I will speak, that I may be refreshed. I will open my lips and answer.

Behold, my terror shall not make you afraid, neither shall my pressure be heavy on you.

He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

His flesh is so consumed away, that it can't be seen. His bones that were not seen stick out.

His flesh shall be fresher than a child's. He returns to the days of his youth.

to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living.

"Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.

because they turned aside from following him, and wouldn't pay attention to any of his ways,

that the godless man may not reign, that there be no one to ensnare the people.

Shall his recompense be as you desire, that you refuse it? For you must choose, and not I. Therefore speak what you know.

"Do you think this to be your right, or do you say, 'My righteousness is more than God's,'

That you ask, 'What advantage will it be to you? What profit shall I have, more than if I had sinned?'

"By reason of the multitude of oppressions they cry out. They cry for help by reason of the arm of the mighty.

But if they don't listen, they shall perish by the sword; they shall die without knowledge.

He delivers the afflicted by their affliction, and opens their ear in oppression.

Yes, he would have allured you out of distress, into a broad place, where there is no restriction. That which is set on your table would be full of fatness.

For by these he judges the people. He gives food in abundance.

By the breath of God, ice is given, and the breadth of the waters is frozen.

It is turned around by his guidance, that they may do whatever he commands them on the surface of the habitable world,

You whose clothing is warm, when the earth is still by reason of the south wind?

Teach us what we shall tell him, for we can't make our case by reason of darkness.

Shall it be told him that I would speak? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?

"Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?

and said, 'Here you may come, but no further. Here your proud waves shall be stayed?'

By what way is the lightning distributed, or the east wind scattered on the earth?

Who can number the clouds by wisdom? Or who can pour out the bottles of the sky,

They bow themselves, they bring forth their young, they end their labor pains.

"Will the wild ox be content to serve you? Or will he stay by your feeding trough?

"Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, and stretches her wings toward the south?

Will you even annul my judgment? Will you condemn me, that you may be justified?

Behold, the hope of him is in vain. Won't one be cast down even at the sight of him?

They are joined one to another. They stick together, so that they can't be pulled apart.

The flakes of his flesh are joined together. They are firm on him. They can't be moved.

"I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be restrained.

I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you.

He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper.

Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.

Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him. A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.

Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah. For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.

You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah.

Stand in awe, and don't sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety. For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David.

But as for me, in the abundance of your loving kindness I will come into your house. I will bow toward your holy temple in reverence of you.

Hold them guilty, God. Let them fall by their own counsels; Thrust them out in the multitude of their transgressions, for they have rebelled against you.

But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice, Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you.

For you will bless the righteous. Yahweh, you will surround him with favor as with a shield. For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, upon the eight-stringed lyre. A Psalm by David.

May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly. A meditation by David, which he sang to Yahweh, concerning the words of Cush, the Benjamite.

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God.

If a man doesn't relent, he will sharpen his sword; he has bent and strung his bow.

I will give thanks to Yahweh according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of Yahweh Most High. For the Chief Musician; on an instrument of Gath. A Psalm by David.

Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! For the Chief Musician. Set to "The Death of the Son." A Psalm by David.

I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

The enemy is overtaken by endless ruin. The very memory of the cities which you have overthrown has perished.

Yahweh will also be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble.

Have mercy on me, Yahweh. See my affliction by those who hate me, and lift me up from the gates of death;

Yahweh has made himself known. He has executed judgment. The wicked is snared by the work of his own hands. Meditation. Selah.

The wicked shall be turned back to Sheol, even all the nations that forget God.

For the needy shall not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the poor perish forever.

Arise, Yahweh! Don't let man prevail. Let the nations be judged in your sight.

He says in his heart, "I shall not be shaken. For generations I shall have no trouble."

to judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that man who is of the earth may terrify no more. For the Chief Musician. By David.

On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.

The wicked walk on every side, when what is vile is exalted among the sons of men. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

I will sing to Yahweh, because he has been good to me. For the Chief Musician. By David.

Oh that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When Yahweh restores the fortunes of his people, then Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. A Psalm by David.

he who doesn't lend out his money for usury, nor take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be shaken. A Poem by David.

Their sorrows shall be multiplied who give gifts to another god. Their drink offerings of blood I will not offer, nor take their names on my lips.

I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. A Prayer by David.

As for the works of men, by the word of your lips, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent.

Show your marvelous loving kindness, you who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies.

Arise, Yahweh, confront him. Cast him down. Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword;

from men by your hand, Yahweh, from men of the world, whose portion is in this life. You fill the belly of your cherished ones. Your sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children.

As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with seeing your form. For the Chief Musician. By David the servant of Yahweh, who spoke to Yahweh the words of this song in the day that Yahweh delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said,

I call on Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised; and I am saved from my enemies.

Smoke went out of his nostrils. Consuming fire came out of his mouth. Coals were kindled by it.

For by you, I advance through a troop. By my God, I leap over a wall.

He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.

I will strike them through, so that they will not be able to rise. They shall fall under my feet.

Yahweh lives; and blessed be my rock. Exalted be the God of my salvation,

He gives great deliverance to his king, and shows loving kindness to his anointed, to David and to his seed, forevermore. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.

Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.

Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright. I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

Save, Yahweh! Let the King answer us when we call! For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

For the king trusts in Yahweh. Through the loving kindness of the Most High, he shall not be moved.

Be exalted, Yahweh, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power. For the Chief Musician; set to "The Doe of the Morning." A Psalm by David.

But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised by the people.

Don't be far from me, for trouble is near. For there is none to help.

But don't be far off, Yahweh. You are my help: hurry to help me.

Of you comes my praise in the great assembly. I will pay my vows before those who fear him.

The humble shall eat and be satisfied. They shall praise Yahweh who seek after him. Let your hearts live forever.

All the rich ones of the earth shall eat and worship. All those who go down to the dust shall bow before him, even he who can't keep his soul alive.

Posterity shall serve him. Future generations shall be told about the Lord.

They shall come and shall declare his righteousness to a people that shall be born, for he has done it. A Psalm by David.

Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh's house forever. A Psalm by David.

Lift up your heads, you gates! Be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.

Who is this King of glory? Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory! Selah. By David.