Lead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face.

But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice, Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you.

My eye wastes away because of grief. It grows old because of all my adversaries.

From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger.

"Because of the oppression of the weak and because of the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says Yahweh; "I will set him in safety from those who malign him."

I will sing to Yahweh, because he has been good to me. For the Chief Musician. By David.

You frustrate the plan of the poor, because Yahweh is his refuge.

I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

Then the earth shook and trembled. The foundations also of the mountains quaked and were shaken, because he was angry.

He brought me forth also into a large place. He delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Teach me your way, Yahweh. Lead me in a straight path, because of my enemies.

Because they don't respect the works of Yahweh, nor the operation of his hands, he will break them down and not build them up.

Blessed be Yahweh, because he has heard the voice of my petitions.

For my life is spent with sorrow, my years with sighing. My strength fails because of my iniquity. My bones are wasted away.

Because of all my adversaries I have become utterly contemptible to my neighbors, A fear to my acquaintances. Those who saw me on the street fled from me.

For our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.

Don't fret because of evildoers, neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

Yahweh helps them, and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked, and saves them, Because they have taken refuge in him. A Psalm by David, for a memorial.

There is no soundness in my flesh because of your indignation, neither is there any health in my bones because of my sin.

My wounds are loathsome and corrupt, because of my foolishness.

They who also render evil for good are adversaries to me, because I follow what is good.

I was mute. I didn't open my mouth, because you did it.

By this I know that you delight in me, because my enemy doesn't triumph over me.

I will ask God, my rock, "Why have you forgotten me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?"

For you are the God of my strength. Why have you rejected me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

For they didn't get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favorable to them.

At the taunt of one who reproaches and verbally abuses, because of the enemy and the avenger.

Let Mount Zion be glad! Let the daughters of Judah rejoice, Because of your judgments.

I will give you thanks forever, because you have done it. I will hope in your name, for it is good, in the presence of your saints. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Mahalath." A contemplation by David.

There they were in great fear, where no fear was, for God has scattered the bones of him who encamps against you. You have put them to shame, because God has rejected them.

Because of the voice of the enemy, Because of the oppression of the wicked. For they bring suffering on me. In anger they hold a grudge against me.

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

Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you.

Because of your temple at Jerusalem, kings shall bring presents to you.

Because for your sake, I have borne reproach. Shame has covered my face.

Draw near to my soul, and redeem it. Ransom me because of my enemies.

Let them be turned because of their shame Who say, "Aha! Aha!"

because they didn't believe in God, and didn't trust in his salvation.

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.

Because you have made Yahweh your refuge, and the Most High your dwelling place,

"Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name.

Zion heard and was glad. The daughters of Judah rejoiced, because of your judgments, Yahweh.

Because of your indignation and your wrath, for you have taken me up, and thrown me away.

because they were rebellious against his spirit, he spoke rashly with his lips.

because they rebelled against the words of God, and condemned the counsel of the Most High.

Fools are afflicted because of their disobedience, and because of their iniquities.

They mount up to the sky; they go down again to the depths. Their soul melts away because of trouble.

Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven.

because he didn't remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, the broken in heart, to kill them.

But deal with me, Yahweh the Lord, for your name's sake, because your loving kindness is good, deliver me;

I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.

Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them.

Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope.

Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law.

At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances.

Those who fear you will see me and be glad, because I have put my hope in your word.

I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.

Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don't observe your law. TZADI

My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words.

I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don't observe your word.

Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.