Blessings of Those Who Fear YehovahA Psalm of Ascent1 How joyful are those who fear Yehovah - all who follow His ways!  2 You will enjoy the fruit of your labor.   How joyful and prosperous you will be!  3. Your wif...

A Psalm of Ascent1. Unless Yehovah builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless Yehovah guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.  2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorr...

A Psalm of Ascent5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.  6 He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.  

A Psalm of Ascent1 When Yehovah brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! 2 We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy.  And the other nations said, "What amazing things Yehovah has done for them."  3 Ye...

Yehovah the Strength of His PeopleA Song of Ascents1 Those who trust in Yehovah are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.  2 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so Yehovah surrounds His people from this...

Yehovah the Defense of His PeopleA song of Ascents.  Of David"Had it not been Yehovah who was on our side," Let Israel now say - 2 "If it had not been Yehovah who was on our side, when men rose up against us, 3 then they woul...

Prayer for Relief from ContemptA Song of Ascents.1 Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens.  2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mis...

The Joy of Going to the House of YehovahA Song of Ascent.  Of David.1 I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of Yehovah."  2 Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem!  3 Jerusal...

A Song of Ascent / A song for pilgrims ascending to JerusalemI took my troubles to Yehovah; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer.  2 Rescue me, O Yehovah, from liars and from all deceitful people.  3 O deceptive tongue...

5 Yehovah himself watches over you!  Yehovah stands beside you as your protective shade.  6 The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon at night.  7 Yehovah keeps you from all harm and watches over your life.  8 Yehovah k...

A Song of AscentsGod the Help of Those Who Seek HimI will lift up my eyes to the hills - from whence comes my help?  2 My help comes from Yehovah, who made heaven and earth.  3 He will not allow your foot to be moved; He...

The Passion Translation: The Bridegroom and the Bride in Divine Duet:14 Arise, my darling!Come quickly, my beloved.Come and be the graceful gazelle with me.Come be like a young ...

The Passion TranslationThe Shulamite Bride...11 My bridegroom-king has a vineyard of love made from a multitude of followers.  His caretakers of this vineyard have given my beloved their best.  12 But as for my own viney...

The Shulamite Bride:8 My brothers said to me when I was young, "Our sister is so immature.  What will we do to guard her for her wedding day?"The Bridegroom King:We will build a tower of redemption to pro...

Many waters cannot quench love, nor can rivers drown it.  If a man tried to buy love with all his wealth, his offer would be utterly scorned.  

5 Who is this one?  She arises out of her desert, clinging to her beloved.  When I awakened you under the apple tree, as you were feasting upon me, I awakened your innermost being with the travail of birth as you longed for more of me...

1 If only I could show everyone this passionate desire I have for you.  If only I could express it fully, no matter who was watching me, without shame or embarrassment.  2 I long to bring you to my innermost chamber - this holy sanctu...

13 The love apples are in bloom, sending forth their fragrance of spring.  The rarest of fruits are found at our doors - the new as well as the old.  I have stored them for you, my lover-friend!

The Passion Translation 9 For your kisses of love are exhilarating, more than any delight I've known before.  Your kisses of love awaken even the lips of sleeping ones.  The Shulamite Bride10 Now I know that ...

6 How delicious is your fair beauty, it cannot be described as I count the delights you bring to me.  Love has become the greatest.  You stand in victory above the rest, stately and secure as you share with me your vineyard of love.&n...

The Passion Translation4 Your life stands tall as a tower, like a shining light on a hill.  Your revelation eyes are pure, like pools of refreshing - sparkling light for a multitude.  Such discernment surrounds you, protecting ...

The Passion Translation1 How beautiful on the mountains are the sandaled feet of this one bringing such good news.  You are truly royalty!  The way you walk so gracefully in my ways displays such dignity.  You are truly th...

The Shulamite Bride:11 I decided to go down to the valley streams where the orchards of the king grow and mature.  I longed to know if hearts were opening.  Are the budding vines blooming with new growth?  Has their...

New Living TranslationYour teeth are as white as sheep that are freshly washed.  Your smile is flawless, each tooth matched with its twin.  7 Your cheeks are like rosy pomegranates behind your veil.  8 Even among si...

1 My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing.  I will sing praises, even with my soul.  2 Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn!  3 I will give thanks to You, O Yehovah, among the peoples, And I will sing praises to You amo...