Of old, you laid the foundation of the earth. The heavens are the work of your hands.

He covers himself with light as with a garment. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain.

He laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be moved forever.

Let the glory of Yahweh endure forever. Let Yahweh rejoice in his works.

Let your meditation be sweet to him. I will rejoice in Yahweh.

Let sinners be consumed out of the earth. Let the wicked be no more. Bless Yahweh, my soul. Praise Yah!

Glory in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice.

saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;"

The king sent and freed him; even the ruler of peoples, and let him go free.

He spread a cloud for a covering, fire to give light in the night.

He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up; so he led them through the depths, as through a desert.

Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting! Let all the people say, "Amen." Praise Yah! BOOK V

Let the redeemed by Yahweh say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the adversary,

he led them also by a straight way, that they might go to a city to live in.

Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with singing.

Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works for the children of men!

Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people, and praise him in the seat of the elders.

Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth.

Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who has led me to Edom?

Set a wicked man over him. Let an adversary stand at his right hand.

When he is judged, let him come forth guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin.

Let his days be few. Let another take his office.

Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.

Let his children be wandering beggars. Let them be sought from their ruins.

Let the creditor seize all that he has. Let strangers plunder the fruit of his labor.

Let there be none to extend kindness to him, neither let there be any to have pity on his fatherless children.

Let his posterity be cut off. In the generation following let their name be blotted out.

Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered by Yahweh. Don't let the sin of his mother be blotted out.

Let them be before Yahweh continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth;

Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself, for the belt that is always around him.

Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor. Let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe.

Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous.

Let Israel now say that his loving kindness endures forever.

Let the house of Aaron now say that his loving kindness endures forever.

Now let those who fear Yahweh say that his loving kindness endures forever.

Yahweh is God, and he has given us light. Bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar.

With my whole heart, I have sought you. Don't let me wander from your commandments.

My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word!

Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works.

I cling to your statutes, Yahweh. Don't let me be disappointed.

Let your loving kindness also come to me, Yahweh, your salvation, according to your word.

Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant.

Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight.

Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts.

Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes.

Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed. KAF

Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven't gone astray from your precepts.

Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Ensure your servant's well-being. Don't let the proud oppress me.

The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

Establish my footsteps in your word. Don't let any iniquity have dominion over me.

Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word.

Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word.

Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.

Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.

Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts.

Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me.

I was glad when they said to me, "Let's go to Yahweh's house!"

If it had not been Yahweh who was on our side, let Israel now say,

But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways, Yahweh will lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be on Israel. A Song of Ascents.

It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones.

Many times they have afflicted me from my youth up. Let Israel now say,

Let them be disappointed and turned backward, all those who hate Zion.

Let them be as the grass on the housetops, which withers before it grows up;

Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my petitions.

Let your priest be clothed with righteousness. Let your saints shout for joy!"

To him who led his people through the wilderness; for his loving kindness endures forever:

For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy: "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!"

If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill.

Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don't remember you; if I don't prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy.

You hem me in behind and before. You laid your hand on me.

Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me.

If I say, "Surely the darkness will overwhelm me; the light around me will be night;"

even the darkness doesn't hide from you, but the night shines as the day. The darkness is like light to you.

See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah.

As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.

Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise.

Let my prayer be set before you like incense; the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice.

Don't incline my heart to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity. Don't let me eat of their delicacies.

Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; don't let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.

Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, from the traps of the workers of iniquity.

Let the wicked fall together into their own nets, while I pass by. A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

My mouth will speak the praise of Yahweh. Let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.

Let them praise the name of Yahweh, For he commanded, and they were created.

let them praise the name of Yahweh, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens.

Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

Let them praise his name in the dance! Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp!

Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.

Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with resounding cymbals!

Let everything that has breath praise Yah! Praise Yah!

If they say, "Come with us, Let's lay in wait for blood; let's lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;

let's swallow them up alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down into the pit.

You shall cast your lot among us. We'll all have one purse."

My son, don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments: