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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Lord, Do Not Chasten Me in Wrath (Psalm 6A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Solace |
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What Blessedness (Psalm 32A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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Instruction I Will Give to You (Psalm 32B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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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 51A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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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 to You I Cried (Psalm 130A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Ascent |
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Lord, Listen to My Prayer (Psalm 143A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Trust |
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O Lord, My Spirit Fails (Psalm 143B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Trust |
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