And so, he is like a tree planted by streams of water that gives its fruit in its season; its leaf also does not wither. Therefore all that he does prospers.

Not so the wicked. Instead, [they are] like the chaff that [the] wind scatters.

But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself [the] faithful one. Yahweh hears when I call to him.

You have put gladness in my heart more than {when} their grain and their wine abound.

what [is] a human being that you think of him? and a child of humankind that you care for him?

And you made him a little lower than heavenly beings, and [with] glory and [with] majesty you crowned him.

[the] birds of [the] sky and the fish of the sea, [everything] that passes along the paths of seas.

so that I may tell of all your praises. In the gates of the daughter of Zion let me rejoice in your salvation.

[The] nations have fallen in [the] pit [that] they made; their foot is caught in [the] net that they hid.

In arrogance [the] wicked persecutes [the] poor. Let them be caught in [the] schemes that they devised,

to render judgment [for the] fatherless and [the] oppressed [so that] a [mere] mortal from the earth will no longer cause terror.

{Oh that from Zion} [would come] salvation [for] Israel! When Yahweh returns the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be happy.

You have tried my heart; you have examined [me] by night; you have tested me; you found nothing. I have decided [that] my mouth will not transgress.

from [the] {presence} of [the] wicked who destroy me, [those] enemies against my life, [they that] surround me.

He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from [those who] hated me because they were stronger than I.

[He] trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

who delivered me from my enemies. Indeed, you exalted me higher than [those who] rose against me. You delivered me from the man of violence.

more desirable than gold, even much fine gold; and sweeter than honey, even honey [in the] comb.

Now I know that Yahweh will help his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven with the victorious power of his right hand.

They will come and tell his saving [deeds] to a people [yet] to be born, that he has done [it].

Lift up your heads, O gates, and rise up, O ancient doorways, that the king of glory may enter.

Lift up your heads, O gates, and lift up, O ancient doorways, that the king of glory may enter.

Consider that my enemies are many, and they hate me [with] violent hatred.

One [thing] I have asked from Yahweh; it I will seek: [that] I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of Yahweh, and to consider his temple.

Surely I believe [that I will] see the goodness of Yahweh in [the] land of [the] living.

so that {I} may sing praises to you and not be quiet. O Yahweh, my God, I will give thanks to you forever.

Bring me out of [the] net that they have secretly set for me, for you [are] my refuge.

Let lying lips be dumb, that speak against [the] righteous unrestrained with arrogance and contempt.

How abundant [is] your goodness that you have stored up for [those who] fear you, that you perform for those who take refuge in you before [the] children of humankind.

I will instruct you and teach you in [the] way that you should go. I will advise [you] [with] my eye upon you.

Do not be like a horse [or] like a mule, without understanding; [that needs] his tackle--bridle and rein--for restraint [or he would not] come near you.

Taste and see that Yahweh [is] good; blessed [is] the man [who] takes refuge in him.

Let {unforeseen ruin} come on him, and his net that he hid, let it catch him. Let him fall into it in ruin.

All of my bones shall say, "O Yahweh, who [is] like you, who delivers [the] poor from [one] stronger than he and [the] poor and needy from [the one who] robs him?"

He plans sin on his bed. He puts himself on a way [that is] not good. He does not reject evil.

[The] Lord laughs at him, for he sees that his day is coming.

[The] little belonging to the righteous [is] better than [the] wealth of many wicked.

My heart throbs violently, my strength leaves me; and the light of my eyes, that also is not with me.

I said, "I will guard my ways {that I may not sin} with my tongue. I will keep a muzzle over my mouth as long as [the] wicked [are] before me."

Look [away] from me that I may be cheerful, before I depart and I am no more.

I have brought good tidings [of] righteousness in the great congregation. Look, I have not shut my lips. O Yahweh, {you surely know that}.

For evils without number have encompassed me. My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails me.

"A ruinous thing is poured out on him, and [now] that he lies down, he will not rise up again."

But you, O Yahweh, be gracious to me and raise me up that I may repay them.

By this I know that you delight in me: because my enemy has not shouted in triumph over me.

These I remember and I pour out my soul within me: that I would go with the multitude; I led them [in procession] to the house of God, with a voice of rejoicing and thanksgiving, a crowd celebrating a festival.

Be still, and know that I [am] God. I will be exalted among the nations; I will be exalted in the earth.

{Consider well} her ramparts. Go through her citadels so that you can tell [the] next generation

that this [is] God, our God forever and ever. {He himself} will guide us until death.

so that he may stay alive forever [and] not see the pit.

For he sees [that] the wise die, together [with the] fool and brute they perish, and leave their wealth to the next [generation].

But man cannot continue in [his] pomp. He is like the beasts [that] perish.

Humankind in [its] pomp, but does not understand, is like the beasts [that] perish.

He summons the heavens above and the earth that he might judge his people:

It is not concerning [a lack of] your sacrifices [that] I rebuke you, and your burnt offerings [are] before me continually.

These [things] you have done, and I have been silent; You imagined that I was just like you. I will rebuke you and present [an argument] before your eyes.

Against you, only you, I have sinned and have done this evil in your eyes, so that you are correct when you speak, you are blameless when you judge.

Purify me with hyssop, and I shall be clean. Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

You love evil more than good, a lie more than speaking {what is right}. Selah

{Oh, that from Zion} would come salvation [for] Israel! When God returns the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad.

So I say, "{Oh, that} I had wings like a dove. I would fly away and be at rest.

For [it is] not an enemy [that] taunts me, or I could bear [it]. [It is not] one who hates me [that] magnifies himself over me, or I could hide myself from him.

The {buttery words} of his mouth were smooth, but [there was] battle in his heart. His words were smoother than oil, but they [were] drawn swords.

because you have delivered my soul from death. [Have you] not [kept] my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?

Their venom [is] like snake venom; [They are] like a deaf viper that closes its ear

so that it does not hear [the] voice of charmers [or the] skilled caster of spells.

Let them run [away] like water [that] runs off. [When] he bends [the bow], let his arrows [be] as though they were cut off.

[Let them be] like a snail [that] melts away [as] it goes; [like the] stillborn of woman [that] do not see [the] sun.

Destroy in anger; destroy so they are no more, so that they may know that God [is] ruling in Jacob to the ends of the earth. Selah

You have shown your people hard [things]; You have given us wine that staggers.

so that your beloved ones may be rescued. Save by your right hand and answer us.

From the end of the earth I call to you when my heart grows faint. You will lead me to a rock [that is] higher than I.

So I will sing the praise of your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows {daily}.

Only a vapor [are] men of low degree, a deception [are] men of high degree. {Weighed} in a balance, together they [are lighter] than a vapor.

Once God has spoken; twice I have heard this: that strength [belongs] to God.

Because your loyal love [is] better than life, my lips will praise you.

Blessed [is one whom] you choose and bring near, [that] he may abide in your courts. We will be satisfied with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.

so that [the] inhabitants of [the] farthest reaches are in awe of your signs. You make the dawn and sunset sing for joy.

that my lips uttered, and my mouth spoke in my distress.

that your way may be known on the earth, your salvation among all nations.

You have ascended on high; you have led away captives. You have received gifts [from] among humankind, and even [from the] rebellious, so that Yah God may dwell [there].

so that your foot may shatter [them] bloody [for] the tongues of your dogs [to have] their share from [the] enemies."

More numerous than the hairs of my head are [those] hating me without a cause. [Those who are] destroying me--my enemies wrongfully-- are mighty. What I did not steal, I then must restore.

For Yahweh it will be better than an ox [or] bull, horned [and] hoofed.

Let heavens and earth praise him, [the] seas and all that moves in them,

because God will save Zion and build the cities of Judah, that they may dwell there and possess it.

And even when [I am] old and gray, O God, do not abandon me until I proclaim your {strength} to [this] generation, your power to every [one that] comes [after].

Remember your congregation [that] you bought long ago, [when] you redeemed the tribe of your inheritance. [Remember] {Mount Zion} where you have dwelt.

Lift your steps to the perpetual ruins, [to] all [that the] enemy has ruined in the sanctuary.

For [it is] not from [the] east or [the] west and not from [the] south [that] lifting up [comes],

For [there is] a cup in the hand of Yahweh with wine [that] foams, fully mixed, and he pours out from this. Surely all [the] wicked of [the] land {will quaff it down [to] its dregs}.

I cry out with my voice to God; with my voice to God, that he may hear me.

that we have heard and known, and our ancestors have told us.

We will not hide [them] from their children, telling the next generation the praises of Yahweh, and his power and his wonders that he has done.

so that [the] next generation might know-- children [yet to] be born-- [that] they might rise up and tell their children,

that they might set their confidence in God, and not forget the deeds of God, but keep his commandments,

and not be like their ancestors, a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation [that] did not make ready its heart, whose spirit was not faithful [to] God.

They also forgot his deeds, and his wonders that he had shown them.

And they remembered that God [was] their rock, and God Most High their redeemer.

for he remembered that they [were] flesh, a passing wind that does not return.