[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.

Though the LORD be high, yet has he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knows from afar.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.

My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdues my people under me.

Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;