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Psalms

Psalms are helpful in giving us language to express our grief and our painful emotions. A variety of Psalms are provided here, suitable for use in hospitals or hospice environments, as well as throughout the funeral liturgy.

Psalm 23 (KJV)

FuneralChaplain's note: I've provided this text in the King James Version because this tends to be the more familiar translation for most people. You might wish to check with your funeral home and see if they can print this passage on the prayer cards that are often distributed. This allows for a corporate reading of the Psalm, and includes those who might not have it committed to memory.

¹The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

²He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11

¹ God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.

² Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

Psalm 90 (Selections)

FuneralChaplain's note: This passage contains the familiar King James Text, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years...." This passage also forms the basis for the Chris Rice song Life Means So Much: "Teach us to count the days, teach us to make the days count."

¹ Lord, you have been our dwelling place
throughout all generations.

² Before the mountains were born
or you brought forth the earth and the world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God.