From men with Your hand, O Lord,
From men of the world [these moths of the night] whose portion [of enjoyment] is in this life—idle and vain,
And whose belly You fill with Your treasure;
They are satisfied with children,
And they leave what they have left [of wealth] to their children.

They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.

I hate those who pay regard to vain (empty, worthless) idols;
But I trust in the Lord [and rely on Him with unwavering confidence].

Give us help against the enemy,
For the help of man is worthless (ineffectual, without purpose).

Surely then in vain I have cleansed my heart
And washed my hands in innocence.

You uprooted a vine (Israel) from Egypt;
You drove out the [Canaanite] nations and planted the vine [in Canaan].

Turn again [in favor to us], O God of hosts;
Look down from heaven and see, and take care of this vine,

The Lord knows the thoughts of man,
That they are a mere breath (vain, empty, futile).

Give us help against the adversary,
For deliverance by man is in vain [a worthless hope].

You have turned Your back on all those who wander from Your statutes,
For their deceitfulness is useless.

Unless the Lord builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman keeps awake in vain.

It is vain for you to rise early,
To retire late,
To eat the bread of anxious labors—
For He gives [blessings] to His beloved even in his sleep.

Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
Within the innermost part of your house;
Your children will be like olive plants
Around your table.

For they speak against You wickedly,
Your enemies take Your name in vain.