Category Archives: Psalms (Text)

Separately posted text of Psalms, some in their entirety others in part; related to later posts; “Psalms Comments’.
Almost always N.I.V. and without verse numbers.

Psalm 140

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men;     preserve me from violent men, who plan evil things in their heart     and stir up wars continually. They make their tongue sharp as a serpent’s,     and … Continue reading

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Psalm 138

Of David. I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;     before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple     and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness,     for … Continue reading

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Psalm 136:1-12 ESV

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,      for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods,      for his steadfast love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords,      for his … Continue reading

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Psalm 135:1-6; 13-18; 21 ESV

135 Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord,     give praise, O servants of the Lord, 2 who stand in the house of the Lord,     in the courts of the house of our God! 3 Praise the Lord, for the Lord is … Continue reading

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Psalm 134

A Song of Ascents. Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,      who stand by night in the house of the Lord! Lift up your hands to the holy place      and bless the Lord! May the … Continue reading

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Psalm 133

A Song of Ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is      when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head,      running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron,      … Continue reading

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Psalm 132: 11-18

The Lord swore to David a sure oath     from which he will not turn back: “One of the sons of your body     I will set on your throne. If your sons keep my covenant     and my testimonies that I shall … Continue reading

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Psalm 131

A Song of Ascents. Of David. O Lord, my heart is not lifted up;      my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things      too great and too marvelous for me. But I have … Continue reading

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Psalm 129

A Song of Ascents. “Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth”—     let Israel now say— “Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth,     yet they have not prevailed against me. The plowers plowed upon my back;     they made long … Continue reading

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Psalm 128

A Song of Ascents Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways! You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you. Your wife … Continue reading

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