Psalms

The Book of Psalms

Young's Literal Translation (YLT) · 150 chapters

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Psalm 1
O the happiness of that one, who Hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked. And in the way of sinners hath not…
Psalm 2
Why have nations tumultuously assembled? And do peoples meditate vanity?
Psalm 3
A Psalm of David, in his fleeing from the face of Absalom his son. Jehovah, how have my distresses multiplied! Many are…
Psalm 4
To the Overseer with Stringed Instruments. — A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness…
Psalm 5
To the Overseer, 'Concerning the Inheritances.' — A Psalm of David. My sayings hear, O Jehovah, Consider my meditation.
Psalm 6
To the Overseer with stringed instruments, on the octave. — A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, in Thine anger reprove me not…
Psalm 7
'The Erring One,' by David, that he sung to Jehovah concerning the words of Cush a Benjamite. O Jehovah, my God, in…
Psalm 8
To the Overseer, 'On the Gittith.' A Psalm of David. Jehovah, our Lord, How honourable Thy name in all the earth! Who…
Psalm 9
To the Overseer, 'On the Death of Labben.' — A Psalm of David. I confess, O Jehovah, with all my heart, I recount all…
Psalm 10
Why, Jehovah, dost Thou stand at a distance? Thou dost hide in times of adversity,
Psalm 11
To the Overseer. — By David. In Jehovah I trusted, how say ye to my soul, 'They moved [to] Thy mountain for the bird?
Psalm 12
To the Overseer, on the octave. — A Psalm of David. Save, Jehovah, for the saintly hath failed, For the stedfast have…
Psalm 13
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. Till when, O Jehovah, Dost Thou forget me? — for ever? Till when dost Thou hide…
Psalm 14
To the Overseer. — By David. A fool hath said in his heart, 'God is not;' They have done corruptly, They have done…
Psalm 15
A Psalm of David. Jehovah, who doth sojourn in Thy tent? Who doth dwell in Thy holy hill?
Psalm 16
A Secret Treasure of David. Preserve me, O God, for I did trust in Thee.
Psalm 17
A Prayer of David. Hear, O Jehovah, righteousness, attend my cry, Give ear [to] my prayer, without lips of deceit.
Psalm 18
To the Overseer. — By a servant of Jehovah, by David, who hath spoken to Jehovah the words of this song in the day…
Psalm 19
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. The heavens [are] recounting the honour of God, And the work of His hands The…
Psalm 20
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. Jehovah doth answer thee, In a day of adversity, The name of the God of Jacob doth…
Psalm 21
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. Jehovah, in Thy strength is the king joyful, In Thy salvation how greatly he…
Psalm 22
To the Overseer, on 'The Hind of the Morning.' — A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? Far from…
Psalm 23
A Psalm of David. Jehovah [is] my shepherd, I do not lack,
Psalm 24
A Psalm of David. To Jehovah [is] the earth and its fulness, The world and the inhabitants in it.
Psalm 25
By David. Unto Thee, O Jehovah, my soul I lift up.
Psalm 26
By David. Judge me, O Jehovah, for I in mine integrity have walked, And in Jehovah I have trusted, I slide not.
Psalm 27
By David. Jehovah [is] my light and my salvation, Whom do I fear? Jehovah [is] the strength of my life, Of whom am I…
Psalm 28
By David. Unto Thee, O Jehovah, I call, My rock, be not silent to me! Lest Thou be silent to me, And I have been…
Psalm 29
A Psalm of David. Ascribe to Jehovah, ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe to Jehovah honour and strength.
Psalm 30
A Psalm. — A song of the dedication of the house of David. I exalt Thee, O Jehovah, For Thou hast drawn me up, and hast…
Psalm 31
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. In Thee, O Jehovah, I have trusted, Let me not be ashamed to the age, In Thy…
Psalm 32
By David. — An Instruction. O the happiness of him whose transgression [is] forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
Psalm 33
Sing, ye righteous, in Jehovah, For upright ones praise [is] comely.
Psalm 34
By David, in his changing his behaviour before Abimelech, and he driveth him away, and he goeth. I do bless Jehovah at…
Psalm 35
By David. Strive, Jehovah, with my strivers, fight with my fighters,
Psalm 36
To the Overseer. — By a servant of Jehovah, by David. The transgression of the wicked Is affirming within my heart…
Psalm 37
By David. Do not fret because of evil doers, Be not envious against doers of iniquity,
Psalm 38
A Psalm of David, 'To cause to remember.' Jehovah, in Thy wrath reprove me not, Nor in Thy fury chastise me.
Psalm 39
To the Overseer, to Jeduthun. — A Psalm of David. I have said, 'I observe my ways, Against sinning with my tongue, I…
Psalm 40
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,
Psalm 41
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. O the happiness of him Who is acting wisely unto the poor, In a day of evil doth…
Psalm 42
To the Overseer. — An Instruction. By sons of Korah. As a hart doth pant for streams of water, So my soul panteth…
Psalm 43
Judge me, O God, And plead my cause against a nation not pious, From a man of deceit and perverseness Thou dost deliver…
Psalm 44
To the Overseer. — By sons of Korah. An Instruction. O God, with our ears we have heard, Our fathers have recounted to…
Psalm 45
To the Overseer. — 'On the Lilies.' — By sons of Korah. — An Instruction. — A song of loves. My heart hath indited a…
Psalm 46
To the Overseer. — By sons of Korah. 'For the Virgins.' — A song. God [is] to us a refuge and strength, A help in…
Psalm 47
To the Overseer. — By sons of Korah. A Psalm. All ye peoples, clap the hand, Shout to God with a voice of singing,
Psalm 48
A Song, a Psalm, by sons of Korah. Great [is] Jehovah, and praised greatly, In the city of our God — His holy hill.
Psalm 49
To the Overseer. — By sons of Korah. A Psalm. Hear this, all ye peoples, Give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world.
Psalm 50
A Psalm of Asaph. The God of gods — Jehovah — hath spoken, And He calleth to the earth From the rising of the sun unto…
Psalm 51
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David, in the coming in unto him of Nathan the prophet, when he hath gone in unto…
Psalm 52
To the Overseer. — An instruction, by David, in the coming in of Doeg the Edomite, and he declareth to Saul, and saith…
Psalm 53
To the Overseer. — 'On a disease.' — An instruction, by David. A fool said in his heart, 'There is no God.' They have…
Psalm 54
To the Overseer with stringed instruments. — An instruction, by David, in the coming in of the Ziphim, and they say to…
Psalm 55
To the Overseer with stringed instruments. — An instruction, by David. Give ear, O God, [to] my prayer, And hide not…
Psalm 56
To the Overseer. — 'On the Dumb Dove far off.' — A secret treasure of David, in the Philistines' taking hold of him in…
Psalm 57
To the Overseer. — 'Destroy not.' — A secret treasure of David, in his fleeing from the face of Saul into a cave…
Psalm 58
To the Overseer. — 'Destroy not.' — A secret treasure, by David. Is it true, O dumb one, righteously ye speak?…
Psalm 59
To the Overseer. — 'Destroy not,' by David. — A secret treasure, in Saul's sending, and they watch the house to put him…
Psalm 60
To the Overseer. — 'Concerning the Lily of Testimony,' a secret treasure of David, to teach, in his striving with…
Psalm 61
To the Overseer, on stringed instruments. — By David. Hear, O God, my loud cry, attend to my prayer.
Psalm 62
To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. — A Psalm of David. Only — toward God [is] my soul silent, From Him [is] my salvation.
Psalm 63
A Psalm of David, in his being in the wilderness of Judah. O God, Thou [art] my God, earnestly do I seek Thee, Thirsted…
Psalm 64
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. Hear, O God, my voice, in my meditation, From the fear of an enemy Thou keepest my…
Psalm 65
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. A Song. To Thee, silence — praise, O God, [is] in Zion, And to Thee is a vow…
Psalm 66
To the Overseer. — A Song, a Psalm. Shout ye to God, all the earth.
Psalm 67
To the Overseer, with stringed instruments. — A Psalm, a Song. God doth favour us and bless us, Doth cause His face to…
Psalm 68
To the Overseer. — A Psalm, a song of David. Rise doth God — scattered are His enemies! And those hating Him flee from…
Psalm 69
To the Overseer. — 'On the Lilies,' by David. Save me, O God, for come have waters unto the soul.
Psalm 70
To the Overseer, by David. — 'To cause to remember.' O God, to deliver me, O Jehovah, for my help, haste.
Psalm 71
In Thee, O Jehovah, I have trusted, Let me not be ashamed to the age.
Psalm 72
By Solomon. O God, Thy judgments to the king give, And Thy righteousness to the king's son.
Psalm 73
A Psalm of Asaph. Only — good to Israel [is] God, to the clean of heart. And I — as a little thing, My feet have been…
Psalm 74
An Instruction of Asaph. Why, O God, hast Thou cast off for ever? Thine anger smoketh against the flock of Thy pasture.
Psalm 75
To the Overseer. — 'Destroy not.' — A Psalm of Asaph. — A Song. We have given thanks to Thee, O God, We have given…
Psalm 76
To the Overseer with stringed instruments. — A Psalm of Asaph. — A Song. In Judah [is] God known, in Israel His name…
Psalm 77
To the Overseer, for Jeduthun. — A Psalm of Asaph. My voice [is] to God, and I cry, my voice [is] to God, And He hath…
Psalm 78
An Instruction of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my law, Incline your ear to sayings of my mouth.
Psalm 79
A Psalm of Asaph. O God, nations have come into Thy inheritance, They have defiled Thy holy temple, They made Jerusalem…
Psalm 80
To the Overseer. — 'On the Lilies.' A testimony of Asaph. — A Psalm. Shepherd of Israel, give ear, Leading Joseph as a…
Psalm 81
To the Overseer. — 'On the Gittith.' By Asaph. Cry aloud to God our strength, Shout to the God of Jacob.
Psalm 82
— A Psalm of Asaph. God hath stood in the company of God, In the midst God doth judge.
Psalm 83
A Song, — A Psalm of Asaph. O God, let there be no silence to Thee, Be not silent, nor be quiet, O God.
Psalm 84
To the Overseer. — 'On the Gittith By sons of Korah.' — A Psalm. How beloved Thy tabernacles, Jehovah of Hosts!
Psalm 85
To the Overseer. — By sons of Korah. A Psalm. Thou hast accepted, O Jehovah, Thy land, Thou hast turned [to] the…
Psalm 86
A Prayer of David. Incline, O Jehovah, Thine ear, Answer me, for I [am] poor and needy.
Psalm 87
By sons of Korah. — A Psalm, a song. His foundation [is] in holy mountains.
Psalm 88
A Song, a Psalm, by sons of Korah, to the Overseer, 'Concerning the Sickness of Afflictions.' — An instruction, by…
Psalm 89
An instruction, by Ethan the Ezrahite. Of the kind acts of Jehovah, to the age I sing, To all generations I make known…
Psalm 90
A Prayer of Moses, the man of God. Lord, a habitation Thou — Thou hast been, To us — in generation and generation,
Psalm 91
He who is dwelling In the secret place of the Most High, In the shade of the Mighty lodgeth habitually,
Psalm 92
A Psalm. — A Song for the sabbath-day. Good to give thanks to Jehovah, And to sing praises to Thy name, O Most High,
Psalm 93
Jehovah hath reigned, Excellency He hath put on, Jehovah put on strength, He girded Himself, Also — established is the…
Psalm 94
God of vengeance — Jehovah! God of vengeance, shine forth.
Psalm 95
Come, we sing to Jehovah, We shout to the rock of our salvation.
Psalm 96
Sing to Jehovah a new song, Sing to Jehovah all the earth.
Psalm 97
Jehovah hath reigned, The earth is joyful, many isles rejoice.
Psalm 98
A Psalm. Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, For wonders He hath done, Given salvation to Him hath His right hand and His…
Psalm 99
Jehovah hath reigned, peoples tremble, The Inhabitant of the cherubs, the earth shaketh.
Psalm 100
A Psalm of Thanksgiving. Shout to Jehovah, all the earth.
Psalm 101
A Psalm of David. Kindness and judgment I sing, To Thee, O Jehovah, I sing praise.
Psalm 102
A Prayer of the afflicted when he is feeble, and before Jehovah poureth out his plaint. O Jehovah, hear my prayer, yea…
Psalm 103
By David. Bless, O my soul, Jehovah, And all my inward parts — His Holy Name.
Psalm 104
Bless, O my soul, Jehovah! Jehovah, my God, Thou hast been very great, Honour and majesty Thou hast put on.
Psalm 105
Give ye thanks to Jehovah — call ye in His name, Make known among the peoples His acts.
Psalm 106
Praise ye Jah, give thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age, [is] His kindness.
Psalm 107
'Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age [is] His kindness:'
Psalm 108
A Song, a Psalm of David. Prepared is my heart, O God, I sing, yea, I sing praise, also my honour.
Psalm 109
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. O God of my praise, be not silent,
Psalm 110
A Psalm of David. The affirmation of Jehovah to my Lord: 'Sit at My right hand, Till I make thine enemies thy…
Psalm 111
Praise ye Jah! I thank Jehovah with the whole heart, In the secret meeting of the upright, And of the company.
Psalm 112
Praise ye Jah! O the happiness of one fearing Jehovah, In His commands he hath delighted greatly.
Psalm 113
Praise ye Jah! Praise, ye servants of Jehovah. Praise the name of Jehovah.
Psalm 114
In the going out of Israel from Egypt, The house of Jacob from a strange people,
Psalm 115
Not to us, O Jehovah, not to us, But to Thy name give honour, For Thy kindness, for Thy truth.
Psalm 116
I have loved, because Jehovah heareth My voice, my supplication,
Psalm 117
Praise Jehovah, all ye nations, Glorify Him, all ye peoples.
Psalm 118
Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age [is] His kindness.
Psalm 119
[Aleph.] O the happiness of those perfect in the way, They are walking in the law of Jehovah,
Psalm 120
A Song of the Ascents. Unto Jehovah in my distress I have called, And He answereth me.
Psalm 121
A Song of the Ascents. I lift up mine eyes unto the hills, Whence doth my help come?
Psalm 122
A Song of the Ascents, by David. I have rejoiced in those saying to me, 'To the house of Jehovah we go.'
Psalm 123
A Song of the Ascents. Unto Thee I have lifted up mine eyes, O dweller in the heavens.
Psalm 124
A Song of the Ascents, by David. Save [for] Jehovah — who hath been for us, (Pray, let Israel say),
Psalm 125
A Song of the Ascents. Those trusting in Jehovah [are] as Mount Zion, It is not moved — to the age it abideth.
Psalm 126
A Song of the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.
Psalm 127
A Song of the Ascents, by Solomon. If Jehovah doth not build the house, In vain have its builders laboured at it, If…
Psalm 128
A Song of the Ascents. O the happiness of every one fearing Jehovah, Who is walking in His ways.
Psalm 129
A Song of the Ascents. Often they distressed me from my youth, Pray, let Israel say:
Psalm 130
A Song of the Ascents. From depths I have called Thee, Jehovah.
Psalm 131
A Song of the Ascents, by David. Jehovah, my heart hath not been haughty, Nor have mine eyes been high, Nor have I…
Psalm 132
A Song of the Ascents. Remember, Jehovah, for David, all his afflictions.
Psalm 133
A Song of the Ascents, by David. Lo, how good and how pleasant The dwelling of brethren — even together!
Psalm 134
A Song of the Ascents. Lo, bless Jehovah, all servants of Jehovah, Who are standing in the house of Jehovah by night.
Psalm 135
Praise ye Jah! Praise ye the name of Jehovah, Praise, ye servants of Jehovah,
Psalm 136
Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age [is] His kindness.
Psalm 137
By rivers of Babylon — There we did sit, Yea, we wept when we remembered Zion.
Psalm 138
By David. I confess Thee, with all my heart, Before the gods I do praise Thee.
Psalm 139
To the Overseer. — A Psalm by David. Jehovah, Thou hast searched me, and knowest.
Psalm 140
To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Jehovah, from an evil man, From one of violence Thou keepest me.
Psalm 141
A Psalm, by David. O Jehovah, I have called Thee, haste to me, Give ear [to] my voice when I call to Thee.
Psalm 142
An Instruction of David, a Prayer when he is in the cave. My voice [is] unto Jehovah, I cry, My voice [is] unto…
Psalm 143
A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, hear my prayer, Give ear unto my supplications, In Thy faithfulness answer me — in Thy…
Psalm 144
By David. Blessed [is] Jehovah my rock, who is teaching My hands for war, my fingers for battle.
Psalm 145
Praise by David. I exalt Thee, my God, O king, And bless Thy name to the age and for ever.
Psalm 146
Praise ye Jah! Praise, O my soul, Jehovah.
Psalm 147
Praise ye Jah! For [it is] good to praise our God, For pleasant — comely [is] praise.
Psalm 148
Praise ye Jah! Praise ye Jehovah from the heavens, Praise ye Him in high places.
Psalm 149
Praise ye Jah! Sing ye to Jehovah a new song, His praise in an assembly of saints.
Psalm 150
Praise ye Jah! Praise ye God in His holy place, Praise Him in the expanse of His strength.

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