Instructions:

Read the verses in the columns below. When you find a verse that speaks to your current situation, click on it to view the whole psalm and some instructions for praying through Psalms.

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8, NIV)

“My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.” (Psalm 7:10, NIV)

“For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.” (Psalm 11:7, NIV)

“But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.” (Psalm 13:5, NIV)

“In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears.” (Psalm 18:6, NIV)

“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6, NIV)

“The Lord is my light and my salvation–whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalm 27:1, NIV)

“But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.” (Psalm 33:18-19, NIV)

“Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.” (Psalm 36:5, NIV)

“Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” (Psalm 5:12, NIV)

“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” (Psalm 9:9, NIV)

“You, Lord, will keep the needy safe and will protect us forever from the wicked.” (Psalm 12:7, NIV)

“Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.” (Psalm 16:5, NIV)

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” (Psalm 20:7, NIV)

“No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame.” (Psalm 25:3, NIV)

“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” (Psalm 30:11, NIV)

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4, NIV)

“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.” (Psalm 40:3, NIV)