The Collection of Laments (Psalms 3-10) is a group of eight Psalms that follow the introduction of Psalms 1 and 2. These Psalms of lament present the voice of a believer in the midst of trials and distress. The Psalmist is surrounded by “foes” (Psalm 3) and he is “moaning” (Psalm 6) and in “affliction” (Psalm 9) as the Lord seems far away (Psalm 10). But he looks to the Lord in faith, offering prayers for deliverance.
Note that some commentators do not consider Psalm 8 a Psalm of lament. However, Psalm 8:4 is a melancholy question (“What is man that you are mindful of him and the son of man that you care for him?”) that merits its inclusion in this Collection of Laments.
Text adapted from 150 Questions about the Psalter by Bradley Johnston.
Listen to the Collection of Laments
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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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Listen to My Words, O Lord (Psalm 5B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Trust |
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Be Gracious, Lord (Psalm 6B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Restoration |
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O Lord, My God, I Take Refuge (Psalm 7A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Abundance |
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God Is My Shield (Psalm 7B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Defender |
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O Lord, Our Lord (Psalm 8C) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Glory |
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I Now Will Give Wholehearted Thanks (Psalm 9A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Trust |
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Sing Praise to the Lord (Psalm 9B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Zion |
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Why Do You Stand so Far Away (Psalm 10A) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Defender |
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Rise Up, O Lord (Psalm 10B) The Book of Psalms for Worship | Defender |
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