Who has a favorite Psalm?

[killiekrankie]

I love Psalm 121, maybe because we have so many beautiful Mountains in Scotland.  God Bless You All  

 

Psalm 121

A song of ascents.

1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
    where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth.

3 He will not let your foot slip—
    he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep.

5 The Lord watches over you—
    the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
    nor the moon by night.

7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—
    he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
    both now and forevermore.

[Willa]

Pam 84 has been a favorite for most of my life.   I asked for it to be sung at my wedding in 1963.

My Soul Longs for the Courts of the Lord

Psa 84:1  WEB  For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. How lovely are your dwellings, Yahweh of Armies!

Psa 84:2  My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of Yahweh. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Psa 84:3  Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, Yahweh of Armies, my King, and my God.

Psa 84:4  Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah.

Psa 84:5  Blessed are those whose strength is in you; who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.

Psa 84:6  Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.

Psa 84:7  They go from strength to strength. Everyone of them appears before God in Zion.

Psa 84:8  Yahweh, God of Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

Psa 84:9  Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

Psa 84:10  For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

Psa 84:11  For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.

Psa 84:12  Yahweh of Armies, blessed is the man who trusts in you.

 

 

 

[farouk]

@Mozart's Starling FYI...........this thread.......

[JustClay]

In addition to all the wonderful psalms mentioned in this thread, I particularly love Psalm 19. David focuses so beautifully on our Father’s glory and Presence throughout the universe as well as the perfection of His testimony, statutes, and commandments, and the blessings they are to His servants.  No wonder David questions the errors of men in verse 12!  After all, our great God has provided everything we need for a happy life.  The prayer at the end is perfect for beginning and ending every day.  In fact, this psalm reminds me very much of how Jesus taught His disciples to pray….
 

Psalm 19  NKJV

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament shows His handiwork.
2 Day unto day utters speech,
And night unto night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language
Where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line has gone out through all the earth,
And their words to the end of the world.

In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
And rejoices like a strong man to run its race.
6 Its rising is from one end of heaven,
And its circuit to the other end;
And there is nothing hidden from its heat.

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul;
The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
Yea, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned,
And in keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can understand his errors?
Cleanse me from secret faults.
13 Keep back Your servant also from presumptuous sins;
Let them not have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless,
And I shall be innocent of great transgression.

14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.

[farouk]

On 3/16/2023 at 10:25 PM, Willa said:

Pam 84 has been a favorite for most of my life.   I asked for it to be sung at my wedding in 1963.

My Soul Longs for the Courts of the Lord

Psa 84:1  WEB  For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. How lovely are your dwellings, Yahweh of Armies!

Psa 84:2  My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of Yahweh. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Psa 84:3  Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, Yahweh of Armies, my King, and my God.

Psa 84:4  Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah.

Psa 84:5  Blessed are those whose strength is in you; who have set their hearts on a pilgrimage.

Psa 84:6  Passing through the valley of Weeping, they make it a place of springs. Yes, the autumn rain covers it with blessings.

Psa 84:7  They go from strength to strength. Everyone of them appears before God in Zion.

Psa 84:8  Yahweh, God of Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, God of Jacob. Selah.

Psa 84:9  Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

Psa 84:10  For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

Psa 84:11  For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.

Psa 84:12  Yahweh of Armies, blessed is the man who trusts in you.

 

 

 

@Willa Must have been really memorable...........

[farouk]

@The_Patriot21 FYI..........................blessings.

[JustClay]

I love the promises found in this psalm!  I count 18, at least, in this one psalm. Definitely read this one if you’re having a bad day.  Maybe you’ll change your mind and decide it’s not so bad after all.  You are so loved! 
 

Psalm 34 NKJV
 

1 I will bless the Lord at all times;
His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord;
The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
And let us exalt His name together.

4 I sought the Lord, and He heard me,
And delivered me from all my fears.
5 They looked to Him and were radiant,
And their faces were not ashamed.
6 This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him,
And saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him,
And delivers them.

8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
9 Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints!
There is no want to those who fear Him.
10 The young lions lack and suffer hunger;
But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.

11 Come, you children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
12 Who is the man who desires life,
And loves many days, that he may see good?
13 Keep your tongue from evil,
And your lips from speaking deceit.
14 Depart from evil and do good;
Seek peace and pursue it.

15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
And His ears are open to their cry.
16 The face of the Lord is against those who do evil,
To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.

17 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears,
And delivers them out of all their troubles.
18 The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart,
And saves such as have a contrite spirit.

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous,
But the Lord delivers him out of them all.
20 He guards all his bones;
Not one of them is broken.
21 Evil shall slay the wicked,
And those who hate the righteous shall be condemned.
22 The Lord redeems the soul of His servants,
And none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.

[farouk]

More favorite Psalms, ppl?

[farouk]

@BibleWords Given your Psalm quote on the other thread, I think you would also appreciate this thread.........

[Alive]

Not sure that I can say it is my favorite, but 27 has meant a lot to me over the years.

Psa. 27:1 (NAS20S)    The LORD is my light and my salvation;   Whom should I fear?   The LORD is the   defense of my life;    Whom should I dread?

²  When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh,   My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.

³  If an army encamps against me,   My heart will not fear;   If war arises against me,   In spite of this I am confident.

Psa. 27:4 (NAS20S)    One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek:   That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,   To behold the beauty of the LORD   And to   meditate in His temple.

⁵  For on the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle;   He will hide me in the secret place of His tent;   He will lift me up on a rock.

⁶  And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me,   And I will offer sacrifices in His tent with shouts of joy;   I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

Psa. 27:7 (NAS20S)    Hear, LORD, when I cry with my voice,   And be gracious to me and answer me.

⁸  When You said, “ Seek My face,” my heart said to You,   “ I shall seek Your face, LORD.”

⁹ Do not hide Your face from me,   Do not turn Your servant away in anger;   You have been my help;    Do not abandon me nor forsake me,   God of my salvation!

¹⁰ For my father and my mother have forsaken me,   But the LORD will take me up.

Psa. 27:11 (NAS20S)    Teach me Your way, LORD,   And lead me on a level path   Because of my enemies.

¹²  Do not turn me over to the   desire of my enemies,   For false witnesses have risen against me,   And the violent witness.

¹³  I certainly believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD   In the land of the living.

¹⁴ Wait for the LORD;   Be strong and let your heart take courage;   Yes, wait for the LORD.