He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.

Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape! In your anger bring down the nations, O God!

For your loyal love extends beyond the sky, and your faithfulness reaches the clouds.

They sat in utter darkness, bound in painful iron chains,

For your loyal love extends beyond the sky, and your faithfulness reaches the clouds.

The Lord is exalted over all the nations; his splendor reaches beyond the sky.

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

I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands.

As for those who are bent on traveling a sinful path, may the Lord remove them, along with those who behave wickedly! May Israel experience peace!

A song of ascents, by David. O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me.

Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension; it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it.

The Lord supports all who fall, and lifts up all who are bent over.

The Lord gives sight to the blind. The Lord lifts up all who are bent over. The Lord loves the godly.

They bind their kings in chains, and their nobles in iron shackles,