Certainly the Lord guards the way of the godly, but the way of the wicked ends in destruction.

Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah)

Lord, lead me in your righteousness because of those who wait to ambush me, remove the obstacles in the way in which you are guiding me!

The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.

Make me understand your ways, O Lord! Teach me your paths!

The Lord is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live.

May he show the humble what is right! May he teach the humble his way!

The Lord shows his faithful followers the way they should live.

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

For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who are unsuspecting.

He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed; he is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil.

When someone comes to visit, he pretends to be friendly; he thinks of ways to defame me, and when he leaves he slanders me.

All who hate me whisper insults about me to one another; they plan ways to harm me.

Why do you look the other way, and ignore the way we are oppressed and mistreated?

Then I will teach rebels your merciful ways, and sinners will turn to you.

Do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations! Quickly send your compassion our way, for we are in serious trouble!

Pay back our neighbors in full! May they be insulted the same way they insulted you, O Lord!

I will listen to what God the Lord says. For he will make peace with his people, his faithful followers. Yet they must not return to their foolish ways.

Take note, O Lord, of the way your servants are taunted, and of how I must bear so many insults from people!

I will walk in the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will conduct my business with integrity in the midst of my palace.

I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.

They mixed in with the nations and learned their ways.

They acted like fools in their rebellious ways, and suffered because of their sins.

He made cursing a way of life, so curses poured into his stomach like water and seeped into his bones like oil.

May the Lord repay my accusers in this way, those who say evil things about me!

I told you about my ways and you answered me. Teach me your statutes!

Yes indeed, the man who fears the Lord will be blessed in this way.

who plan ways to harm me. All day long they stir up conflict.

O Lord, do not let the wicked have their way! Do not allow their plan to succeed when they attack! (Selah)

May I hear about your loyal love in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should go, because I long for you.