All of your creatures wait for you to provide them with food on a regular basis.

He let no one oppress them; he disciplined kings for their sake,

The king authorized his release; the ruler of nations set him free.

Israel moved to Egypt; Jacob lived for a time in the land of Ham.

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

He spread out a cloud for a cover, and provided a fire to light up the night.

They asked for food, and he sent quails; he satisfied them with food from the sky.

Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his loyal love endures!

Yet he delivered them for the sake of his reputation, that he might reveal his power.

They quickly forgot what he had done; they did not wait for his instructions.

In the wilderness they had an insatiable craving for meat; they challenged God in the desert.

Fire burned their group; the flames scorched the wicked.

They traded their majestic God for the image of an ox that eats grass.

for they aroused his temper, and he spoke rashly.

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

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, and his loyal love endures!

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

For he has satisfied those who thirst, and those who hunger he has filled with food.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

For he shattered the bronze gates, and hacked through the iron bars.

They lost their appetite for all food, and they drew near the gates of death.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

He gave the order for a windstorm, and it stirred up the waves of the sea.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

As for his people, he turned a desert into a pool of water, and a dry land into springs of water.

As for their enemies, they decreased in number and were beaten down, because of painful distress and suffering.

Yet he protected the needy from oppression, and cared for his families like a flock of sheep.

For your loyal love extends beyond the sky, and your faithfulness reaches the clouds.

Give us help against the enemy, for any help men might offer is futile.

For the music director, a psalm of David. O God whom I praise, do not ignore me!

For they say cruel and deceptive things to me; they lie to me.

They surround me and say hateful things; they attack me for no reason.

They repay me evil for good, and hate for love.

May his children roam around begging, asking for handouts as they leave their ruined home!

For he never bothered to show kindness; he harassed the oppressed and needy, and killed the disheartened.

O sovereign Lord, intervene on my behalf for the sake of your reputation! Because your loyal love is good, deliver me!

For I am oppressed and needy, and my heart beats violently within me.

He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.

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.

In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

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

He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.

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

Not to us, O Lord, not to us! But to your name bring honor, for the sake of your loyal love and faithfulness.

I love the Lord because he heard my plea for mercy,

The Lord is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

Rest once more, my soul, for the Lord has vindicated you.

How can I repay the Lord for all his acts of kindness to me?

For his loyal love towers over us, and the Lord's faithfulness endures. Praise the Lord!

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his loyal love endures!

They surrounded me like bees. But they disappeared as quickly as a fire among thorns. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

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.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good and his loyal love endures!

Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.

I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so.

Guide me in the path of your commands, for I delight to walk in it.

Give me a desire for your rules, rather than for wealth gained unjustly.

Look, I long for your precepts. Revive me with your deliverance!

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

Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

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

I will be secure, for I seek your precepts.

(Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me.

This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.

In the middle of the night I arise to thank you for your just regulations.

Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.

It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes.

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

May I experience your compassion, so I might live! For I find delight in your law.

May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.

(Kaf) I desperately long for your deliverance. 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?"

For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes.

Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants.

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

I belong to you. Deliver me! For I seek your precepts.

Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for I am always aware of them.

I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your rules.

I am more discerning than those older than I, for I observe your precepts.

I do not turn aside from your regulations, for you teach me.

The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

I claim your rules as my permanent possession, for they give me joy.

You despise all who stray from your statutes, for they are deceptive and unreliable.

My body trembles because I fear you; I am afraid of your judgments.

(Ayin) I do what is fair and right. Do not abandon me to my oppressors!

My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.

It is time for the Lord to act -- they break your law!

For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commands.

(Tsade) You are just, O Lord, and your judgments are fair.

My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions.

I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.

Those who are eager to do wrong draw near; they are far from your law.

(Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.

Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word!

The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes.