me
to dwell;
near restful waters, has refreshed me.
3. The Lord has restored my soul,
guided me on the paths of righteousness,
for the sake of the Lord’s name.
4. For even if I walk in the midst of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evils, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, these have comforted me.
5. You have prepared a table before me,
in the presence of those who afflict me.
You have anointed my head with
fine oil,
and your cup of choice wine is
the very best.
6. Surely your mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;
and my dwelling shall be in the Lord’s house to the length of days.
Psalm 24
1. To you, O Lord, I have lifted up
my soul.
2. O my God, in you have I placed
my trust;
let me not be ashamed,
nor let my enemies deride me.
3. For none who wait on you shall be put to shame;
let them be ashamed who vainly transgress.
4. Show me your ways, O Lord,
and teach me your paths.
5. Lead me in your truth, and teach me;
for you O God, are my Savior—
for you have I waited all the day long.
6. Remember your compassion, O Lord,
and your tender mercy,
for they are from everlasting.
7. Remember not the sins and follies of my youth,
but according to your mercy
remember me,
for your goodness’ sake, O Lord. . . .
16. Look down upon me and have mercy,
for I am an only child and poor.
17. The afflictions of my heart have been multiplied;
deliver me from all my distresses.
18. Behold my humiliation and my trouble,
and forgive me all my sins.
19. Behold my enemies for they have increased;
they have hated me with an unjust hatred.
20. O preserve my soul and deliver me;
let me not be put to shame,
for I have placed my hope in you.
21. The innocent and upright
clung to me,
because I waited for you, O Lord.
22. God redeem Israel from all affliction!
Psalm 25
1. Judge me, O Lord, for I have conducted myself in innocence;
trusting in the Lord I shall not
be shaken.
2. Examine me, O Lord, and prove me:
purify my innermost being and
my heart.
3. For your mercy is ever before
my eyes,
and I have taken delight in your truth.
4. I have not sat with the council
of the vain,
and will not enter the company of transgressors.
5. I have hated the assembly
of the wicked,
and will not take my seat among
the godless.
6. I will wash my hands in innocence,
and will walk round your altar, O Lord,
7. that I may hear the sound of praise,
and declare all your wonderful deeds.
8. O Lord, I have loved the beauty of your house,
and the abode of the tabernacle
of your glory.
9. Destroy not my life with the ungodly,
nor my life with blood-thirsty fellows
10. in whose hands are iniquities,
and whose right hand is filled with bribes.
11. Whereas I have conducted myself
in innocence;
redeem me and be merciful to me.
12. My footsteps have been in rectitude;
in the assemblies I will bless you,
O Lord.
Psalm 26
1. The Lord is my Light and my Savior;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the Defender of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
2. When evil-doers drew near
to devour my flesh;
