Anointing Helpful Scriptures 1

There are 3 Anointing Scriptures on Each Page of the Anointing Series

Psalm 20

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

1  In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry. May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm.

2  May he send you help from his sanctuary and strengthen you from Jerusalem.

3  May he remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Interlude

4  May he grant your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans.

5  May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory, flying banners to honor our God. May the Lord answer all your prayers.

6  Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven and rescue him by his great power.

7  Some nations boast of their armies and weapons, but we boast in the Lord our God.

8  Those nations will fall down and collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm.

9  Give victory to our king, O Lord! Respond to our cry for help.

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

1  The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need.

2  He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.

3  He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

4  Even when I walk through the dark valley of death, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.

5  You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You welcome me as a guest, anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.

6  Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.

Psalm 45

For the choir director:
A psalm of the descendants of Korah, to be sung to the tune “Lilies.” A love song.

1  My heart overflows with a beautiful thought! I will recite a lovely poem to the king, for my tongue is like the pen of a skillful poet.

2  You are the most handsome of all. Gracious words stream from your lips. God himself has blessed you forever.

3  Put on your sword, O mighty warrior! You are so glorious, so majestic!

4  In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!

5  Your arrows are sharp, piercing your enemies hearts. The nations fall before you, lying down beneath your feet.

6  Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. Your royal power is expressed in justice.

7  You love what is right and hate what is wrong. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.

8  Your robes are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. In palaces decorated with ivory, you are entertained by the music of harps.

9  Kings’ daughters are among your concubines. At your right side stands the queen, wearing jewelry of finest gold from Ophir!

10  Listen to me, O royal daughter; take to heart what I say. Forget your people and your homeland far away.

11  For your royal husband delights in your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.

12  The princes of Tyre will shower you with gifts. People of great wealth will entreat your favor.

13  The bride, a princess, waits within her chamber, dressed in a gown woven with gold.

14  In her beautiful robes, she is led to the king, accompanied by her bridesmaids.

15  What a joyful, enthusiastic procession as they enter the king’s palace!

16  Your sons will become kings like their father. You will make them rulers over many lands.

17  I will bring honor to your name in every generation. Therefore, the nations will praise you forever and ever.