LHC Midday Word

Thursday, 28 May 2026

PSALM Eighty Seven

Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song.
1
He has founded his city on the holy mountain.
2
The Lord loves the gates of Zion
    more than all the other dwellings of Jacob.
3
Glorious things are said of you,
    city of God:
4
‘I will record Rahab and Babylon
    among those who acknowledge me –
Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush –
    and will say, “This one was born in Zion.”’
5
Indeed, of Zion it will be said,
    ‘This one and that one were born in her,
    and the Most High himself will establish her.’
6
The Lord will write in the register of the peoples:
    ‘This one was born in Zion.’
7
As they make music they will sing,
    ‘All my fountains are in you.’

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PSALM 87

Read by Sir David Suchet

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PSALM 87

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

PSALM Eighty Six

A prayer of David.
1
Hear me, Lord, and answer me,
    for I am poor and needy.
2
Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;
    save your servant who trusts in you.
You are my God; 3 have mercy on me, Lord,
    for I call to you all day long.
4
Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
    for I put my trust in you.
5
You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
    abounding in love to all who call to you.
6
Hear my prayer, Lord;
    listen to my cry for mercy.
7
When I am in distress, I call to you,
    because you answer me.
8
Among the gods there is none like you, Lord;
    no deeds can compare with yours.
9
All the nations you have made
    will come and worship before you, Lord;
    they will bring glory to your name.
10
For you are great and do marvellous deeds;
    you alone are God.
11
Teach me your way, Lord,
    that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,
    that I may fear your name.
12
I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
    I will glorify your name for ever.
13
For great is your love towards me;
    you have delivered me from the depths,
    from the realm of the dead.
14
Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;
    ruthless people are trying to kill me –
    they have no regard for you.
15
But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
    slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
16
Turn to me and have mercy on me;
    show your strength on behalf of your servant;
save me, because I serve you
    just as my mother did.
17
Give me a sign of your goodness,
    that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
    for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.