1 O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple, they have reduced Jerusalem to rubble. 2 They have left the dead bodies of your…

1 Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth 2 before Ephraim, Benjamin and Manasseh. Awaken your…

1 Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob! 2 Begin the music, strike the timbrel, play the melodious harp and lyre. 3 Sound…

1 God presides in the great assembly; he renders judgment among the “gods”: 2 “How long will youdefend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? 3 Defend the weak…

1 O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God. 2 See how your enemies growl, how your foes rear their…

1 How lovely is your dwelling place, LordAlmighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of theLord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God….

1 You,Lord, showed favor to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 2 You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins. 3 You set aside…

1 Hear me,Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You…

1 He has founded his city on the holy mountain. 2 TheLordloves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are said of…

1 Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. 2 May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry….