He established a decree in Jacob, and established the Law in Israel, that he commanded our ancestors to reveal to their children

They will not be like the rebellious generation of their ancestors, a rebellious generation, whose heart was not steadfast, and whose spirits were unfaithful to God.

The descendants of Ephraim were sharp shooters with the bow, but they retreated in the day of battle.

He divided the sea so that they were able to cross; he caused the water to stand in a single location.

It's true that Moses struck the rock so that water flowed forth and torrents of water gushed out, but is he also able to give bread or to supply meat for his people?"

So they ate and were very satisfied, because he granted their desire.

For he remembered that they were only flesh, a passing wind that doesn't return.

They fell away and were as disloyal as their ancestors. They became unreliable, like a defective bow;

The young men were consumed by fire, and the virgins had no marriage celebrations.

God, nations have invaded your land to desecrate your holy Temple, to destroy Jerusalem,

to give the corpses of your servants as food for the birds of the skies and the flesh of your godly ones to the beasts of the earth;

We have become a reproach to our neighbors, a mockery and a derision to those around us.

How long, LORD, will you be angry? Forever? Will your jealousy burn like fire?

Pour out your wrath upon the nations that do not acknowledge you, and over the kingdoms that do not call on your name.

Don't charge us for previous iniquity, but let your compassion come quickly to us, for we have been brought very low.

Help us, God, our deliverer, on account of your glorious name, deliver us and forgive our sins on account of your name.

Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?" Let vengeance for the blood of your servants be meted out before our eyes and among the nations.

Let the cries of the prisoners reach you. With the strength of your power, release those condemned to death.

Pay back our neighbors seven times the reproach with which they reproached you, LORD.

Then we, your people, the sheep of your pasture, will praise you always, from generation to generation. We will declare your praise. For the Director of Music: According to "The Lilies". A testimony of Asaph. A psalm.

Shepherd of Israel, listen! The one who leads Joseph like a flock, the one enthroned on the cherubim, display your glory.

Reveal your power before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, then come to our rescue.

God, restore us, show your favor and deliver us.

LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, when will your smoldering anger toward your people's prayers cease?

You have set us at strife against our neighbors and our enemies deride us.

God of the Heavenly Armies, restore us and show your favor, so we may be delivered.

Mountains were covered by its shadows, and the mighty cedars by its branches.

The root that your right hand planted, the shoot that you tended for yourself,

was burned with fire, cut off, and destroyed on account of your rebuke.

May you support the man at your right hand; the son of man whom you have raised for yourself.

Then we will not turn away from you. Restore us, so we can call upon your name.

God of hosts, restore to us the light of your favor. Then we'll be delivered. For the Director: On the Gittith. By Asaph.

Sing joyfully to God, our strength. Raise a shout to the God of Jacob.

Blow the ram's horn when there is a New Moon, when there is a full moon, on our festival day,

I removed the burden from your shoulder; your hands were freed of the burdensome basket.

You must neither have a foreign god over you or worship a strange god.

I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, open your mouth that I may fill it.

They neither know nor understand; they walk about in the dark while all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

"Indeed I said, "You are gods, and all of you are sons of the Most High.

See! Your enemies rage; those who hate you issue threats.

They plot against your people and conspire against your cherished ones.

They were destroyed at En-dor and became as dung on the ground.

Pursue them with your storm and terrify them with your whirlwind.

Fill their faces with shame until they seek your name, God.

Then they will know that you alone whose name is LORD are the Most High over all the earth. To the Director: On the Gittith. A Psalm by the descendants of Korah.

How lovely are your dwelling places, LORD of the Heavenly Armies.

Even the sparrow found a house for herself and the swallow a nest to lay her young at your altar, LORD of the Heavenly Armies, my king and God.

How happy are those who live in your Temple, for they can praise you continuously. Interlude

How happy are those whose strength is in you, whose heart is on your path.

They will pass through the Baca Valley where he will prepare a spring for them; even the early rain will cover it with blessings.

God, look at our shield, and show favor to your anointed,

for a day in your Temple courts is better than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather stand at the entrance of God's house than live in the tent of wickedness.

LORD of Heavenly Armies, how happy are those who trust in you. To the Director: A Psalm by the descendants of Korah.

LORD you have favored your land and restored the fortunes of Jacob.

You took away the iniquity of your people, forgiving all their sins Interlude

You withdrew all your wrath and turned away from your burning anger.

Restore us, God of our salvation, and stop being angry with us.

Will you be angry with us forever? Will you prolong your anger from generation to generation?

Will you restore our lives again so that your people may rejoice in you?

LORD, show your gracious love and deliver us.

Surely, he will soon deliver those who fear him, for his glory will live in our land.

The LORD will also provide what is good, and our land will yield its produce.

Protect me, for I am faithful; My God, deliver your servant who trusts in you.

Your servant rejoices, because, Lord, I set my hope on you.

Indeed you, Lord, are kind and forgiving, overflowing with gracious love to everyone who calls on you.

No one can compare with you among the gods, Lord; No one can accomplish your work.

All the nations that you have established will come and worship you, my Lord. They will honor your name.

For you are great, and you are doing awesome things; you alone are God.

Teach me your ways, LORD, that I may walk in your truth; let me wholeheartedly revere your name.

I will praise you, Lord my God, with my whole being; and I will honor your name continuously.

For great is your gracious love to me; you've delivered me from the depths of Sheol.

But you, Lord, are a compassionate God, merciful and patient, with unending gracious love and faithfulness.

Return to me and have mercy on me; clothe your servant with your strength and deliver the son of your maid servant.

Show me a sign of your goodness, so that those who hate me will see it and be ashamed. For you, LORD, will help and comfort me. A psalm by the descendants of Korah. A song.

Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Interlude

Then singers, as they play their instruments, will declare, "All my roots are in you." A song. A psalm by the descendants of Korah. According to . An instruction by Heman the Ezrahite.

released to remain with the dead, lying in a grave like a corpse, remembered no longer, and cut off from your power.

Your anger lies heavily upon me; you pound me with all your waves. Interlude

Can your gracious love be declared in the grave or your faithfulness in Abaddon?

Can your awesome deeds be known in darkness or your righteousness in the land of oblivion?

Why, LORD, have you rejected me? Why have you hidden your face from me?

Since my youth I have been oppressed and in danger of death. I bear your dread and am overwhelmed.

Your burning anger overwhelms me; your terrors destroy me.

You caused my friend and neighbor to shun me; and my acquaintances are confused. An instruction. By Ethan, the Ezrahite

I will sing forever about the gracious love of the LORD; from generation to generation I will declare your faithfulness with my mouth.

I will declare that your gracious love was established forever; in the heavens itself, you have established your faithfulness.

"I will establish your dynasty forever, and I will lift up one who will build your throne from generation to generation." Interlude

Even the heavens praise your awesome deeds, LORD, your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones.

LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, who is as mighty as you, LORD? Your faithfulness surrounds you.

You crushed the proud one to death; with your powerful arm you scattered your enemies.

The north and south you created them; Tabor and Hermon joyously praise your name.

Your arm is strong; your hand is mighty; indeed, your right hand is victorious.

Righteousness and justice make up the foundation of your throne; gracious love and truth meet before you.

How happy are the people who can worship joyfully! LORD, they walk in the light of your presence.

In your name they rejoice all day long; they exult in your justice.

For you are their strength's grandeur; by your favor you exalted our power.

Indeed, our shield belongs to the LORD, and our king to the Holy One of Israel.

You spoke to your faithful ones through a vision: "I will set a helper over a warrior. I will raise up a chosen one from the people.

He will announce to me "You are my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.'

But you have spurned, rejected, and became angry with your anointed one.