Where to Turn in the Psalms...



When you are tempted to compromise


Blessed is the godly man. His delight is in the law of God.
The ungodly shall perish
Psalm 1:1-7

When you are unjustly criticized

God is my (your) shield
Psalm 3:1-4

When you are lacking in joy

God abhors the deceitful man
Psalm 5:11, 12

When you are being tested

God will triumph over evil
This Psalm can be interpreted as a condemnation of abortion
Psalm 10:5-7

When you need encouragement

Keep yourself off the path of the devil
Psalm 17:6-8

If you doubt the Scriptures

The Works and the Word of God
Psalm 19:7-11

When you are lonely

The LORD, the Psalmist's Shepherd
Psalm 23:1-6

When you mourn

Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death
Psalm 30:10-12

When you need God's forgiveness

Blessedness of Forgiveness and of Trust in God
Psalm 32:1-5

When you are tempted to miss church

The LORD a Provider and Deliverer
Psalm 34:1-10

When you are worried

Security of Those Who Trust in the LORD,
and Insecurity of the Wicked
Psalm 37:1-8

When you are sad

Prayer for Deliverance
Psalm 43:3-5

Before you go to confession

A Contrite Sinner's Prayer for Pardon
Psalm 51:1-19

When you are depressed

Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors
Psalm 57:6-11

When you need God's protection

Confidence in God's Protection
Psalm 61:1-8

When you need strength

God Alone a Refuge from Treachery and Oppression
Psalm 62:5-8

When enemies come against you

Prayer for Help against Persecutors
Psalm 70:1-5

When there is a shortage of money

The Reign of the Righteous King
Psalm 72:12-19

When you are deeply troubled

Comfort in Trouble from Recalling God's Mighty Deeds
Psalm 77:1-15

When you feel insignificant

Longing for the Temple Worship
Psalm 84:5-12

When you wonder about life's meaning

God's Eternity and Man's Transitoriness
Psalm 90:10-17

In times of anxiety

The LORD Implored to Avenge His People
Psalm 94:16-19

If you are tempted to disobey God

Praise to the LORD, and Warning against Unbelief
Psalm 95:6-11

When you need God's mercy

Praise for the LORD'S Mercies
Psalm 103:1-14

When you are discouraged

Vengeance Invoked upon Adversaries.
Psalm 109:21-31

When a loved one dies

Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death
Psalm 116:1-19

When you need God's guidance

Meditations and Prayers relating to the Law of God
Psalm 119:9-16

Before leaving on a journey

The LORD the Keeper of Israel
Psalm 121:1-8

When you contemplate marriage

Prosperity Comes from the LORD
Psalm 127:1-5

To find a litany of prayer

Thanks for the LORD's Goodness to Israel
Psalm 136:1-26

If God seems far away

God's Omnipresence and Omniscience
Psalm 139:1-18

Before retiring for the night

An Evening Prayer for Sanctification and Protection
Psalm 141:1-10

If you want to complain to God

Prayer for Help in Trouble
Psalm 142:1-7

When you want to give praise to God

A Psalm of Praise
Psalm 150:1-6


Sunday Psalm 70
Monday Psalm 143
Tuesday Psalm 141
Wednesday Psalm 130
Thursday Psalm 130
Friday Psalm 17
Saturday Psalm 51