Penitential Psalms are Psalms that particularly express sorrow for sin, and seek the forgiveness of the Lord. These seven Psalms have often been treated together in church history.
Text adapted from 150 Questions about the Psalter by Bradley Johnston.
Listen to the Penitential Psalms
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Be Gracious, Lord (Psalm 6B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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What Blessedness (Psalm 32C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Solace |
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Instruction I Will Give to You (Psalm 32D) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Wisdom |
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Lord, Do Not in Hot Displeasure Speak (Psalm 38A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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My Desire and Ceaseless Wailing (Psalm 38B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Abundance |
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You, O Lord, I Have Been Trusting (Psalm 38C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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God, Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Refuge |
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O Hide Your Face (Psalm 51B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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To This My Prayer (Psalm 102A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Zion |
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My Days Like Evening’s Shade (Psalm 102B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Zion |
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Let This Be Written (Psalm 102C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Faithfulness |
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My Strength He Weakened (Psalm 102D) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Messiah |
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Lord, From the Depths I Cried to You (Psalm 130B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Refuge |
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LORD, Listen to My Prayer (Psalm 143C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Justice |
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LORD, Quickly Answer Me (Psalm 143D) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Justice |
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