Bible passages

Psalms 74:1–23

Why Have You Rejected Us Forever?

Psalm 74 is a sorrowful song that asks God why his people seem rejected and why enemies have ruined places connected with his name.

Psalms 75:1–10

God’s Righteous Judgment

Psalm 75 is a song that gives thanks to God, then speaks about his judgment. It moves from praise, to God’s own words, to a closing contrast between the wicked and the righteous.

Psalms 76:1–12

God’s Name Is Great in Israel

Psalm 76 is a song that praises God’s greatness in Israel and his power over war. It speaks in vivid poetry about God’s dwelling, his judgment, and the fitting response of honour and reverence.

Psalms 77:1–20

In the Day of Trouble I Sought the LORD

Psalm 77 is a prayer-song that moves from distress and hard questions to deliberate remembrance of God’s deeds.

Psalms 78:1–72

I Will Open My Mouth in Parables

Psalm 78 is a teaching song about remembering Yahweh’s deeds. It calls one generation to teach the next, and it uses Israel’s repeated unbelief as a warning.

Psalms 79:1–13

A Prayer for Deliverance

Psalm 79 is a prayer from deep ruin and shame. It speaks plainly about loss, asks hard questions, pleads for mercy, and appeals to God’s name as the reason for help.

Psalms 80:1–19

Hear Us, O Shepherd of Israel

Psalm 80 is a prayer-song asking God to hear, save, and turn his people again. It speaks with vivid pictures of a shepherd, tears, and a vine, moving from urgent need to repeated requests for renewed help.

Psalms 81:1–16

Sing for Joy to God Our Strength

Psalm 81 starts as a festival song full of shouting, instruments and trumpet blasts. Then the poem speaks in God’s voice, joining joyful worship with remembered rescue, a call to listen, and a warning about refusing him.

Psalms 82:1–8

God Presides in the Divine Assembly

Psalm 82 is a poem about God’s judgment and justice. It shows God presiding, confronting unjust judgment, calling for the weak to be defended, and ending with a prayer for God to judge the whole earth.

Psalms 83:1–18

O God, Be Not Silent

Psalm 83 is a prayer-song from a time of threat. The singer asks God to act because many enemies are united against God’s people, and the psalm ends by pointing to God’s name above all the earth.

Psalms 84:1–12

Better Is One Day in Your Courts

Psalm 84 is a song of deep desire for God’s presence. It speaks about God’s house, the journey towards him, and the joy of trusting him more than any other place or advantage.

Psalms 85:1–13

You Showed Favor to Your Land

Psalm 85 is a prayer-song that remembers Yahweh’s past mercy, asks for fresh help, and listens for his peace.

Psalms 86:1–17

Tried but Trusting

Psalm 86 is a prayer that speaks honestly about trouble while holding firmly to who the Lord is.

Psalms 87:1–7

The LORD Loves the Gates of Zion

Psalm 87 is a song about Zion, the city of God. It honours the place Yahweh loves, then speaks of people from several nations being counted in connection with Zion, and ends with joyful words addressed to her.

Psalms 88:1–18

I Cry Out before You

Psalm 88 is a prayer-song that speaks to God from deep trouble. It does not quickly turn to relief.

Psalms 89:1–52

I Will Sing of His Love Forever

Psalm 89 is a song that praises Yahweh’s love and faithfulness, repeats his covenant words about David, and then speaks a sharp lament.

Psalms 90:1–17

From Everlasting to Everlasting

Psalm 90 is a prayer-song about the great difference between God’s eternal life and human life that passes quickly.

Psalms 91:1–16

You Are My Refuge and My Fortress

Psalm 91 is a song of trust in Yahweh. It piles up pictures of shelter, protection and rescue, then ends with God himself speaking promises to the one who loves him and calls on him.

Psalms 92:1–15

How Great Are Your Works!

Psalm 92 is a song that says praising Yahweh is good. It celebrates his loving kindness, faithfulness, great works, and lasting rule, while showing a sharp contrast between the wicked and the righteous.

Psalms 93:1–5

The LORD Reigns!

Psalm 93 is a short song that praises Yahweh as King. Its poetry uses royal images and roaring waters to show that his rule is strong, ancient and greater than every loud power.

Psalms 94:1–23

The LORD Will Not Forget His People

Psalm 94 is a prayer-poem asking Yahweh to judge proud wrongdoers. It moves from a public cry about violence and false confidence to personal words of help, comfort and refuge in Yahweh.

Psalms 95:1–11

Do Not Harden Your Hearts

Psalm 95 is a song that moves from joyful praise to a serious warning. It invites God’s people to sing, give thanks, bow down, and listen carefully so their hearts do not become stubborn before him.

Psalms 96:1–13

Sing to the LORD, All the Earth

Psalm 96 is a song that calls the whole earth to praise Yahweh. It moves from singing and declaring his greatness to worship, worldwide proclamation, and joy that he judges rightly.

Psalms 97:1–12

Let the Earth Rejoice

Psalm 97 is a song that calls the whole earth to rejoice because Yahweh reigns. It uses vivid poetry about clouds, fire, lightning and mountains to show his greatness, then turns to a clear response of rejecting evil and giving thanks.