His silver he hath not given in usury, And a bribe against the innocent Hath not taken; Whoso is doing these is not moved to the age!

Multiplied are their griefs, Who have hastened backward; I pour not out their libations of blood, Nor do I take up their names on my lips.

For I have heard an evil account of many, Fear is round about. In their being united against me, To take my life they have devised,

My sin I cause Thee to know, And mine iniquity I have not covered. I have said, 'I confess concerning My transgressions to Jehovah,' And Thou -- Thou hast taken away, The iniquity of my sin. Selah.

I cause thee to act wisely, And direct thee in the way that thou goest, I cause mine eye to take counsel concerning thee.

Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my help,

As to me, in mine integrity, Thou hast taken hold upon me, And causest me to stand before Thee to the age.

I take not from thy house a bullock, From thy folds he goats.

Cast me not forth from Thy presence, And Thy Holy Spirit take not from me.

O my Strength, unto Thee I take heed, For God is my tower -- the God of my kindness.

Cleaved hath my soul after Thee, On me hath Thy right hand taken hold.

Thou hast ascended on high, Thou hast taken captive captivity, Thou hast taken gifts for men, That even the refractory may rest, O Jah God.

For mine enemies have spoken against me, And those watching my soul have taken counsel together,

Thou hast taken hold of the watches of mine eyes, I have been moved, and I speak not.

Against Thy people they take crafty counsel, And consult against Thy hidden ones.

I say, 'My God, take me not up in the midst of my days,' Through all generations are Thine years.

Better to take refuge in Jehovah than to trust in man,

Better to take refuge in Jehovah, Than to trust in princes.

I take the wings of morning, I dwell in the uttermost part of the sea,