because he did not remember to show loyal love, but he pursued anyone, poor or needy or brokenhearted, to slay [them].

And [so] I am a disgrace to them; [when] they see me, they shake their heads.

Help me, O Yahweh my God; save me according to your loyal love,

Let them curse, but you bless. [When] they arise, let them be put to shame, that your servant may be glad.

I will give thanks to Yahweh exceedingly with my mouth, and in [the] midst of many I will praise him,

for he stands at [the] right [hand] of [the] needy, to save [him] from those judging his life.

A declaration of Yahweh to my lord, "Sit at my right [hand] until I make your enemies your footstool."

Your people {will volunteer} in the day of your power. In holy splendor, from [the] womb of [the] dawn, you will have the dew of your youth.

Yahweh has sworn and he will not change [his mind], "You [are] a priest forever according to the manner of Melchizedek."

O Lord, at your right [hand] he will shatter kings in the day of his anger.

Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with all [my] heart, in [the] assembly of [the] upright and [the] congregation.

He has made his wonders {to be remembered}; Yahweh [is] gracious and compassionate.

He gives food to those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

He has declared the power of his works for his people, by giving to them [the] inheritance of [the] nations.

He has sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever; holy and fearful [is] his name.

The fear of Yahweh [is the] beginning of wisdom; all who do them have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.

{He gives lavishly} to the needy; his righteousness endures forever. His horn rises high in honor.

From [the] rising of [the] sun to its setting, [let] the name of Yahweh be blessed.

who {condescends to look at} [what is] in the heavens and in the earth?

to seat [them] with princes, with the princes of his people.

[He] causes the barren woman of the house to dwell [as] the happy mother of children. Praise Yah!

Not to us, O Yahweh, not to us, but to your name give glory, because of your loyal love, because of your faithfulness.

The heavens [are] Yahweh's heavens, but the earth he has given to [the] children of humankind.

The dead do not praise Yah, nor any descending into silence.

Because he has inclined his ear to me, I will call {all my days}.

Return, O my soul, to your repose, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you.

What shall I give back to Yahweh [for] all his benefits to me?

I will pay my vows [made] to Yahweh in the presence of all his people.

I will offer to you a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and proclaim the name of Yahweh.

I will pay my vows [made] to Yahweh in the presence of all his people,

Give thanks to Yahweh for [he is] good, for his loyal love [is] forever.

Out of [my] distress I called to Yah. Yah answered me, [setting me] in a broad place.

Yahweh [is] for me; I do not fear. What can [mere] humans do to me?

[It is] better to take refuge in Yahweh than to trust in humans.

[It is] better to take refuge in Yahweh than to trust princes.

You pushed me hard to [make me] fall, but Yahweh helped me.

I will not die but live, and tell of the works of Yah.

Yah has disciplined me severely, but he did not consign me to death.

Open to me [the] gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them [and] give thanks to Yah.

I will give thanks [to] you for you have answered me, and you have become my salvation.

This [is] the day Yahweh has worked; let us rejoice and be glad in him.

Yahweh is God, and he has given us light. Bind [the] festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.

You [are] my God, and I will give thanks to you. [You are] my God; I will exalt you.

Give thanks to Yahweh for [he is] good, for his loyal love [is] forever.

They also do no wrong; they walk in his ways.

Oh that my ways were steadfast, to keep your statutes!

Then I would not be ashamed when I look to all your commands.

I will heed your statutes; do not utterly forsake me.

How can a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed according to your word.

With my whole heart I have sought you; do not let me stray from your commands.

I [am] a sojourner on the earth; do not hide your commands from me.

My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to your word.

My soul weeps because of grief; strengthen me according to your word.

I cling to your testimonies; O Yahweh, do not let me be put to shame.

Teach me, O Yahweh, the way of your statutes, and I will keep it to the end.

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

Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to [dishonest] gain.

Fulfill your word to your servant, which [is] to [bring about] a reverence for you.

Let your acts of loyal love also come to me, O Yahweh, your salvation according to your word.

And do not snatch [the] word of truth utterly from my mouth, for I hope in your ordinances.

And I will lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.

Remember [your] word to your servant, upon which you have caused me to hope.

Yahweh [is] my portion; I intend to heed your words.

I {seek your favor} with my whole heart; be gracious [to] me according to your word.

I think about my ways, and turn my feet to your testimonies.

I hurry and do not delay to heed your commands.

[The] cords of [the] wicked surround me, [but] I do not forget your law.

[In the] middle of [the] night I rise to give you thanks, because of your righteous ordinances.

You have dealt well with your servant, O Yahweh, according to your word.

You [are] good and do good; teach me your statutes.

The law of your mouth [is] better to me than thousands of gold and silver [coins].

Please let your loyal love comfort me, according to your word to your servant.

Let your mercies come [to] me, that I may live, for your law [is] my delight.

Let the arrogant be put to shame, because they have wronged me [with] lies. As for me, I will meditate on your precepts.

Let those who fear you turn to me, even those who know your testimonies.

[The] arrogant have dug pits for me, which [is] not according to your law.

According to your loyal love preserve me alive, so that I may heed the testimony from your mouth.

For me [the] wicked [lie in] wait to destroy me. I give attention to your testimonies.

I have seen a limit to every perfection; your command [is] very broad.

How I love your law! The whole day it [is] my meditation.

How smooth [are] your words to my palate, more than honey in my mouth.

Your word [is] a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

I have sworn [an oath] and confirmed [it], to heed {your righteous ordinances}.

I am very much afflicted; O Yahweh, revive me according to your word.

My life [is] {in danger} continually, yet I do not forget your law.

[The] wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I do not wander from your precepts.

I have inclined my heart to do your statutes forever, to the end.

Sustain me according to your word, that I may live, and do not let me be ashamed of my hope.

I have done justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors.

Pledge good for your servant; do not let [the] arrogant oppress me.

Deal with your servant according to your loyal love, and teach me your statutes.

[It is] time for Yahweh to act, [for] they have broken your law.

The unfolding of your words gives light, giving understanding to [the] simple.

Turn to me and be gracious to me, as [is] proper for those who love your name.

Direct my steps in your word, and do not let any iniquity gain power over me.

Streams of water flow down [from] my eyes, because [people] do not heed your law.

I [am] small and despised, [yet] I do not forget your precepts.

I call to you. Save me, and I will heed your testimonies.

Hear my voice according to your loyal love; O Yahweh, preserve my life according to your justice.

See my misery and rescue me, for I do not forget your law.