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Selections move from personal psalms to Jesus’ model prayer and the practices of early Christian communities. Some speak of confidence, while others make room for uncertainty and weakness.

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Try reading a psalm aloud, then compare it with the Lord’s Prayer. Notice what each passage asks for and what it says about the person praying. You can use the words as a prompt for reflection without assuming a fixed answer or timetable.

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This editorial collection contains 102 distinct passages. Read these examples in context, or use the generator to discover more.

Psalm 5:3

Yahweh, in the morning you will hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly.

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Matthew 6:9-13

Pray like this: “‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.’

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Philippians 4:6-7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

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Psalm 17:6

I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech.

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Psalm 34:17

The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.

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Psalm 55:17

Evening, morning, and at noon, I will cry out in distress. He will hear my voice.

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Psalm 66:18-20

If I cherished sin in my heart, the Lord wouldn’t have listened. But most certainly, God has listened. He has heard the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor his loving kindness from me.

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Psalm 86:1-2

A Prayer by David. Hear, Yahweh, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.

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Psalm 116:1-2

I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy. Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

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