{A song of the stairs} When I am in trouble, I call upon the LORD, and he answereth me.

{A song of the stairs} I lift up mine eyes unto the hills; from whence cometh my help?

{A song of the stairs} I was glad when they said unto me, "We will go in to the house of the LORD."

{A song of the stairs} Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.

{A song of the stairs} If the LORD himself had not been on our side - now may Israel say -

{A song of the stairs} They that put their trust in the LORD are even as the mount Zion, which may not be removed, but standeth fast forever.

{A song of the stairs} When the LORD turneth again the captivity of Zion, then were we like unto them that dream.

{A song of the stairs} Except the LORD build the house, their labour is but lost that build it. Except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

{A song of the stairs} Blessed are all they that fear the LORD, and walk in his ways.

{A song of the stairs} Many a time have they fought against me from my youth up, may Israel now say.

{A song of the stairs} Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice.

{A song of the stairs} LORD, I am not high-minded; I have no proud looks. I do not exercise myself in great matters which are too high for me.

{A song of the stairs} LORD, remember David and all his trouble,

{A song of the stairs} Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren, to dwell together in unity!

{A song of the stairs} Behold now, praise the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, ye that by night stand in the house of the LORD.