'May' in the Bible

May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly. A meditation by David, which he sang to Yahweh, concerning the words of Cush, the Benjamite.

that I may show forth all your praise. In the gates of the daughter of Zion, I will rejoice in your salvation.

to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more. For the Chief Musician. By David.

For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

May Yahweh cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts,

May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

May He grant you your heart's desire, and fulfill all your counsel.

We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May Yahweh grant all your requests.

Who may ascend to Yahweh's hill? Who may stand in his holy place?

that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all your wondrous works.

One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to see Yahweh's beauty, and to inquire in his temple.

For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

To the end that my heart may sing praise to you, and not be silent. Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever! For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

For this, let everyone who is godly pray to you in a time when you may be found. Surely when the great waters overflow, they shall not reach to him.

Who is someone who desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good?

Oh spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go away, and exist no more." For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

But I am poor and needy. May the Lord think about me. You are my help and my deliverer. Don't delay, my God. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

But you, Yahweh, have mercy on me, and raise me up, that I may repay them.

Mark well her bulwarks. Consider her palaces, that you may tell it to the next generation.

He calls to the heavens above, to the earth, that he may judge his people:

Against you, and you only, have I sinned, and done that which is evil in your sight; that you may be proved right when you speak, and justified when you judge.

Let me hear joy and gladness, That the bones which you have broken may rejoice.

For you have delivered my soul from death, and prevented my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.

which doesn't listen to the voice of charmers, no matter how skillful the charmer may be.

Don't kill them, or my people may forget. Scatter them by your power, and bring them down, Lord our shield.

You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

So that your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and answer us.

He shall be enthroned in God's presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily. For the Chief Musician. To Jeduthan. A Psalm by David.

Blessed is one whom you choose, and cause to come near, that he may live in your courts. We will be filled with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.

May God be merciful to us, bless us, and cause his face to shine on us. Selah.

That your way may be known on earth, and your salvation among all nations,

That you may crush them, dipping your foot in blood, that the tongues of your dogs may have their portion from your enemies."

Rebuke the wild animal of the reeds, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the peoples. Being humbled, may it bring bars of silver. Scatter the nations that delight in war.

Let their table before them become a snare. May it become a retribution and a trap.

Be to me a rock of refuge to which I may always go. Give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.

But it is good for me to come close to God. I have made the Lord Yahweh my refuge, that I may tell of all your works. A contemplation by Asaph.

"Come," they say, "and let's destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel may be remembered no more."

Fill their faces with confusion, that they may seek your name, Yahweh.

that they may know that you alone, whose name is Yahweh, are the Most High over all the earth. For the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.

Yes, the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young, near your altars, Yahweh of Armies, my King, and my God.

Won't you revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?

Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.

Show me a sign of your goodness, that those who hate me may see it, and be shamed, because you, Yahweh, have helped me, and comforted me. A Psalm by the sons of Korah; a Song.

So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Satisfy us in the morning with your loving kindness, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it will not come near you.

that you may give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit is dug for the wicked.

My eyes will be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. He who walks in a perfect way, he will serve me.

that men may declare the name of Yahweh in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;

You have set a boundary that they may not pass over; that they don't turn again to cover the earth.

He causes the grass to grow for the livestock, and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food out of the earth:

These all wait for you, that you may give them their food in due season.

that I may see the prosperity of your chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation, that I may glory with your inheritance.

There he makes the hungry live, that they may prepare a city to live in,

That your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and answer us.

Let them be before Yahweh continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth;

that they may know that this is your hand; that you, Yahweh, have done it.

They may curse, but you bless. When they arise, they will be shamed, but your servant shall rejoice.

that he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.

May Yahweh increase you more and more, you and your children.

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law.

Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.

Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.

Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed. KAF

Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies.

Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. KUF

Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.

May Yahweh bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.

Yes, may you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel. A Song of Ascents.

May Yahweh bless you from Zion; even he who made heaven and earth.

Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will be good to me. A Psalm by David.

May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand;