Prayers from the Bible

The Bible’s own prayers — Psalm 23, Psalm 91, the Lord’s Prayer — with gentle guidance for praying them today.

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Psalm 23 — The Lord Is My Shepherd (Full Text & Meaning)
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.…”
Hannah's Prayer
“My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.…”
Paul's Prayer for the Ephesians
“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,…”
Psalm 100 — A Psalm of Thanksgiving
“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.…”
Psalm 121 — I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes unto the Hills (KJV)
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.…”
Psalm 130 — Out of the Depths
“Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD.…”
Psalm 139 — Search Me, O God
“O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.…”
Psalm 27 — The Lord Is My Light
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?…”
Psalm 46 — Be Still and Know
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.…”
Psalm 51 — Create in Me a Clean Heart
“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.…”
Psalm 91 — Prayer of Protection (Full Text, KJV)
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.…”
Simeon's Prayer (Nunc Dimittis)
“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:…”
Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom
“And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.…”
The Aaronic Blessing — The Lord Bless Thee, and Keep Thee (KJV)
“The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:…”
The Grace — A Closing Blessing
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.…”
The Lord's Prayer — Our Father Which Art in Heaven (KJV)
“Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.…”
The Magnificat — Mary's Song of Praise
“My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.…”