Choose one of the Psalms listed in the Section from the Hebrew prayer book for specific situations and needs. After writing the Psalm chosen and the situation/need in the spaces below, read the Psalm and explain why you think this Psalm was chosen for that specific need or situation. Psalm chosen: Situation/Need: Explanation:

Psalm chosen: Psalm 27

Situation: 2. When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell

Need: 5. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock / 7. Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answe

The situation can be described through this psalm, in verse 2, mentioned above. Wher men we find ourselves in a difficult situation where we are surrounded by enemies and people who want to do us harm. After that, God brings deliverance.

Need is just what we need in the face of a difficult situation. The psalmist shows that he really needs the deliverance from God, when, for example, he mentions that in times of trouble, God would hide him in his pavilion. His need is also shown when he cries to God to listen and respond, as in verse 7.