Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail?

The king says, "I will announce the Lord's decree. He said to me: 'You are my son! This very day I have become your father!

Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.

You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like a potter's jar!'"

Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him!

Many say about me, "God will not deliver him." (Selah)

I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions.

Rise up, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Yes, you will strike all my enemies on the jaw; you will break the teeth of the wicked.

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive? (Selah)

I will lie down and sleep peacefully, for you, Lord, make me safe and secure.

Lord, in the morning you will hear me; in the morning I will present my case to you and then wait expectantly for an answer.

Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.

But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they continually shout for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice!

I am absolutely terrified, and you, Lord -- how long will this continue?

I am exhausted as I groan; all night long I drench my bed in tears; my tears saturate the cushion beneath me.

My eyes grow dim from suffering; they grow weak because of all my enemies.

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

May all my enemies be humiliated and absolutely terrified! May they turn back and be suddenly humiliated!

A musical composition by David, which he sang to the Lord concerning a Benjaminite named Cush. O Lord my God, in you I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me!

Otherwise they will rip me to shreds like a lion; they will tear me to bits and no one will be able to rescue me.

The countries are assembled all around you; take once more your rightful place over them!

I will thank the Lord for his justice; I will sing praises to the sovereign Lord!

including all the sheep and cattle, as well as the wild animals,

For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David. I will thank the Lord with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds!

I will be happy and rejoice in you! I will sing praises to you, O sovereign One!

You terrified the nations with your battle cry; you destroyed the wicked; you permanently wiped out all memory of them.

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

Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance."

The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God,

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

He says to himself, "I will never be upended, because I experience no calamity."

Why does the wicked man reject God? He says to himself, "You will not hold me accountable."

The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

Certainly the Lord is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts!

"Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action," says the Lord. "I will provide the safety they so desperately desire."

You, Lord, will protect them; you will continually shelter each one from these evil people,

For the music director; a psalm of David. How long, Lord, will you continue to ignore me? How long will you pay no attention to me?

How long must I worry, and suffer in broad daylight? How long will my enemy gloat over me?

Look at me! Answer me, O Lord my God! Revive me, or else I will die!

Then my enemy will say, "I have defeated him!" Then my foes will rejoice because I am upended.

I will sing praises to the Lord when he vindicates me.

Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!

All those who behave wickedly do not understand -- those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the Lord.

I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the Lord restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!

He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.

I say to the Lord, "You are the Lord, my only source of well-being."

their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.

I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.

You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen to me! Hear what I say!

As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.

For the music director; by the Lord's servant David, who sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said: "I love you, Lord, my source of strength!

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army; by my God's power I can jump over a wall.

The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.

So I will give you thanks before the nations, O Lord! I will sing praises to you!

Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.

Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion.

May he grant your heart's desire; may he bring all your plans to pass!

Then we will shout for joy over your victory; we will rejoice in the name of our God! May the Lord grant all your requests!

Now I am sure that the Lord will deliver his chosen king; he will intervene for him from his holy heavenly temple, and display his mighty ability to deliver.

They will fall down, but we will stand firm.

The Lord will deliver the king; he will answer us when we call to him for help!

You prevail over all your enemies; your power is too great for those who hate you.

Rise up, O Lord, in strength! We will sing and praise your power!

All who see me taunt me; they mock me and shake their heads.

My strength drains away like water; all my bones are dislocated; my heart is like wax; it melts away inside me.

I can count all my bones; my enemies are gloating over me in triumph.

I will declare your name to my countrymen! In the middle of the assembly I will praise you!

You loyal followers of the Lord, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! All you descendants of Israel, stand in awe of him!

You are the reason I offer praise in the great assembly; I will fulfill my promises before the Lord's loyal followers.

Let all the people of the earth acknowledge the Lord and turn to him! Let all the nations worship you!

All of the thriving people of the earth will join the celebration and worship; all those who are descending into the grave will bow before him, including those who cannot preserve their lives.

A whole generation will serve him; they will tell the next generation about the sovereign Lord.

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

You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full.

Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days, and I will live in the Lord's house for the rest of my life.

A psalm of David. The Lord owns the earth and all it contains, the world and all who live in it.

Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!

Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!

Certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated. Those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated.

Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.

I continually look to the Lord for help, for he will free my feet from the enemy's net.

See my pain and suffering! Forgive all my sins!

O God, rescue Israel from all their distress!

to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds.

I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the Lord.

I have asked the Lord for one thing -- this is what I desire! I want to live in the Lord's house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the Lord and contemplate in his temple.

He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home; he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit.

Now I will triumph over my enemies who surround me! I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy! I will sing praises to the Lord!

By David. To you, O Lord, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave.

Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!

For they do not understand the Lord's actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them.

The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.

Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!