not destroy. A miktam of David.(58:1) |
| | A(58:2) | | | "58:2 Do you indeed pronounce justice, O gods; do you judge mortals fairly?" | (תשׁפטו) |
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| | | B(58:3-6) | | | 58:4 The wicked have been corrupt since birth; liars from the womb, they have gone astray. (58:4) |
| | | B'(58:7-10) | | | 58:9 Let them dissolve like a snail that oozes away, like an untimely birth that never sees the sun.(58:9) |
| | A'(58:11-12) | | | 58:12 there is a God who is judge on earth | (שׁפטים) |
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A: Judgement. B: Birth. |
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[55]Psalm 59 (Ps59:1-18)
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| P(59:1) | 59:1 For the director. Do not destroy. A miktam of David (59:1) |
| | A(59:2-5) | | 59:2 Rescue me from my enemies, my God; lift me out of reach of my foes. (59:2) |
| | | B(59:6) | | | 59:6 You, LORD of hosts, are the God of Israel! |
| | | | C(59:7-8) | | | | | "59:7 Each evening they return, growling like dogs, prowling the city. (59:7)" | (ככלב) |
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| | | | | D(59:9-10) | | | | | | "59:10 you, God, are my fortress" | (משׁגבי) |
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| | A'(59:11-13) | | 59:11 my God will let me look in triumph on my enemies. (59:11) |
| | | B'(59:14) | | | 59:14 Then people will know God rules over Jacob |
| | | | C'(59:15-16) | | | | | "59:15 Each evening they return, growling like dogs, prowling the city. (59:15)" | (ככלב) |
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| | | | | D'(59:17-18) | | | | | | 59:17 you are my fortress | (משׁגב) |
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A: Salvation from enemies. B: God of Israel. C: Like a dog. D: Fortress. |
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[56]Psalm 60 (Ps60:1-14)
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| P(60:1-2) | 60:1 For the leader; |
| | A(60:3-7) | | | "60:3 O God, you rejected us" | (זנחתנו) |
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| | | B(60:8-10) | | | The words of the LORD |
| | A'(60:11-14) | | | "60:12 Was it not you who rejected us, God? " | (זנחהנו) |
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A: To reject. B: The words of the LORD. |
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[57]Psalm 61 (Ps61:1-9)
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| P(61:1) | 61:1 For the leader; with stringed instruments. Of David.(61:1) |
| | A(61:2-3) | | | "61:2 Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer! (61:2)" | (שׁמעה) |
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| | | B(61:4-5) | | | | 61:5 Then I will ever dwell in your tent | (עולמים) |
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| | A'(61:6) | | | "61:6 O God, when you accept my vows and hear the plea" | (שׁמעת) |
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| | | B'(61:7-9) | | | | 61:8 May he reign before God forever | (עולם) |
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A: To listen. B: Forever. |
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[58]Psalm 62 (Ps62:1-13)
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| P(62:1) | 62:1 For the leader; al Jeduthun. A psalm of David.(62:1) |
| | A(62:2-3) | | | "62:2 My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. (62:2)" | (דומיה) |
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| | | B(62:4-5) | | | | "62:5 They delight in lies; they bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. Selah (62:5)" | (כזב) |
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| | A'(62:6-9) | | | "62:6 My soul, be at rest in God alone, from whom comes my hope. (62:6)" | (דומי) |
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| | | B'(62:10-13) | | | | "62:10 Mortals are a mere breath, the powerful but an illusion; (62:10)" | (כזב) |
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A: Silence. B: Lies. |
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[59]Psalm 63 (Ps63:1-12)
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| P(63:1) | 63:1 A psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.(63:1) |
| | A(63:2) | | | "63:2 for you my soul thirsts, Like a land parched" | (בארץ) |
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| | | B(63:3-5) | | | | "63:5 I will lift up my hands, calling on your name" | (בשׁמך) |
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| | | | C(63:6) | | | | 63:6 All my longings fulfilled as with fat and rich foods |
| | | B'(63:7-9) | | | 63:9 your right hand upholds me |
| | A'(63:10-12) | | | 63:10 they shall go down to the depths of the earth | (הארץ) |
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A: Lands. B: To lift up hands. C: All my longings fulfilled. |
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[60]Psalm 64 (Ps64:1-11)
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| P(64:1) | 64:1 For the leader. A psalm of David.(64:1) |
| | A(64:2-3) | | 64:3 Hide me |
| | | B(64:4-5) | | | | 64:4 ready their bows for arrows of poison words | (לירות) |
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| | | | C(64:6) | | | | Words of the wicked |
| | | | C'(64:7) | | | | Words of the wicked |
| | | B'(64:8-10) | | | | 64:8 But God will shoot arrows at them and strike them unawares. (64:8) | (וירם) |
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| | A'(64:11) | | 64:11 The just will rejoice and take refuge in the LORD |
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A: To take refuge. B: Arrows. C: Words of the wicked. |
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[61]Psalm 65 (Ps65:1-14)
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| P(65:1) | 65:1 For the leader. A psalm of David. A song.(65:1) |
| | A(65:2-4) | | 65:3 To you all flesh must come |
| | | B(65:5) | | | 65:5 May we be filled with the good things of your house, the blessings of your holy temple |
| | A'(65:6-9) | | 65:6 God our Saviour, hope of the whole wide world, even the distant islands |
| | | B'(65:10-14) | | | 65:10 You visit the earth and water it, make it abundantly fertile. (65:10) |
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A: Hope of the whole wide world. B: The grace of the Lord. |
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[62]Psalm 66 (Ps66:1-20)
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| P(66:1a) | 66:1 For the leader. A song; a psalm.(66:1) |
| | A(66:1b-2) | | 66:1 Shout joyfully to God, all you on earth (66:1) |
| | | B(66:3-7) | | | | "66:3 Say to God: "How awesome your deeds! Before your great strength your enemies cringe. (66:3)" | (נורא) |
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| | | | C(66:8-12) | | | | | "66:8 Bless our God, you peoples; loudly sound his praise, (66:8)" | (ברכו) |
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| | A'(66:13-15) | | 66:13 I will bring holocausts to your house; to you I will fulfill my vows |
| | | B'(66:16-17) | | | | "66:16 Come and hear, all you who fear God, while I recount what has been done for me. (66:16)" | (יראי) |
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| | | | C'(66:18-20) | | | | | "66:20 Blessed be God, who did not refuse me the kindness I sought in prayer.(66:20)" | (ברוך) |
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A: Gratitude. B: Fear. C: Blessing. |
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[63]Psalm 67 (Ps67:1-8)
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| P(67:1) | 67:1 For the leader; with stringed instruments. A psalm; a song.(67:1) |
| | A(67:2-3) | | | 67:2 May God be gracious to us and bless us | (ויברכנו) |
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| | | B(67:4) | | | | "67:4 May the peoples praise you, God" | (יודוך) |
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| | | | C(67:5) | | | | 67:5 you govern the peoples justly |
| | | B'(67:6) | | | | "67:6 May the peoples praise you, God" | (יודוך) |
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| | A'(67:7-8) | | | "67:7 God, our God, blesses us" | (יברכנו) |
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A: Blessing. B: Praise. C: Judgement. |
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[64]Psalm 68 (Ps68:1-36)
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| P(68:1) | 68:1 For the leader. A psalm of David; a song.(68:1) |
| | A(68:2-5) | | | 68:5 exalt the rider of the clouds. (68:5) | (לרכב) |
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| | | B(68:6-7) | | | 68:7 Who gives a home to the forsaken, who leads prisoners out to prosperity, while rebels live in the desert.(68:7) |
| | | | C(68:8-11) | | | | 68:8 you marched through the desert |
| | | | | D(68:12-17) | | | | | 68:16 You high mountains of Bashan, you rugged mountains of Bashan |
| | | | | | E(68:18-22) | | | | | | 68:20 Blessed be the Lord day by day, God, our salvation, who carries us. |
| | | | | D'(68:23-24) | | | | | 68:23 Even from Bashan I will fetch them |
| | | | C'(68:25-28) | | | | 68:25 Your procession comes into view |
| | | B'(68:29-31) | | | 68:29 Summon again, O God, your power, the divine power you once showed for us. (68:29) |
| | A'(68:32-36) | | | 68:34 Who rides the heights of the ancient heavens | (לרכב) |
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A: To ride. B: Salvation of God. C: March. D: Bashan. E: Blessed be the Lord. |
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[65]Psalm 69 (Ps69:1-37)
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| P(69:1) | 69:1 For the leader; according to "Lilies." Of David.(69:1) |
| | A(69:2-5) | | | "69:2 Save me, God" | (הושׁיעני) |
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| | | B(69:6-13) | | | | "69:8 For your sake I bear insult, shame covers my face. (69:8)" | (כלמה) |
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| | | | C(69:14-19) | | | | 69:14 But I pray to you, LORD, for the time of your favor. God, in your great kindness answer me with your constant help. (69:14) |
| | | B'(69:20-30) | | | | "69:20 You know my reproach, my shame, my disgrace" | (וכלמתי) |
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| | A'(69:31-37) | | | "69:36 God will rescue Zion, rebuild the cities of Judah " | (יושׁיע) |
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A: Salvation. B: Shame. C: Salvation. |
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[66]Psalms 70-71 (Ps70:1-71:24)
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| P(70:1) | 70:1 For the leader; of David. For remembrance.(70:1) |
| | A(70:2-71:4) | | | 70:3 Confound and put to shame those who seek my life | (יבשׁו) |
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| | | B(71:5-9) | | | | 71:6 My praise is continually of you | (תהלתי) |
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| | | | C(71:10-13) | | | | 71:13 Bring to a shameful end those who attack me; (71:13) |
| | | B'(71:14-18) | | | | 71:14 I will always hope in you and add to all your praise. (71:14) | (תהלתך) |
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| | A'(71:19-24) | | | 71:24 For those who sought my ruin will have been shamed and disgraced | (בשׁו) |
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A: Shame of enemies. B: Praise. C: Shame of enemies. |
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[67]Psalm 72 (Ps72:1-20)
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| P(72:1a) | 72:1 Of Solomon. (72:1) |
| | A(72:1b-4) | | | 72:2 your oppressed with right judgment | (וענייך) |
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| | | B(72:5-11) | | | | 72:5 May he live as long as the sun endures | (שׁמשׁ) |
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| | A'(72:12-14) | | | 72:12 he rescues the poor | (ועני) |
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| | | B'(72:15-19) | | | | "72:17 May his name be blessed forever; as long as the sun, may his name endure. (72:17)" | (שׁמשׁ) |
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| P'(72:20) | 72:20 The end of the psalms of David, son of Jesse.(72:20) |
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A: Salvation of the poor. B: Prosperity of the king. |
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[68]Psalm 73 (Ps73:1-28)
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| P(73:1a) | 73:1 A psalm of Asaph. (73:1) |
| | A(73:1b) | | | How good God is to the upright (73:1) | (טוב) |
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| | | B(73:2-3) | | | 73:2 I lost my balance; my feet all but slipped |
| | | | C(73:4-12) | | | | Prosperity of enemies |
| | | | | D(73:13-15) | | | | | 73:13 Is it in vain that I have kept my heart clean, washed my hands in innocence |
| | | | C'(73:16-20) | | | | Destruction of enemies |
| | | B'(73:21-27) | | | 73:22 I was stupid and could not understand; I was like a brute beast in your presence |
| | A'(73:28) | | | "As for me, to be near God is my good (73:28)" | (טוב) |
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A: Good. B: Sins. C: Enemies. D: To kept a heart clean.
Yuriy Lishchinski contributed with useful comment for this structure. Thanks a lot. |
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[69]Psalm 74 (Ps74:1-23)
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| P(74:1a) | 74:1 A maskil of Asaph. (74:1) |
| | A(74:1b-3) | | | 74:2 Remember your flock that you gathered of old | (זכר) |
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| | | B(74:4-8) | | | 74:6 They smashed all your engraved work, pounded it with hammer and pick. (74:6) |
| | | | C(74:9-11) | | | | 74:10 How long, O God, shall the enemy jeer? |
| | | B'(74:12-17) | | | 74:13 You stirred up the sea in your might; you smashed the heads of the dragons on the waters. (74:13) |
| | A'(74:18-23) | | | 74:18 Remember how the enemy has jeered | (זכר) |
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A: To remember. B: Power of enemies / power of God. C: How long, O God, shall the enemy jeer? |
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[70]Psalm 75 (Ps75:1-11)
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| P(75:1) | 75:1 For the leader. Do not destroy! A psalm of Asaph; a song.(75:1) |
| | A(75:2-6) | | | 75:6 Do not raise your horns against heaven | (קרן) |
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| | | B(75:7-9) | | | 75:8 But from God who decides, who brings some low and raises others high. (75:8) |
| | A'(75:10-11) | | | "75:11 I will break off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the just shall be lifted up" | (קרני) |
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A: The words of the LORD. B: Judgement. |
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[71]Psalm 76 (Ps76:1-13)
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| P(76:1) | 76:1 For the leader; a psalm with stringed instruments. A song of Asaph. (76:1) |
| | A(76:2-4) | | 76:4 There the flashing arrows were shattered, shield, sword, and weapons of war |
| | | B(76:5-7) | | | 76:7 At your roar, O God of Jacob, chariots and steeds lay still |
| | | | C(76:8) | | | | 76:8 So terrible and awesome are you |
| | | B'(76:9-11) | | | 76:9 From the heavens you pronounced sentence; the earth was terrified and reduced to silence, (76:9) |
| | A'(76:12-13) | | 76:13 He cuts short the breath of princes, strikes terror in earthly kings |
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A: Destruction by God. B: Subsided by God. C: So terrible and awesome are you. |
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[72]Psalm 77 (Ps77:1-21)
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| P(77:1) | 77:1 For the leader; al Jeduthun. A psalm of Asaph.(77:1) |
| | A(77:2-4) | | | "77:4 When I think of God, I groan; as I ponder, my spirit grows faint" | (רוחי) |
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| | | B(77:5-6) | | | | 77:6 I consider the days of old; the years long past (77:6) | (מקדם) |
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| | A'(77:7-11) | | | 77:7 I remember. In the night I meditate in my heart; I ponder and my spirit broods: (77:7) | (רוחי) |
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| | | B'(77:12-21) | | | | "77:12 I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, your wonders of old I will remember.(77:12)" | (מקדם) |
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A: A spirit grows. B: Miracles of old age. |
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[73]Psalm 78 (Ps78:1-72)
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| P(78:1a) | 78:1 A maskil of Asaph. (78:1) |
| | A(78:1b-11) | | 78:8 They were not to be like their ancestors, a rebellious and defiant generation |
| | | B(78:12-37) | | | 78:12 In the sight of their ancestors God did wonders, in the land of Egypt, the plain of Zoan.(78:12) |
| | | | C(78:38-42) | | | | 78:38 God is merciful and forgave their sin |
| | | B'(78:43-55) | | | 78:43 When he displayed his wonders in Egypt, his marvels in the plain of Zoan.(78:43) |
| | A'(78:56-72) | | 78:57 They turned back, deceitful like their ancestors |
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A: Sins of ancestors. B: Miracles in Egypt. C: God forgives sins. |
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[74]Psalm 79 (Ps79:1-13)
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| P(79:1a) | 79:1 A psalm of Asaph. O God, the nations have invaded your heritage; they have defiled your holy temple, have laid Jerusalem in ruins.(79:1) |
| | A(79:1b-4) | | | "79:4 We have become the reproach of our neighbors, the scorn and derision of those around us." | (חרפה) |
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| | | B(79:5-7) | | | 79:6 Pour out your wrath on nations that reject you, on kingdoms that do not call on your name |
| | | | C(79:8-9) | | | | 79:9 Deliver us, pardon our sins for your name's sake |
| | | B'(79:10-11) | | | 79:10 Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" |
| | A'(79:12-13) | | | "79:12 Lord, inflict on our neighbors seven fold the disgrace they inflicted on you." | (חרפתם) |
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A: Disgrace of neighbors. B: Unbelief of nations. C: Forgiveness of sins. |
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[75]Psalm 80 (Ps80:1-20)
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| P(80:1) | 80:1 For the leader; according to "Lilies." Eduth. A psalm of Asaph.(80:1) |
| | A(80:2-4) | | | "80:4 O LORD of hosts, restore us; Let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved" | (והארפניךונושׁעה) |
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| | | B(80:5-7) | | | Sufferings |
| | | | C(80:8-12) | | | | 80:9 You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove away the nations and planted it.(80:9) |
| | | B'(80:13-14) | | | Sufferings |
| | A'(80:15-20) | | | "80:20 LORD of hosts, restore us; let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved." | (הארפניךונושׁעה) |
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A: Let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. B: Sufferings. C: Exodus. |
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[76]Psalm 81 (Ps81:1-17)
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| P(81:1) | 81:1 For the leader; "upon the gittith." Of Asaph.(81:1) |
| | A(81:2-6) | | 81:5 For this is a law in Israel, an edict of the God of Jacob, (81:5) |
| | | B(81:7-8) | | | 81:8 At the waters of Meribah I tested you and said: (81:8) |
| | A'(81:9-15) | | 81:9 If only you will obey me, Israel! (81:9) |
| | | B'(81:16-17) | | | 81:17 But Israel I would feed with the finest wheat, satisfy them with honey from the rock."(81:17) |
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A: The law of God. B: Miracles of Exodus. |
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[77]Psalm 82 (Ps82:1-8)
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| P(82:1a) | 82:1 A psalm of Asaph. (82:1) |
| | A(82:1b) | | | "82:1 God rises in the divine council, gives judgment in the midst of the gods" | (אלהיםישׁפט) |
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| | | B(82:2-5) | | | Condemnation against the wicked |
| | | B'(82:6-7) | | | Condemnation against the wicked |
| | A'(82:8) | | | "82:8 Arise, O God, judge the earth" | (אלהיםשׁפטה) |
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A: Judgement of God. B: Condemnation against the wicked. |
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[78]Psalm 83 (Ps83:1-19)
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| P(83:1) | 83:1 A song; a psalm of Asaph.(83:1) |
| | A(83:2-4) | | 83:2 God, do not be silent |
| | | B(83:5) | | | 83:5 They say, "Come, let us wipe out their nation; let Israel's name be mentioned no more!" (83:5) |
| | | | C(83:6-9) | | | | The people against God |
| | | | C'(83:10-12) | | | | The people who were destroyed by God |
| | | B'(83:13) | | | 83:13 Who made a plan together, "Let us seize the pastures of God." (83:13) |
| | A'(83:14-19) | | 83:14 My God, turn them into withered grass |
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A: Prayer for salvation. B: Words of enemies. C: The people against God. |
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[79]Psalm 84 (Ps84:1-13)
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| P(84:1) | 84:1 For the leader; "upon the gittith." A psalm of the Korahites.(84:1) |
| | A(84:2) | | 84:2 O LORD of hosts |
| | | B(84:3-4a) | | | | 84:3 My soul yearns and pines for the courts of the LORD. (84:3) | (לחצרות) |
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| | | | C(84:4b) | | | | 84:4 LORD of hosts |
| | | | | D(84:5) | | | | | | 84:5 Happy are those who dwell in your house | (אשׁרי) |
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| | | | | D'(84:6-8) | | | | | | 84:6 Happy are those who find refuge in you | (אשׁרי) |
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| | | | C'(84:9) | | | | 84:9 LORD of hosts |
| | | B'(84:10-12) | | | | 84:11 Better one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. (84:11) | (בחצריך) |
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| | A'(84:13) | | 84:13 O LORD of hosts |
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A: LORD of hosts. B: The court of the LORD. C: LORD of hosts. D: Happiness. |
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[80]Psalm 85 (Ps85:1-14)
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| P(85:1) | 85:1 For the leader. A psalm of the Korahites.(85:1) |
| | A(85:2-4) | | | "85:2 You once favored, LORD, your land, restored the good fortune of Jacob" | (ארצך) |
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| | | B(85:5) | | | 85:5 Restore us once more, God our savior; abandon your wrath against us. (85:5) |
| | | | C(85:6-7) | | | | 85:6 Will you be angry with us forever, drag out your anger for all generations? (85:6) |
| | | B'(85:8) | | | 85:8 Show us, LORD, your love; grant us your salvation. (85:8) |
| | A'(85:9-14) | | | 85:10 prosperity will fill our land | (בארצנו) |
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A: The land of the LORD. B: Prayer for salvation. C: prayer for forgiveness. |
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[81]Psalm 86 (Ps86:1-17)
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| P(86:1a) | 86:1 A prayer of David. (86:1) |
| | A(86:1b-7) | | 86:1 Hear me, LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and oppressed |
| | | B(86:8-10) | | | 86:8 None among the gods can equal you, O Lord; nor can their deeds compare to yours |
| | A'(86:11-17) | | 86:11 Teach me, LORD, your way |
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A: Prayer for salvation. B: Greatness of the LORD. |
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[82]Psalm 87 (Ps87:1-7)
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| P(87:1a) | 87:1 A psalm of the Korahites. A song. (87:1) |
| | A(87:1b-3) | | 87:3 Glorious things are said of you |
| | | B(87:4-5) | | | | 87:4 This one was born there | (זהילדשׁם) |
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| | | B'(87:6) | | | | 87:6 This one was born here | (זהילדשׁם) |
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| | A'(87:7) | | 87:7 So all sing in their festive dance |
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A: Words of people. B: This one was born there. |
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[83]Psalm 88 (Ps88:1-19)
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| P(88:1) | 88:1 A song; a psalm of the Korahites. For the leader; according to Mahalath. (88:1) |
| | A(88:2-9) | | 88:9 Because of you my friends shun me |
| | | B(88:10-13) | | | 88:12 Is your love proclaimed in the grave, your fidelity in the tomb? |
| | A'(88:14-19) | | 88:19 Because of you companions shun me |
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A: Sufferings. B: Nether world. |
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[84]Psalm 89 (Ps89:1-53)
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| P(89:1) | 89:1 A maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite.(89:1) |
| | A(89:2) | | 89:2 I will sing forever |
| | | B(89:3-4) | | | | 89:4 I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant: (89:4) | (נשׁבעתי) |
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| | | | C(89:5-19) | | | | | 89:14 your right hand is ever exalted | (ימינך) |
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| | | | | D(89:20-30) | | | | | | "89:30 I will establish his dynasty forever, his throne as the days of the heavens" | (זרעו) |
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| | | | | | E(89:31-33) | | | | | | 89:33 I will punish their crime with a rod and their guilt with lashes. (89:33) |
| | | | | D'(89:34-38) | | | | | | "89:37 His dynasty will continue forever, his throne, like the sun before me" | (זרעו) |
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| | | | C'(89:39-46) | | | | | 89:43 You have exalted the right hand of his foes | (ימין) |
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| | | B'(89:47-50) | | | | "89:50 Where are your promises of old, Lord, the loyalty sworn to David? (89:50)" | (נשׁבעת) |
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| | A'(89:51-53) | | 89:53 Blessed be the LORD forever |
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A: Forever. B: Swear to David. C: To exalt right hand. D: Dynasty. E: Sins. |
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[85]Psalms 90-91 (Ps90:1-91:16)
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| P(90:1a) | 90:1 A prayer of Moses, the man of God. (90:1) |
| | A(90:1b-2) | | 90:1 Lord, you have been our refuge through all generations. |
| | | B(90:3-12) | | | Sufferings |
| | | | C(90:13-17) | | | | | "90:14 Fill us at daybreak with your love, that all our days we may sing for joy" | (שׂבענו) |
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| | A'(91:1-2) | | 91:1 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty |
| | | B'(91:3-13) | | | Salvation from sufferings |
| | | | C'(91:14-16) | | | | | 91:16 With length of days I will satisfy them and show them my saving power | (אשׂביעהו) |
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A: Shelter of God. B: Sufferings. C: Satisfaction. |
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[86]Psalms 92-97 (Ps92:1-97:12)
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| P(92:1) | 92:1 A psalm. A sabbath song.(92:1) |
| | A(92:2-5) | | | 92:5 at the works of your hands I shout for joy | (שׂמחתני) |
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| | | B(92:6-16) | | | 92:10 indeed your enemies shall perish; all sinners shall be scattered. (92:10) |
| | | | C(93:1-5) | | | | | "93:1 The world will surely stand in place, never to be moved.(93:1)" | (תכוןתבן) |
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| | | | | D(94:1-11) | | | | | 94:3 How long, LORD, shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked glory? (94:3) |
| | | | | | E(94:12-15) | | | | | | | "94:13 You give them rest from evil days, while a pit is being dug for the wicked. (94:13)" | (לרשׁע) |
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| | | | | | | F(94:16-19) | | | | | | | 94:18 your love, LORD, holds me up |
| | | | | | E'(94:20-23) | | | | | | | 94:21 Those who conspire against the just and condemn the innocent to death? | (ירשׁיעו) |
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| | | | | D'(95:1-11) | | | | | 95:8 Do not harden your hearts as at Meribah, as on the day of Massah in the desert.(95:8) |
| | | | C'(96:1-97:1) | | | | | "96:10 The world will surely stand fast, never to be moved. (96:10)" | (תכוןתבל) |
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| | | B'(97:2-7) | | | 97:3 Fire goes before him; everywhere it consumes the foes. (97:3) |
| | A'(97:8-12) | | | "97:8 Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice because of your judgments" | (ותשׂמח) |
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A: Joy. B: Enemies. C: The world will surely stand fast. D: Betrayal. E: The wicked. F: The love of the LORD. |
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[87]Psalms 98-99 (Ps98:1-99:9)
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| P(98:1a) | 98:1 A psalm. (98:1) |
| | A(98:1b-3) | | 98:3 Has remembered faithful love toward the house of Israel |
| | | B(98:4-9) | | | | 98:9 To govern the world with justice | (לשׁפט) |
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| | | B'(99:1-4) | | | | "99:4 O mighty king, lover of justice" | (משׁפט) |
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| | A'(99:5-9) | | 99:6 they called on the LORD, who answered them |
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A: The LORD answered. B: Justice. |
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[88]Psalm 100 (Ps100:1-5)
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| P(100:1a) | 100:1 A psalm of thanksgiving. (100:1) |
| | A(100:1b-2) | | 100:1 Shout joyfully to the LORD |
| | | B(100:3) | | | 100:3 Know that the LORD is God |
| | A'(100:4) | | 100:4 Enter the temple gates with praise, its courts with thanksgiving |
| | | B'(100:5) | | | 100:5 whose faithfulness lasts through every age |
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A: Thanksgiving. B: The LORD is God. |
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[89]Psalm 101 (Ps101:1-8)
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| P(101:1a) | 101:1 A psalm of David. (101:1) |
| | A(101:1b-2) | | | 101:2 I follow the way of integrity | (בדרךתמים) |
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| | | B(101:3-5) | | | 101:3 I do not allow into my presence anyone who speaks perversely |
| | A'(101:6) | | | 101:6 Those who follow the way of integrity | (בדרךתמים) |
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| | | B'(101:7-8) | | | 101:7 No one who practices deceit can hold a post |
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A: The way of integrity. B: To avoid evil. |
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[90]Psalm 102 (P102:1-29)
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| P(102:1) | 102:1 The prayer of one afflicted and wasting away whose anguish is poured out before the LORD.(102:1) |
| | A(102:2-12) | | 102:4 For my days vanish like smoke |
| | | B(102:13-16) | | | | "102:16 The nations shall revere your name, LORD" | (שׁםיהוה) |
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| | | | C(102:17-19) | | | | 102:17 Once the LORD has rebuilt Zion and appeared in glory, (102:17) |
| | | B'(102:20-23) | | | | 102:22 Then the LORD'S name will be declared on Zion | (שׁםיהוה) |
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| | A'(102:24-29) | | 102:24 God has cut short my days |
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A: Ends of life. B: The name of the LORD. C: The LORD has rebuilt Zion. |
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[91]Psalms 103-107 (Ps103:1-107:43)
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| P(103:1a) | 103:1 Of David. (103:1) |
| | A(103:1b-13) | | 103:6 The LORD does righteous deeds, brings justice to all the oppressed. (103:6) |
| | | B(103:14-22) | | | | 103:16 The wind sweeps over us and we are gone; our place knows us no more. (103:16) | (רוח) |
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| | | | C(104:1-12) | | | | 104:7 At your roar they took flight; at the sound of your thunder they fled.(104:7) |
| | | | | D(104:13-23) | | | | | 104:15 and wine to gladden our hearts, Oil to make our faces gleam, food to build our strength. (104:15) |
| | | | | | E(104:24-35) | | | | | | 104:35 May sinners vanish from the earth, and the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, my soul! Hallelujah!(104:35) |
| | | | | | | F(105:1-5) | | | | | | | | 105:3 Glory in his holy name; rejoice | (בשׁםקדשׁו) |
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| | | | | | | | G(105:6-41) | | | | | | | | History of Israel |
| | | | | | | | | H(105:42-45) | | | | | | | | | | "105:43 He brought his people out with joy, his chosen ones with shouts of triumph" | (בחיריו) |
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| | | | | | | | | H'(106:1-5) | | | | | | | | | | 106:5 I may see the prosperity of your chosen | (בחיריך) |
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| | | | | | | | G'(106:6-42) | | | | | | | | History of Israel |
| | | | | | | F'(106:43-48) | | | | | | | | 106:47 we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in praising you | (לשׁםקדשׁך) |
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| | | | | | E'(107:1-7) | | | | | | 107:2 Let that be the prayer of the LORD'S redeemed, those redeemed from the hand of the foe, (107:2) |
| | | | | D'(107:8-14) | | | | | 107:9 For he satisfied the thirsty, filled the hungry with good things. (107:9) |
| | | | C'(107:15-20) | | | | 107:16 For he broke down the gates of bronze and snapped the bars of iron. (107:16) |
| | | B'(107:21-30) | | | | 107:25 He commands and raises the stormy wind (107:25) | (רוח) |
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| | A'(107:31-43) | | 107:41 While the poor were released from their affliction; their families increased like their flocks. (107:41) |
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A: Salvation for suffering people. B: Wind. C: Power of the LORD. D: To feed. E: Sins and redemption. F: The holy name. G: History of Israel. H: Chosen people. |
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[92]Psalm 108 (Ps108:1-14)
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| P(108:1) | 108:1 A song; a psalm of David(108:1) |
| | A(108:2-3) | | 108:2 Awake, my soul. (108:2) |
| | | B(108:4-7) | | | 108:7 Help with your right hand and answer us that your loved ones may escape. (108:7) |
| | A'(108:8-10) | | 108:8 Judah is my scepter. (108:9) |
| | | B'(108:11-14) | | | 108:13 Give us aid against the foe; worthless is human help. (108:13) |
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A: Mine. B: To help. |
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[93]Psalm 109 (Ps109:1-31)
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| P(109:1a) | 109:1 For the leader. A psalm of David.(109:1) |
| | A(109:1b) | | 109:1 Do not be silent, O God of my praise. (109:1) |
| | | B(109:2-5) | | | 109:5 They repay me evil for good, hatred for my love. My enemies say of me: (109:5) |
| | | | C(109:6-7) | | | | 109:6 "Find a lying witness, an accuser to stand by his right hand,(109:6) |
| | | | | D(109:8-19) | | | | | 109:13 May his posterity be destroyed, his name cease in the next generation. (109:13) |
| | | | C'(109:20-21) | | | | 109:20 May the LORD bring all this upon my accusers, upon those who speak evil against me.(109:20) |
| | | B'(109:22-29) | | | 109:28 Though they curse, may you bless; shame my foes, that your servant may rejoice. (109:28) |
| | A'(109:30-31) | | 109:30 I will give fervent thanks to the LORD; before all I will praise my God. (109:30) |
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A: Praise. B: Hostility of an enemy. C: Vengeance of the LORD. D: Vanishment of an enemy. |
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[94]Psalm 110 (Ps110:1-7)
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| P(110:1a) | 110:1 A psalm of David. (110:1) |
| | A(110:1b) | | 110:1 Take your throne at my righthand, while I make your enemies your footstool.(110:1) |
| | | B(110:2-3) | | | 110:2 The scepter of your sovereign might the LORD will extend from Zion. (110:2) |
| | | B'(110:4) | | | 110:4 Like Melchizedek you are a priest forever.(110:4) |
| | A'(110:5-7) | | 110:5 At your right hand is the Lord, who crushes kings on the day of wrath, (110:5) |
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A: Righthand of the LORD. B: Priest. |
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[95]Psalms 111-112 (Ps111:1-112:10)
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| | A(111:1-3) | | | 111:1 Hallelujah | (הללויה) |
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| | | B(111:4-6) | | | | 111:4 gracious and merciful is the LORD. (111:4) | (ורחום) |
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| | | | C(111:7-8) | | | | | 111:8 Established forever and ever | (סמוכים) |
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| | | | | D(111:9-10) | | | | | 111:10 Your praise endures forever.(111:10) |
| | A'(112:1-3) | | | 112:1 Hallelujah | (הללויה) |
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| | | B'(112:4-5) | | | | "112:4 they are gracious, merciful, and just. (112:4)" | (ורחום) |
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| | | | C'(112:6-8) | | | | | 112:8 Their hearts are tranquil | (סמוך) |
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| | | | | D'(112:9-10) | | | | | 112:9 Lavishly they give to the poor; their prosperity shall endure forever; (112:9) |
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A: Hallelujah. B: Merciful. C: Established. D: Forever.
Hebrew alphabet poem (Acrostic Psalms) |
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[96]Psalms 113-118 (Ps113:1-118:29)
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| | A(113:1-3) | | | 113:1 praise the name of the LORD. | (שׁםיהוה) |
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| | | B(113:4-9) | | | 113:7 The LORD raises the needy from the dust, lifts the poor from the ash heap, (113:7) |
| | | | C(114:1-8) | | | | 114:1 When Israel came forth from Egypt, the house of Jacob from an alien people,(114:1) |
| | | | | D(115:1-11) | | | | | | 115:9 The house of Israel trusts in the LORD | (בטח) |
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| | | | | | E(115:12-16) | | | | | | | 115:13 Will bless those who fear the LORD | (יראייהוה) |
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| | | | | | | F(115:17-18) | | | | | | | | "115:17 The dead do not praise the LORD, all those gone down into silence.(115:17)" | (יהללויה) |
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| | | | | | | | G(116:1-4) | | | | | | | | 116:4 Then I called on the name of the LORD, "O LORD, save my life!" (116:4) |
| | | | | | | | | H(116:5-8) | | | | | | | | | | "116:7 Return, my soul, to your rest; the LORD has been good to you. (116:7)" | (שׁובי) |
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| | | | | | | | | | I(116:9-11) | | | | | | | | | | 116:9 I shall walk before the LORD in the land of the living.(116:9) |
| | | | | | | | | H'(116:12-15) | | | | | | | | | | 116:12 How can I repay the LORD for all the good done for me? (116:12) | (אשׁיב) |
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| | | | | | | | G'(116:16-19) | | | | | | | | 116:16 LORD, I am your servant, your servant, the child of your maidservant; you have loosed my bonds. (116:16) |
| | | | | | | F'(117:1-2) | | | | | | | | "117:1 Praise the LORD, all you nations! Give glory, all you peoples!(117:1)" | (הללויה) |
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| | | | | | E'(118:1-4) | | | | | | | 118:4 Let those who fear the LORD say | (יראייהוה) |
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| | | | | D'(118:5-9) | | | | | | 118:8 Better to take refuge in the LORD than to put one's trust in mortals. | (מבטח) |
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| | | | C'(118:10-14) | | | | 118:10 All the nations surrounded me; in the LORD'S name I crushed them. (118:10) |
| | | B'(118:15-24) | | | 118:22 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.(118:22) |
| | A'(118:25-29) | | | 118:26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. | (בשׁםיהוה) |
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A: The name of the LORD. B: Salvation of the weak. C: Escape from foreign country. D: Trust in the LORD. E: To fear the LORD. F: Praise the LORD. G: Prayer for salvation. H: Rewards of the LORD. I: I shall walk before the LORD. |
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[97]Psalm 119 (Ps119:1-176)
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| | A(119:1-8) | | alef |
| | | B(119:9-16) | | | bet |
| | | | C(119:17-24) | | | | gimel |
| | | | | D(119:25-32) | | | | | dalet |
| | | | | | E(119:33-40) | | | | | | he |
| | | | | | | F(119:41-48) | | | | | | | vav |
| | | | | | | | G(119:49-56) | | | | | | | | zayin |
| | | | | | | | | H(119:57-64) | | | | | | | | | chet |
| | | | | | | | | | I(119:65-72) | | | | | | | | | | tet |
| | | | | | | | | | | J(119:73-80) | | | | | | | | | | | yod |
| | | | | | | | | | | | K(119:81-88) | | | | | | | | | | | | kaf |
| | | | | | | | | | | | K'(119:89-96) | | | | | | | | | | | | lamed |
| | | | | | | | | | | J'(119:97-104) | | | | | | | | | | | mem |
| | | | | | | | | | I'(119:105-112) | | | | | | | | | | nun |
| | | | | | | | | H'(119:113-120) | | | | | | | | | samech |
| | | | | | | | G'(119:121-128) | | | | | | | | ayin |
| | | | | | | F'(119:129-136) | | | | | | | pe |
| | | | | | E'(119:137-144) | | | | | | tsadi |
| | | | | D'(119:145-152) | | | | | kof |
| | | | C'(119:153-160) | | | | resh |
| | | B'(119:161-168) | | | shin |
| | A'(119:169-176) | | tav |
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Hebrew alphabet poem (Acrostic Psalms) |
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[98]Psalm 120 (Ps120:1-7)
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| P(120:1a) | 120:1 A song of ascents. (120:1) |
| | A(120:1b) | | 120:1 The LORD answered me when I called in my distress:(120:1) |
| | | B(120:2) | | | | "120:2 LORD, deliver me from lying lips, from treacherous tongues. (120:2)" | (מלשׁוןרמיה) |
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| | | B'(120:3-4) | | | | "120:3 What will the Lord inflict on you, O treacherous tongue, and what more besides?" | (לשׁוןרמיה) |
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| | A'(120:5-7) | | 120:5 Alas, I was an alien in Meshech, I lived near the tents of Kedar!(120:5) |
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A: Sufferings. B: Treacherous tongue. |
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[99]Psalm 121 (Ps121:1-8)
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| P(121:1a) | 121:1 A song of ascents.(121:1) |
| | A(121:1b-2) | | 121:2 the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth |
| | | B(121:3) | | | 121:3 God will not allow your foot to slip; your guardian does not sleep. (121:3) |
| | A'(121:4-6) | | 121:4 the guardian of Israel |
| | | B'(121:7-8) | | | 121:7 The LORD will guard you from all evil, will always guard your life. (121:7) |
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A: Other name of the LORD. B: To guard. |
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[100]Psalm 122 (Ps122:1-9)
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| P(122:1a) | 122:1 A song of ascents. Of David. (122:1) |
| | A(122:1b) | | | 122:1 Let us go to the house of the LORD | (ביתיהוה) |
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| | | B(122:2) | | | 122:2 And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem. (122:2) |
| | | | C(122:3-5) | | | | 122:5 the thrones of the house of David |
| | | B'(122:6-8) | | | 122:7 May peace be within your ramparts, prosperity within your towers. (122:7) |
| | A'(122:9) | | | 122:9 For the house of the LORD | (ביתיהוה) |
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A: The house of the LORD. B: Inside of Jerusalem. C: The thrones of the house of David. |
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[101]Psalm 123 (Ps123:1-4)
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| P(123:1a) | 123:1 A song of ascents. (123:1) |
| | A1(123:1b-2a) | | 123:2 Yes, like the eyes of a servant on the hand of his master, Like the eyes of a maid on the hand of her mistress, So our eyes are on the LORD our God, till we are shown favor. (123:2) |
| | A2(123:2b-3a) | | 123:3 Show us favor, LORD, show us favor, for we have our fill of contempt. (123:3) |
| | A3(123:3b-4) | | 123:4 We have our fill of insult from the insolent, of disdain from the arrogant.(123:4) |
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A: Repetition of same words. |
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[102]Psalm 124 (Ps124:1-8)
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| P(124:1a) | 124:1 A song of ascents. Of David. (124:1) |
| | A(124:1b-2) | | 124:1 I Had not the LORD been with us, let Israel say,(124:1) |
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| | A'(124:6-8) | | 124:6 Blessed be the LORD, who did not leave us to be torn by their fangs. (124:6) |
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A: Help of the LORD. B: Then. |
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[103]Psalm 125 (Ps125:1-5)
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| P(125:1a) | 125:1 A song of ascents. (125:1) |
| | A(125:1b-2) | | 125:1 Like Mount Zion are they who trust in the LORD, unshakable, forever enduring.(125:1) |
| | | B(125:3) | | | 125:3 The scepter of the wicked will not prevail in the land given to the just, Lest the just themselves turn their hands to evil.(125:3) |
| | A'(125:4-5) | | 125:4 Do good, LORD, to the good, to those who are upright of heart. (125:4) |
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A: The person who trusts in the LORD. B: Salvation from evils. |
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[104]Psalm 126 (Ps126:1-6)
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| P(126:1a) | 126:1 A song of ascents. (126:1) |
| | A(126:1b) | | | "126:1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming.(126:1)" | (בשׁוב) |
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| | | B(126:2) | | | | 126:2 The LORD had done great things for them | (הגדיל) |
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| | | B'(126:3) | | | | 126:3 The LORD has done great things for us | (הגדיל) |
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| | A'(126:4-6) | | | 126:4 Restore again our fortunes | (שׁובה) |
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A: Restoration. B: Great things. |
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[105]Psalm 127 (Ps127:1-5)
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| P(127:1a) | 127:1 A song of ascents. Of Solomon. (127:1) |
| | A(127:1b) | | 127:1 in vain does the guard keep watch |
| | | B(127:2) | | | 127:2 all this God gives to his beloved in sleep |
| | | B'(127:3-4) | | | 127:3 Children too are a gift from the LORD |
| | A'(127:5) | | 127:5 They will never be shamed contending with foes at the gate.(127:5) |
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A: Gate of a town. B: The LORD gives. |
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[106]Psalm 128 (Ps128:1-6)
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| P(128:1a) | 128:1 A song of ascents. (128:1) |
| | A(128:1b-2a) | | | "128:1 Happy are all who fear the LORD, who walk in the ways of God" | (יראיהוה) |
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| | | B(128:2b-3) | | | 128:3 Like olive plants your children around your table. (128:3) |
| | A'(128:4-5a) | | | 128:4 Just so will they be blessed who fear the LORD | (יראיהוה) |
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| | | B'(128:5b-6) | | | 128:6 and live to see your children's children. Peace upon Israel!(128:6) |
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A: The person who fear the LORD. B: Prosperity. |
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[107]Psalm 129 (Ps129:1-8)
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| P(129:1a) | 129:1 A song of ascents. (129:1) |
| | A(129:1b-3) | | | 129:1 now let Israel say | (יאמר) |
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| | | B(129:4-7) | | | 129:4 But the just LORD cut me free from the ropes of the yoke of the wicked. |
| | A'(129:8) | | | 129:8 With none passing by to call out | (אמרו) |
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A: To speak / not to speak. B: Salvation from wicked. |
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[108]Psalm 130 (Ps130:1-8)
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| P(130:1a) | 130:1 A song of ascents. (130:1) |
| | A(130:1b-2) | | 130:1 I call to you, LORD |
| | | B(130:3-4) | | | | "130:3 If you, LORD, mark our sins" | (עונות) |
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| | A'(130:5-6) | | 130:5 I wait with longing for the LORD |
| | | B'(130:7-8) | | | | 130:8 And God will redeem Israel from all their sins.(130:8) | (עונתיו) |
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A: Calling for salvation. B: Sins. |
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[109]Psalm 131 (Ps131:1-3)
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| P(131:1a) | 131:1 A song of ascents. Of David. (131:1) |
| | A(131:1b) | | 131:1 LORD, my heart is not proud |
| | A'(131:2) | | 131:2 Rather, I have stilled my soul |
| | | B'(131:3) | | | 131:3 Israel, hope in the LORD |
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A: Patience. B: Israel, hope in the LORD.
In this poem, 131:1b and 131:2 are corresponding completely. However, 131:3 has no corresponding pair.
I think this is an exceptional pattern of parallel structure. 131:3 may be some type of epilogue. |
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[110]Psalm 132 (Ps132:1-18)
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| P(132:1a) | 132:1 A song of ascents. (132:1) |
| | A(132:1b) | | 132:1 LORD, remember David and all his anxious care |
| | | B(132:2-5) | | | | 132:2 How he swore an oath to the LORD | (נשׁבע) |
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| | | | C(132:6-9) | | | | | "132:8 Arise, LORD, come to your resting place, you and your majestic ark. " | (למנוחתך) |
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| | A'(132:10) | | 132:10 David your servant |
| | | B'(132:11-12) | | | | 132:11 The LORD swore an oath to David | (נשׁבע) |
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| | | | C'(132:13-18) | | | | | "132:14 This is my resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I desire it." | (מנוחתי) |
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A: David is the servant of the LORD. B: Swear. C: Resting place of the LORD. |
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[111]Psalm 133 (Ps133:1-3)
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| P(133:1a) | 133:1 A song of ascents. Of David. (133:1) |
| | A(133:1b) | | 133:1 How good it is, how pleasant |
| | | B(133:2) | | | | 133:2 running down the beard | (שׁירד) |
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| | | B(133:3a) | | | | 133:3 coming down upon the mountains of Zion | (שׁירד) |
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| | A'(133:3b) | | 133:3 There the LORD has lavished blessings, life for evermore! |
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A: Goodness. B: Coming down. |
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[112]Psalms 134-137 (Ps134:1-137:9)
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| P(134:1a) | 134:1 A song of ascents. (134:1) |
| | A(134:1b-3) | | 134:3 May the LORD who made heaven and earth bless you from Zion. |
| | | B(135:1-21) | | | Creation and Exodus |
| | | B'(136:1-26) | | | Creation and Exodus |
| | A'(137:1-9) | | 137:1 we sat mourning and weeping when we remembered Zion. |
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A: Zion. B: The creation and Exodus. |
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[113]Psalm 138 (Ps138:1-8)
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| P(138:1a) | 138:1 Of David. (138:1) |
| | A(138:1b-2) | | | 138:2 I praise your name for your fidelity and love. (138:2) | (חסדך) |
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| | | B(138:3) | | | 138:3 When I cried out, you answered; you strengthened my spirit. (138:3) |
| | | | C(138:4-6) | | | | 138:5 They will sing of the ways of the LORD: "How great is the glory of the LORD!" |
| | | B'(138:7) | | | 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of dangers, you guard my life when my enemies rage. (138:7) |
| | A'(138:8) | | | "138:8 LORD, your love endures forever. Never forsake the work of your hands!(138:8)" | (חסדך) |
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A: Love. B: Salvation from sufferings. C: How great is the glory of the LORD. |
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[114]Psalm 139 (Ps139:1-24)
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| P(139:1a) | 139:1 For the leader. A psalm of David. (139:1) |
| | A(139:1b-6) | | 139:1 I LORD, you have probed me, you know me |
| | | B(139:7-10) | | | 139:7 Where can I hide from your spirit? |
| | | | C(139:11-12) | | | | 139:11 If I say, "Surely darkness shall hide me, and night shall be my light" |
| | | | | D(139:13-16) | | | | | 139:13 You formed my inmost being; you knit me in my mother's womb. |
| | | | C'(139:17-18) | | | | 139:17 How precious to me are your designs, O God; how vast the sum of them! |
| | | B'(139:19-22) | | | 139:19 O God, and the bloodthirsty would depart from me! |
| | A'(139:23-24) | | 139:23 Probe me, God, know my heart |
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A: To probe. B: To avoid. C: Greatness of the LORD. D: The LORD formed. |
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[115]Psalm 140 (Ps140:1-14)
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| P(140:1) | 140:1 For the leader. A psalm of David |
| | A(140:2-6) | | | "140:5 Keep me, LORD, from the clutches of the wicked" | (רשׁע) |
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| | | B(140:7-8) | | | 140:7 You are my God; listen, LORD, to the words of my prayer |
| | A'(140:9-12) | | | 140:12 evil will quickly entrap the violent | (רשׁע) |
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| | | B'(140:13-14) | | | 140:13 the LORD will secure justice for the needy |
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A: The wicked. B: Salvation of the LORD. |
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[116]Psalm 141 (Ps141:1-10)
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| P(141:1a) | 141:1 A psalm of David. |
| | A(141:1b-5) | | 141:4 Do not let my heart incline to evil, or yield to any sin |
| | | B'(141:6-7) | | | 141:6 When their leaders are cast over the cliff |
| | A'(141:8-9) | | 141:9 Guard me from the trap they have set for me, from the snares of evildoers |
| | | B'(141:10) | | | 141:10 Into their own nets let all the wicked fall |
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A: To avoid evils. B: Punishment against evils. |
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[117]Psalm 142 (Ps142:1-8)
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| P(142:1) | 142:1 A maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer.(142:1) |
| | A(142:2-3) | | | 142:2 With full voice I cry to the LORD | (אזעק) |
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| | | B(142:4) | | | 142:4 Along the way I walk they have hidden a trap for me. |
| | | | C(142:5) | | | | | 142:5 There is no escape for me; no one cares for me. | (לנפשׁי) |
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| | A'(142:6) | | | "142:6 I cry out to you, LORD" | (זעקתי) |
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| | | B'(142:7) | | | 142:7 Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me. |
| | | | C'(142:8) | | | | | 142:8 Lead me out of my prison | (נפשׁי) |
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A: To cry to the LORD. B: Enemies. C: Salvation of a soul. |
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[118]Psalm 143 (Ps143:1-12)
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| P(143:1a) | 143:1 A psalm of David. (143:1) |
| | A(143:1b-2) | | 143:1 answer me in your justice |
| | | B(143:3) | | | | 143:3 The enemy has pursued me | (אויב) |
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| | | | C(143:4) | | | | | 143:4 My spirit is faint within me | (רוחי) |
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| | | | | D(143:5-6) | | | | | | 143:6 I stretch out my hands to you; I thirst for you like a parched land. Selah (143:6) | (נפשׁי) |
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| | A'(143:7-8) | | 143:7 Hasten to answer me |
| | | B'(143:9) | | | | "143:9 Rescue me, LORD, from my foes" | (מאיבי) |
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| | | | C'(143:10) | | | | | 143:10 May your kind spirit guide me on ground that is level. | (רוחך) |
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| | | | | D'(143:11-12) | | | | | | 143:11 in your justice lead me out of distress | (נפשׁי) |
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A: To answer. B: Enemies. C: Spirit. D: Soul. |
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[119]Psalm 144 (Ps144:1-15)
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| P(144:1a) | 144:1 Of David. (144:1) |
| | A(144:1b-4) | | 144:1 Blessed be the LORD, my rock |
| | | B(144:5-8) | | | | 144:7 deliver me from the many waters; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes | (פצניוהצילני) |
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| | | | C(144:9) | | | | 144:9 O God, a new song I will sing to you |
| | | B'(144:10-11) | | | | 144:11 deliver me; rescue me from the hands of foreign foes. | (פצניוהצילני) |
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| | A'(144:12-15) | | 144:15 happy the people whose God is the LORD. |
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A: The people whose God is the LORD. B: To rescue from the foreign foes. C: I will sing a new song to God. |
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[120]Psalm 145 (Ps145:1-21)
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| P(145:1a) | 145:1 Praise. Of David. (145:1) |
| | A(145:1b-2) | | | 145:1 I will bless your name forever | (שׁמך) |
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| | | B(145:3-7) | | | | 145:4 One generation praises your deeds to the next | (מעשׂיך) |
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| | | | C(145:8-9) | | | | 145:9 The LORD is good to all, compassionate to every creature. |
| | | | | D(145:10-13) | | | | | 145:13 Your reign is a reign for all ages |
| | | | C'(145:14-16) | | | | 145:14 The LORD supports all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. |
| | | B'(145:17-20) | | | | 145:17 faithful in all your works | (מעשׂיו) |
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| | A'(145:21) | | | 145:21 all flesh will bless your holy name forever | (שׁם) |
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A: The name. B: Deeds. C: Mercy. D: Reign of the LORD. |
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[121]Psalms 146-150 (Ps146:1-150:6)
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| | A(146:1-6) | | | "146:6 The maker of heaven and earth, the seas and all that is in them, Who keeps faith forever, (146:6)" | (שׁמיםוארץ) |
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| | | B(146:7-10) | | | 146:7 secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets prisoners free; (146:7) |
| | | | C(147:1) | | | | | 147:1 how sweet to give fitting praise | (תהלה) |
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| | | | | D(147:2-20) | | | | | | "147:19 The LORD also proclaims his word to Jacob, decrees and laws to Israel. (147:19)" | (ומשׁפטיו) |
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| | | | | | E(148:1-4) | | | | | | | 148:1 Praise the LORD from the heavens | (הללו) |
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| | A'(148:5-13) | | | "148:13 Let them all praise the LORD'S name, for his name alone is exalted, majestic above earth and heaven. (148:13)" | (ארץושׁמים) |
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| | | B'(148:14) | | | 148:14 The LORD has lifted high the horn of his people; to the glory of all the faithful, of Israel, the people near to their God. Hallelujah!(148:14) |
| | | | C'(149:1) | | | | | 149:1 a hymn in the assembly of the faithful. | (תהלתו) |
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| | | | | D'(149:2-9) | | | | | | 149:9 To execute the judgments decreed for them-- such is the glory of all God's faithful. Hallelujah!(149:9) | (משׁפט) |
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| | | | | | E'(150:1-6) | | | | | | | 150:6 Let everything that has breath give praise to the LORD | (הללו) |
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A: Heaven and earth. B: Salvation. C: Praise. D: Judgement. E: Hallelu. |
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