For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.

Also to you, Lord, belongs loving kindness, for you reward every man according to his work. A Psalm by David, when he was in the desert of Judah.

A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.

But the king shall rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will praise him, for the mouth of those who speak lies shall be silenced. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

For the music director; a psalm of David. Listen to me, O God, as I offer my lament! Protect my life from the enemy's terrifying attacks.

The righteous rejoiced in the LORD, because they had fled to him for refuge. Let all the upright in heart exult. To the Director: A song. Lyrics by David.

For the music director; a psalm of David, a song. Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion. Vows made to you are fulfilled.

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} O be joyful in God, all ye lands;

God will bless us. All the ends of the earth shall fear him. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song.

For the music director; by David, a psalm, a song. God springs into action! His enemies scatter; his adversaries run from him.

You are awesome, God, in your sanctuaries. The God of Israel gives strength and power to his people. Praise be to God! For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Lilies." By David.

For the music director; according to the tune of "Lilies;" by David. Deliver me, O God, for the water has reached my neck.

The children also of his servants shall inherit it. Those who love his name shall dwell therein. For the Chief Musician. By David. A reminder.

For the music director; by David; written to get God's attention. O God, please be willing to rescue me! O Lord, hurry and help me!

May he come down like rain on the mown grass,
Like showers that water the earth.

This collection of the prayers of David son of Jesse ends here.

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

So David shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart;
And guided them with his skillful hands.

Righteousness goes before him, And prepares the way for his steps. A Prayer by David.

{A Prayer of David.} Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.

I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,

I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.

Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?

For Yahweh is good. His loving kindness endures forever, his faithfulness to all generations. A Psalm by David.

{A Psalm of David} My song shall be of mercy and judgment, yea unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

The children of your servants will continue. Their seed will be established before you." By David.

{Of David} Praise the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me praise his holy name.

Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of Yahweh. A Song. A Psalm by David.

{A song and Psalm of David} O God, my heart is ready to sing and to give praise. Awake, O my glory!

God has spoken in His holiness:
“I will rejoice, I will portion out Shechem [as I divide Canaan among My people],
And measure out the Valley of Succoth.

Who will bring me into the fortified city [of Petra]?
Who will lead me to Edom?

Through God, we will do valiantly. For it is he who will tread down our enemies. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} Hold not thy tongue, O God of my praise;

For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul. A Psalm by David.

{A Psalm of David} The LORD said unto my LORD, "Sit thou on my righthand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool."

Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. A Song of Ascents. By David.

{A Song of degrees of David.} I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

For there is the seat of judgment, even the seat of the house of David.

Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scoffing of those who are at ease, with the contempt of the proud. A Song of Ascents. By David.

{A Song of degrees of David.} If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;

He will redeem Israel from all their sins. A Song of Ascents. By David.

{A Song of degrees of David.} LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.

{A song of the stairs} LORD, remember David and all his trouble,

For thy servant David's sake, turn not away the presence of thine anointed.

The LORD hath made a faithful oath unto David, and he shall not shrink from it, "Of the fruit of the body shall I set upon thy seat.

There shall I make the horn of David to flourish; I have ordained a lantern for mine anointed.

I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on himself, his crown will be resplendent." A Song of Ascents. By David.

{A Song of degrees of David.} Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. By David.

{Of David} I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; even before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.

Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me; your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don't forsake the works of your own hands. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} O LORD, thou searchest me out, and knowest me.

See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} Deliver me, o LORD, from the evil men, and preserve me from the wicked men,

Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. A Psalm by David.

{A Psalm of David} LORD, I call upon thee; haste thee unto me, and consider my voice, when I cry unto thee.

Let the wicked fall together into their own nets, while I pass by. A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

{The Instruction of David, a prayer when he was in the cave} I cry unto the LORD with my voice; yea, even unto the LORD do I make my supplication.

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.

{A Psalm of David} Hear my prayer, O LORD, and consider my desire; hearken unto me for thy truth and righteousness' sake.

In your loving kindness, cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, For I am your servant. By David.

{A Psalm of David} Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.

Who gives salvation to kings,
Who rescues David His servant from the evil sword.

Happy are the people who are in such a situation. Happy are the people whose God is Yahweh. A praise psalm by David.

{A Praise of David} I will magnify thee, O God my king; I will praise thy name for ever and ever.