Topic

Peace

Psalms that quiet the soul with the peace of God.

“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.”

An evening prayer calling on God in distress and counseling quiet trust.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

The beloved shepherd psalm: provision, guidance, comfort, and eternal dwelling.

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

God our refuge amid chaos; be still and know that He is God.

“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”

Rest in God alone, my rock and refuge; pour out your heart to Him.

“Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.”

Psalm 131 is the shortest of the Songs of Ascents and one of the most quietly profound.