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Sing Psalms Psalm 72: 1-4 "He will defend and save the poor, And crush all those who them oppress." Tune: Cannock. For more on the tune see: https://youtu.be/-vTrS7dlrzI?si=zDc1RLXFSYL5W8eC The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Solomon anointed by Zadok the priest (1 Kings 1) Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/singpsalmsaudio PSALM 72 L.M. 1 Endow the king with justice, LORD, The royal son with righteousness. 2 Your people, your afflicted ones, He’ll judge with truth and uprightness. 3 The mountains will bring peace to them, The hills the fruit of righteousness. 4 He will defend and save the poor, And crush all those who them oppress. 5 As long as sun and moon endure, So will he live time without end. 6 He’ll be like showers on the earth, Like rains that on mown fields descend. 7 The righteous then will blossom forth Throughout his everlasting reign; Until the moon no longer shines, Peace in abundance will remain. 8 From sea to sea he will hold sway And from the River to earth’s end. 9 His enemies will lick the dust, And desert tribes the knee will bend. 10 Then Tarshish and the distant shores Will send the tribute of their kings; Sheba’s and Seba’s kings will come And bring to him their offerings. 11 All kings will humbly bow to him; And nations worship him with fear. 12 He’ll save the needy when they call, The poor for whom no help is near. 13 He will take pity on the weak And save them from oppressive might. 14 He’ll rescue them from violence; Their blood is precious in his sight. 15 Long may he live! May Sheba’s gold Be giv’n to him abundantly! May people ever pray for him And bless his name continually. 16 Let grain abound throughout the land, The tops of hills their harvest yield; May they bear fruit like Lebanon And thrive as grass grows in the field. 17 For ever may his name endure; May it continue as the sun. All nations will be blessed in him, Whom they will call the Blessèd One. 18 Praise to the LORD—to Israel’s God; His awesome deeds proclaim to men. 19 His name be praised eternally; His glory fill the earth. Amen! #psalm72 #solomon #singpsalms #dailybibleverse

Sing Psalms Psalm 57 v10-11 of 11 "Great is your steadfast love, which reaches to the sky." Tune: Silchester The image is only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; it is not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. image: Noah offering sacrifice (Genesis 8) For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. PSALM 57 S.M. 1 Have mercy on me, Lord; to you my soul holds fast. Your cov’ring wings will shelter me until the danger’s past. 2 I cry to God Most High, to God who answers me, For he fulfils his purposes for me most perfectly. 3 He sends his help from heaven and saves me from above, Rebuking those who seek my life; God sends his truth and love. 4 I live with savage beasts, I dwell with lions strong— With men who speak with piercing words; a sharp sword is their tongue. 5 Above the highest heavens, O God, exalted be! And over all the earth below display your majesty. 6 My soul was overwhelmed; they spread a net for me. But they themselves fell in the pit which they dug secretly. 7 My heart is steadfast, Lord; with music I will sing. 8 Awake, my soul! Wake, harp and lyre! My song the dawn will bring. 9 Among the nations, Lord, to you I will give praise. Among the peoples of the earth my songs of you I’ll raise. 10 Great is your steadfast love, which reaches to the sky. Your constant faithfulness, O Lord, extends to heaven high. 11 Above the highest heavens, O God, exalted be! And over all the earth below display your majesty. #psalms #psalm57 #dailybibleverse #dailyverse #singpsalms #bible #scripture #shorts

Sing Psalms Psalm 57 v10-11 of 11 "Great is your steadfast love, which reaches to the sky." Tune: Dennis The image is only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; it is not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. image: Harold Copping - David playing for Saul (1 Samuel 16) For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave. PSALM 57 S.M. 1 Have mercy on me, Lord; to you my soul holds fast. Your cov’ring wings will shelter me until the danger’s past. 2 I cry to God Most High, to God who answers me, For he fulfils his purposes for me most perfectly. 3 He sends his help from heaven and saves me from above, Rebuking those who seek my life; God sends his truth and love. 4 I live with savage beasts, I dwell with lions strong— With men who speak with piercing words; a sharp sword is their tongue. 5 Above the highest heavens, O God, exalted be! And over all the earth below display your majesty. 6 My soul was overwhelmed; they spread a net for me. But they themselves fell in the pit which they dug secretly. 7 My heart is steadfast, Lord; with music I will sing. 8 Awake, my soul! Wake, harp and lyre! My song the dawn will bring. 9 Among the nations, Lord, to you I will give praise. Among the peoples of the earth my songs of you I’ll raise. 10 Great is your steadfast love, which reaches to the sky. Your constant faithfulness, O Lord, extends to heaven high. 11 Above the highest heavens, O God, exalted be! And over all the earth below display your majesty. #shorts #psalms #psalm57 #bible #dailyverse #singpsalms #bible #scripture

Sing Psalms Psalm 56: 12-13 "I have taken vows before you" Tune: Austrian Hymn The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Zechariah in the temple (Luke 1) Falkirk Free Church PSALM 56 8 7 8 7 1 O my God, show mercy to me; men would take my life away. Hostile forces press upon me; they pursue me all the day. 2 Slanderers are close behind me; they pursue me all day long. In their arrogance they hound me; they are numerous and strong. 3 When I am afraid, I’ll trust you. 4 I will praise your faithful word; I will trust and not be fearful. What can man do to me, Lord? 5 All day long they plot to harm me, twisting everything I say. 6 They conspire, they lurk, they trail me, keen to take my life away. 7 Let them not escape your anger; bring the nations down, O Lord. 8 In your book write my entreaties; in your scroll my tears record. 9 When I call on you to help me, then my foes will turn aside; This is how I will be certain that my God is on my side. 10 In the LORD, whose word I honour, in my God—I praise his word— 11 I will trust and not be fearful. What can man do to me, Lord? 12 I have taken vows before you; to my God I will be true. Sacrifices of thanksgiving I will gladly give to you. 13 For you kept my feet from stumbling, and from death you set me free, So that I may walk before you and the light of life may see. #psalm56 #dailyverse #singpsalms

Sing Psalms Psalm 70 v4-5 "But may all those who seek you rejoice in you always" Tune: Bremen The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Shimei son of Gera cursing King David as he approached Bahurim (2 Samuel 16) Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/singpsalmsaudio PSALM 70 7 6 7 6 D 1 Make haste, O God, to save me; O LORD, come to my aid. 2 May those who seek to kill me be utterly dismayed. May all who seek my ruin be turned back in disgrace, 3 And may all those who mock me with shame their steps retrace. 4 But may all those who seek you rejoice in you always; May those who love salvation say, “To our God be praise!” 5 Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly, God, I pray. You are my help and saviour; O LORD, do not delay. #dailybibleverse #psalms #psalm70 #bible #dailyverse #singpsalms #bible #scripture #bremen

Sing Psalms Psalm 68: 18 of 35 "When you ascended up on high" This verse is quoted in Ephesians 4: 8 The image is only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm. image: Harold Copping - The Ascension (Acts 1) Falkirk Free Church PSALM 68 8 8 8 8 8 8 1 May God arise, and may his foes Be scattered far and put to flight. 2 As smoke is blown before the wind, So may your foes be blown from sight: As wax is melted by the fire May they before God’s wrath expire. 3 But may the righteous all be glad; May they rejoice and sing aloud. 4 Sing praise to God, sing to his name; Extol the One who rides the cloud; For he alone is named the LORD— With joy all praise to him accord. 5 A father to the fatherless, Of widows’ rights the champion, Is God within his holy place; 6 He gives a home to the forlorn. He leads the captives forth with song; To rebels barren wastes belong. 7 When you, O God, went out and led Your people through the desert plain— When through the wilderness you marched, 8 Earth shook and heaven poured down rain Before the God of Sinai’s hill, Before the God of Israèl. 9 O God, with showers you refreshed Your heritage so dry and bare. 10 And so your people settled down And made their habitation there. And from your overflowing store You made provision for the poor. 11 The Lord announced his sovereign word; A mighty crowd took up the shout, And many women spread the news: 12 “See kings and armies put to rout! They leave the fruits of battle’s toil; At home the women share the spoil. 13 “Although in open camp you sleep, Adorned with silver are your wings; My dove, your feathers shine like gold.” 14 When God Almighty scattered kings, The land became like Zalmon steep, When on its slopes the snow lies deep. 15 See Bashan’s mountains rising high; Steep and majestic are its hills. 16 Why view in envy, rugged heights, The hill where God for ever dwells? The mountain where he chose to reign— There will the LORD himself remain. 17 The mighty chariots of God In tens of thousands now appear; Surrounded by unnumbered hosts, The Lord himself is drawing near. From Sinai he has come to fill His sanctuary on Zion hill. 18 When you ascended up on high, You led out captives after you. From people you accepted gifts, From those who once were rebels too. And so, O LORD God, you have come To dwell in Zion as your home. 19 Praise to the Lord, our Saviour God; Our burdens daily he relieves. 20 Of our salvation he is God; Truly he is the God who saves. The Sovereign LORD defeats the grave; He has the power from death to save. 21 The Lord will crush his enemies’ heads, The skulls of those who practise sin. 22 “From Bashan I will bring them down, And from the sea’s depths bring them in, 23 That you may plunge your feet in blood, Which dogs will lick up as their food.” 24 The great procession comes in view— The entry of my God and King Into the holy sanctuary. 25 Leading them all are those who sing; Then girls with tambourines appear; Musicians follow in the rear. 26 In the assembly praise the LORD And let God’s praise be heard among The gathered tribes of Israèl. 27 See Judah’s princes in a throng, In front the tribe of Benjamin, Then Naphtali and Zebulun. 28 Summon your glorious power, O God; Show us the strength at your command, As you have done for us of old. 29 The kings of earth, from every land, Will bring their gifts to you in fear, And worship at your temple here. 30 Rebuke the beast from Egypt’s reeds, The bulls with calves from every land; May they with shame their tribute bring. Disperse the tribes that war demand. 31 Let Egypt’s envoys come to God, And Cush bow down before the LORD. 32 O realms of earth, sing to the Lord, To him who has his throne on high; All kingdoms, join in praise to God, 33 Whose chariot rides the ancient sky. Listen! As he sends out his word, A mighty thundering is heard. 34 Proclaim the mighty power of God, Whose glory shines on Israèl; His strength is awesome in the heavens 35 And in the place he comes to dwell. His people, Isr’el, God will raise To strength and might. To God be praise! psalm68 #singpsalms #dailybibleverse #bible #ascension

Sing Psalms Psalm 67: 4-7 "God will pour his gifts abroad." Tune: Sussex Crow Road Free Church The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondence. image: Peter at Simon, the tanner's house, by the sea in Joppa (Acts 10-11) PSALM 67 8 7 8 7 1 God be merciful and bless us; shine upon us with your face, 2 That the earth may know your actions and all lands your saving grace. 3 O God, may the peoples praise you; may all peoples sing your praise. 4 For you judge the nations justly, ruling over every race. May they sing with joy and gladness; may they all rejoice as one. 5 O God, may the peoples praise you as they all unite in song. 6 Then the land will yield its harvest; God will pour his gifts abroad. 7 God, our God, will surely bless us; all the earth will fear our God. #singpsalms #psalm67 #dailybibleverse #bible #cornelius

Sing Psalms Psalm 66: 12-13 "I will fulfil my vows to you" Tune: Swabia The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondence. Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/singpsalmsaudio PSALM 66 S.M. 1 Shout loud with joy to God; all earth, your chorus raise! 2 Sing loud the honour of his name and glorious make his praise! 3 Speak thus to God the Lord: “How great your works of power! So overwhelming is your might that foes before you cower. 4 “All earth bows down to you; they sing aloud your fame. They never cease to celebrate the glory of your name.” 5 Come, see what God has done, his mighty works of old, His deeds towards the human race— how awesome to behold! 6 To let his people pass on foot through waters broad He turned the sea into dry land. Let us rejoice in God! 7 With might and power he rules; on nations sets his eyes. So let not rebels in their pride against him turn and rise. 8 O peoples, praise our God; his praise in song repeat. 9 He has preserved our soul alive, from slipping kept our feet. 10 You tested us, O God, as silver is refined. 11 You laid sore burdens on our backs; in chains we were confined. 12 You let us be oppressed; we went through flood and fire. But yet you brought us to a place which met our hearts’ desire. 13 With whole burnt offerings your temple courts I’ll tread; I will fulfil my vows to you— the promises I made. 14 I’ll keep the vows I made when trouble came my way; 15 Rams, bulls and goats I’ll sacrifice and on your altar lay. 16 Come, all who fear our God; I’ll tell what he has done. 17 I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. 18 If I had cherished sin, the Lord would not have heard; 19 But surely when I prayed to him God listened to my word. 20 For ever God be praised, who hears me from above; He has not turned away my prayer or kept from me his love. #singpsalms psalms #psalm66 #dailybibleverse #bible

Sing Psalms Psalm 66: 6-7 "He turned the sea into dry land." Tune: Silchester Falkirk Free Church The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondence. image: Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14) PSALM 66 S.M. 1 Shout loud with joy to God; all earth, your chorus raise! 2 Sing loud the honour of his name and glorious make his praise! 3 Speak thus to God the Lord: “How great your works of power! So overwhelming is your might that foes before you cower. 4 “All earth bows down to you; they sing aloud your fame. They never cease to celebrate the glory of your name.” 5 Come, see what God has done, his mighty works of old, His deeds towards the human race— how awesome to behold! 6 To let his people pass on foot through waters broad He turned the sea into dry land. Let us rejoice in God! 7 With might and power he rules; on nations sets his eyes. So let not rebels in their pride against him turn and rise. 8 O peoples, praise our God; his praise in song repeat. 9 He has preserved our soul alive, from slipping kept our feet. 10 You tested us, O God, as silver is refined. 11 You laid sore burdens on our backs; in chains we were confined. 12 You let us be oppressed; we went through flood and fire. But yet you brought us to a place which met our hearts’ desire. 13 With whole burnt offerings your temple courts I’ll tread; I will fulfil my vows to you— the promises I made. 14 I’ll keep the vows I made when trouble came my way; 15 Rams, bulls and goats I’ll sacrifice and on your altar lay. 16 Come, all who fear our God; I’ll tell what he has done. 17 I cried out to him with my mouth; his praise was on my tongue. 18 If I had cherished sin, the Lord would not have heard; 19 But surely when I prayed to him God listened to my word. 20 For ever God be praised, who hears me from above; He has not turned away my prayer or kept from me his love. #singpsalms #psalm66 #dailybibleverse #bible #redsea

Sing Psalms Psalm 65: 9-10 "As you ordained, your streams are full to give the people food." Tune: St Matthew Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/singpsalmsaudio PSALM 65 C.M. 1 In Zion praise awaits you, Lord; to you our vows we’ll pay. 2 To you all people will come near; you hear us when we pray. 3 When we were overwhelmed by sins, and guilt upon us lay, You pardoned all our trespasses and washed our guilt away. 4 How blessed are those you choose, and bring within your courts of grace! We’re filled with blessings in your house, in your most holy place. 5 With awesome deeds of righteousness you answer us, O God, Our Saviour, hope of farthest seas and all the earth abroad. 6 By strength and power you formed the hills. 7 You hushed the oceans’ voice; You calmed the tumult of their waves and stilled the peoples’ noise. 8 Those who inhabit distant lands with awe regard your ways; Where morning dawns and evening fades, you call forth songs of praise. 9 You tend the land and water it; you make it rich and good. As you ordained, your streams are full to give the people food. 10 You drench the furrows of the land; you level off the ground. You soften it with showers of rain and make its crops abound. 11 You crown the year with fruitfulness; your harvests overflow. 12 The grassland flourishes again; the hills with gladness glow. 13 The pastures green with flocks are clothed, the meadows covering. The valleys deck themselves with corn; they shout for joy and sing. #psalms #psalm65 #dailybibleverse #singpsalms #bible

Scottish Psalter Psalm 64: 10 "In God the righteous shall rejoice, and trust upon his might" Tune: Wetherby images: Ahab Killed at Ramoth Gilead (1 Kings 22) The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. Falkirk Free Church PSALM 64 C.M. 1 When I to thee my prayer make, Lord, to my voice give ear; My life save from the enemy, of whom I stand in fear. 2 Me from their secret counsel hide who do live wickedly; From insurrection of those men that work iniquity: 3 Who do their tongues with malice whet, and make them cut like swords; In whose bent bows are arrows set, ev’n sharp and bitter words: 4 That they may at the perfect man in secret aim their shot; Yea, suddenly they dare at him to shoot, and fear it not. 5 In ill encourage they themselves, and their snares close do lay: Together conference they have; Who shall them see? they say. 6 They have searched out iniquities, a perfect search they keep: Of each of them the inward thought, and very heart, is deep. 7 God shall an arrow shoot at them, and wound them suddenly: 8 So their own tongue shall them confound; all who them see shall fly. 9 And on all men a fear shall fall, God’s works they shall declare; For they shall wisely notice take what these his doings are. 10 In God the righteous shall rejoice, and trust upon his might; Yea, they shall greatly glory all in heart that are upright. #psalm64 #scottishpsalter #dailybibleverse

Sing Psalms Psalm 63: 4-5 "I’ll bless you, Lord, throughout my life and raise my hands to you in prayer" Tune: Wareham Crow Road Free Church PSALM 63 L.M. 1 O God, you are my God alone; I seek your face with eagerness. My soul and body thirst for you In this dry, weary wilderness. 2 I’ve seen you in your holy place; Your power and glory held my gaze. 3 Far better is your love than life, And so my lips will sing your praise. 4 I’ll bless you, Lord, throughout my life And raise my hands to you in prayer. 5 My joyful lips will sing your praise; My soul is fed with richest fare. 6 Upon my bed I lie awake And in my thoughts remember you; I meditate throughout the night And keep your constant love in view. 7 Because you are my help alone, In shadow of your wings I’ll sing. 8 You hold me up with your right hand; To you, O God, my soul will cling. 9 All those who seek my life will die; Down to the depths they will descend. 10 They will become the jackal’s food; The deadly sword will bring their end. 11 The king will then rejoice in God, With all who swear by God’s great name. The mouths of liars will be closed, And they will all be put to shame. #shorts #psalms #psalm63 #bible #dailyverse #singpsalms #wareham

Sing Psalms Psalm 62: 5 "My safety, fortress, sheltering rock — In him alone I am secure." Tune: Fossebridge. For more on the tune see: https://youtu.be/HzQddu-TBhQ?si=cSrF0DMm09idSdqv The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Moses preaching about the Rock (Deuteronomy 32) Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/singpsalmsaudio PSALM 62 L.M. 1 My soul finds rest in God alone; From him comes my salvation sure. 2 My safety, fortress, sheltering rock— In him alone I am secure. 3 How long will you assault a man? Do you all seek to lay him low— This leaning wall, this tottering fence— And bring about his overthrow? 4 They plan his fall from his high place; They take delight in spreading lies. With false and flattering mouths they bless, But in their hearts curse and despise. 5 Find rest, my soul, in God alone; In him my hope is ever sure. 6 My safety, fortress, sheltering rock— In him alone I am secure. 7 My honour and salvation rest On God, my rock and mighty fort. 8 O people, trust in him always; To him alone pour out your heart. 9 The low-born man is but a breath; The high-born man is but a lie. Weighed in a balance, side by side, They come to nothing but a sigh. 10 Do not seek after wealth by force, Or triumph in ill-gotten gain; And even though your goods increase, Set not your heart on what is vain. 11 My God has spoken; I have heard 12 That you are strong and loving, Lord. Each one according to his deeds You will assuredly reward. #psalms #psalm62 #dailybibleverse verse #singpsalms #bible

Sing Psalms Psalm 61: 6 "Prolong the days the king will live; his sovereign rule extend" Tune: Salzburg The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Solomon made king (1 Kings 1) Crow Road Free Church PSALM 61 C.M. 1 O hear my urgent cry, my God, and listen to my plea. 2 From earth’s remotest bounds I call when my heart faints in me. O God, conduct me to the rock that’s higher far than I. 3 For you’re my refuge from the foe, my tower of strength on high. 4 O let me dwell within your tent, for ever there to live! O for the shelter of your wings, the refuge which they give! 5 For you have heard my vows, O God, and you have given me The heritage of those who fear your name continually. 6 Prolong the days the king will live; his sovereign rule extend For many generations more, established without end. 7 May he for ever sit as king enthroned before God’s face; Appoint your love and faithfulness as his protecting grace. 8 Then will I ever bless your name with songs of joy and praise, And will fulfil my holy vows with care throughout my days. #psalm61 #solomon #singpsalms #dailybibleverse

Sing Psalms Psalm 61: 4 "O for the shelter of your wings, the refuge which they give!" Tune: Land of Rest The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Ruth and Boaz (Ruth 2) Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/singpsalmsaudio PSALM 61 C.M. 1 O hear my urgent cry, my God, and listen to my plea. 2 From earth’s remotest bounds I call when my heart faints in me. O God, conduct me to the rock that’s higher far than I. 3 For you’re my refuge from the foe, my tower of strength on high. 4 O let me dwell within your tent, for ever there to live! O for the shelter of your wings, the refuge which they give! 5 For you have heard my vows, O God, and you have given me The heritage of those who fear your name continually. 6 Prolong the days the king will live; his sovereign rule extend For many generations more, established without end. 7 May he for ever sit as king enthroned before God’s face; Appoint your love and faithfulness as his protecting grace. 8 Then will I ever bless your name with songs of joy and praise, And will fulfil my holy vows with care throughout my days. #psalm61 #boaz #singpsalms #dailybibleverse

Scottish Psalter Psalm 60: 3-4 "And yet a banner thou hast given to them who thee do fear" Tune: Culross images: Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner. (Exodus 17: 15) The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/scottishpsalter PSALM 60 C.M. 1 O Lord, thou hast rejected us, and scatter’d us abroad; Thou justly hast displeasèd been; return to us, O God. 2 The earth to tremble thou hast made; therein didst breaches make: Do thou thereof the breaches heal, because the land doth shake. 3 Unto thy people thou hard things hast showed, and on them sent; And thou hast causèd us to drink wine of astonishment. 4 And yet a banner thou hast given to them who thee do fear; That it by them, because of truth, displayèd may appear. 5 That thy belovèd people may delivered be from thrall, Save with the pow’r of thy right hand, and hear me when I call. 6 God in his holiness hath spoke; herein I will take pleasure: Shechem I will divide, and forth will Succoth’s valley measure. 7 Gilead I claim as mine by right; Manasseh mine shall be; Ephraim is of mine head the strength; Judah gives laws for me; 8 Moab’s my washing-pot; my shoe I’ll over Edom throw; And over Palestina’s land I will in triumph go. 9 O who is he will bring me to the city fortified? O who is he that to the land of Edom will me guide? 10 O God, which hadest us cast off, this thing wilt thou not do? Ev’n thou, O God, which didest not forth with our armies go? 11 Help us from trouble; for the help is vain which man supplies. 12 Through God we’ll do great acts; he shall tread down our enemies. #psalm60 #singpsalms #dailybibleverse

Scottish Psalter Psalm 23 "The LORD’s my shepherd, I’ll not want." Tune: Heath images: Jacob blesses Joseph's sons (Genesis 48. Note especially verse 15. See also Genesis 49: 22-26.) The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/scottishpsalter PSALM 23 C.M. 1 The LORD’s my shepherd, I’ll not want. 2 He makes me down to lie In pastures green: he leadeth me the quiet waters by. 3 My soul he doth restore again; and me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, ev’n for his own name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, yet will I fear none ill: For thou art with me; and thy rod and staff me comfort still. 5 My table thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. 6 Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me: And in GOD’s house for evermore my dwelling-place shall be. #psalm23 #dailybibleverse #scottishpsalter

Scottish Psalter Psalm 23 "The LORD’s my shepherd, I’ll not want." Tune: Heath images: Scenes from the life of Jacob (Genesis 48. Note especially verse 15. See also Genesis 49: 22-26.) Jacob working for his wives (Genesis 29-30) Jacob rebukes Joseph about his dream (Genesis 37) Jacob mourns the death of Joseph (Genesis 37) Jacob meets Esau following wrestling with God (Genesis 32-33) Jacob blesses Joseph's sons (Genesis 48) The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/scottishpsalter PSALM 23 C.M. 1 The LORD’s my shepherd, I’ll not want. 2 He makes me down to lie In pastures green: he leadeth me the quiet waters by. 3 My soul he doth restore again; and me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, ev’n for his own name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, yet will I fear none ill: For thou art with me; and thy rod and staff me comfort still. 5 My table thou hast furnishèd in presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint, and my cup overflows. 6 Goodness and mercy all my life shall surely follow me: And in GOD’s house for evermore my dwelling-place shall be.

Scottish Psalter Psalm 57: 5 & 11 "O that I, like a dove, had wings, said I, then would I flee" Tune: Notting Hill The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Escaping to the desert (Revelation 12) Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/scottishpsalter PSALM 55 C.M. 1 Lord, hear my pray’r, hide not thyself from my entreating voice: 2 Attend and hear me; in my plaint I mourn and make a noise. 3 Because of th’ en’my’s voice, and for lewd men’s oppression great: On me they cast iniquity, and they in wrath me hate. 4 Sore pained within me is my heart: death’s terrors on me fall. 5 On me comes trembling, fear and dread o’erwhelmèd me withal. 6 O that I, like a dove, had wings, said I, then would I flee Far hence, that I might find a place where I in rest might be. 7 Lo, then far off I wander would, and in the desert stay; 8 From windy storm and tempest I would haste to ’scape away. 9 O Lord, on them destruction bring, and do their tongues divide; For in the city violence and strife I have espied. 10 They day and night upon the walls do go about it round: There mischief is, and sorrow there in midst of it is found. 11 Abundant wickedness there is within her inward part; And from her streets deceitfulness and guile do not depart. 12 He was no foe that me reproached, then that endure I could; Nor hater that did ’gainst me boast, from him me hide I would. 13 But thou, man, who mine equal, guide, and mine acquaintance wast: 14 We joined sweet counsels, to God’s house in company we passed. 15 Let death upon them seize, and down let them go quick to hell; For wickedness doth much abound among them where they dwell. 16 I’ll call on God: GOD will me save. 17 I’ll pray, and make a noise At ev’ning, morning, and at noon; and he shall hear my voice. 18 He hath my soul deliverèd, that it in peace might be From battle that against me was; for many were with me. 19 The Lord shall hear, and them afflict, of old who hath abode: Because they never changes have, therefore they fear not God. 20 ’Gainst those that were at peace with him he hath put forth his hand: The covènant that he had made, by breaking he profaned. 21 More smooth than butter were his words, while in his heart was war; His speeches were more soft than oil, and yet drawn swords they are. 22 Cast thou thy burden on the LORD, and he shall thee sustain; Yea, he shall cause the righteous man unmovèd to remain. 23 But thou, O Lord my God, those men in justice shalt o’erthrow, And in destruction’s dungeon dark at last shalt lay them low: The bloody and deceitful men shall not live half their days: But upon thee with confidence I will depend always. #psalm55 #dailyverse #scottishpsalter

Sing Psalms Psalm 57: 5 & 11 "Above the highest heavens, O God, exalted be!" Tune: Stuttgart The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Saul tries to kill David (1 Samuel 19) Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/singpsalmsaudio Title: For the Leader; Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David; Michtam; when he fled from Saul, in the cave. PSALM 57 S.M. 1 Have mercy on me, Lord; to you my soul holds fast. Your cov’ring wings will shelter me until the danger’s past. 2 I cry to God Most High, to God who answers me, For he fulfils his purposes for me most perfectly. 3 He sends his help from heaven and saves me from above, Rebuking those who seek my life; God sends his truth and love. 4 I live with savage beasts, I dwell with lions strong— With men who speak with piercing words; a sharp sword is their tongue. 5 Above the highest heavens, O God, exalted be! And over all the earth below display your majesty. 6 My soul was overwhelmed; they spread a net for me. But they themselves fell in the pit which they dug secretly. 7 My heart is steadfast, Lord; with music I will sing. 8 Awake, my soul! Wake, harp and lyre! My song the dawn will bring. 9 Among the nations, Lord, to you I will give praise. Among the peoples of the earth my songs of you I’ll raise. 10 Great is your steadfast love, which reaches to the sky. Your constant faithfulness, O Lord, extends to heaven high. 11 Above the highest heavens, O God, exalted be! And over all the earth below display your majesty. #psalm57 #dailyverse #singpsalms #davidandsaul

Sing Psalms Psalm 56: 10-11 "I will trust and not be fearful. What can man do to me, Lord?" Tune: Stuttgart The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Daniel praying (Daniel 6) Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/singpsalmsaudio PSALM 56 8 7 8 7 1 O my God, show mercy to me; men would take my life away. Hostile forces press upon me; they pursue me all the day. 2 Slanderers are close behind me; they pursue me all day long. In their arrogance they hound me; they are numerous and strong. 3 When I am afraid, I’ll trust you. 4 I will praise your faithful word; I will trust and not be fearful. What can man do to me, Lord? 5 All day long they plot to harm me, twisting everything I say. 6 They conspire, they lurk, they trail me, keen to take my life away. 7 Let them not escape your anger; bring the nations down, O Lord. 8 In your book write my entreaties; in your scroll my tears record. 9 When I call on you to help me, then my foes will turn aside; This is how I will be certain that my God is on my side. 10 In the LORD, whose word I honour, in my God—I praise his word— 11 I will trust and not be fearful. What can man do to me, Lord? 12 I have taken vows before you; to my God I will be true. Sacrifices of thanksgiving I will gladly give to you. 13 For you kept my feet from stumbling, and from death you set me free, So that I may walk before you and the light of life may see. #psalm56 #dailyverse #singpsalms #danielinthelionsden

Sing Psalms Psalm 55: 4-7 "O that I, like a dove, had wings!" Tune: St Flavian The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Escaping to the desert (Revelation 12) Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/singpsalmsaudio PSALM 55 C.M. 1 O God, please listen to my prayer; do not ignore my plea. 2 My anxious thoughts make me distraught; O hear and answer me. 3 I’m troubled by the voice of foes, by their malicious stare; For they bring suffering to me— their hatred I must bear. 4 Within me anguish grips my heart; death’s terrors have come near. 5 I tremble and am terrified; I’m overwhelmed by fear. 6 “O that I, like a dove, had wings! Then I would fly away 7 And be at rest; I’d flee from here and in the desert stay. 8 “Then would I to my hiding-place for refuge take my flight, Far from the raging of the storm and from the tempest’s might.” 9 Confuse my enemies, O Lord, and all their speech confound; For in the city I see strife and violence abound. 10 They prowl her walls both day and night; abuse and malice meet. 11 Destruction is at work, and threats and lies are in the street. 12 If enemies insulted me, their taunts I could abide; Or if a foe against me rose, then from him I would hide. 13 But it is you, my closest friend, a man whom I well know; 14 We once enjoyed sweet fellowship, as to God’s house we’d go. 15 Let death come on my enemies and take them by surprise; May they go to the grave alive, for evil in them lies. 16 But as for me, I call to God; the LORD will save me now. 17 At evening, morning and at noon, in prayer to him I bow. Distressed, I cry—he hears my voice. 18 He ransoms me unharmed From battle waged by many foes, who are against me armed. 19 My God, enthroned for evermore, will hear and will repay Those men who have no fear of God and never change their way. 20 This man attacks his loyal friends and breaks his solemn word. 21 As smooth as butter is his speech, but in his heart’s a sword. 22 O cast your burden on the LORD, and he will care for you; He’ll never let the righteous fall, but bring him safely through. 23 But you, O God, will bring them down— those evil, wicked men— Into the pit of death’s decay for ever to remain. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live half their days, But as for me, my confidence will rest in you always. #psalm55 #dailyverse #singpsalms

Sing Psalms Psalm 54: 6 "I’ll bring a sacrifice to you, a free-will offering" Tune: St Andrew The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Hannah and Eli with Samuel (1 Samuel 1) Source: CC0 1.0 Universal: https://archive.org/details/singpsalmsaudio PSALM 54 C.M. 1 Save me, O God, by your great name; with pow’r deliver me. 2 Hear, O my God, the words I speak and listen to my plea. 3 For strangers are attacking me; the ruthless seek my life, For they have no regard for God and always stir up strife. 4 Consider this: God is my help; the Lord upholds my way. 5 In faithfulness destroy my foes; their slander, Lord, repay. 6 I’ll bring a sacrifice to you, a free-will offering; Because your name, O LORD, is good, your praises I will sing. 7 For you, O LORD, have rescued me from my distress and woe; My eyes have looked in victory upon my cruel foe. #psalm54 #dailyverse #singpsalms

Sing Psalms Psalm 53: 2-3 "Not one of them does any good — no, not a single one." Tune: Dennis Falkirk Free Church The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondence. image: The tower of Babel (Genesis 11) PSALM 53 S.M. 1 The fool speaks in his heart; “There is no God,” he says. They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; none walk in godly ways. 2 The LORD looks down from heaven upon the human race To see if any understand, if any seek God’s face. 3 They all have turned aside; corrupt they have become. Not one of them does any good— no, not a single one. 4 Will sinners never learn? My people they’ve devoured As if they were consuming bread; they never seek the LORD. 5 But see that evil crowd! They are struck down with dread, Although they thought within their hearts they would have ease instead. The bones of all your foes were scattered far abroad; And you have put them all to shame— they were despised by God. 6 May help from Zion come! The LORD his captives bring! And then let Jacob’s tribes be glad; for joy let Israel sing! #psalm53 #bibleverse #biblepassage #singpsalms #psalms #bible #towerofbabel #dailyverse

Psalm 52: 2-4 "You do not take delight in truth, but in what’s false and wrong." Tune: St Kilda Falkirk Free Church The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondence. image: David at Nob (1 Samuel 21-22) For the Leader. Maschil of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him: 'David is come to the house of Ahimelech.' PSALM 52 C.M. 1 Why do you boast of wickedness, you man of power and might? Why boast all day, O you who are disgraceful in God’s sight? 2 You plot destruction with your tongue, so razor-sharp and keen. You always work deceitfully; 3 you love things vile and mean. You do not take delight in truth, but in what’s false and wrong. 4 You love all harmful, evil words, O you deceitful tongue! 5 But God will surely bring you down to ruin and disgrace; He will uproot you from your tent and from your dwelling-place. He’ll snatch you from the land of life and carry you away. 6 The righteous, seeing this, will fear; then they will laugh and say: 7 “This is the man who for his strength on God did not rely; He trusted in his wealth and power to raise himself on high.” 8 But I am like an olive plant in God’s house growing free; I trust in God’s unfailing love to all eternity. 9 I’ll praise you ever for your deeds; my hope is in your name, And in the presence of your saints I will extol your fame. #psalm52 #stkilda #bibleverse #biblepassage #singpsalms #psalms #bible #dailyverse