{To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David.} Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.

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, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.} O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

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.

{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

The righteous shall be glad in Yahweh, and shall take refuge in him. All the upright in heart shall praise him! For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song.

{To the chief Musician, A Psalm and Song of David.} Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.

{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.

{To the chief Musician, A Psalm or Song of David.} Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee before 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.

{To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, A Psalm of David.} Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.

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.

{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.} Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD.

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

The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended.

He took David to be his servant, taking him from the place of the flocks;

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

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.

The Lord said,
“I have made a covenant with My chosen one;
I have sworn an oath to David My servant:

I have found David My servant;
I have anointed him with My sacred oil.

Once and for all
I have sworn an oath by My holiness;
I will not lie to David.

Lord, where are the former acts of Your faithful love
that You swore to David in Your faithfulness?

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

{A Psalm of David.} I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing.

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

{A Psalm of David.} Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless 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 or Psalm of David.} O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with 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 chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} Hold not thy peace, 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 at my right hand, 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 ascents. Of David.] I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones 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 ascents. 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 ascents. Of David.] LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.

[A song of ascents.] LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions:

For your servant David's sake turn not away the face of your anointed.

The LORD has sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of your body will I set upon your throne.

There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for my 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 ascents. 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.

[A Psalm of David.] I will praise you with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto you.

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 Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] O LORD, you have searched me, and known 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 Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;

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 cry unto you: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto you.

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.

[A maschil of David. A prayer when he was in the cave.] I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did 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, give ear to my supplications: in your faithfulness answer me, and in your righteousness.

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, who teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

It is he that gives salvation unto kings: who delivers David his servant from the hurtful 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 Psalm of praise of David.] I will extol you, my God, O king; and I will bless your name forever and ever.