Summer of Psalms

Communal Laments: Psalm 80

Read Psalm 80 For the director of music. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” Of Asaph. A psalm. 1 Hear us, Shepherd of Israel,    you who lead Joseph like a flock.You who sit enthroned between the cherubim,    shine forth  2 before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh.Awaken your might;    come and save us. 3 Restore us, O God;    make your face shine on us,    that …

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Communal Laments: Psalm 74

Read Psalm 74 A maskil of Asaph. 1 O God, why have you rejected us forever?    Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture? 2 Remember the nation you purchased long ago,    the people of your inheritance, whom you redeemed—    Mount Zion, where you dwelt. 3 Turn your steps toward these everlasting ruins,    all this destruction the enemy has brought on the sanctuary. 4 Your foes …

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Communal Laments: Psalm 12

Read Psalm 12 For the director of music. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. 1 Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore;    those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.2 Everyone lies to their neighbor;    they flatter with their lips    but harbor deception in their hearts. 3 May the Lord silence all flattering lips    and every boastful tongue—4 those who …

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