Psalms 51

A Prayer for Restoration For the choir director. A Davidic psalm, when Nathan the prophet came to him after he had gone to Bathsheba. 1 Be gracious to me, God,…

Psalms 52

God Judges the Proud For the choir director. A Davidic Maskil. When Doeg the Edomite went and reported to Saul, telling him, “David went to Ahimelech’s house.” 1 Why brag…

Psalms 53

A Portrait of Sinners For the choir director: on Mahalath. A Davidic Maskil. 1 The fool says in his heart, “God does not exist.” They are corrupt, and they do…

Psalms 54

Prayer for Deliverance For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic Maskil. When the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding among us? ” 1 God,…

Psalms 55

Betrayal by a Friend For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic Maskil. 1 God, listen to my prayer and do not ignoremy plea for help. 2 Pay attention…

Psalms 56

A Call for God’s Protection For the choir director: according to “A Silent Dove Far Away.” A Davidic Miktam. When the Philistines seized him in Gath. 1 Be gracious to…

Psalms 57

Praise for God’s Protection For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Davidic Miktam. When he fled before Saul into the cave. 1 Be gracious to me, God, be gracious…

Psalms 58

A Cry against Injustice For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Davidic Miktam. 1 Do you really speak righteously, you mighty ones? Do you judge people fairly? 2 No,…

Psalms 59

God Our Stronghold For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A Davidic Miktam. When Saul sent agents to watch the house and kill him. 1 Deliver me from my enemies,…

Psalms 60

Prayer in Difficult Times For the choir director: according to “The Lily of Testimony.” A Davidic Miktam for teaching. When he fought with Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and…