"Because the poor are being oppressed, because the needy are sighing, I will now arise," says the LORD, "I will establish in safety those who yearn for it."

The words of the LORD are pure, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over.

How long? LORD, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?

As for me, I have trusted in your gracious love, my heart will rejoice in your deliverance.

Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit evil deeds; not one of them practices what is good.

There they are seized with terror, because God is with those who are righteous.

LORD, who may stay in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy mountain?

The one who despises those who are utterly wicked, but who honors the one who fears the LORD, who keeps his word even when it hurts and does not change,

who does not loan his money with interest, and who does not take a bribe against those who are innocent. The one who does these things will stand firm forever. A special Davidic Psalm.

I told the LORD, "You are my master, I have nothing good apart from you."

As for the saints that are in the land, they are noble, and all my delight is in them.

For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, you will not allow your holy one to experience corruption.

You cause me to know the path of life; in your presence is joyful abundance, at your right hand there are pleasures forever. A Davidic Prayer.

Justice for me will come from your presence; your eyes see what is right.

As for the ways of mankind, I have, according to the words of your lips, avoided the ways of the violent.

Because my steps have held fast to your paths, my footsteps have not faltered.

Show forth your gracious love, save those who take refuge in you from those who rebel against your sovereign power.

Protect me as the most precious part of the eye; hide me under the shadow of your wings

They are imprisoned by their own prosperity, they have boasted proudly with their mouth.

Now they have encircled our paths and are determined to cast us down to the ground.

Arise, LORD, confront them, bring them to their knees! Deliver me from the wicked by your sword

from men, LORD, by your hand from men who belong to this world, whose reward is only in this life. But as for your treasured ones, may their stomachs be full, may their children have an abundance, and may they leave wealth to their offspring.

But as for me, justified, I will behold your face; when I awake, your presence will satisfy me. To the Director: By the servant of the LORD, David, who spoke the words of this song to the LORD on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hands of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.

In his anger smoke poured out of his nostrils, and consuming fire from his mouth; coals were lit from it.

Then the channels of the sea could be seen, and the foundations of the earth were uncovered because of your rebuke, LORD, because of the blast from the breath of your nostrils.

He delivered me from my strong enemies, from those who hated me because they were stronger than I.

The LORD will reward me because I am righteous; because my hands are clean he will restore me;

because all his judgments were always before me, and I did not cast off his statutes.

So the LORD restored me according to my righteousness, because my hands were clean in his sight.

To the holy, you show your gracious love, to the upright, you show yourself upright;

With your help I will run through an army, with help from my God I leap over walls.

For who is God but the LORD, and who is a Rock other than our God?

who teaches my hands to make war, and my arms to bend a bronze bow.

You have given to me the shield of your deliverance, and your right hand holds me up; your gentleness made me great.

I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn around until they were utterly defeated.

I struck them down, so they are not able to rise up; they fell under my feet.

You clothed me with strength for war; you will subdue under me those who rise up against me.

Therefore, I will give thanks to you among the nations, LORD; I will sing praises to your name.

The heavens are declaring the glory of God, and their expanse shows the work of his hands.

There is no speech nor are there words their voice is not heard

which is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, or like a champion who rejoices at the beginning of a race.

The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.

The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous.

They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.

Moreover your servant is warned by them; and there is great reward in keeping them.

Preserve your servant from arrogant people; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be upright and acquitted of great wickedness.

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.

May he remember all your gifts, and may he accept your burnt offerings. Interlude

May he give you what your heart desires, and may he fulfill all your plans.

May we shout for joy at your deliverance and unfurl our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

Some boast in chariots, others in horses; but we will boast in the name of the LORD our God.

Deliver us, LORD! Answer us, our King, on the day we cry out! To the Director: A Davidic Psalm.

The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How greatly he rejoices in your deliverance.

His glory is great because of your deliverance, you have given him honor and majesty.

Indeed, you have given him eternal blessings; you will make him glad with the joy of your presence.

Your hand will find all your enemies, your right hand will find those who hate you.

Indeed, you will make them retreat, when you aim your bow at their faces.

Rise up, LORD, because you are strong; we will sing and praise your power. To the Director: To the tune of "Doe of the Dawn".A Davidic Psalm.

My God! My God! Why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far from delivering me from my groaning words?

You are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.

Our ancestors trusted in you; they trusted and you delivered them.

They cried out to you and escaped; they trusted in you and were not put to shame.

Yet, you are the one who took me from the womb, and kept me safe on my mother's breasts.

Their mouths are opened wide toward me, like roaring and attacking lions.

I am poured out like water; all my bones are out of joint. My heart is like wax, melting within me.

I will declare your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation, I will praise you, saying,

All the prosperous people will eat and bow down in submission. All those who are about to go down to the grave will bow down in submission, along with the one who can no longer keep himself alive.

Our descendants will serve him, and that generation will be told about the Lord.

He revives my life; he leads me in pathways that are righteous for the sake of his name.

Even when I walk through a valley of deep darkness, I will not be afraid because you are with me. Your rod and your staff they comfort me.

This is the generation that seeks him. Those who seek your face are the true seed of Jacob. Interlude

Lift up your heads, gates! Be lifted up, ancient doors, so the King of Glory may come in.

Lift up your heads, gates! Be lifted up, ancient doors, so the King of Glory may come in.

Cause me to understand your ways, LORD; teach me your paths.

Guide me in your truth and teach me; for you are the God who delivers me. All day long I have waited for you.

Remember, LORD, your tender mercies and your gracious love; indeed, they are eternal!

Do not remember my youthful sins and transgressions; but remember me in light of your gracious love, in light of your goodness, LORD.

For the sake of your name, LORD, forgive my sin, for it is great.

For your gracious love precedes me, and I continuously walk according to your truth.

I wash my hands innocently. I go around your altar, LORD,

so I may praise you loudly with thanksgiving and declare all your wondrous acts.

LORD, I love the dwelling place that is your house, the place where your glory resides.

Their hands are filled with wicked schemes, and their right hands with bribes.

If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear. If a war is launched against me, I will even trust in that situation.

My mind recalls your word, "Seek my face," so your face, LORD, I will seek.

Do not hide your face from me; do not turn away in anger from your servant. You have been my help, therefore do not abandon or forsake me, God of my salvation.

Teach me your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.

Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic

Hear the sound of my supplications when I cry to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your most holy sanctuary.

Because they do not understand the deeds of the LORD or the work of his hands, He will tear them down and never build them up.

Deliver your people and bless your inheritance! Shepherd them and lift them up forever! A Davidic Psalm.

By your favor, LORD, you established me as a strong mountain; Then you hid your face, and I was dismayed.

"What profit is there in my death if I go down to the Pit? Can dust worship you? Can it proclaim your faithfulness?"

In you, LORD, I have taken refuge. Let me never be ashamed. Because you are righteous, deliver me!

For you are my rock and my fortress; for the sake of your name guide me and lead me.

Rescue me from the net that they concealed to trap me; for you are my strength.

Into your hands I commit my spirit; for you have redeemed me, LORD God of truth.

I will rejoice and be glad in your gracious love, for you see my affliction and take note that my soul is distressed.

But I trust in you, LORD. I say, "You are my God."

My times are in your hands. Deliver me from the hands of my enemies and from those who pursue me.