Psalm Balm for the Soul (Page 2)

When Truth Is Scarce and Lies Abound

Psalm 12To the choirmaster: according to The Sheminith. A Psalm of King David. Save,O LORD, for the godly one is gone; for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man. Everyone utters lies to his neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, the…

Dwelling in the Shelter of the Most High

Psalm 91He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”For He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.He will cover you with His…

The Blessing of the Blessed

Psalm 41To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him;the LORD protects him and keeps him alive; he is called blessed in the land; You do not give him up to the will of his enemies. The LORD sustains him on…

The Depths, Pleas and Hope of the Penitent

Psalm 130A Song of Ascents.Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD!O Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy!If You, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?But with You there is forgiveness, that You may be feared.I wait for the…

The Assurance of God’s Help in Times of Trial

Psalm 20To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble! May the Name of the God of Jacob protect you!May He send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion!May He remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! SelahMay He grant…