it will remain stable, like the moon, his throne will endure like the skies." (Selah)

How long, O Lord, will this last? Will you remain hidden forever? Will your anger continue to burn like fire?

Satisfy us in the morning with your loyal love! Then we will shout for joy and be happy all our days!

he will certainly rescue you from the snare of the hunter and from the destructive plague.

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

Though a thousand may fall beside you, and a multitude on your right side, it will not reach you.

Certainly you will see it with your very own eyes -- you will see the wicked paid back.

No harm will overtake you; no illness will come near your home.

For he will order his angels to protect you in all you do.

They will lift you up in their hands, so you will not slip and fall on a stone.

You will subdue a lion and a snake; you will trample underfoot a young lion and a serpent.

The Lord says, "Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

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.

I will satisfy him with long life, and will let him see my salvation.

For you, O Lord, have made me happy by your work. I will sing for joy because of what you have done.

You exalt my horn like that of a wild ox. I am covered with fresh oil.

O Lord, how long will the wicked, how long will the wicked celebrate?

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

For justice will prevail, and all the morally upright will be vindicated.

Who will rise up to defend me against the wicked? Who will stand up for me against the evildoers?

But the Lord will protect me, and my God will shelter me.

He will pay them back for their sin. He will destroy them because of their evil; the Lord our God will destroy them.

So I made a vow in my anger, 'They will never enter into the resting place I had set aside for them.'"

The king is strong; he loves justice. You ensure that legal decisions will be made fairly; you promote justice and equity in Jacob.

A psalm of David. I will sing about loyalty and justice! To you, O Lord, I will sing praises!

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 not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it.

I will have nothing to do with a perverse person; I will not permit evil.

I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

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.

Deceitful people will not live in my palace. Liars will not be welcome in my presence.

Each morning I will destroy all the wicked people in the land, and remove all evildoers from the city of the Lord.

You will rise up and have compassion on Zion. For it is time to have mercy on her, for the appointed time has come.

The nations will respect the reputation of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth will respect his splendor,

The account of his intervention will be recorded for future generations; people yet to be born will praise the Lord.

For he will look down from his sanctuary above; from heaven the Lord will look toward earth,

They will perish, but you will endure. They will wear out like a garment; like clothes you will remove them and they will disappear.

The children of your servants will settle down here, and their descendants will live securely in your presence."

He established the earth on its foundations; it will never be upended.

They provide water for all the animals in the field; the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

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

I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God as long as I exist!

May my thoughts be pleasing to him! I will rejoice in the Lord.

saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance."

Deliver us, O Lord, our God! Gather us from among the nations! Then we will give thanks to your holy name, and boast about your praiseworthy deeds.

A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.

Awake, O stringed instrument and harp! I will wake up at dawn!

I will give you thanks before the nations, O Lord! I will sing praises to you before foreigners!

God has spoken in his sanctuary: "I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem, the valley of Succoth I will measure off.

Moab is my wash basin. I will make Edom serve me. I will shout in triumph over Philistia."

Who will lead me into the fortified city? Who will bring me to Edom?

By God's power we will conquer; he will trample down our enemies.

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

Then they will realize this is your work, and that you, Lord, have accomplished it.

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

My accusers will be covered with shame, and draped in humiliation as if it were a robe.

I will thank the Lord profusely, in the middle of a crowd I will praise him,

The Lord makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it: "You are an eternal priest after the pattern of Melchizedek."

Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the godly and the congregation.

He does amazing things that will be remembered; the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed.

For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just.

His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

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.

Those who make them will end up like them, as will everyone who trusts in them.

The Lord takes notice of us, he will bless -- he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron.

He will bless his loyal followers, both young and old.

But we will praise the Lord now and forevermore. Praise the Lord!

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

I will serve the Lord in the land of the living.

I will celebrate my deliverance, and call on the name of the Lord.

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people.

I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the Lord.

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people,

I will not die, but live, and I will proclaim what the Lord has done.

Open for me the gates of the just king's temple! I will enter through them and give thanks to the Lord.

I will give you thanks, for you answered me, and have become my deliverer.

This is the day the Lord has brought about. We will be happy and rejoice in it.

May the one who comes in the name of the Lord be blessed! We will pronounce blessings on you in the Lord's temple.

You are my God and I will give you thanks! You are my God and I will praise you!

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

I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me!

I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior.

(Gimel) Be kind to your servant! Then I will live and keep your instructions.

Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

Then I will keep your law continually now and for all time.

I will be secure, for I seek your precepts.

I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

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

I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.

I remember your name during the night, O Lord, and I will keep your law.

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 will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.

Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.

(Qof) I cried out with all my heart, "Answer me, O Lord! I will observe your statutes."