Psalm 71 (5/9)

I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing… Psalm 9:2

I will be filled with joy because of you.
I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.
Psalm 9:2 worship joy God
The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed,
a refuge in times of trouble.
Psalm 9:9 protection safety

Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
Psalm 9:10 trust seeking reliability
Arise, O Lord!
Punish the wicked, O God!
Do not ignore the helpless!
Psalm 10:12 prayer neighbor poverty
But I trust in your unfailing love.
I will rejoice because you have rescued me.
I will sing to the Lord
because he is good to me.
Psalm 13:5-6 trust worship heart
Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right,
speaking the truth from sincere hearts.
Those who refuse to gossip
or harm their neighbors
or speak evil of their friends.
Psalm 15:2-3 truth blameless gossip
Keep me safe, O God,
for I have come to you for refuge.
Psalm 16:1 trust dependence protection
I said to the Lord, “You are my Master!
Every good thing I have comes from you.”
Psalm 16:2 God worship
I know the Lord is always with me.
I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.
Psalm 16:8 dependence equipment protection
You will show me the way of life,
granting me the joy of your presence
and the pleasures of living with you forever.
Psalm 16:11 joy life nearness
I love you, Lord;
you are my strength.
The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;
my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me,
and my place of safety.
Psalm 18:1-2 salvation strength redeemer
But in my distress I cried out to the Lord;
yes, I prayed to my God for help.
He heard me from his sanctuary;
my cry to him reached his ears.
Psalm 18:6 speaking prayer listening
To the faithful you show yourself faithful;
to those with integrity you show integrity.
Psalm 18:25 reliability blameless goodness
You light a lamp for me.
The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness.
Psalm 18:28 dependence protection light
God’s way is perfect.
All the Lord’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.
Psalm 18:30 blameless Word of God protection
For who is God except the Lord?
Who but our God is a solid rock?
Psalm 18:31 reliability God strength
You have given me your shield of victory.
Your right hand supports me;
your help has made me great.
You have made a wide path for my feet
to keep them from slipping.
Psalm 18:35-36 salvation Word of God protection
The heavens proclaim the glory of God.
The skies display his craftsmanship.
Day after day they continue to speak;
night after night they make him known.
Psalm 19:1-2 worship heaven
The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
Psalm 19:7 law soul wisdom
The commandments of the Lord are right,
bringing joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are clear,
giving insight for living.
Psalm 19:8 law joy heart
May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14 speaking prayer heart
May he grant your heart’s desires
and make all your plans succeed.
Psalm 20:4 planning blessing heart
Some nations boast of their chariots and horses,
but we boast in the name of the Lord our God.
Psalm 20:7 trust idols
The Lord is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
Psalm 23:1-2 blessing rest dependence
Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
Psalm 23:4 fear encouragement death