They are sustained as they travel along; each one appears before God in Zion.

He chose David, his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds.

He called down a famine upon the earth; he cut off all the food supply.

The Lord God, the God of Israel, deserves praise! He alone accomplishes amazing things!

who delivers your life from the Pit, who crowns you with his loyal love and compassion,

Now I will triumph over my enemies who surround me! I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy! I will sing praises to the Lord!

May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.

God looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

To you they cried out, and they were saved; in you they trusted and they were not disappointed.

God reigns over the nations! God sits on his holy throne!

Now I am sure that the Lord will deliver his chosen king; he will intervene for him from his holy heavenly temple, and display his mighty ability to deliver.

Then those living on earth will know what you are like; all nations will know how you deliver your people.

They open their mouths to devour me like a roaring lion that rips its prey.

From the brightness in front of him came hail and fiery coals.

He turns springs into streams; they flow between the mountains.

I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word!

May his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow!

Israel moved to Egypt; Jacob lived for a time in the land of Ham.

For I say, "Loyal love is permanently established; in the skies you set up your faithfulness."

For you are my deliverer; under your wings I rejoice.

O Lord, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed.

before the Lord, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.

Who can compare to the Lord our God, who sits on a high throne?

For you, O Lord, have made me happy by your work. I will sing for joy because of what you have done.

Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

You have given your loyal followers a rallying flag, so that they might seek safety from the bow. (Selah)

God deserves praise, for he did not reject my prayer or abandon his love for me!

Extol the Lord, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!

They cried out to the Lord in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

You answer our prayers by performing awesome acts of deliverance, O God, our savior. All the ends of the earth trust in you, as well as those living across the wide seas.

In my self-confidence I said, "I will never be upended."

Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me!

You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.

Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!

Who is this majestic king? The Lord who commands armies! He is the majestic king! (Selah)

O Lord, of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should be concerned about them?

The nations' idols are made of silver and gold, they are man-made.

Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the godly! For the one who promotes peace has a future.

Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the Lord holds his hand.

(Tav) Listen to my cry for help, O Lord! Give me insight by your word!

During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.

The watery deep covered it like a garment; the waters reached above the mountains.

Praise him, O highest heaven, and you waters above the sky!

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, now and forevermore.

David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.

For the Lord holds in his hand a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices, and pours it out. Surely all the wicked of the earth will slurp it up and drink it to its very last drop."

They repay my love with accusations, but I continue to pray.

My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side.

The Lord supports him on his sickbed; you completely heal him from his illness.

Do not hold against me the sins of my youth or my rebellious acts! Because you are faithful to me, extend to me your favor, O Lord!

On the poplars in her midst we hang our harps,

The Lord gives sight to the blind. The Lord lifts up all who are bent over. The Lord loves the godly.

I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.

Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.

It emerges from the distant horizon, and goes from one end of the sky to the other; nothing can escape its heat.

My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me.

Look, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female servant look to the hand of her mistress, so my eyes will look to the Lord, our God, until he shows us favor.

The Lord protects those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked.

Hear my prayer, O Lord! Listen to my cry for help! Do not ignore my sobbing! For I am dependent on you, like one residing outside his native land; I am at your mercy, just as all my ancestors were.

A song of ascents. "Since my youth they have often attacked me," let Israel say.

He says, "How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)

(Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.

Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.

The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold.

When Israel left Egypt, when the family of Jacob left a foreign nation behind,

He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be upended.

May death destroy them! May they go down alive into Sheol! For evil is in their dwelling place and in their midst.

For my life nears its end in pain; my years draw to a close as I groan. My strength fails me because of my sin, and my bones become brittle.

He caused them to hate his people, and to mistreat his servants.

From Zion, the most beautiful of all places, God comes in splendor.

The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.

The little bit that a godly man owns is better than the wealth of many evil men,

As for me, I said: "O Lord, have mercy on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you!

who loves me and is my stronghold, my refuge and my deliverer, my shield and the one in whom I take shelter, who makes nations submit to me.

They sat in utter darkness, bound in painful iron chains,

For my sins overwhelm me; like a heavy load, they are too much for me to bear.

You deserve praise, O Lord! Teach me your statutes!

O God, restore us! Smile on us! Then we will be delivered!

I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations.

Certainly the Lord does not forsake his people; he does not abandon the nation that belongs to him.

They say, "Come on, let's annihilate them so they are no longer a nation! Then the name of Israel will be remembered no more."

Let the nations thank you, O God! Let all the nations thank you!

I recall the old days; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.

The godly bask in the light; the morally upright experience joy.

I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.

Deliver me from the sword! Save my life from the claws of the wild dogs!

He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them.

Let the godly rejoice because of their vindication! Let them shout for joy upon their beds!

They acted like fools in their rebellious ways, and suffered because of their sins.

When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.

I will focus on your honor and majestic splendor, and your amazing deeds!

He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

May the Lord protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies!

The Lord is alive! My protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king!

May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May the Lord be praised!"

even there your hand would guide me, your right hand would grab hold of me.

Then our sons will be like plants, that quickly grow to full size. Our daughters will be like corner pillars, carved like those in a palace.

in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

He raises the poor from the dirt, and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile,

The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by your battle cry, Lord, by the powerful breath from your nose.

I will be happy and rejoice in your faithfulness, because you notice my pain and you are aware of how distressed I am.

You grant him his heart's desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

I will pray to God, my high ridge: "Why do you ignore me? Why must I walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me?"

Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart.

They worshiped Baal of Peor, and ate sacrifices offered to the dead.

The sea is his, for he made it. His hands formed the dry land.

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.

The Lord God of Israel deserves praise in the future and forevermore! We agree! We agree!

Then I will rejoice in the Lord and be happy because of his deliverance.

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he gave the command and they came into existence.

O fire and hail, snow and clouds, O stormy wind that carries out his orders,

His glorious name deserves praise forevermore! May his majestic splendor fill the whole earth! We agree! We agree!

I have wandered off like a lost sheep. Come looking for your servant, for I do not forget your commands.

Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!

You pardoned the wrongdoing of your people; you forgave all their sin. (Selah)

Then you will accept the proper sacrifices, burnt sacrifices and whole offerings; then bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.

Come! Witness the exploits of the Lord, who brings devastation to the earth!

For they did not conquer the land by their swords, and they did not prevail by their strength, but rather by your power, strength and good favor, for you were partial to them.

The mountains will bring news of peace to the people, and the hills will announce justice.

Singers walk in front; musicians follow playing their stringed instruments, in the midst of young women playing tambourines.

Extend your loyal love to your faithful followers, and vindicate the morally upright!

He causes the clouds to arise from the end of the earth, makes lightning bolts accompany the rain, and brings the wind out of his storehouses.

I know that the Lord defends the cause of the oppressed and vindicates the poor.

Their insults are painful and make me lose heart; I look for sympathy, but receive none, for comforters, but find none.

The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations.

Help us, O God, our deliverer! For the sake of your glorious reputation, rescue us! Forgive our sins for the sake of your reputation!

would not God discover it, for he knows one's thoughts?

You know how I am insulted, humiliated and disgraced; you can see all my enemies.

Let foreigners rejoice and celebrate! For you execute justice among the nations, and govern the people living on earth. (Selah)

This is the Lord's work. We consider it amazing!

We reflect on your loyal love, O God, within your temple.

Praise our God, you nations! Loudly proclaim his praise!

How can we sing a song to the Lord in a foreign land?

He calmed the storm, and the waves grew silent.

You are aware of our sins; you even know about our hidden sins.

May you give support to the one you have chosen, to the one whom you raised up for yourself!

He makes Lebanon skip like a calf and Sirion like a young ox.

Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance.

His raging anger lashed out against them, He sent fury, rage, and trouble as messengers who bring disaster.

Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor, Jacob's descendants, who pray to him. (Selah)

Praise him, O sun and moon! Praise him, all you shiny stars!

You allowed men to ride over our heads; we passed through fire and water, but you brought us out into a wide open place.

but, despite their wealth, people do not last, they are like animals that perish.

In my time of trouble I cry out to you, for you will answer me.

O God, your deeds are extraordinary! What god can compare to our great God?

The Lord demonstrates his power to deliver; in the sight of the nations he reveals his justice.

But the Lord opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory of them from the earth.

He granted their request, then struck them with a disease.

If his sons reject my law and disobey my regulations,

But then the Lord awoke from his sleep; he was like a warrior in a drunken rage.

The ships travel there, and over here swims the whale you made to play in it.

Our ancestors in Egypt failed to appreciate your miraculous deeds, they failed to remember your many acts of loyal love, and they rebelled at the sea, by the Red Sea.

Ascribe to the Lord the splendor he deserves! Bring an offering and enter his courts!

I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the Lord.

Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it.

Your throne has been secure from ancient times; you have always been king.

I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.

Your justice, O God, extends to the skies above; you have done great things. O God, who can compare to you?

May we experience your faithfulness, O Lord, for we wait for you.

even the darkness is not too dark for you to see, and the night is as bright as day; darkness and light are the same to you.

before the Lord! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner.

O Lord, sovereign God! Who is strong like you, O Lord? Your faithfulness surrounds you.

Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.

Boast about his holy name! Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.

I desperately long to know your regulations at all times.

Majestic splendor emanates from him; his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful.

I consider my actions and follow your rules.

For I suffer humiliation for your sake and am thoroughly disgraced.

Once and for all I have vowed by my own holiness, I will never deceive David.

I spread my hands out to you in prayer; my soul thirsts for you in a parched land.

I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.

The Lord revealed his faithful acts to Moses, his deeds to the Israelites.

But my people did not obey me; Israel did not submit to me.

Yet he is compassionate. He forgives sin and does not destroy. He often holds back his anger, and does not stir up his fury.

Let Israel rejoice in their Creator! Let the people of Zion delight in their king!

Yet they challenged and defied the sovereign God, and did not obey his commands.

You rule over the proud sea. When its waves surge, you calm them.

You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the Lord is their shelter.

But as for me, my feet almost slipped; my feet almost slid out from under me.

O God, I will sing a new song to you! Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, I will sing praises to you,

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty extends over the earth and sky.

Surely you put them in slippery places; you bring them down to ruin.

I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.

Cruel rulers are not your allies, those who make oppressive laws.

As for the actions of people -- just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm.

He sent a man ahead of them -- Joseph was sold as a servant.

For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.

Certainly his loyal followers will soon experience his deliverance; then his splendor will again appear in our land.

But you have spurned and rejected him; you are angry with your chosen king.

Indeed, the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel to be his special possession.

The Lord is God and he has delivered us. Tie the offering with ropes to the horns of the altar!

The godly will rejoice when they see vengeance carried out; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.

O Lord who rules over all, how blessed are those who trust in you!

Make a just decision on my behalf! Decide what is right!

It is like the dew of Hermon, which flows down upon the hills of Zion. Indeed that is where the Lord has decreed a blessing will be available -- eternal life.

You are the God who does amazing things; you have revealed your strength among the nations.

Do to them as you did to Midian -- as you did to Sisera and Jabin at the Kishon River!

He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever."

Faithfulness grows from the ground, and deliverance looks down from the sky.

He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

God has ascended his throne amid loud shouts; the Lord has ascended his throne amid the blaring of ram's horns.

He covers the sky with clouds, provides the earth with rain, and causes grass to grow on the hillsides.

They made an image of a calf at Horeb, and worshiped a metal idol.

He will descend like rain on the mown grass, like showers that drench the earth.

They made him angry by the waters of Meribah, and Moses suffered because of them,

I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.

Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!

for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.

By God's power we will conquer; he will trample down our enemies.

I do not need to take a bull from your household or goats from your sheepfolds.

You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.

Every day I will praise you! I will praise your name continually!

But you, O Lord, rule forever, and your reputation endures.

"I would feed Israel the best wheat, and would satisfy your appetite with honey from the rocky cliffs."

Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!

I have not failed to tell about your justice; I spoke about your reliability and deliverance; I have not neglected to tell the great assembly about your loyal love and faithfulness.

O Lord, show us your loyal love! Bestow on us your deliverance!

The waves roar, O Lord, the waves roar, the waves roar and crash.

Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them together are lighter than air.

He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.

They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.

As for the singers, as well as the pipers -- all of them sing within your walls.

I sink into the deep mire where there is no solid ground; I am in deep water, and the current overpowers me.

O Lord, you understand my heart's desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.

May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May God be praised!"

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!

If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow.

His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.

I will always extend my loyal love to him, and my covenant with him is secure.

I praise you constantly and speak of your splendor all day long.

Rouse yourself! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Wake up! Do not reject us forever!

Where are your earlier faithful deeds, O Lord, the ones performed in accordance with your reliable oath to David?

O God, when you lead your people into battle, when you march through the desert, (Selah)

my anxiety intensified. As I thought about it, I became impatient. Finally I spoke these words:

Such godly people are rewarded by the Lord, and vindicated by the God who delivers them.

Surely those favored by the Lord will possess the land, but those rejected by him will be wiped out.

Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.

You burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear; the Lord angrily devours them; the fire consumes them.

Yes, Lord! I am indeed your servant; I am your lowest slave. You saved me from death.

If only you would kill the wicked, O God! Get away from me, you violent men!

I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.

Yes, throughout all our days we experience your raging fury; the years of our lives pass quickly, like a sigh.

(the ransom price for a human life is too high, and people go to their final destiny),

O Lord, may you hear my prayer and be favorably disposed to me! O God, because of your great loyal love, answer me with your faithful deliverance!

You crushed the Proud One and killed it; with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.

The Lord who commands armies is on our side! The God of Jacob is our protector! (Selah)

If the Lord had not helped me, I would have laid down in the silence of death.

Rise up, O Lord, in strength! We will sing and praise your power!

You are near, O Lord, and all your commands are reliable.

No king is delivered by his vast army; a warrior is not saved by his great might.

All the earth worships you and sings praises to you! They sing praises to your name!" (Selah)

I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last.

Wealthy people do not understand; they are like animals that perish.

For innumerable dangers surround me. My sins overtake me so I am unable to see; they outnumber the hairs of my head so my strength fails me.

The rules you set down are completely reliable. Holiness aptly adorns your house, O Lord, forever.

The Lord severely punished me, but he did not hand me over to death.

when you deliver my life from death. You keep my feet from stumbling, so that I might serve God as I enjoy life.

I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.

Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.

O God, you are aware of my foolish sins; my guilt is not hidden from you.

But I am like a deaf man -- I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.

I am disdained by them. When they see me, they shake their heads.

Who can really fathom the intensity of your anger? Your raging fury causes people to fear you.

They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly.

They shed innocent blood -- the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan. The land was polluted by bloodshed.

Answer me quickly, Lord! My strength is fading. Do not reject me, or I will join those descending into the grave.

You are good and you do good. Teach me your statutes!

For my life is filled with troubles and I am ready to enter Sheol.

May sinners disappear from the earth, and the wicked vanish! Praise the Lord, O my soul! Praise the Lord!

Despite all this, they continued to sin, and did not trust him to do amazing things.

In your distress you called out and I rescued you. I answered you from a dark thundercloud. I tested you at the waters of Meribah. (Selah)

May there be an abundance of grain in the earth; on the tops of the mountains may it sway! May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon! May its crops be as abundant as the grass of the earth!

God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn.

Then observers will say, "Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!"

He will vindicate you in broad daylight, and publicly defend your just cause.

Deliver me from evildoers! Rescue me from violent men!

Yes, I confess my wrongdoing, and I am concerned about my sins.

It is like fine oil poured on the head which flows down the beard -- Aaron's beard, and then flows down his garments.

For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just.

They again challenged God, and offended the Holy One of Israel.

You crown the year with your good blessings, and you leave abundance in your wake.

It is fitting to proclaim your loyal love in the morning, and your faithfulness during the night,

I am oppressed and needy! O God, hurry to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O Lord, do not delay!

Sing praises about the majesty of his reputation! Give him the honor he deserves!

Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her! Fortify the walls of Jerusalem!

I will continually thank you when you execute judgment; I will rely on you, for your loyal followers know you are good.

Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.

He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior's strong legs.

For they will quickly dry up like grass, and wither away like plants.

The trees of the Lord receive all the rain they need, the cedars of Lebanon which he planted,

If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!

O sovereign Lord, at your right hand he strikes down kings in the day he unleashes his anger.

I will give you thanks before the nations, O Master! I will sing praises to you before foreigners!

The Lord's shout bends the large trees and strips the leaves from the forests. Everyone in his temple says, "Majestic!"

Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the Lord's acts of loyal love!

Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the nations, ascribe to the Lord splendor and strength!

The law of their God controls their thinking; their feet do not slip.

May your hand help me, for I choose to obey your precepts.

They neither know nor understand. They stumble around in the dark, while all the foundations of the earth crumble.

Why do you look the other way, and ignore the way we are oppressed and mistreated?

He turned streams into a desert, springs of water into arid land,

My whole body is sick because of your judgment; I am deprived of health because of my sin.

Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time.

They did not destroy the nations, as the Lord had commanded them to do.

How blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! They will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate.

The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem, and gathers the exiles of Israel.

I will think about all you have done; I will reflect upon your deeds!"

My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word.

The Lord strengthens his people; he protects and delivers his chosen king.

You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.

When the earth and all its inhabitants dissolve in fear, I make its pillars secure." (Selah)

May you be blessed by the Lord, the creator of heaven and earth!

I will give you thanks before the nations, O Lord! I will sing praises to you before foreigners!

He lives in Salem; he dwells in Zion.

You bring their lives to an end and they "fall asleep." In the morning they are like the grass that sprouts up;

Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.

May my thoughts be pleasing to him! I will rejoice in the Lord.

Let them praise your great and awesome name! He is holy!

I will give you an eternal dynasty and establish your throne throughout future generations.'" (Selah)

You walked through the sea; you passed through the surging waters, but left no footprints.

For our hearts rejoice in him, for we trust in his holy name.

I hate the mob of evil men, and do not associate with the wicked.

For forty years I was continually disgusted with that generation, and I said, 'These people desire to go astray; they do not obey my commands.'

My mouth will praise the Lord. Let all who live praise his holy name forever!

O God, invincible warrior, restore us! Smile on us! Then we will be delivered!

You severely discipline people for their sins; like a moth you slowly devour their strength. Surely all people are a mere vapor. (Selah)

Yet I wait for you, O Lord! You will respond, O Lord, my God!

I will find delight in your commands, which I love.

The oppressed look on -- let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged!

O Lord, how long are you going to just stand there and watch this? Rescue me from their destructive attacks; guard my life from the young lions!

O Lord, do not let me be humiliated, for I call out to you! May evil men be humiliated! May they go wailing to the grave!

I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O Lord,

so that the next generation, children yet to be born, might know about them. They will grow up and tell their descendants about them.

Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

Phinehas took a stand and intervened, and the plague subsided.

How blessed are those who promote justice, and do what is right all the time!

Then we, your people, the sheep of your pasture, will continually thank you. We will tell coming generations of your praiseworthy acts.

He did amazing things in the sight of their ancestors, in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.

Indeed, you are my shelter, a strong tower that protects me from the enemy.

Awake, my soul! Awake, O stringed instrument and harp! I will wake up at dawn!

Let the rivers clap their hands! Let the mountains sing in unison

In embroidered robes she is escorted to the king. Her attendants, the maidens of honor who follow her, are led before you.

I said, "During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully." I tried to make sense of what was happening.

Look to the right and see! No one cares about me. I have nowhere to run; no one is concerned about my life.

They rejected the fruitful land; they did not believe his promise.

If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes!

I will give him an eternal dynasty, and make his throne as enduring as the skies above.

Do you accomplish amazing things for the dead? Do the departed spirits rise up and give you thanks? (Selah)

He gave a command to the clouds above, and opened the doors in the sky.

The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

They remembered that God was their protector, and that the sovereign God was their deliverer.

For I hear what so many are saying, the terrifying news that comes from every direction. When they plot together against me, they figure out how they can take my life.

We do not see any signs of God's presence; there are no longer any prophets and we have no one to tell us how long this will last.

O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,

He sends his command through the earth; swiftly his order reaches its destination.

You, by your power, defeated nations and settled our fathers on their land; you crushed the people living there and enabled our ancestors to occupy it.

They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the Lord helped me.

My heart beats violently within me; the horrors of death overcome me.

Let them present thank offerings, and loudly proclaim what he has done!

O sovereign Lord, intervene on my behalf for the sake of your reputation! Because your loyal love is good, deliver me!

For your loyal love extends beyond the sky, and your faithfulness reaches the clouds.

I yearn for the Lord, more than watchmen do for the morning, yes, more than watchmen do for the morning.

Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me.

who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

He does amazing things that will be remembered; the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

The Lord God of Israel deserves praise, in the future and forevermore. Let all the people say, "We agree! Praise the Lord!"

When the wicked sprout up like grass, and all the evildoers glisten, it is so that they may be annihilated.

He led them with a cloud by day, and with the light of a fire all night long.

when the Lord rebuilds Zion, and reveals his splendor,

the plague that comes in the darkness, or the disease that comes at noon.

We have sinned like our ancestors; we have done wrong, we have done evil.

Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.

I will express my thanks to you with a stringed instrument, praising your faithfulness, O my God! I will sing praises to you accompanied by a harp, O Holy One of Israel!

The Lord is elevated in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations.

Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with clanging cymbals!

Is your loyal love proclaimed in the grave, or your faithfulness in the place of the dead?

His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed.

I will give you thanks, for you answered me, and have become my deliverer.

They are absolutely terrified, even by things that do not normally cause fear. For God annihilates those who attack you. You are able to humiliate them because God has rejected them.

In God I boast all day long, and we will continually give thanks to your name. (Selah)

I jumped to conclusions and said, "I am cut off from your presence!" But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

Then my enemy will say, "I have defeated him!" Then my foes will rejoice because I am upended.

The lions roar for prey, seeking their food from God.

His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures.

I am surrounded by lions; I lie down among those who want to devour me; men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are a sharp sword.

For you, O Lord, are the sovereign king over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods.

Your statutes have been my songs in the house where I live.

Sinful rebels are totally destroyed; evil men have no future.

The Lord laughs in disgust at them, for he knows that their day is coming.

Deliver me from my distress; rescue me from my suffering!

For the king trusts in the Lord, and because of the sovereign Lord's faithfulness he is not upended.

They celebrate deliverance in the tents of the godly. The Lord's right hand conquers,

They mixed in with the nations and learned their ways.

Sing to him! Make music to him! Tell about all his miraculous deeds!

The sky declares his justice, and all the nations see his splendor.

O Lord, your name endures, your reputation, O Lord, lasts.

Smile on your servant! Deliver me because of your faithfulness!

Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.

O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for mercy!

O children of Abraham, God's servant, you descendants of Jacob, God's chosen ones!

Above the sound of the surging water, and the mighty waves of the sea, the Lord sits enthroned in majesty.

Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good! Sing praises to his name, for it is pleasant!

How long will this go on, O Lord? Will you stay angry forever? How long will your rage burn like fire?

In my time of trouble I sought the Lord. I kept my hand raised in prayer throughout the night. I refused to be comforted.

You are awe-inspiring, O God, as you emerge from your holy temple! It is the God of Israel who gives the people power and strength. God deserves praise!

From the place where he lives he looks carefully at all the earth's inhabitants.

I will come and tell about the mighty acts of the sovereign Lord. I will proclaim your justice -- yours alone.

ears, but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell,

Then I entered the precincts of God's temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.

They carefully plot against your people, and make plans to harm the ones you cherish.

It is time for the Lord to act -- they break your law!

The earth yields its crops. May God, our God, bless us!

Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves.

You are my source of strength! I will wait for you! For God is my refuge.

Pay attention to me and answer me! I am so upset and distressed, I am beside myself,

You are my king, O God! Decree Jacob's deliverance!

He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp.

as the mountains rose up, and the valleys went down -- to the place you appointed for them.

He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.

the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains forever faithful,

Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

With trumpets and the blaring of the ram's horn, shout out praises before the king, the Lord!

Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel was one of those who prayed to him. They prayed to the Lord and he answered them.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his loyal love endures!

God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,

Turn your angry gaze away from me, so I can be happy before I pass away.

to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds.

They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them.

Those who pass by will not say, "May you experience the Lord's blessing! We pronounce a blessing on you in the name of the Lord."

Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands.

The Lord takes notice of us, he will bless -- he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron.

Let the fields and everything in them celebrate! Then let the trees of the forest shout with joy

I gave them over to their stubborn desires; they did what seemed right to them.

I say, "O my God, please do not take me away in the middle of my life! You endure through all generations.

People will fear you as long as the sun and moon remain in the sky, for generation after generation.

I am oppressed and suffering! O God, deliver and protect me!

Rescue me from the mud! Don't let me sink! Deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep water!

I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

He piles up the water of the sea; he puts the oceans in storehouses.

Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!

The Lord lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.

Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his loyal love endures!

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.

They cried out to the Lord in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

There I will make David strong; I have determined that my chosen king's dynasty will continue.

You are my God and I will give you thanks! You are my God and I will praise you!

Let none who rely on you be disgraced because of me, O sovereign Lord and king! Let none who seek you be ashamed because of me, O God of Israel!

Our record of sins overwhelms me, but you forgive our acts of rebellion.

For your loyal love extends beyond the sky, and your faithfulness reaches the clouds.

They will not be ashamed when hard times come; when famine comes they will have enough to eat.

I will proclaim your greatness through the coming years, then the nations will praise you forever.

Rise up, Lord! Confront him! Knock him down! Use your sword to rescue me from the wicked man!

to the one who gives food to all living things, for his loyal love endures.

By your power we will drive back our enemies; by your strength we will trample down our foes!

O God, take notice of our shield! Show concern for your chosen king!

The wild goats live in the high mountains; the rock badgers find safety in the cliffs.

When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.

Carefully consider this, you who reject God! Otherwise I will rip you to shreds and no one will be able to rescue you.

O Lord our God, you answered them. They found you to be a forgiving God, but also one who punished their sinful deeds.

See if there is any idolatrous tendency in me, and lead me in the reliable ancient path!

People are like a vapor, their days like a shadow that disappears.

Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry out to you all day long!

I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

The Ephraimites were armed with bows, but they retreated in the day of battle.

You do not deliver me over to the power of the enemy; you enable me to stand in a wide open place.

Let the nations thank you, O God! Let all the nations thank you!

Ascend, O Lord, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength!

Then they will place their confidence in God. They will not forget the works of God, and they will obey his commands.

Those who sit at the city gate gossip about me; drunkards mock me in their songs.

I cry out to you, O Lord; I say, "You are my shelter, my security in the land of the living."

O Lord, restore our well-being, just as the streams in the arid south are replenished.

For our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

The godly will rejoice in the Lord and take shelter in him. All the morally upright will boast.

You have made your people experience hard times; you have made us drink intoxicating wine.

My heart beats quickly; my strength leaves me; I can hardly see.

Then I will tell others about your justice, and praise you all day long.

He is the one who forms every human heart, and takes note of all their actions.

He gave the order for a windstorm, and it stirred up the waves of the sea.

He does not always accuse, and does not stay angry.

He threatened to destroy them, but Moses, his chosen one, interceded with him and turned back his destructive anger.

So they proclaim that the Lord, my protector, is just and never unfair.

We would share personal thoughts with each other; in God's temple we would walk together among the crowd.

I keep your commands eagerly and without delay.

He remembered that they were made of flesh, and were like a wind that blows past and does not return.

They sharpen their tongues like a sword; they aim their arrow, a slanderous charge,

Restore us, O God our deliverer! Do not be displeased with us!

the earth shakes, yes, the heavens pour down rain before God, the God of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel.

For look, your enemies are making a commotion; those who hate you are hostile.

I will be a permanent guest in your home; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings. (Selah)

For he will look down from his sanctuary above; from heaven the Lord will look toward earth,

What we have heard and learned -- that which our ancestors have told us --

Jerusalem is a city designed to accommodate an assembly.

The mountains melt like wax before the Lord, before the Lord of the whole earth.

When you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver and with glittering gold.

Walk around Zion! Encircle it! Count its towers!

The praise you receive as far away as the ends of the earth is worthy of your reputation, O God. You execute justice!

Rise up and help us! Rescue us because of your loyal love!

If we had rejected our God, and spread out our hands in prayer to another god,

I am silent and cannot open my mouth because of what you have done.

As for you, O Lord, have mercy on me and raise me up, so I can pay them back!"

We escaped with our lives, like a bird from a hunter's snare. The snare broke, and we escaped.

They traded their majestic God for the image of an ox that eats grass.

You saturate its furrows, and soak its plowed ground. With rain showers you soften its soil, and make its crops grow.

The Lord is exalted over all the nations; his splendor reaches beyond the sky.

when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.

I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the Lord.

Deceitful people will not live in my palace. Liars will not be welcome in my presence.

The spiritually insensitive do not recognize this; the fool does not understand this.

Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the Lord.