The Psalms of lament are the opposite of Psalms of praise. They express the language of suffering and are full of questions to God. There are more Psalms of lament in the Psalter than there are Psalms of praise because at times life is full of trouble and sorrow.
Text adapted from 150 Questions about the Psalter by Bradley Johnston.
Listen to the Psalms of Lament
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Lord, How My Foes Are Multiplied (Psalm 3B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Refuge |
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Answer When I Call (Psalm 4B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Communion |
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Lord, Do Not Chasten Me in Wrath (Psalm 6A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Solace |
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Help, Lord (Psalm 12) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Deliverance |
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To You I Lift My Soul (Psalm 25A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Deliverance |
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The Lord Is Good and Just (Psalm 25B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Deliverance |
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Be Gracious, Turn to Me (Psalm 25C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Deliverance |
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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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The Fool Has Spoken in His Heart (Psalm 53B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Zion |
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God, Why Forever Cast Us Off (Psalm 74A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Covenant |
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Yet God My King Brings Forth (Psalm 74B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Covenant |
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Do Not Be Silent, God (Psalm 83C) The Book of Psalms for Singing | Sing a New Song |
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The Lovingkindness of the Lord (Psalm 89A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Messiah |
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God Is Revered (Psalm 89B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | King of Kings |
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Behold How Blessed the People Are (Psalm 89C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | King of Kings |
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In Visions Once You Spoke (Psalm 89D) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Messiah |
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And If His Sons Forsake My Law (Psalm 89E) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Covenant |
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Now Your Anointed You Have Spurned (Psalm 89F) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Covenant |
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How Long, Lord (Psalm 89G) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Covenant |
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Lord, You Have Been Our Dwelling Place (Psalm 90A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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O Teach Us How to Count Our Days (Psalm 90B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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Lord, From the Depths I Cried to You (Psalm 130B) 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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