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Famous Psalms
A thoughtfully arranged collection from the PocketPrayers library.
Psalms for Death and Dying
Psalm 116 I love the Lord, for he has heard the cry of my appeal; for he turned his ear to me in the day when I called him. The snares of death had…
Psalms for Guidance and Wisdom
Psalm 25 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. My God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let…
Psalms for Healing and Restoration
Psalm 30 I will exalt you, Lord, because you have raised me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and…
Psalms for Help in Times of Trouble
Psalm 46 God is for us a refuge and strength, a helper close at hand in time of distress. So we shall not fear though the earth should rock, though…
Psalms for Joy and Celebration
Psalm 98 Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders. His right hand and his holy arm have brought salvation. The Lord has made known his…
Psalms for Lack of Faith
Psalm 73 Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. For I…
Psalms for Morning Prayer
Psalm 5 To my words give ear, O Lord, give heed to my groaning. Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God. It is you whom I invoke, O Lord.…
Psalms for Night and Rest
Psalm 4 When I call, answer me, O God of justice; from anguish you released me, have mercy and hear me! O men, how long will your hearts be closed,…
Psalms for Peace and Stillness
Psalm 131 O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor are my eyes haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters, or with things too wonderful for me.…
Psalms for Sadness and Sorrow
Psalm 42 Like the deer that yearns for running streams, so my soul is yearning for you, my God. My soul is thirsting for God, the God of my life.…
Psalms for Spiritual Warfare
Psalm 35 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my…
Psalms for Strength in Weakness
Psalm 28 To you, O Lord, I call; my rock, do not be deaf to me, lest, if you heed me not, I become like those who go down to the pit. Blessed be the…
Psalms for Worry, Anxiety, and Anguish
Psalm 55 Give ear to my prayer, O God; do not hide from my pleading; hear me and answer me. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught because of the…
Psalms in Times of Loneliness
Psalm 139 O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out…
Psalms of Comfort
Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose. Near restful waters he…
Psalms of Deliverance
Psalm 34 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise always on my lips; in the Lord my soul shall make its boast; the humble shall hear and be…
Psalms of Forgiveness
Psalm 51 Have mercy on me, God, in your kindness. In your compassion blot out my offense. O wash me more and more from my guilt and cleanse me from…
Psalms of Hope and Confidence
Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; before whom shall I shrink? When evildoers…
Psalms of Praise and Thanksgiving
Psalm 100 Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing for joy. Know that he, the Lord, is…
Psalms of Protection
Psalm 91 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High and abides in the shade of the Almighty will say to the Lord, “My refuge, my stronghold, my…
Psalms of Repentance
Psalm 32 Happy the one whose offense is forgiven, whose sin is remitted. Happy the one to whom the Lord imputes no guilt, and in whose spirit there…
Psalms of Trust in God
Psalm 62 In God alone is my soul at rest; my help comes from him. He alone is my rock, my stronghold, my fortress: I stand firm. How long will you…
Psalms When Facing a Crisis
Psalm 18 I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer. My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, the horn…
Psalms When Tempted
Psalm 141 I have called to you, Lord; hasten to help me! Hear my voice when I cry to you. Let my prayer be counted as incense before you, the lifting…