The Lord looks down from heaven to see if there is anyone who is wise, anyone who looks to him for help.
But everyone has gone the wrong way. Everyone has turned bad. No one does anything good. No, not one person!
Psalms 14:2-3 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.14.2-3.ERV
But I trust in your faithful love, Lord. I will be happy when you save me.
Then I will sing to the Lord because he was so good to me.
Psalms 13:5-6 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.13.5-6.ERV
How long will you forget me, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you refuse to accept me?
How long must I wonder if you have forgotten me? How long must I feel this sadness in my heart? How long will my enemy win against me?
Psalms 13:1-2 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.13.1-2.ERV
They took advantage of the poor and stole what little they had. But the Lord knows what they did, and he says, “I will rescue those who are poor and helpless, and I will punish those who hurt them.”
Psalms 12:5 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.12.5.ERV
Lord, take care of the helpless. Protect them forever from the wicked people in this world.
The wicked are all around us, and everyone thinks evil is something to be praised!
Psalms 12:7-8 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.12.7-8.ERV
I trust in the Lord, so why did you tell me to run and hide? Why did you say, “Fly like a bird to your mountain?”
The Lord always does what is right, and he loves seeing people do right. Those who live good lives will be with him.
Psalms 11:1, 7 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.11.1-7.ERV
The Lord is in his holy temple. The Lord sits on his throne in heaven. He sees everything that happens. He watches people closely.
The Lord examines those who are good and those who are wicked; he hates those who enjoy hurting others.
Psalms 11:4-5 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.11.4-5.ERV
Break the arms of those who are wicked and evil. Punish them for the evil they have done, and stop them from doing any more.
Lord, you are King forever and ever, so I know you will remove the wicked nations from your land.
Psalms 10:15-16 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.10.15-16.ERV
Lord, you have heard what the poor want. Listen to their prayers, and do what they ask.
Protect the orphans and those who have been hurt. Don’t let powerful people drive us from our land!
Psalms 10:17-18 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.10.17-18.ERV
Lord, get up and do something. Punish those who are wicked, God. Don’t forget those who are poor and helpless.
The wicked turn against God because they think he will not punish them. But, Lord, you do see the pain and suffering they cause. You see it, so punish them.
Those who were left helpless put their trust in you. After all, you are the one who cares for orphans.
Psalms 10:12-14 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.10.12-14.ERV
Lord, why do you stay so far away? Why do you hide from people in times of trouble?
Psalms 10:1 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.10.1.ERV
Lord, get up and judge the nations. Don’t let anyone think they can win against you.
Teach them a lesson, Lord. Let them know they are only human. Selah
Psalms 9:19-20 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.9.19-20.ERV
You listened to me from your throne like a good judge, and you decided that I was right.
You told the nations how wrong they were. You destroyed those evil people. You erased their names from our memory forever and ever.
Psalms 9:4-5 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.9.4-5.ERV
Many people are suffering— crushed by the weight of their troubles. But the Lord is a refuge for them, a safe place they can run to.
Psalms 9:9 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.9.9.ERV
You make me happy, so I will rejoice in you. God Most High, I praise your name.
Psalms 9:2 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.9.2.ERV
Lord, those who know your name come to you for protection. And when they come, you do not leave them without help.
Psalms 9:10 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.9.10.ERV
It may seem that those who are poor and needy have been forgotten, but God will not forget them. He will not leave them without hope.
Psalms 9:18 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.9.18.ERV
I look at the heavens you made with your hands. I see the moon and the stars you created.
And I wonder, “Why are people so important to you? Why do you even think about them? Why do you care so much about humans? Why do you even notice them?”
Psalms 8:3-4 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.8.3-4.ERV
Lord our Lord, your name is the most wonderful in all the earth! It brings you praise everywhere in heaven.
Psalms 8:1 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.8.1.ERV
If the wicked will not change, then God is ready to punish them. He has prepared his deadly weapons. His sword is sharp. His bow is strung, drawn back, and ready to shoot its flaming arrow.
Psalms 7:12-13 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.7.12-13.ERV
The minds of the wicked are full of evil; they are pregnant with wicked plans, which give birth to lies.
They dig a pit to trap others, but they are the ones who will fall into it.
The trouble they cause will come back on them. They plan harm for others, but they are the ones who will be hurt.
Psalms 7:14-16 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.7.14-16.ERV
Lord my God, I come to you for protection. Save me from those who are chasing me.
If you don’t help me, I will be torn apart like an animal caught by a lion. I will be carried away with no one to save me.
Lord my God, I have done nothing wrong. I have done nothing to hurt a friend or to help his enemies.
If that is not the truth, then punish me. Let an enemy chase me, catch me, and kill me. Let him grind me into the dirt and put me in my grave. Selah
Psalms 7:1-5 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.7.1-5.ERV
Lord, judge the people. Lord, judge me. Prove that I am right and that I am innocent.
Stop those who do evil. Support those who do good.
God, you are fair. You know what people are thinking.
God helps people who want to do right, so he will protect me.
Psalms 7:8-10 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.7.8-10.ERV
Lord, get up and show your anger! My enemy is angry, so stand and fight against him. Get me the justice that you demand.
Psalms 7:6 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.7.6.ERV
My enemies have caused me such sorrow that my eyes are worn out from crying.
Go away, you wicked people, because the Lord has heard my cries.
The Lord has heard my request for mercy. The Lord has accepted my prayer.
All my enemies will be filled with fear and shame.
They will be sorry when disgrace suddenly comes upon them.
Psalms 6:7-10 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.6.7-10.ERV
Lord, don’t punish me. Don’t correct me when you are so angry.
Lord, be kind to me. I am sick and weak. Heal me, Lord!
My bones are shaking. I am trembling all over. Lord, how long until you heal me?
Psalms 6:1-3 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.6.1-3.ERV
Lord, when you bless good people, you surround them with your love, like a large shield that protects them.
Psalms 5:12 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.5.12.ERV
Lord, show me your right way of living, and make it easy for me to follow. People are looking for my weaknesses, so show me how you want me to live.
Psalms 5:8 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.5.8.ERV
But let those who trust in you be happy forever. Protect and strengthen those who love your name.
Psalms 5:11 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.5.11.ERV
Every morning, Lord, I lay my gifts before you and look to you for help. And every morning you hear my prayers.
Psalms 5:3 ERV
https://bible.com/bible/406/psa.5.3.ERV
