The Fugitive Psalms (Psalms 52-60) are a group of nine Psalms (plus Psalm 16) written by David during the years of danger when Saul and his associates pursued David in order to kill him. Six of these Psalms are referred to in their inscriptions by the mysterious Hebrew title of miktam. These nine Psalms remind us that evil men are a very real threat to godly men.
Text adapted from 150 Questions about the Psalter by Bradley Johnston.
Listen to the Fugitive Psalms
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Why Boast of Wrong? (Psalm 52A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Wisdom |
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The Fool Has Spoken in His Heart (Psalm 53B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Zion |
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By Your Name, O God (Psalm 54B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Justice |
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Give Ear (Psalm 55A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Redemption |
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Consume the Wicked (Psalm 55B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Redemption |
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But as for Me, I'll Call on God (Psalm 55C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Redemption |
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Be Merciful to Me, O God (Psalm 56A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Trust |
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You Have Recorded All My Ways (Psalm 56B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Trust |
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Be Merciful to Me, O God (Psalm 57A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Defender |
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O Be Exalted High, O God (Psalm 57B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Glory |
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Do You, O Gods, Speak Righteousness (Psalm 58B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Justice |
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Free Me, My God (Psalm 59A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Deliverance |
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I Wait for You (Psalm 59B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Faithfulness |
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O God, You Have Rejected Us (Psalm 60A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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God in His Holiness Declared (Psalm 60B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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Keep Me, O God (Psalm 16A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Trust |
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I'll Bless the Lord Who Counsels Me (Psalm 16B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Wisdom |
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