They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men.

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

Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:

Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.

Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men.

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

Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.

Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.

He sent them an assuring word and healed them; he rescued them from the pits where they were trapped.

They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men,

And they sacrifice sacrifices of thanksgiving, And recount His works with singing.

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;

They have seen the works of Jehovah, And His wonders in the deep.

They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.

They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end.

Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.

Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men,

And they exalt Him in the assembly of the people, And in the seat of the elders praise Him.

And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;

And they sow fields, and plant vineyards, And they make fruits of increase.

He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.

When the godly see this, they rejoice, and every sinner shuts his mouth.

Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.

For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue.

They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me without a cause.

For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love.

And wander continually do his sons, Yea, they have begged, And have sought out of their dry places.

They are before Jehovah continually, And He cutteth off from earth their memorial.

He wore curses like a garment may they enter his inner being like water and his bones like oil.

I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads.

That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it.

Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.

My accusers will be clothed with disgrace;
they will wear their shame like a cloak.

Great are the acts of the LORD; they are within reach of all who desire them.

The merciful and gracious LORD hath so done his marvelous works, that they ought to be had in remembrance.

They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.

Their idols are made of silver and gold -- they are man-made.

They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not:

They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not:

They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat.

They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.

They that fear the LORD, let them put their trust in the LORD, for he is their aid and their shield.

The dead praise not thee, O LORD, neither all they that go down into silence.

They fearing Jehovah shall now say that his mercy is forever.

They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

They thrust at me, that I might fall; but the LORD was my help.

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

ALEPH. Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.

They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

Thou, hast commanded thy precepts, that they should be diligently kept.

I rejoice in the lifestyle prescribed by your rules as if they were riches of all kinds.

Thou rebukest the proud; and cursed are they that depart from thy commandments.

Princes also sat -- against me they spoke, Thy servant doth meditate in Thy statutes,

I take joy in your decrees, for they are my counselors. Daleth

Make me go in the way of your teachings; for they are my delight.

O turn away mine eyes, lest they behold vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way.

I have kept the memory of your decisions from times past, O Lord; and they have been my comfort.

Thy hands made me and they will prepare me: cause me to understand and I will learn thy commands.

They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

Let those that fear thee turn unto me; And they shall know thy testimonies.

The arrogant have dug pits for me;
they violate Your instruction.

All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me.

They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.

(Lamed) O Lord, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven.

They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

How sweet are your sayings to my taste! truly, they are sweeter than honey in my mouth!

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.

You remove all the wicked on earth
as if they were dross;
therefore, I love Your decrees.

It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

Your instructions are a doorway through which light shines. They give insight to the untrained.

Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law.

You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy.

They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

Many are they pursuing me and pressing me: I declined not from thy testimonies.

I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.

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

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

{A Song of degrees.} They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

{A Song of degrees for Solomon.} Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

It is vain for you to rise early, come home late, and work so hard for your food. Yes, he can provide for those whom he loves even when they sleep.

Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

How blessed are all who fear the LORD as they follow in his ways.

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.