How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!

Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him!

But you, Lord, are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me.

I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions.

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

Many say, "Who can show us anything good?" Smile upon us, Lord!

You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine.

Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you.

Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

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!

But may all who take shelter in you be happy! May they continually shout for joy! Shelter them so that those who are loyal to you may rejoice!

For no one remembers you in the realm of death, In Sheol who gives you thanks?

Turn back from me, all you who behave wickedly, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping!

A musical composition by David, which he sang to the Lord concerning a Benjaminite named Cush. O Lord my God, in you I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me!

May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!

The Exalted God is my shield, the one who delivers the morally upright.

See the one who is pregnant with wickedness, who conceives destructive plans, and gives birth to harmful lies --

Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek your help.

Sing praises to the Lord, who rules in Zion! Tell the nations what he has done!

For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

when they prayed: "Have mercy on me, Lord! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!

Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the Lord.

You have taken notice, for you always see one who inflicts pain and suffering. The unfortunate victim entrusts his cause to you; you deliver the fatherless.

The Lord approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

They say, "We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who is our master?"

The Lord looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

All those who behave wickedly do not understand -- those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the Lord.

A psalm of David. Lord, who may be a guest in your home? Who may live on your holy hill?

He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.

As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much --

I will praise the Lord who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.

Protect me from the wicked men who attack me, my enemies who crowd around me for the kill.

For the music director; by the Lord's servant David, who sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord rescued him from the power of all his enemies, including Saul. He said: "I love you, Lord, my source of strength!

I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.

He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.

You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.

The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.

Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God?

You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.

You rescue me from a hostile army; you make me a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects.

The Lord is alive! My protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king!

He delivers me from my enemies; you snatch me away from those who attack me; you rescue me from violent men.

Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

Who can know all his errors? Please do not punish me for sins I am unaware of.

You prevail over all your enemies; your power is too great for those who hate you.

All who see me taunt me; they mock me and shake their heads.

Yes, you are the one who brought me out from the womb and made me feel secure on my mother's breasts.

Let the oppressed eat and be filled! Let those who seek his help praise the Lord! May you live forever!

All of the thriving people of the earth will join the celebration and worship; all those who are descending into the grave will bow before him, including those who cannot preserve their lives.

A psalm of David. The Lord owns the earth and all it contains, the world and all who live in it.

Who is allowed to ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

Such godly people are rewarded by the Lord, and vindicated by the God who delivers them.

Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor, Jacob's descendants, who pray to him. (Selah)

Who is this majestic king? The Lord who is strong and mighty! The Lord who is mighty in battle!

Who is this majestic king? The Lord who commands armies! He is the majestic king! (Selah)

Certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated. Those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated.

Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.

The Lord always proves faithful and reliable to those who follow the demands of his covenant.

I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.

who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe.

Now I will triumph over my enemies who surround me! I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy! I will sing praises to the Lord!

Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me!

Teach me how you want me to live; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me!

Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.

By David. To you, O Lord, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave.

Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!

I hate those who serve worthless idols, but I trust in the Lord.

Because of all my enemies, people disdain me; my neighbors are appalled by my suffering -- those who know me are horrified by my condition; those who see me in the street run away from me.

You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me.

How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.

Love the Lord, all you faithful followers of his! The Lord protects those who have integrity, but he pays back in full the one who acts arrogantly.

Be strong and confident, all you who wait on the Lord!

An evil person suffers much pain, but the Lord's faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him.

Rejoice in the Lord and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright!

Let the whole earth fear the Lord! Let all who live in the world stand in awe of him!

How blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession.

He is the one who forms every human heart, and takes note of all their actions.

A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver.

Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness

Those who look to him for help are happy; their faces are not ashamed.

Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!

Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.

The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.

By David. O Lord, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!

Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words: "I am your deliverer!"

May those who seek my life be embarrassed and humiliated! May those who plan to harm me be turned back and ashamed!

With all my strength I will say, "O Lord, who can compare to you? You rescue the oppressed from those who try to overpower them; the oppressed and needy from those who try to rob them."

Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!

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

May those who want to harm me be totally embarrassed and ashamed! May those who arrogantly taunt me be covered with shame and humiliation!

May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, "May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure."

For you are the one who gives and sustains life.

Wait patiently for the Lord! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!

Wicked men will be wiped out, but those who rely on the Lord are the ones who will possess the land.