When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.

when he performed his awesome deeds in Egypt, and his acts of judgment in the region of Zoan.

Sound the ram's horn on the day of the new moon, and on the day of the full moon when our festival begins.

He decreed it as a regulation in Joseph, when he attacked the land of Egypt. I heard a voice I did not recognize.

You rule over the proud sea. When its waves surge, you calm them.

When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in trouble; I will rescue him and bring him honor.

When the wicked sprout up like grass, and all the evildoers glisten, it is so that they may be annihilated.

They bear fruit even when they are old; they are filled with vitality and have many leaves.

Take notice of this, you ignorant people! You fools, when will you ever understand?

When worries threaten to overwhelm me, your soothing touch makes me happy.

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.

Do not ignore me in my time of trouble! Listen to me! When I call out to you, quickly answer me!

when the Lord rebuilds Zion, and reveals his splendor,

when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.

when the nations gather together, and the kingdoms pay tribute to the Lord.

but when the hot wind blows by, it disappears, and one can no longer even spot the place where it once grew.

When the sun rises, they withdraw and sleep in their dens.

When you ignore them, they panic. When you take away their life's breath, they die and return to dust.

When you send your life-giving breath, they are created, and you replenish the surface of the ground.

When they were few in number, just a very few, and resident aliens within it,

until the time when his prediction came true. The Lord's word proved him right.

Egypt was happy when they left, for they were afraid of them.

When he led his people out, they rejoiced; his chosen ones shouted with joy.

Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people! Pay attention to me, when you deliver,

Yet he took notice of their distress, when he heard their cry for help.

When the godly see this, they rejoice, and every sinner shuts his mouth.

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

I am disdained by them. When they see me, they shake their heads.

They curse, but you will bless. When they attack, they will be humiliated, but your servant will rejoice.

Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you.

When the wicked see this, they will worry; they will grind their teeth in frustration and melt away; the desire of the wicked will perish.

When Israel left Egypt, when the family of Jacob left a foreign nation behind,

and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.

I had faith when I said, "I am severely oppressed."

I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations.

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

My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, "When will you comfort me?"

How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me?

I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.

if the Lord had not been on our side, when men attacked us,

they would have swallowed us alive, when their anger raged against us.

A song of ascents. When the Lord restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming.

Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest.

It is vain for you to rise early, come home late, and work so hard for your food. Yes, he can provide for those whom he loves even when they sleep.

How blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! They will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate.

A song of ascents, by David. Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together!

to the one who remembered us when we were down, for his loyal love endures,

By the rivers of Babylon we sit down and weep when we remember Zion.

When I cried out for help, you answered me. You made me bold and energized me.

Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O Lord, when they hear the words you speak.

Even when I must walk in the midst of danger, you revive me. You oppose my angry enemies, and your right hand delivers me.

You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.

You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest; you are aware of everything I do.

my bones were not hidden from you, when I was made in secret and sewed together in the depths of the earth.

Your eyes saw me when I was inside the womb. All the days ordained for me were recorded in your scroll before one of them came into existence.

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

A psalm of David. O Lord, I cry out to you. Come quickly to me! Pay attention to me when I cry out to you!

As when one plows and breaks up the soil, so our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol.

A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the Lord I cry out; to the Lord I plead for mercy.

Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.

He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp.

so I myself will laugh when disaster strikes you, I will mock when what you dread comes,

when what you dread comes like a whirlwind, and disaster strikes you like a devastating storm, when distressing trouble comes on you.

When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.

You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked;

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

Do not say to your neighbor, "Go! Return tomorrow and I will give it," when you have it with you at the time.

Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he dwells by you unsuspectingly.

When I was a son to my father, a tender only child before my mother,

When you walk, your steps will not be hampered, and when you run, you will not stumble.

And at the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are wasted away.

How long, you sluggard, will you lie there? When will you rise from your sleep?

When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.

People do not despise a thief when he steals to fulfill his need when he is hungry.

for jealousy kindles a husband's rage, and he will not show mercy when he takes revenge.

When there were no deep oceans I was born, when there were no springs overflowing with water;

When he established the heavens, I was there; when he marked out the horizon over the face of the deep,

when he established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep grew strong,

when he gave the sea his decree that the waters should not pass over his command, when he marked out the foundations of the earth,

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

When the storm passes through, the wicked are swept away, but the righteous are an everlasting foundation.

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes, and the hope of his strength perishes.

When the righteous do well, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there is joy.

When there is no guidance a nation falls, but there is success in the abundance of counselors.

Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

When a person's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he even reconciles his enemies to himself.

When a wicked person arrives, contempt shows up with him, and with shame comes a reproach.

"It's worthless! It's worthless!" says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.

Take a man's garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.

When a scorner is punished, the naive becomes wise; when a wise person is instructed, he gains knowledge.

The wicked person's sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!

Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

When you sit down to eat with a ruler, consider carefully what is before you,

When you gaze upon riches, they are gone, for they surely make wings for themselves, and fly off into the sky like an eagle!

my soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Do not look on the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.

You will say, "They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink."

Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,