Psalms 51

A Prayer of Repentance To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy upon…

Psalms 52

The End of the Wicked and the Peace of the Godly To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of David when Doeg the Edomite went and told Saul, and said to…

Psalms 53

Folly of the Godless, and the Restoration of Israel To the Chief Musician. Set to “Mahalath.” A Contemplation of David. 1 Thefool has said in his heart, “Thereisno God.” They…

Psalms 54

Answered Prayer for Deliverance from Adversaries To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David when the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding with…

Psalms 55

Trust in God Concerning the Treachery of Friends To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David. 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God, And do not…

Psalms 56

Prayer for Relief from Tormentors To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A Michtam of David when the Philistines captured him in Gath. 1 Bemerciful…

Psalms 57

Prayer for Safety from Enemies To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave. 1 Be merciful to…

Psalms 58

The Just Judgment of the Wicked To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David. 1 Do you indeed speak righteousness, you silent ones? Do you…

Psalms 59

The Assured Judgment of the Wicked To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when Saul sent men, and they watched the house in order…

Psalms 60

Urgent Prayer for the Restored Favor of God To the Chief Musician. Set to “Lily of the Testimony.” A Michtam of David. For teaching. When he fought against Mesopotamia and…