As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually.

But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is good, deliver thou me.

For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.

For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.

The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.

He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.

Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore.

Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.

Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield.

He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.

Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.

For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies.

My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.

Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good.

So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word.

And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments.

So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.

And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.

This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word unto thy servant.

Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.

Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.

CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.

Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?

For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.

The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.

LAMED. For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.

They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.

I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me.

I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts.

The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.

Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me.

The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts.

Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.

Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit is falsehood.

My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments.

Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me.

Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness.

It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.

I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.

They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law.

Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever.

RESH. Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law.

Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes.

Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments.

I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before thee.

My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.

Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts.

I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.

I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.

For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.

For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.

{A Song of degrees.} They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.

For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

{A Song of degrees for Solomon.} Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.

My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.

Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.