I go hence like the shadow that departeth, and am driven away as the grasshopper.

and they shall know how that this is thy hand, and that thou, LORD, hast done it.

Though they curse, yet bless thou; and let them be confounded, that rise up against me. But let thy servant rejoice.

The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.

The merciful and gracious LORD hath so done his marvelous works, that they ought to be had in remembrance.

He giveth meat unto them that fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant.

He showeth his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding have all they that do thereafter. The praise of it endureth forever.

{Praise the Everlasting} Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, and hath great delight in his commandments.

Who is like unto the LORD our God, that hath his dwelling so high;

which humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and earth?

that he may set him among the princes, even among the princes of his people.

When Israel came out of Egypt, and the house of Jacob from among that strange people,

The sea saw that, and fled, Jordan turned back.

What aileth thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? And thou Jordan, that thou turnest back?

Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams? And ye little hills, like young sheep?

They that make them, are like unto them; and so are all such as put their trust in them.

They that fear the LORD, let them put their trust in the LORD, for he is their aid and their shield.

Yea, he blesseth all them that fear the LORD, both small and great.

The dead praise not thee, O LORD, neither all they that go down into silence.

I am well pleased, that the LORD hath heard the voice of my prayer,

that he hath inclined his ear unto me; therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

What reward shall I give unto the LORD, for all the benefits that he hath done unto me?

Behold, O LORD, how that I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds in sunder.

Let Israel now confess, that his mercy endureth forever.

Let the house of Aaron now confess, that his mercy endureth forever.

Yea, let them now that fear the LORD confess, that his mercy endureth forever.

They thrust at me, that I might fall; but the LORD was my help.

Open me the gates of righteousness, that I may go in there through, and give thanks unto the LORD.

Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD; we wish you good luck, ye that be of the house of the LORD.

{Aleph} Blessed are those that be undefiled in the way, and walk in the law of the LORD.

Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with their whole heart;

O that my ways were made so direct, that I might keep thy statutes!

Thy words have I hid within my heart, that I should not sin against thee.

{Gimel} O do well unto thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word.

Open thou mine eyes, that I may see the wondrous things of thy law.

My soul breaketh out for the very fervent desire that it hath always unto thy judgments.

Thou rebukest the proud; and cursed are they that depart from thy commandments.

O establish thy word in thy servant, that I may fear thee.

Take away the rebuke that I am afraid of; for thy judgments are good.

that I may give answer unto my blasphemers - for my trust is in thy word.

I am horribly afraid for the ungodly that forsake thy law.

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

It is good for me that I have been in trouble, that I may learn thy statutes.

{Yod} Thy hands have made me and fashioned me, O give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

They that fear thee, will be glad when they see me, because I put my trust in thy word.

I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou of very faithfulness hast caused me to be troubled.

O let thy merciful kindness be my comfort, according to the promise that thou hast made unto thy servant.

O let thy loving mercies come unto me, that I may live; for thy law is my delight.

O let my heart be sound in thy statutes, that I be not ashamed.

I see that all things come to an end, but thy commandment is exceeding broad.

I refrain my feet from every evil way, that I may keep thy words.

{Samekh} I hate them that imagine evil things; but thy law do I love.

O establish me according unto thy word, that I may live; and let me not be disappointed of my hope.

Thou treadest down all them that depart from thy statutes, for they imagine but deceit.

{Ayin} I deal with the thing that is lawful and right; O give me not over unto mine oppressors.

Be thou surety for thy servant to do him good, that the proud do me no wrong.

I am thy servant; O grant me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies.

O look thou upon me, and be merciful, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name.

The testimonies that thou hast commanded are exceeding righteous and true.

Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might be occupied in thy words.

They draw nigh that of malice persecute me, and are far from thy law.

As concerning thy testimonies, I have known ever since the beginning that thou hast grounded them for ever.

Many there are that trouble me, and persecute me; yet do I not swerve from thy testimonies.

I am as glad of thy word, as one that findeth great spoils.

Great is the peace that they have which love thy law, and they are not offended at it.

O let my soul live, and praise thee, that thy judgments may help me.

I go astray, like a sheep that is lost; O seek thy servant, for I do not forget thy commandments.

Woe is me, that I am constrained to dwell with Meshech, and to have my habitation among the tents of Kedar!

My soul hath long dwelt among them that be enemies unto peace.

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved, and he that keepeth thee will not sleep.

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

so that the sun shall not burn thee by day, neither the moon by night.

The LORD preserveth thee from all evil; yea, it is the LORD that keepeth thy soul.

Jerusalem is built as a city, that is at unity in itself.

O pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that love thee.

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

{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.

Do well, O LORD, unto those that be good and true of heart.

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

They that sow in tears, shall reap in joy.

He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed, shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.

{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.

It is but lost labour that ye rise up early, and take no rest, but eat the bread of carefulness; for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

Lo, children, and the fruit of the womb are a heritage and gift, that cometh of the LORD.

Happy is the man, that hath his quiver full of them; they shall not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate.

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

Lo, thus shall the man be blessed, that feareth the LORD.

The LORD shall so bless thee out of Zion, that thou shalt see Jerusalem in prosperity all thy life long.

Yea, that thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel.

All them that have an evil will to Zion shall be confounded, and made to turn back from it.

whereof the mower filleth not his hand, neither he that bindeth up the sheaves his bosom.

So that they which go by, say not so much as, "the LORD prosper you, we wish you good luck in the name of the LORD."

But there is mercy with thee, that thou mayest be feared.

But I refrain my soul and keep it low, like as a child that is weaned from his mother; Yea, my soul is even as a weaned child.

If thy children will keep my covenant, and my testimony that I shall learn them; their children also shall sit upon thy seat for evermore."

It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard; even unto Aaron's beard, and went down to the skirts of his clothing.

{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.

The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion!

ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.