He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.

Oh would that my ways might be settled! that I might keep thy statutes.

Then I would not be ashamed
when I think about all Your commands.

In the way of your testimonies I have rejoiced as [I would] over all riches.

So that I may have an answer for the man who would put me to shame; for I have faith in your word.

[Heth] You are my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep your words.

It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes.

If Your instruction had not been my delight,
I would have died in my affliction.

Ayin.
I have done justice and righteousness;
Do not leave me to those who oppress me.

Then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their wrath was kindled against us:

Then the waters would have overwhelmed us, the stream would have gone over our soul:

Then the proud waters would have gone over our soul.

We would enter his habitations, we would bow down at his footstool.

If I were to ascend to heaven, you would be there. If I were to sprawl out in Sheol, there you would be.

even there your hand would lead me, and your right hand would hold me fast.

If I made up their number, it would be more than the grains of sand; when I am awake, I am still with you.

If only you would put the sinners to death, O God; go far from me, you men of blood.

Grant not, O Jehovah, the desire of the wicked; further not his device: they would exalt themselves. Selah.

I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would acknowledge me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.

He established them so they would endure; he issued a decree that will not be revoked.