Turn back from me, all you who behave wickedly, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping!

The Lord has heard my appeal for mercy; the Lord has accepted my prayer.

he digs a pit and then falls into the hole he has made.

The enemy's cities have been reduced to permanent ruins; you destroyed their cities; all memory of the enemies has perished.

Sing praises to the Lord, who rules in Zion! Tell the nations what he has done!

He is secure at all times. He has no regard for your commands; he disdains all his enemies.

Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.

They will come and tell about his saving deeds; they will tell a future generation what he has accomplished.

The Lord deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy!

How blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession.

Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the godly! For the one who promotes peace has a future.

He gave me reason to sing a new song, praising our God. May many see what God has done, so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the Lord!

Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.

All this has happened to us, even though we have not rejected you or violated your covenant with us.

You love justice and hate evil. For this reason God, your God has anointed you with the oil of joy, elevating you above your companions.

God has ascended his throne amid loud shouts; the Lord has ascended his throne amid the blaring of ram's horns.

The nobles of the nations assemble, along with the people of the God of Abraham, for God has authority over the rulers of the earth. He is highly exalted!

For the music director; a well-written song by David. It was written when Doeg the Edomite went and informed Saul: "David has arrived at the home of Ahimelech." Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God's loyal love protects me all day long!

They are absolutely terrified, even by things that do not normally cause fear. For God annihilates those who attack you. You are able to humiliate them because God has rejected them.

God, the one who has reigned as king from long ago, will hear and humiliate them. (Selah) They refuse to change, and do not fear God.

God has spoken in his sanctuary: "I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem; the Valley of Succoth I will measure off.

God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,

and all people will fear. They will proclaim what God has done, and reflect on his deeds.

Come! Listen, all you who are loyal to God! I will declare what he has done for me.

Why do you look with envy, O mountains with many peaks, at the mountain where God has decided to live? Indeed the Lord will live there permanently!

God has countless chariots; they number in the thousands. The Lord comes from Sinai in holy splendor.

God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,

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

They say, "God has abandoned him. Run and seize him, for there is no one who will rescue him!"

Hurry and look at the permanent ruins, and all the damage the enemy has done to the temple!

But God has been my king from ancient times, performing acts of deliverance on the earth.

For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great.

Has his loyal love disappeared forever? Has his promise failed forever?

Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has his anger stifled his compassion?"

we will not hide from their descendants. We will tell the next generation about the Lord's praiseworthy acts, about his strength and the amazing things he has done.

Even Assyria has allied with them, lending its strength to the descendants of Lot. (Selah)

All who pass by have robbed him; he has become an object of disdain to his neighbors.

Your throne has been secure from ancient times; you have always been king.

I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

You will rise up and have compassion on Zion. For it is time to have mercy on her, for the appointed time has come.

He has taken away my strength in the middle of life; he has cut short my days.

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on his faithful followers.

The Lord has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom extends over everything.

Praise the Lord, all that he has made, in all the regions of his kingdom! Praise the Lord, O my soul!

May the splendor of the Lord endure! May the Lord find pleasure in the living things he has made!

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

For he has satisfied those who thirst, and those who hunger he has filled with food.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

Let them present thank offerings, and loudly proclaim what he has done!

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

God has spoken in his sanctuary: "I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem, the valley of Succoth I will measure off.

He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.

The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.

Rest once more, my soul, for the Lord has vindicated you.

The Lord gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer."

I will not die, but live, and I will proclaim what the Lord has done.

The stone which the builders discarded has become the cornerstone.

This is the day the Lord has brought about. We will be happy and rejoice in it.

The Lord is God and he has delivered us. Tie the offering with ropes to the horns of the altar!

This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.

I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.

At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said, "The Lord has accomplished great things for these people."

Certainly the Lord has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.

It is like the dew of Hermon, which flows down upon the hills of Zion. Indeed that is where the Lord has decreed a blessing will be available -- eternal life.

Indeed, the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel to be his special possession.

For the Lord vindicates his people, and has compassion on his servants.

The Lord is good to all, and has compassion on all he has made.

All he has made will give thanks to the Lord. Your loyal followers will praise you.

Our Lord is great and has awesome power; there is no limit to his wisdom.

He has not done so with any other nation; they are not aware of his regulations. Praise the Lord!

He has made his people victorious, and given all his loyal followers reason to praise -- the Israelites, the people who are close to him. Praise the Lord!

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!