Category Archives: prayer

rich and famous kings

rich and famous kings Psalm 72:15-17 (JDV) Psalm 72:15 May he live long! May gold from Sheba be given to him. May prayer be offered for him continually, and may he be blessed all day long. Psalm 72:16 May there … Continue reading

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poor lives matter

poor lives matter Psalm 72:12-14 (JDV) Psalm 72:12 You see, he will rescue the poor who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. Psalm 72:13 He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives … Continue reading

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leaders respected by everyone

leaders respected by everyone Psalm 72:8-11 (JDV) Psalm 72:8 May he rule from sea to sea and from the Euphrates to the ends of the land. Psalm 72:9 May desert tribes kneel before him and his enemies lick the dust. … Continue reading

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sun and moon and rain

sun and moon and rain Psalm 72:5-7 (JDV) Psalm 72:5 May they fear you while the sun endures and as long as the moon, throughout all generations. Psalm 72:6 May the king be like rain that falls on the cut … Continue reading

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a king’s purpose

a king’s purpose Psalm 72:1-4 (JDV) Psalm 72:11 God, give your justice to the king and your righteousness to the king’s son. Psalm 72:2 He will judge your people with righteousness and your afflicted ones with justice. Psalm 72:3 May … Continue reading

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leaning on him

leaning on him Psalm 71:4-6 (JDV) Psalm 71:4 Deliver me, my God, from the power of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and oppressive Psalm 71:5 because you are my hope, Lord Yahveh, my confidence from my youth. … Continue reading

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turn them back

turn them back Psalm 70:1-3 (JDV) Psalm 70:132 God, hurry to rescue me. Yahveh, hurry to help me! Psalm 70:2 Let those who seek to kill me be disgraced and confounded; let those who wish me harm be turned back … Continue reading

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he listens to the needy

he listens to the needy Psalm 69:29-33 (JDV) Psalm 69:29 But as for me – poor and in pain – let your rescue protect me, God. Psalm 69:30 I will praise God’s name with song and exalt him with thanksgiving. … Continue reading

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why we should pray

why we should pray Psalm 69: (JDV) Psalm 69:16 Answer me, Yahveh, because your covenant faithfulness is good. In keeping with your abundant compassion, turn to me. Psalm 69:17 Don’t hide your face from your servant, because I am in … Continue reading

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down in the mud

down in the mud Psalm 69:13-15 (JDV) Psalm 69:13 But as for me, Yahveh, my prayer to you is for a time of favor. In your abundant, covenant faithfulness, God, answer me with your sure rescue. Psalm 69:14 Rescue me … Continue reading

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