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.

But then one passes by, and suddenly they have disappeared! I looked for them, but they could not be found.

I will be a permanent guest in your home; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings. (Selah)

Their insults are painful and make me lose heart; I look for sympathy, but receive none, for comforters, but find none.

Even the birds find a home there, and the swallow builds a nest, where she can protect her young near your altars, O Lord who rules over all, my king and my God.

How blessed are those who find their strength in you, and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple!

He will shelter you with his wings; you will find safety under his wings. His faithfulness is like a shield or a protective wall.

O Lord our God, you answered them. They found you to be a forgiving God, but also one who punished their sinful deeds.

The prayer of an oppressed man, as he grows faint and pours out his lament before the Lord. O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my cry for help!

The wild goats live in the high mountains; the rock badgers find safety in the cliffs.

May the splendor of the Lord endure! May the Lord find pleasure in the living things he has made!

They wandered through the wilderness on a desert road; they found no city in which to live.

He led them on a level road, that they might find a city in which to live.

When he is judged, he will be found guilty! Then his prayer will be regarded as sinful.

I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.

Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance.

I will find delight in your commands, which I love.

Their hearts are calloused, but I find delight in your law.

Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word.

May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law.

(Kaf) I desperately long for your deliverance. I find hope in your word.

If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow.

You are my hiding place and my shield. I find hope in your word.

Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.

I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.

I long for your deliverance, O Lord; I find delight in your law.

until I find a place for the Lord, a fine dwelling place for the powerful ruler of Jacob."

Look, we heard about it in Ephrathah, we found it in the territory of Jaar.