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psalm 41 how blessed is he who takes notice of the poor and helpless the lord will protect him the lord will keep him the lord will bless him on this earth the lord will sustain him on the bed of his sickness and the lord will restore him back to health as for me lord please be gracious for i have sinned against you i have sinned against you my enemies speak the same as those i trust completely he will not rise again but you will uphold me you will set me in your presence forever

psalm 42 as the deer pants out for water so my soul cries out o god for you my soul thirsts for god as water when can i go out and meet with you day and night i have only fear for my food tears for my drink my heart it breaks remembering your house o god and the joy of the crowds thanksgiving where is this god of yours i hear them saying where is this god of yours i hear them saying o god my soul sits in despair awaiting lord the help of your presence deep calls to deep at the breakers sound waves over me the tide the tumult the sea where is this god of yours i hear them saying where is this god of yours i hear them saying o lord god my rock why have you forgot why must I wander in my sorrow enemies they taunt words with pain and rot questions all day long where has your god gone where is this god of yours i hear them saying my hope is in you still

psalm 43 declare me innocent come and defend against the godless nation the unjust man you are god my god my very place of safety why have you left and rejected me why must i wander wander why must i wander wander go about in my own grief oppressed by my enemies send out your light your truth let them guide me to your holy mountain let them lead me then i will go to the place where you are to the source of my joy my exceeding delight and i will sing you my song

psalm 44 we have heard with our ears o lord our fathers have told us what you did before in days long ago with your mighty outstretched arm nations gone before bowed to israel the family you chose not by sword or arm came the victory by your faithfulness alone but now we have been rejected the god of our fathers is no longer with our armies we turn and run for our captors come disgrace is before me and my face is covered in shame if we forgot the name of our father would god not discover for he knows the secrets of the heart yet for your sake we face death all day we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered rise up and help us redeem us because of your unfailing love our bodies are clinging to the dust of the ground why do you sleep

psalm 45 beautiful words they stir my heart i'll tell a lovely poem of the king for my tongue is the pen like a wordsmith's charm you’re the handsomest of all i’ve ever seen your sharp arrows fly true to the souls the nations fall before your very feet you love what is right and despise evil so god has brought the oil of his anointing for gracious words slip from your lips the lord himself has blessed you to the end so put on your sword and with your great right hand go out in victory and win go out in victory and win your throne o god endures forever forever and ever scepter oils fragrant joyful garment laden ivory places myrrh and aloe right queen standing listen daughter and incline your ear clothing woven robed and golden beauty gladness come rejoice in palaces with sons remembrance we give you thanks forever we give you thanks forever

psalm 46 there is one our refuge he is god our strength a very present help in trouble come behold the works of god therefore why should we fear when though the earth should shake and mountains slip into the sea come behold the works of god see how he brings destruction makes the wars to cease broken bow and spear can you hear the chariots burn come behold the works of god he raised his voice the earth melted the lord of hosts is with us the god of jacob stronghold the lord of hosts is with us come behold the works of god

psalm 47 clap your hands lift a shout up to the lord he is great he is king over all the earth sing praises sing praises the lord ascends among the voices god reigns over all he is seated on his holy throne all the people of the world will exalt the highly honored one he is great greatly exalted sing praises sing praises the lord ascends among the voices

psalm 48 great is the lord and greatly to be praised in the city of the lord his holy mountain beautiful in height the joy of all the earth zion mount zion the city of the king jerusalem revealing god has made himself it's very stronghold each king upon the earth assembled still to see zion mount zion when their eyes beheld terror rose and fell they stood amazed they writhed they made and fled like a woman’s labor pain and ships scattered by the wind zion mount zion we had heard of the city’s glory but now we’ve seen it for ourselves the city of all heaven’s armies that stands forever safe we have thought on your lovingkindness as we worship in your place as your name deserves o god you will be praised your strong right hand is righteous let the people now be glad because of your great justice let judah’s daughters dance go walk about zion consider every wall that you may tell those who will come after for such is the one who guides us until death god forever and ever god forever and ever god forever and ever

psalm 49 high low rich and poor listen listen for these words are wise these thoughts are filled with insight listen all who have an ear listen close and you will hear a proverb and it’s wisdom a riddle and it’s question here answered listen those who trust their wealth those who boast by riches lead still they can’t redeem themselves from death what ransom can you pay then unto god see even wise men die fools and senseless then alike leaving all their wealth behind in death what ransom can you pay then unto god as sheep appointed for sheol with death as their shepherd the upright will rule over them don’t be afraid when men grow rich their homes in glory stand splendid they take nothing along with them in death what ransom can you pay then unto god as sheep appointed for sheol with death as their shepherd the upright will rule over them

psalm 50 mighty one our god the lord speaks and summons all the earth rising sun to setting place from zion our god shines forth our god comes his voice is heard wind around him fire before bring to me my sacred ones the heavens obey for god is judge hear o people as i speak i don't need your food or drink make your vows and see them through you honor me i deliver you hear o wicked as i speak what right have you to talk of me you hate instruction join the thief your mouth and tongue fit for deceit i’ve seen everything you do you thought i was just like you i’ve kept silent yes it’s true you thought i was just like you but you will receive rebuke you thought i was just like you to your face i will accuse you thought i was just like you you thought i was just like you