Month: May 2019

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Psalm 21 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 21 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 https://youtu.be/QHRqVX7lsUc Psalm 21 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 Praise for Victory🕊 21:1 The king is glad, O Lord, because you gave him strength; he rejoices because you made him victorious.2 You have given him his heart’s desire; you have answered his request. 3 You came to him with great blessings and set a crown of gold on his head.4 He asked for life, and you gave it, a long and lasting life. 5 His glory is great because of your help; you have given him fame and majesty.6 Your blessings are with him forever, and your presence fills him with joy. … Continue reading Psalm 21 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊

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Psalm 11 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 11 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 https://youtu.be/1pn1lpZXeBg Psalm 11 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 (A psalm by David for the music leader.) Trusting the Lord🕊 11:1 The Lord is my fortress! Don’t say to me, “Escape like a bird to the mountains!”2 You tell me, “Watch out!Those evil people have put their arrows on their bows,and they are standingin the shadows, aiming at good people.3 What can an honest person do when everything crumbles?” 4 The Lord is sittingin his sacred temple on his throne in heaven.He knows everything we do because he sees us all.5 The Lord tests honest people,but despises those who are cruel and … Continue reading Psalm 11 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

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Psalm 57 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 57 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 https://youtu.be/XkRY4sLXhms Psalm 57 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 A Prayer for Help🕊 57:1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, because I come to you for safety.In the shadow of your wings I find protection until the raging storms are over. 2 I call to God, the Most High, to God, who supplies my every need.3 He will answer from heaven and save me; he will defeat my oppressors. God will show me his constant love and faithfulness. 4 I am surrounded by enemies, who are like lions hungry for human flesh.Their teeth are like spears and arrows; their tongues … Continue reading Psalm 57 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊

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Psalm 9 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 9 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 https://youtu.be/lSzLfRAQFvg Psalm 9 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Righteous Judgments🕊 To the Chief Musician. To the tune of â€œDeath of the Son.” A Psalm of David. 9:1 I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. 3 When my enemies turn back, They shall fall and perish at Your presence. 4 For You have maintained my right and my cause; You sat on the throne judging in righteousness. 5 You have rebuked the nations, You have … Continue reading Psalm 9 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

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Psalm 8 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 8 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 https://youtu.be/wljr8gsny04 Psalm 8 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 How Majestic Is Your Name🕊 To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. A Psalm of David. 8:1 O Lord, our Lord,     how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes,     to still the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,     the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him,     and the son of man that you care for him? 5 Yet … Continue reading Psalm 8 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

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Psalm 127 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 127 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 https://youtu.be/xiCnJDTDB4I Psalm 127 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 (A song by Solomon for worship.) Only the Lord Can Bless a Home🕊 127:1 Without the help of the Lord     it is useless to build a home     or to guard a city. 2 It is useless to get up early and stay up late     in order to earn a living. God takes care of his own,     even while they sleep. 3 Children are a blessing     and a gift from the Lord. 4 Having a lot of children to take care of you     in your old age     is like a warrior     with a lot of arrows. 5 The more you … Continue reading Psalm 127 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

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Psalm 66 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 66 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 https://youtu.be/TxbUy1WZJwg Psalm 66 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 (A song and a psalm for the music leader.) Shout Praises to God🕊 66:1 Tell everyone on this earth     to shout praises to God! 2 Sing about his glorious name.     Honor him with praises. 3 Say to God, “Everything you do     is fearsome,     and your mighty power makes     your enemies come crawling. 4 You are worshiped by everyone!     We all sing praises to you.” 5 Come and see the fearsome things     our God has done! 6 When God made the sea dry up,     our people walked across,     and because of him,     we celebrated there. 7 … Continue reading Psalm 66 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

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Psalm 45 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 45 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 https://youtu.be/yCTFpPmQyHQ Psalm 45 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 Your Throne, O God, Is Forever🕊 To the choirmaster: according to Lilies. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah; a love song. 45:1 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme;     I address my verses to the king;     my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. 2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips;     therefore God has blessed you forever. 3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty! 4 In your majesty ride out victoriously     for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness;     let your … Continue reading Psalm 45 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

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Psalm 30 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 30 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 https://youtu.be/7rYBPp5DaYE Psalm 30 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 The Blessedness of Answered Prayer🕊 A Psalm. A Song at the dedication of the house of David.🕊 30:1 I will extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up, And have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me. 3 O Lord, You brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. 4 Sing praise to the Lord, you saints of His, And give thanks at the remembrance of His holy name. 5 For His anger is but for a moment, His … Continue reading Psalm 30 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

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Psalm 122 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 122 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 https://youtu.be/6jT2RrUenA4 Psalm 122 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 (A song by David for worship.) A Song of Praise🕊 122:1 It made me glad     to hear them say, “Let’s go to the house     of the Lord!” 2 Jerusalem, we are standing     inside your gates. 3 Jerusalem, what a strong     and beautiful city you are! 4 Every tribe of the Lord obeys him     and comes to you     to praise his name. 5 David’s royal throne is here     where justice rules. 6 Jerusalem, we pray     that you will have peace,     and that all will go well     for those who love you. 7 May there be peace inside your city … Continue reading Psalm 122 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

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Psalm 107 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 107 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 https://youtu.be/S97GYZRnmDE Psalm 107 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 In Praise of God’s Goodness🕊 107:1 “Give thanks to the Lord, because he is good;     his love is eternal!” 2 Repeat these words in praise to the Lord,     all you whom he has saved. He has rescued you from your enemies 3 and has brought you back from foreign countries,     from east and west, from north and south. 4 Some wandered in the trackless desert     and could not find their way to a city to live in. 5 They were hungry and thirsty     and had given up all hope. 6 Then in their trouble they called to … Continue reading Psalm 107 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊

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Psalm 6 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 6 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 Psalm 6 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 O Lord, Deliver My Life🕊 To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments; according to The Sheminith.[a] A Psalm of David. 6:1 O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger,     nor discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing;     heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled. 3 My soul also is greatly troubled.     But you, O Lord—how long? 4 Turn, O Lord, deliver my life;     save me for the sake of your steadfast love. 5 For in death there is no remembrance of you;     in Sheol who will give you praise? … Continue reading Psalm 6 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

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Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 The Safety of the Faithful🕊 To the [a]Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. 4:1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; [b]Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah 3 But know that the Lord has [c]set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him. 4 Be[d] angry, and do … Continue reading Psalm 4 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

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Psalm 128 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 128 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 Psalm 128 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 (A song for worship.) The Lord Rewards His Faithful People🕊 128:1 The Lord will bless you     if you respect him     and obey his laws. 2 Your fields will produce,     and you will be happy     and all will go well. 3 Your wife will be as fruitful     as a grapevine, and just as an olive tree     is rich with olives,     your home will be rich     with healthy children. 4 That is how the Lord will bless     everyone who respects him. 5 I pray that the Lord     will bless you from Zion     and let Jerusalem prosper     as long as you live. … Continue reading Psalm 128 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

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Psalm 3 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 3 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 Psalm 3 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊 Morning Prayer for Help[a]🕊 3:1 I have so many enemies, Lord,     so many who turn against me! 2 They talk about me and say,     “God will not help him.” 3 But you, O Lord, are always my shield from danger;     you give me victory     and restore my courage. 4 I call to the Lord for help,     and from his sacred hill[b] he answers me. 5 I lie down and sleep,     and all night long the Lord protects me. 6 I am not afraid of the thousands of enemies     who surround me on every side. 7 Come, Lord! Save me, my God! You … Continue reading Psalm 3 Good News Translation (GNT)🕊

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Psalm 130 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 130 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 Psalm 130 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 My Soul Waits for the Lord🕊 A Song of Ascents. 130:1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! 2     O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive     to the voice of my pleas for mercy! 3 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,     O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness,     that you may be feared. 5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,     and in his word I hope; 6 my soul waits for the Lord     more than watchmen for the morning,     more than watchmen for the morning. 7 O … Continue reading Psalm 130 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

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Psalm 112 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 112 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 Psalm 112 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊 God Blesses His Worshipers🕊 112:1 Shout praises to the Lord!     The Lord blesses everyone     who worships him and gladly     obeys his teachings. 2 Their descendants will have     great power in the land,     because the Lord blesses     all who do right. 3 They will get rich and prosper     and will always be remembered     for their fairness. 4 They will be so kind     and merciful and good, that they will be a light in the dark     for others     who do the right thing. 5 Life will go well for those who freely lend     and are honest in business. 6 They won’t ever … Continue reading Psalm 112 Contemporary English Version (CEV)🕊

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Psalm 113 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 113 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 Psalm 113 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊 Who Is like the Lord Our God?🕊 113:1 Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord,     praise the name of the Lord! 2 Blessed be the name of the Lord     from this time forth and forevermore! 3 From the rising of the sun to its setting,     the name of the Lord is to be praised! 4 The Lord is high above all nations,     and his glory above the heavens! 5 Who is like the Lord our God,     who is seated on high, 6 who looks far down     on the heavens and the earth? 7 He raises the poor from the … Continue reading Psalm 113 English Standard Version (ESV)🕊

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Psalm 90 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊

Alicia J. Alexander, MSL

Psalm 90 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 Psalm 90 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊 The Eternity of God, and Man’s Frailty🕊 A Prayer of Moses the man of God. 90:1 Lord, You have been our [a]dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You [b]had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. 3 You turn man to destruction, And say, “Return, O children of men.” 4 For a thousand years in Your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night. 5 You carry them away like a flood; They are like … Continue reading Psalm 90 New King James Version (NKJV)🕊