May 7: Psalm 12 – Psalm 17; Psalm 19; Psalm 20

The Faithful Have Vanished – Psalm 12

• David's lament about liars in positions of authority.

How Long, O Lord? – Psalm 13

• David's lament when he is on the verge of despair.

The Fool Says, There Is No God – Psalm 14

• David's psalm, a community lament in which the people of God lament that people do not seek after God and they treat the people of God poorly.

Who Shall Dwell on Your Holy Hill? – Psalm 15

• David's psalm, a hymn celebrating the ideal worshiper.

You Will Not Abandon My Soul – Psalm 16

• A Mitkam of David, proclaiming the people's confidence and contentment while in God's care.

In the Shadow of Your Wings – Psalm 17

• David's prayer, and individual lament of one being unjustly accused of wrongdoing, and a plea for vindication.

The Law of the Lord is Perfect – Psalm 19

• A psalm of David, accounting creation by our Maker and the way Mosaic law addresses the people.

Trust in the Name of the Lord Our God – Psalm 20

• David's psalm, a prayer that God will give success to the Davidic king, particularly in battle.