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A David Psalm 1 Light, space, zest— that’sGod! So, with him on my side I’m fearless, afraid of no one and nothing. 2 When vandal hordes ride down ready to eat me alive, Those bullies and toughs fall flat on their faces. 3 When besieged, I’m calm as a baby. When all hell breaks loose, […]

A David Psalm 1 Don’t turn a deaf ear when I call you,God. If all I get from you is deafening silence, I’d be better off in the Black Hole. 2 I’m letting you know what I need, calling out for help And lifting my arms toward your inner sanctum. 3-4 Don’t shove me into […]

A David Psalm 1-2 Bravo,God, bravo! Gods and all angels shout, “Encore!” In awe before the glory, in awe before God’s visible power. Stand at attention! Dress your best to honor him! 3 Godthunders across the waters, Brilliant, his voice and his face, streaming brightness— God, across the flood waters. 4 God’s thunder tympanic, God’s […]

A David Psalm 1 I give you all the credit,God— you got me out of that mess, you didn’t let my foes gloat. 2-3 God, my God, I yelled for help and you put me together. God, you pulled me out of the grave, gave me another chance at life when I was down-and-out. 4-5 […]

A David Psalm 1-2 I run to you,God; I run for dear life. Don’t let me down! Take me seriously this time! Get down on my level and listen, and please—no procrastination! Your granite cave a hiding place, your high cliff aerie a place of safety. 3-5 You’re my cave to hide in, my cliff […]

A David Psalm 1 Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be— you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean. 2 Count yourself lucky— Godholds nothing against you and you’re holding nothing back from him. 3 When I kept it all inside, my bones turned to powder, my words became daylong groans. 4 The […]

1-3 Good people, cheerGod! Right-living people sound best when praising. Use guitars to reinforce your Hallelujahs! Play his praise on a grand piano! Invent your own new song to him; give him a trumpet fanfare. 4-5 ForGod’s Word is solid to the core; everything he makes is sound inside and out. He loves it when […]

A David Psalm, When He Outwitted Abimelech and Got Away 1 I blessGodevery chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise. 2 I live and breatheGod; if things aren’t going well, hear this and be happy: 3 Join me in spreading the news; together let’s get the word out. 4 Godmet me more than […]

A David Psalm 1-3 Harass these hecklers,God, punch these bullies in the nose. Grab a weapon, anything at hand; stand up for me! Get ready to throw the spear, aim the javelin, at the people who are out to get me. Reassure me; let me hear you say, “I’ll save you.” 4-8 When those thugs […]

A David Psalm 1-4 The God-rebel tunes in to sedition— all ears, eager to sin. He has no regard for God, he stands insolent before him. He has smooth-talked himself into believing That his evil will never be noticed. Words gutter from his mouth, dishwater dirty. Can’t remember when he did anything decent. Every time […]