for Adults - Week 3

The psalms below all belong to the genre (type) called of praise. You could also call them “God is good; you should get to know Him” psalms. I encourage you to read one of these psalms each day this week. After you read it once, you may want to try reading it aloud to see if it feels any different. There are only five psalms, so if you read one a day, you will have to repeat some of them. That is intentional. I’ve chosen to use the Contemporary English Version for its simplicity and power. Enjoy! - Pastor Mike

9 - The Wonderful Name of the Our LORD and Ruler, your name is wonderful LORD everywhere on earth!

1 Our LORD and Ruler, your name is wonderful Psalm 84 - The Joy of Worship

everywhere on earth! 1 You let your glory be seen LORD God All-Powerful, your temple is so lovely! in the heavens above. 2 2 With praises from children Deep in my heart I long and from tiny infants, for your temple, you have built a fortress. and with all that I am It makes your enemies silent, I sing joyful songs to you.

and all who turn against you 3 are left speechless. LORD God All-Powerful, my King and my God, 3 I often think of the heavens sparrows find a home your hands have made, near your altars; and of the moon and stars swallows build nests there you put in place. to raise their young. 4 Then I ask, “Why do you care 4 about us humans? You bless everyone Why are you concerned who lives in your house, and they sing your praises. for us weaklings?” 5 5 You made us a little lower You bless all who depend than you yourself, on you for their strength and you have crowned us and all who deeply desire with glory and honor. to visit your temple. 6 When they reach Dry Valley, 6 You let us rule everything springs start flowing, your hands have made. and the autumn rain fills it with pools of water. And you put all of it 7 under our power— Your people grow stronger, 7 the sheep and the cattle, and you, the God of gods, and every wild animal, will be seen in Zion. 8 the birds in the sky, 8 the fish in the sea, LORD God All-Powerful, and all ocean creatures. the God of , please answer my prayer!

1 Psalms for Adults - Week 3

9 You are the shield 1 Shout praises to the LORD! that protects your people, With all that I am, and I am your chosen one. I will shout his praises. Won’t you smile on me? 2 I will sing and praise 10 One day in your temple the LORD God is better for as long as I live. than a thousand anywhere else. 3 You can’t depend on anyone, I would rather serve not even a great leader. in your house, 4 Once they die and are buried, than live in the homes that will be the end of the wicked. of all their plans.

11 Our LORD and our God, 5 The LORD God of Jacob blesses you are like the sun everyone and also like a shield. who trusts him You treat us with kindness and depends on him. and with honor, 6 God made heaven and earth; never denying any good thing he created the sea to those who live right. and everything else. God always keeps his word. 12 LORD God All-Powerful, 7 He gives justice to the poor you bless everyone and food to the hungry. who trusts you. The LORD sets prisoners free - The LORD Is God 8 and heals blind eyes. He gives a helping hand 1 Shout praises to the LORD, to everyone who falls. everyone on this earth. The LORD loves good people 2 Be joyful and sing 9 and looks after strangers. as you come in He defends the rights to worship the LORD! of orphans and widows, but destroys the wicked. 3 You know the LORD is God! He created us, 10 The LORD God of Zion and we belong to him; will rule forever! we are his people, Shout praises to the LORD! the sheep in his pasture. - The LORD Is Good to His 4 Be thankful and praise the LORD People as you enter his temple. 5 The LORD is good! 1 Shout praises to the LORD! His love and faithfulness Praise God in his temple. will last forever. Praise him in heaven, his mighty fortress. - Shout Praises to the LORD 2 Praise our God! page 2

Psalms for Adults - Week 3

His deeds are wonderful, too marvelous to describe.

3 Praise God with trumpets and all kinds of harps. 4 Praise him with tambourines and dancing, with stringed instruments and woodwinds. 5 Praise God with cymbals, with clashing cymbals. 6 Let every living creature praise the LORD. Shout praises to the LORD!

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