Psalm 121

A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains – where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of…

Psalm 122

A song of ascents. Of David. 1 I rejoiced with those who said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’ 2 Our feet are standing in…

Psalm 123

A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven. 2 As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of…

Psalm 124

A song of ascents. Of David. 1 If the Lordhad not been on our side – let Israel say – 2 if the Lordhad not been on our side when…

Psalm 125

A song of ascents. 1 Those who trust in the Lordare like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures for ever. 2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the…

Psalm 126

A song of ascents. 1 When the Lordrestored the fortunes ofZion, we were like those who dreamed. 2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy….

Psalm 127

A song of ascents. Of Solomon. 1 Unless the Lordbuilds the house, the builders labour in vain. Unless the Lordwatches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. 2…

Psalm 128

A song of ascents. 1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. 2 You will eat the fruit of your labour; blessings and prosperity…

Psalm 129

A song of ascents. 1 ‘They have greatly oppressed me from my youth,’ let Israel say; 2 ‘they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained…

Psalm 130

A song of ascents. 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; 2 Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. 3…