[A shaggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush, a Benjamite.] O LORD my God, in you do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me:

[A miktam of David.] Preserve me, O God: for in you do I put my trust.

Lead me in your truth, and teach me: for you are the God of my salvation; on you do I wait all the day.

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise you, when you do well for yourself.

They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.

And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go round about the city.

[To the Chief Musician, altaschith. A Psalm or Song of Asaph.] Unto you, O God, do we give thanks, unto you do we give thanks: for that your name is near, your wondrous works declare.

Why have you then broken down its hedges, so that all they who pass by the way do pluck its fruit?

Remember, Lord, the reproach of your servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;

The king's strength also loves justice; you do establish equity, you execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.

You have rebuked the proud that are cursed, who do err from your commandments.

Look upon me, and be merciful unto me, as you do unto those that love your name.

[Resh] Consider my affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget your law.

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant; for I do not forget your commandments.

If I do not remember you, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.

Cause me to hear your lovingkindness in the morning; for in you do I trust: cause me to know the way in which I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto you.