'O God' in the Bible

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

Condemn them, O God! May their own schemes be their downfall! Drive them away because of their many acts of insurrection, for they have rebelled against you.

Rise up, Lord! O God, strike him down! Do not forget the oppressed!

For the music director; by David. Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

A prayer of David. Protect me, O God, for I have taken shelter in you.

I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen to me! Hear what I say!

O God, rescue Israel from all their distress!

Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me!

How precious is your loyal love, O God! The human race finds shelter under your wings.

For the music director; a well-written song by the Korahites. As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God!

I will pray to God, my high ridge: "Why do you ignore me? Why must I walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me?"

Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men!

Then I will go to the altar of God, to the God who gives me ecstatic joy, so that I express my thanks to you, O God, my God, with a harp.

For the music director; by the Korahites, a well-written song. O God, we have clearly heard; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in ancient times.

You are my king, O God! Decree Jacob's deliverance!

Your throne, O God, is permanent. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of justice.

For the music director; by the Korahites; a psalm. All you nations, clap your hands! Shout out to God in celebration!

Sing to God! Sing! Sing to our king! Sing!

We reflect on your loyal love, O God, within your temple.

The praise you receive as far away as the ends of the earth is worthy of your reputation, O God. You execute justice!

Present to God a thank-offering! Repay your vows to the sovereign One!

For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David's affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!

Create for me a pure heart, O God! Renew a resolute spirit within me!

Rescue me from the guilt of murder, O God, the God who delivers me! Then my tongue will shout for joy because of your deliverance.

The sacrifices God desires are a humble spirit -- O God, a humble and repentant heart you will not reject.

For the music director; according to the machalath style; a well-written song by David. Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

All those who behave wickedly do not understand -- those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to God.

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. It was written when the Ziphites came and informed Saul: "David is hiding with us." O God, deliver me by your name! Vindicate me by your power!

O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say!

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy!

As for me, I will call out to God, and the Lord will deliver me.

But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

For the music director; according to the yonath-elem-rechovim style; a prayer of David, written when the Philistines captured him in Gath. Have mercy on me, O God, for men are attacking me! All day long hostile enemies are tormenting me.

Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape! In your anger bring down the nations, O God!

I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God; I will give you the thank-offerings you deserve,

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me! For in you I have taken shelter. In the shadow of your wings I take shelter until trouble passes.

Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!

I am determined, O God! I am determined! I will sing and praise you!

Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!

O God, break the teeth in their mouths! Smash the jawbones of the lions, O Lord!

For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a prayer of David written to instruct others. It was written when he fought against Aram Naharaim and Aram-Zobah. That was when Joab turned back and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. O God, you have rejected us. You suddenly turned on us in your anger. Please restore us!

Have you not rejected us, O God? O God, you do not go into battle with our armies.

For the music director; to be played on a stringed instrument; written by David. O God, hear my cry for help! Pay attention to my prayer!

For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers.

A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.

For the music director; a psalm of David. Listen to me, O God, as I offer my lament! Protect my life from the enemy's terrifying attacks.

For the music director; a psalm of David, a song. Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion. Vows made to you are fulfilled.

You answer our prayers by performing awesome acts of deliverance, O God, our savior. All the ends of the earth trust in you, as well as those living across the wide seas.

For the music director; a song, a psalm. Shout out praise to God, all the earth!

Say to God: "How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power your enemies cower in fear before you.

For you, O God, tested us; you purified us like refined silver.

Come! Listen, all you who are loyal to God! I will declare what he has done for me.

Let the nations thank you, O God! Let all the nations thank you!

Let the nations thank you, O God! Let all the nations thank you!

Sing to God! Sing praises to his name! Exalt the one who rides on the clouds! For the Lord is his name! Rejoice before him!

O God, when you lead your people into battle, when you march through the desert, (Selah)

O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,

for you live among them. You sustain the oppressed with your good blessings, O God.

They see your processions, O God -- the processions of my God, my king, who marches along in holy splendor.

God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,

They come with red cloth from Egypt, Ethiopia voluntarily offers tribute to God.

O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God! Sing praises to the Lord, (Selah)

You are awe-inspiring, O God, as you emerge from your holy temple! It is the God of Israel who gives the people power and strength. God deserves praise!

For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by David. Deliver me, O God, for the water has reached my neck.

O God, you are aware of my foolish sins; my guilt is not hidden from you.

Let none who rely on you be disgraced because of me, O sovereign Lord and king! Let none who seek you be ashamed because of me, O God of Israel!

O Lord, may you hear my prayer and be favorably disposed to me! O God, because of your great loyal love, answer me with your faithful deliverance!

I am oppressed and suffering! O God, deliver and protect me!

I will sing praises to God's name! I will magnify him as I give him thanks!

For the music director; by David; written to get God's attention. O God, please be willing to rescue me! O Lord, hurry and help me!

I am oppressed and needy! O God, hurry to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O Lord, do not delay!

O God, do not remain far away from me! My God, hurry and help me!

O God, you have taught me since I was young, and I am still declaring your amazing deeds.

Even when I am old and gray, O God, do not abandon me, until I tell the next generation about your strength, and those coming after me about your power.

Your justice, O God, extends to the skies above; you have done great things. O God, who can compare to you?

For Solomon. O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king's son the ability to make fair decisions!

A well-written song by Asaph. Why, O God, have you permanently rejected us? Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture?

How long, O God, will the adversary hurl insults? Will the enemy blaspheme your name forever?

Rise up, O God! Defend your honor! Remember how fools insult you all day long!

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a psalm of Asaph; a song. We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks! You reveal your presence; people tell about your amazing deeds.

At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse "fell asleep."

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.

O God, your deeds are extraordinary! What god can compare to our great God?

The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and trembled. Yes, the depths of the sea shook with fear.

Then they will not be like their ancestors, who were a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that was not committed and faithful to God.

A psalm of Asaph. O God, foreigners have invaded your chosen land; they have polluted your holy temple and turned Jerusalem into a heap of ruins.

Help us, O God, our deliverer! For the sake of your glorious reputation, rescue us! Forgive our sins for the sake of your reputation!

O God, restore us! Smile on us! Then we will be delivered!

O God, invincible warrior, restore us! Smile on us! Then we will be delivered!

O God, invincible warrior, come back! Look down from heaven and take notice! Take care of this vine,

For the music director; according to the gittith style; by Asaph. Shout for joy to God, our source of strength! Shout out to the God of Jacob!

Rise up, O God, and execute judgment on the earth! For you own all the nations.

A song, a psalm of Asaph. O God, do not be silent! Do not ignore us! Do not be inactive, O God!

O Lord, sovereign God, hear my prayer! Listen, O God of Jacob! (Selah)

O God, take notice of our shield! Show concern for your chosen king!

Restore us, O God our deliverer! Do not be displeased with us!

O God, arrogant men attack me; a gang of ruthless men, who do not respect you, seek my life.

O Lord, the God who avenges! O God who avenges, reveal your splendor!

A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.

Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!