Hounslow West Evangelical ChurchA song of ascents. Of David. If the Lord had not been on our side – let Israel say –if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us,they would have swallowed us alive when their anger flared against us;the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would have swept over us,the raging waters would have swept us away. Praise be to the Lord, who […]
A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven.As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress,so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us his mercy. Have mercy on […]
A song of ascents. Of David. I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem. Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together.That is where the tribes go up – the tribes of the Lord –to praise the name of the Lord according to the statute given […]
A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from?My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip – he who watches over you will not slumber;indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you – the Lord is your shade at […]
A song of ascents. I call on the Lord in my distress, and he answers me.Save me, Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. What will he do to you, and what more besides, you deceitful tongue?He will punish you with a warrior’s sharp arrows, with burning coals of the broom bush. Woe to me that I dwell in Meshek, that I live among […]
ת Taw May my cry come before you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word.May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise.May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees.May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.May your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen […]
ש Sin and Shin Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.I rejoice in your promise like one who finds great spoil.I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law.Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.I wait for […]
ר Resh Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.Defend my cause and redeem me; preserve my life according to your promise.Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek out your decrees.Your compassion, Lord, is great; preserve my life according to your laws.Many are the foes who persecute me, but I have […]
ק Qoph I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your decrees.I call out to you; save me and I will keep your statutes.I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word.My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.Hear […]
צ Tsadhe You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are right.The statutes you have laid down are righteous; they are fully trustworthy.My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them.Though I am lowly and despised, I do not forget your precepts.Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true.Trouble and […]