Faith Expressions

The article contains quotes from King David, the king who was responsible for the unification of the tribes of Israel under a single monarchy. The quotes are lines taken from hymns and prayers assigned to King David in the Book of Psalms.

“Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies—make your way straight before me.” – King David; Psalms 5:8 (NIV)

“Whoever is pregnant with evil conceives trouble and gives birth to disillusionment.” – King David; Psalms 7:14 (NIV)

“Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” – King David; Psalms 8:1 (NIV)

“When I look up at your heavens that have been formed by your fingers, the moon and the stars that you set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You have made him a little less than the angels and crowned him with glory and honor.” – King David; Psalms 8:4-6 (NCB)

“The Lord is enthroned forever; he has established his throne for judgment. He governs the world in righteousness….” – King David; Psalms 9:8-9 (NCB)

“The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of distress.” – King David; Psalms 9:10 (NCB)

“In the Lord I take refuge. How can you say to me, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountains!’” – King David; Psalms 11:1 (NCB)

“Only fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’” – King David; Psalms 14:1 (NLT 2015)

“Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.” – King David; Psalms 15:1-2 (NLT 2015)

“I said to the Lord, ‘You are my Master! Every good thing I have comes from you.’” – King David; Psalms 16:2 (NLT 2015)

“Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.” – King David; Psalms 16:5 (NLT 2015)

“I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.” – King David; Psalms 16:8 (NLT 2015)

“Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.” – King David; Psalms 16:9-10 (NIVUK)

“Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who are out to destroy me.” – King David; Psalms 17:8-9 (NIVUK)

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?” – King David; Psalms 22:1 (NIVUK)

“I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise you. You who fear the Lord, praise him!” – King David; Psalms 22:22-23 (NIVUK)

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.” – King David; Psalms 23:1-3 (NIVUK)

“One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.” –  King David; Psalms 27:4 (NKJV)

“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” –  King David; Psalms 34:1 (NKJV)

“I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears.” –  King David; Psalms 34:4 (NKJV)

“Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” – King David; Psalms 37:4 (NKJV)

“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will make your vindication shine like the light, and the justice of your cause like the noonday.” – King David; Psalms 37:5-6 (NRSVCE)

“The Lord knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will abide for ever.” – King David; Psalms 37:18 (NRSVCE)

“The salvation of the righteous is from the Lord; he is their refuge in the time of trouble.” – King David; Psalms 37:39 (NRSVCE)

“Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.” – King David; Psalms 40:5 (NIVUK)

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – King David; Psalms 51:10 (NIVUK)

“My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.” – King David; Psalms 51:17 (NIVUK)

“Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.” – King David; Psalms 103:1 (NIVUK)

“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.” – King David; Psalms 103:8 (KJV)

“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.” – King David; Psalms 103:11-12 (KJV)

“Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the Lord, O my soul.” – King David; Psalms 103:20-22 (KJV)

“Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory shine over all the earth.” – King David; Psalms 108:6 (NCB)

“The Lord says to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand until I have made your enemies a footstool for you.’” – King David; Psalms 110:1 (NCB)

“The Lord has sworn, and he will not retract his oath: ‘You are a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.’” – King David; Psalms 110:4 (NCB)

“I rejoiced when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’” – King David; Psalms 122:1 (NCB)

“Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” – King David; Psalms 124:8 (NRSVACE)

“How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!” – King David; Psalms 133:1 (NRSVACE)

“For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.” – King David; Psalms 139:13-14 (NRSVACE)

“I know that the Lord maintains the cause of the needy, and executes justice for the poor.” – King David; Psalms 140:12 (NRSVACE)

“I cry to you, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.’’” – King David; Psalms 142:5 (NRSVACE)

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.” – King David; Psalms 143:5 (NIVUK)

“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.” – King David; Psalms 145:5 (NIVUK)

“The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.” – King David; Psalms 145:9 (NIVUK)

“The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” – King David; Psalms 145:18 (NIVUK)

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