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1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
1:2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.
1:3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
1:6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
2:2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against his Anointed One. The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
2:3 Let us break their chains, they say, and throw off their fetters. Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.
2:5 Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
2:6 I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill. I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.
2:7 I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to me, You are my Son; today I have become your Father. I will proclaim the Lords decree: He said to me, You are my son; today I have become your father.
2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
2:9 You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery. You will break them with a rod of iron; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.
2:11 Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling. Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
3:1 O Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!
3:2 Many are saying of me, God will not deliver him. Selah Many are saying of me, God will not deliver him.
3:3 But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
3:4 To the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. Selah I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.
3:6 I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side. I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.
3:7 Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
3:8 From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. Selah From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.
4:1 Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
4:2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Selah How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods?
4:3 Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord will hear when I call to him. Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
4:4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
4:5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the Lord. Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord.
4:6 Many are asking, Who can show us any good? Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord. Many, Lord, are asking, Who will bring us prosperity? Let the light of your face shine on us.
4:7 You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound. Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
4:8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.
5:1 Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my sighing. Listen to my words, Lord, consider my lament.
5:2 Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
5:3 In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.
5:4 You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell. For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.
5:5 The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong. The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;
5:6 You destroy those who tell lies; bloodthirsty and deceitful men the Lord abhors. you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord, detest.
5:7 But I, by your great mercy, will come into your house; in reverence will I bow down toward your holy temple. But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.
5:8 Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies—make straight your way before me. Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.
5:9 Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with destruction. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongue they speak deceit. Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies.
5:12 For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield. Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
6:1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.
6:2 Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am faint; O Lord, heal me, for my bones are in agony. Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.
6:3 My soul is in anguish. How long, O Lord, how long? My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long?
6:4 Turn, O Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love. Turn, Lord, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.
6:5 No one remembers you when he is dead. Who praises you from the grave? Among the dead no one proclaims your name. Who praises you from the grave?
6:6 I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. I am worn out from my groaning. All night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.
6:10 All my enemies will be ashamed and dismayed; they will turn back in sudden disgrace. All my enemies will be overwhelmed with shame and anguish; they will turn back and suddenly be put to shame.
7:1 O Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me, Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me,
7:2 or they will tear me like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. or they will tear me apart like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me.
7:3 O Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands— Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands—
7:4 if I have done evil to him who is at peace with me or without cause have robbed my foe— if I have repaid my ally with evil or without cause have robbed my foe—
7:5 then let my enemy pursue and overtake me; let him trample my life to the ground and make me sleep in the dust. Selah then let my enemy pursue and overtake me; let him trample my life to the ground and make me sleep in the dust.
7:6 Arise, O Lord, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice. Arise, Lord, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice.
7:7 Let the assembled peoples gather around you. Rule over them from on high; Let the assembled peoples gather around you, while you sit enthroned over them on high.
7:8 let the Lord judge the peoples. Judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High. Let the Lord judge the peoples. Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High.
7:9 O righteous God, who searches minds and hearts, bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure. Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.
7:11 God is a righteous judge, a God who expresses his wrath every day. God is a righteous judge, a God who displays his wrath every day.
7:14 He who is pregnant with evil and conceives trouble gives birth to disillusionment. Whoever is pregnant with evil conceives trouble and gives birth to disillusionment.
7:15 He who digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit he has made. Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit they have made.
7:16 The trouble he causes recoils on himself; his violence comes down on his own head. The trouble they cause recoils on them; their violence comes down on their own heads.
7:17 I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.
8:1 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens.
8:2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.
8:4 what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?
8:5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.
8:6 You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet: You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet:
8:7 all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild,
8:8 the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.
8:9 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
9:1 I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.
9:4 For you have upheld my right and my cause; you have sat on your throne, judging righteously. For you have upheld my right and my cause, sitting enthroned as the righteous judge.
9:6 Endless ruin has overtaken the enemy, you have uprooted their cities; even the memory of them has perished. Endless ruin has overtaken my enemies, you have uprooted their cities; even the memory of them has perished.
9:8 He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice. He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.
9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
9:11 Sing praises to the Lord, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done. Sing the praises of the Lord, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.
9:12 For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.
9:13 O Lord, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, Lord, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death,
9:14 that I may declare your praises in the gates of the Daughter of Zion and there rejoice in your salvation. that I may declare your praises in the gates of Daughter Zion, and there rejoice in your salvation.
9:16 The Lord is known by his justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion. Selah The Lord is known by his acts of justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands.
9:17 The wicked return to the grave, all the nations that forget God. The wicked go down to the realm of the dead, all the nations that forget God.
9:18 But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish. But God will never forget the needy; the hope of the afflicted will never perish.
9:19 Arise, O Lord, let not man triumph; let the nations be judged in your presence. Arise, Lord, do not let mortals triumph; let the nations be judged in your presence.
9:20 Strike them with terror, O Lord; let the nations know they are but men. Selah Strike them with terror, Lord; let the nations know they are only mortal.
10:1 Why, O Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
10:3 He boasts of the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord. He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord.
10:4 In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.
10:5 His ways are always prosperous; he is haughty and your laws are far from him; he sneers at all his enemies. His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies.
10:6 He says to himself, Nothing will shake me; Ill always be happy and never have trouble. He says to himself, Nothing will ever shake me. He swears, No one will ever do me harm.
10:7 His mouth is full of curses and lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue. His mouth is full of lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue.
10:8 He lies in wait near the villages; from ambush he murders the innocent, watching in secret for his victims. He lies in wait near the villages; from ambush he murders the innocent. His eyes watch in secret for his victims;
10:9 He lies in wait like a lion in cover; he lies in wait to catch the helpless; he catches the helpless and drags them off in his net. like a lion in cover he lies in wait. He lies in wait to catch the helpless; he catches the helpless and drags them off in his net.
10:11 He says to himself, God has forgotten; he covers his face and never sees. He says to himself, God will never notice; he covers his face and never sees.
10:14 But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand. The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless. But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.
10:15 Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out. Break the arm of the wicked man; call the evildoer to account for his wickedness that would not otherwise be found out.
10:17 You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,
10:18 defending the fatherless and the oppressed, in order that man, who is of the earth, may terrify no more. defending the fatherless and the oppressed, so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror.
11:4 The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord is on his heavenly throne. He observes the sons of men; his eyes examine them. The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.
11:5 The Lord examines the righteous, but the wicked and those who love violence his soul hates. The Lord examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion.
11:7 For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; upright men will see his face. For the Lord is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face.
12:1 Help, Lord, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.
12:2 Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. Everyone lies to their neighbor; they flatter with their lips but harbor deception in their hearts.
12:3 May the Lord cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue May the Lord silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue—
12:4 that says, We will triumph with our tongues; we own our lips—who is our master? those who say, By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us—who is Lord over us?
12:5 Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise, says the Lord. I will protect them from those who malign them. Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise, says the Lord. I will protect them from those who malign them.
12:6 And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times. And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven times.
12:7 O Lord, you will keep us safe and protect us from such people forever. You, Lord, will keep the needy safe and will protect us forever from the wicked,
12:8 The wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men. who freely strut about when what is vile is honored by the human race.
13:1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
13:2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?
13:3 Look on me and answer, O Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death; Look on me and answer, Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in death,
13:4 my enemy will say, I have overcome him, and my foes will rejoice when I fall. and my enemy will say, I have overcome him, and my foes will rejoice when I fall.
13:6 I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me. I will sing the Lords praise, for he has been good to me.
14:2 The Lord looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.
14:3 All have turned aside, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. All have turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
14:4 Will evildoers never learn—those who devour my people as men eat bread and who do not call on the Lord? Do all these evildoers know nothing? They devour my people as though eating bread; they never call on the Lord.
14:5 There they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is present in the company of the righteous. But there they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is present in the company of the righteous.
14:7 Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad! Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!
15:1 Lord, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain?
15:2 He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart;
15:3 and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others;
15:4 who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the Lord, who keeps his oath even when it hurts, who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the Lord; who keeps an oath even when it hurts, and does not change their mind;
15:5 who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken. who lends money to the poor without interest; who does not accept a bribe against the innocent. Whoever does these things will never be shaken.
16:1 Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.
16:2 I said to the Lord, You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing. I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.
16:3 As for the saints who are in the land, they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight. I say of the holy people who are in the land, They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.
16:4 The sorrows of those will increase who run after other gods. I will not pour out their libations of blood or take up their names on my lips. Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more. I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods or take up their names on my lips.
16:5 Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.
16:8 I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
16:10 because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
17:1 Hear, O Lord, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer—it does not rise from deceitful lips. Hear me, Lord, my plea is just; listen to my cry. Hear my prayer— it does not rise from deceitful lips.
17:2 May my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right. Let my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.
17:3 Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I have resolved that my mouth will not sin. Though you probe my heart, though you examine me at night and test me, you will find that I have planned no evil; my mouth has not transgressed.
17:4 As for the deeds of men—by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent. Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded.
17:5 My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped. My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not stumbled.
17:6 I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.
17:7 Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.
17:9 from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. from the wicked who are out to destroy me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
17:12 They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a great lion crouching in cover. They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a fierce lion crouching in cover.
17:13 Rise up, O Lord, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword. Rise up, Lord, confront them, bring them down; with your sword rescue me from the wicked.
17:14 O Lord, by your hand save me from such men, from men of this world whose reward is in this life. You still the hunger of those you cherish; their sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children. By your hand save me from such people, Lord, from those of this world whose reward is in this life. May what you have stored up for the wicked fill their bellies; may their children gorge themselves on it, and may there be leftovers for their little ones.
17:15 And I—in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness. As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness.
18:1 I love you, O Lord, my strength. I love you, Lord, my strength.
18:2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
18:3 I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.
18:11 He made darkness his covering, his canopy around him—the dark rain clouds of the sky. He made darkness his covering, his canopy around him— the dark rain clouds of the sky.
18:14 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemies, great bolts of lightning and routed them. He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them.
18:15 The valleys of the sea were exposed and the foundations of the earth laid bare at your rebuke, O Lord, at the blast of breath from your nostrils. The valleys of the sea were exposed and the foundations of the earth laid bare at your rebuke, Lord, at the blast of breath from your nostrils.
18:21 For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not done evil by turning from my God. For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I am not guilty of turning from my God.
18:26 to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd. to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd.
18:28 You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.
18:30 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. As for God, his way is perfect: The Lords word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
18:32 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
18:33 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.
18:35 You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great. You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great.
18:36 You broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not turn. You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.
18:39 You armed me with strength for battle; you made my adversaries bow at my feet. You armed me with strength for battle; you humbled my adversaries before me.
18:41 They cried for help, but there was no one to save them—to the Lord, but he did not answer. They cried for help, but there was no one to save them— to the Lord, but he did not answer.
18:42 I beat them as fine as dust borne on the wind; I poured them out like mud in the streets. I beat them as fine as windblown dust; I trampled them like mud in the streets.
18:43 You have delivered me from the attacks of the people; you have made me the head of nations; people I did not know are subject to me. You have delivered me from the attacks of the people; you have made me the head of nations. People I did not know now serve me,
18:44 As soon as they hear me, they obey me; foreigners cringe before me. foreigners cower before me; as soon as they hear of me, they obey me.
18:48 who saves me from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from violent men you rescued me. who saves me from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me.
18:49 Therefore I will praise you among the nations, O Lord; I will sing praises to your name. Therefore I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.
18:50 He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing kindness to his anointed, to David and his descendants forever. He gives his king great victories; he shows unfailing love to his anointed, to David and to his descendants forever.
19:2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
19:3 There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them.
19:4 Their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun, Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
19:5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
19:6 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat. It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.
19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
19:9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous.
19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.
19:11 By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
19:12 Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. But who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults.
19:13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.
19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
20:3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Selah May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings.
20:5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests. May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests.
20:6 Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand. Now this I know: The Lord gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand.
20:9 O Lord, save the king! Answer us when we call! Lord, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call!
21:1 O Lord, the king rejoices in your strength. How great is his joy in the victories you give! The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give!
21:2 You have granted him the desire of his heart and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah You have granted him his hearts desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.
21:3 You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head. You came to greet him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.
21:4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—length of days, for ever and ever. He asked you for life, and you gave it to him— length of days, for ever and ever.
21:6 Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence. Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
21:9 At the time of your appearing you will make them like a fiery furnace. In his wrath the Lord will swallow them up, and his fire will consume them. When you appear for battle, you will burn them up as in a blazing furnace. The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath, and his fire will consume them.
21:11 Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed; Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed.
21:12 for you will make them turn their backs when you aim at them with drawn bow. You will make them turn their backs when you aim at them with drawn bow.
21:13 Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might. Be exalted in your strength, Lord; we will sing and praise your might.
22:1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?
22:2 O my God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, and am not silent. My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, but I find no rest.
22:3 Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the praise of Israel. Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the one Israel praises.
22:4 In you our fathers put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them. In you our ancestors put their trust; they trusted and you delivered them.
22:5 They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed. To you they cried out and were saved; in you they trusted and were not put to shame.
22:6 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people.
22:7 All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads.
22:8 He trusts in the Lord; let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him. He trusts in the Lord, they say, let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.
22:9 Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you even at my mothers breast. Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you, even at my mothers breast.
22:10 From birth I was cast upon you; from my mothers womb you have been my God. From birth I was cast on you; from my mothers womb you have been my God.
22:13 Roaring lions tearing their prey open their mouths wide against me. Roaring lions that tear their prey open their mouths wide against me.
22:14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me. I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted within me.
22:15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. My mouth is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death.
22:16 Dogs have surrounded me; a band of evil men has encircled me, they have pierced my hands and my feet. Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce my hands and my feet.
22:17 I can count all my bones; people stare and gloat over me. All my bones are on display; people stare and gloat over me.
22:18 They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing. They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment.
22:19 But you, O Lord, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. But you, Lord, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.
22:20 Deliver my life from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs. Deliver me from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dogs.
22:22 I will declare your name to my brothers; in the congregation I will praise you. I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise you.
22:24 For he has not despised or disdained the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help. For he has not despised or scorned the suffering of the afflicted one; he has not hidden his face from him but has listened to his cry for help.
22:25 From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you will I fulfill my vows. From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you I will fulfill my vows.
22:26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; they who seek the Lord will praise him—may your hearts live forever! The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him— may your hearts live forever!
22:29 All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before him—those who cannot keep themselves alive. All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before him— those who cannot keep themselves alive.
22:31 They will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn—for he has done it. They will proclaim his righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done it!
23:1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
23:3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his names sake. he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his names sake.
23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
24:2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.
24:3 Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?
24:4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.
24:5 He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God his Savior. They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior.
24:6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob. Selah Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob.
24:7 Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
24:9 Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
24:10 Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty—he is the King of glory. Selah Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty— he is the King of glory.
25:1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul; In you, Lord my God, I put my trust.
25:2 in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.
25:3 No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.
25:4 Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths.
25:5 guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
25:6 Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.
25:7 Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good, O Lord. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good.
25:10 All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant. All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful toward those who keep the demands of his covenant.
25:11 For the sake of your name, O Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great. For the sake of your name, Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great.
25:12 Who, then, is the man that fears the Lord? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him. Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.
25:13 He will spend his days in prosperity, and his descendants will inherit the land. They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land.
25:17 The troubles of my heart have multiplied; free me from my anguish. Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish.
25:18 Look upon my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins. Look on my affliction and my distress and take away all my sins.
25:19 See how my enemies have increased and how fiercely they hate me! See how numerous are my enemies and how fiercely they hate me!
25:20 Guard my life and rescue me; let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.
25:21 May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope is in you. May integrity and uprightness protect me, because my hope, Lord, is in you.
25:22 Redeem Israel, O God, from all their troubles! Deliver Israel, O God, from all their troubles!
26:1 Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord and have not faltered.
26:2 Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;
26:3 for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth. for I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness.
26:4 I do not sit with deceitful men, nor do I consort with hypocrites; I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.
26:6 I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, O Lord, I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, Lord,
26:8 I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where your glory dwells. Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory dwells.
26:9 Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with bloodthirsty men, Do not take away my soul along with sinners, my life with those who are bloodthirsty,
26:11 But I lead a blameless life; redeem me and be merciful to me. I lead a blameless life; deliver me and be merciful to me.
26:12 My feet stand on level ground; in the great assembly I will praise the Lord. My feet stand on level ground; in the great congregation I will praise the Lord.
27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
27:2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.
27:3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.
27:4 One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
27:5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
27:6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord. Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.
27:7 Hear my voice when I call, O Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.
27:9 Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior. Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior.
27:11 Teach me your way, O Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.
27:12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.
27:13 I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
28:1 To you I call, O Lord my Rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who have gone down to the pit. To you, Lord, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit.
28:4 Repay them for their deeds and for their evil work; repay them for what their hands have done and bring back upon them what they deserve. Repay them for their deeds and for their evil work; repay them for what their hands have done and bring back on them what they deserve.
28:5 Since they show no regard for the works of the Lord and what his hands have done, he will tear them down and never build them up again. Because they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord and what his hands have done, he will tear them down and never build them up again.
28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
29:1 Ascribe to the Lord, O mighty ones, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
29:6 He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, Sirion like a young wild ox. He makes Lebanon leap like a calf, Sirion like a young wild ox.
30:1 I will exalt you, O Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. I will exalt you, Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
30:2 O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.
30:3 O Lord, you brought me up from the grave; you spared me from going down into the pit. You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead; you spared me from going down to the pit.
30:4 Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name.
30:5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
30:7 O Lord, when you favored me, you made my mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed. Lord, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.
30:8 To you, O Lord, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy: To you, Lord, I called; to the Lord I cried for mercy:
30:9 What gain is there in my destruction, in my going down into the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness? What is gained if I am silenced, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
30:10 Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me; O Lord, be my help. Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me; Lord, be my help.
30:12 that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever. that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.
31:1 In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness. In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.
31:4 Free me from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge. Keep me free from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge.
31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O Lord, the God of truth. Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.
31:6 I hate those who cling to worthless idols; I trust in the Lord. I hate those who cling to worthless idols; as for me, I trust in the Lord.
31:8 You have not handed me over to the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place. You have not given me into the hands of the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place.
31:9 Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. Be merciful to me, Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and body with grief.
31:11 Because of all my enemies, I am the utter contempt of my neighbors; I am a dread to my friends—those who see me on the street flee from me. Because of all my enemies, I am the utter contempt of my neighbors and an object of dread to my closest friends— those who see me on the street flee from me.
31:12 I am forgotten by them as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery. I am forgotten as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery.
31:13 For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side; they conspire against me and plot to take my life. For I hear many whispering, Terror on every side! They conspire against me and plot to take my life.
31:14 But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, You are my God. But I trust in you, Lord; I say, You are my God.
31:15 My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.
31:17 Let me not be put to shame, O Lord, for I have cried out to you; but let the wicked be put to shame and lie silent in the grave. Let me not be put to shame, Lord, for I have cried out to you; but let the wicked be put to shame and be silent in the realm of the dead.
31:19 How great is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you, which you bestow in the sight of men on those who take refuge in you. How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you.
31:20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues. In the shelter of your presence you hide them from all human intrigues; you keep them safe in your dwelling from accusing tongues.
31:21 Praise be to the Lord, for he showed his wonderful love to me when I was in a besieged city. Praise be to the Lord, for he showed me the wonders of his love when I was in a city under siege.
31:23 Love the Lord, all his saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but the proud he pays back in full. Love the Lord, all his faithful people! The Lord preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full.
32:1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
32:2 Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.
32:4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Selah For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.
32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord—and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord. And you forgave the guilt of my sin.
32:6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.
32:7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
32:10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lords unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him. Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lords unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.
33:6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.
33:22 May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.
34:2 My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
34:9 Fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. Fear the Lord, you his holy people, for those who fear him lack nothing.
34:13 keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.
34:15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry;
34:16 the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth.
34:19 A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;
34:22 The Lord redeems his servants; no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him. The Lord will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
35:1 Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.
35:2 Take up shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid.
35:3 Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Say to my soul, I am your salvation. Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Say to me, I am your salvation.
35:8 may ruin overtake them by surprise—may the net they hid entangle them, may they fall into the pit, to their ruin. may ruin overtake them by surprise— may the net they hid entangle them, may they fall into the pit, to their ruin.
35:10 My whole being will exclaim, Who is like you, O Lord? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them. My whole being will exclaim, Who is like you, Lord? You rescue the poor from those too strong for them, the poor and needy from those who rob them.
35:12 They repay me evil for good and leave my soul forlorn. They repay me evil for good and leave me like one bereaved.
35:15 But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee; attackers gathered against me when I was unaware. They slandered me without ceasing. But when I stumbled, they gathered in glee; assailants gathered against me without my knowledge. They slandered me without ceasing.
35:17 O Lord, how long will you look on? Rescue my life from their ravages, my precious life from these lions. How long, Lord, will you look on? Rescue me from their ravages, my precious life from these lions.
35:18 I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among throngs of people I will praise you. I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.
35:19 Let not those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause; let not those who hate me without reason maliciously wink the eye. Do not let those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause; do not let those who hate me without reason maliciously wink the eye.
35:21 They gape at me and say, Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we have seen it. They sneer at me and say, Aha! Aha! With our own eyes we have seen it.
35:22 O Lord, you have seen this; be not silent. Do not be far from me, O Lord. Lord, you have seen this; do not be silent. Do not be far from me, Lord.
35:24 Vindicate me in your righteousness, O Lord my God; do not let them gloat over me. Vindicate me in your righteousness, Lord my God; do not let them gloat over me.
35:28 My tongue will speak of your righteousness and of your praises all day long. My tongue will proclaim your righteousness, your praises all day long.
36:1 An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes. I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes.
36:2 For in his own eyes he flatters himself too much to detect or hate his sin. In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin.
36:3 The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and to do good. The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good.
36:4 Even on his bed he plots evil; he commits himself to a sinful course and does not reject what is wrong. Even on their beds they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course and do not reject what is wrong.
36:5 Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.
36:6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O Lord, you preserve both man and beast. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.
36:7 How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings. How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
36:12 See how the evildoers lie fallen—thrown down, not able to rise! See how the evildoers lie fallen— thrown down, not able to rise!
37:1 Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;
37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
37:6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.
37:7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
37:9 For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.
37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.
37:18 The days of the blameless are known to the Lord, and their inheritance will endure forever. The blameless spend their days under the Lords care, and their inheritance will endure forever.
37:20 But the wicked will perish: The Lords enemies will be like the beauty of the fields, they will vanish—vanish like smoke. But the wicked will perish: Though the Lords enemies are like the flowers of the field, they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.
37:22 those the Lord blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be cut off. those the Lord blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed.
37:23 If the Lord delights in a mans way, he makes his steps firm; The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;
37:24 though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
37:26 They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be blessed. They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be a blessing.
37:28 For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. They will be protected forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off; For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish.
37:29 the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.
37:30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.
37:31 The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip. The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.
37:32 The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, seeking their very lives; The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death;
37:33 but the Lord will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned when brought to trial. but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial.
37:34 Wait for the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are cut off, you will see it. Hope in the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.
37:35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a green tree in its native soil, I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree,
37:37 Consider the blameless, observe the upright; there is a future for the man of peace. Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.
37:38 But all sinners will be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off. But all sinners will be destroyed; there will be no future for the wicked.
38:1 O Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath.
38:2 For your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down upon me. Your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down on me.
38:3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of my sin. Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; there is no soundness in my bones because of my sin.
38:9 All my longings lie open before you, O Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you. All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.
38:12 Those who seek my life set their traps, those who would harm me talk of my ruin; all day long they plot deception. Those who want to kill me set their traps, those who would harm me talk of my ruin; all day long they scheme and lie.
38:13 I am like a deaf man, who cannot hear, like a mute, who cannot open his mouth; I am like the deaf, who cannot hear, like the mute, who cannot speak;
38:14 I have become like a man who does not hear, whose mouth can offer no reply. I have become like one who does not hear, whose mouth can offer no reply.
38:15 I wait for you, O Lord; you will answer, O Lord my God. Lord, I wait for you; you will answer, Lord my God.
38:16 For I said, Do not let them gloat or exalt themselves over me when my foot slips. For I said, Do not let them gloat or exalt themselves over me when my feet slip.
38:19 Many are those who are my vigorous enemies; those who hate me without reason are numerous. Many have become my enemies without cause; those who hate me without reason are numerous.
38:20 Those who repay my good with evil slander me when I pursue what is good. Those who repay my good with evil lodge accusations against me, though I seek only to do what is good.
38:21 O Lord, do not forsake me; be not far from me, O my God. Lord, do not forsake me; do not be far from me, my God.
38:22 Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior. Come quickly to help me, my Lord and my Savior.
39:1 I said, I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth as long as the wicked are in my presence. I said, I will watch my ways and keep my tongue from sin; I will put a muzzle on my mouth while in the presence of the wicked.
39:2 But when I was silent and still, not even saying anything good, my anguish increased. So I remained utterly silent, not even saying anything good. But my anguish increased;
39:3 My heart grew hot within me, and as I meditated, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue: my heart grew hot within me. While I meditated, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue:
39:4 Show me, O Lord, my lifes end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting is my life. Show me, Lord, my lifes end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.
39:5 You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Each mans life is but a breath. Selah You have made my days a mere handbreadth; the span of my years is as nothing before you. Everyone is but a breath, even those who seem secure.
39:6 Man is a mere phantom as he goes to and fro: He bustles about, but only in vain; he heaps up wealth, not knowing who will get it. Surely everyone goes around like a mere phantom; in vain they rush about, heaping up wealth without knowing whose it will finally be.
39:11 You rebuke and discipline men for their sin; you consume their wealth like a moth—each man is but a breath. Selah When you rebuke and discipline anyone for their sin, you consume their wealth like a moth— surely everyone is but a breath.
39:12 Hear my prayer, O Lord, listen to my cry for help; be not deaf to my weeping. For I dwell with you as an alien, a stranger, as all my fathers were. Hear my prayer, Lord, listen to my cry for help; do not be deaf to my weeping. I dwell with you as a foreigner, a stranger, as all my ancestors were.
39:13 Look away from me, that I may rejoice again before I depart and am no more. Look away from me, that I may enjoy life again before I depart and am no more.
40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.
40:4 Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
40:5 Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare. Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
40:6 Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have pierced; burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require. Sacrifice and offering you did not desire— but my ears you have opened— burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
40:7 Then I said, Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll. Then I said, Here I am, I have come— it is written about me in the scroll.
40:8 I desire to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart. I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.
40:9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, as you know, O Lord. I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, Lord, as you know.
40:10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly. I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.
40:11 Do not withhold your mercy from me, O Lord; may your love and your truth always protect me. Do not withhold your mercy from me, Lord; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.
40:13 Be pleased, O Lord, to save me; O Lord, come quickly to help me. Be pleased to save me, Lord; come quickly, Lord, to help me.
40:14 May all who seek to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. May all who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.
40:16 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, The Lord be exalted! But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, The Lord is great!
40:17 Yet I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; O my God, do not delay. But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.
41:1 Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the Lord delivers him in times of trouble. Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.
41:2 The Lord will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes. The Lord protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.
41:3 The Lord will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness. The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.
41:4 I said, O Lord, have mercy on me; heal me, for I have sinned against you. I said, Have mercy on me, Lord; heal me, for I have sinned against you.
41:6 Whenever one comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it abroad. When one of them comes to see me, he speaks falsely, while his heart gathers slander; then he goes out and spreads it around.
41:8 A vile disease has beset him; he will never get up from the place where he lies. A vile disease has afflicted him; he will never get up from the place where he lies.
41:9 Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me.
41:10 But you, O Lord, have mercy on me; raise me up, that I may repay them. But may you have mercy on me, Lord; raise me up, that I may repay them.
41:12 In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever. Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.
42:1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.
42:3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, Where is your God? My tears have been my food day and night, while people say to me all day long, Where is your God?
42:4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng. These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go to the house of God under the protection of the Mighty One with shouts of joy and praise among the festive throng.
42:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
42:6 my God. My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon—from Mount Mizar. My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you from the land of the Jordan, the heights of Hermon—from Mount Mizar.
42:8 By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me—a prayer to the God of my life. By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life.
42:11 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
43:1 Vindicate me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; rescue me from deceitful and wicked men. Vindicate me, my God, and plead my cause against an unfaithful nation. Rescue me from those who are deceitful and wicked.
43:3 Send forth your light and your truth, let them guide me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell. Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, to the place where you dwell.
43:4 Then will I go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. I will praise you with the harp, O God, my God. Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God.
43:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
44:1 We have heard with our ears, O God; our fathers have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago. We have heard it with our ears, O God; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago.
44:2 With your hand you drove out the nations and planted our fathers; you crushed the peoples and made our fathers flourish. With your hand you drove out the nations and planted our ancestors; you crushed the peoples and made our ancestors flourish.
44:6 I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; I put no trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory;
44:8 In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever. Selah In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever.
44:15 My disgrace is before me all day long, and my face is covered with shame I live in disgrace all day long, and my face is covered with shame
44:17 All this happened to us, though we had not forgotten you or been false to your covenant. All this came upon us, though we had not forgotten you; we had not been false to your covenant.
44:19 But you crushed us and made us a haunt for jackals and covered us over with deep darkness. But you crushed us and made us a haunt for jackals; you covered us over with deep darkness.
44:23 Awake, O Lord! Why do you sleep? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever. Awake, Lord! Why do you sleep? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever.
44:26 Rise up and help us; redeem us because of your unfailing love. Rise up and help us; rescue us because of your unfailing love.
45:3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty. Gird your sword on your side, you mighty one; clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
45:4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness; let your right hand display awesome deeds. In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.
45:10 Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear: Forget your people and your fathers house. Listen, daughter, and pay careful attention: Forget your people and your fathers house.
45:11 The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your Lord. Let the king be enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your Lord.
45:12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, men of wealth will seek your favor. The city of Tyre will come with a gift, people of wealth will seek your favor.
45:14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her and are brought to you. In embroidered garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions follow her— those brought to be with her.
45:15 They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. Led in with joy and gladness, they enter the palace of the king.
46:3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Selah though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
46:7 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
46:8 Come and see the works of the Lord, the desolations he has brought on the earth. Come and see what the Lord has done, the desolations he has brought on the earth.
46:9 He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire. He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.
46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. He says, Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
46:11 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
47:2 How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth.
47:4 He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. Selah He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.
48:2 It is beautiful in its loftiness, the joy of the whole earth. Like the utmost heights of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the Great King. Beautiful in its loftiness, the joy of the whole earth, like the heights of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the Great King.
48:8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord Almighty, in the city of our God: God makes her secure forever. Selah As we have heard, so we have seen in the city of the Lord Almighty, in the city of our God: God makes her secure forever.
49:3 My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the utterance from my heart will give understanding. My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.
49:7 No man can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for him— No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them—
49:9 that he should live on forever and not see decay. so that they should live on forever and not see decay.
49:10 For all can see that wise men die; the foolish and the senseless alike perish and leave their wealth to others. For all can see that the wise die, that the foolish and the senseless also perish, leaving their wealth to others.
49:12 But man, despite his riches, does not endure; he is like the beasts that perish. People, despite their wealth, do not endure; they are like the beasts that perish.
49:13 This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings. Selah This is the fate of those who trust in themselves, and of their followers, who approve their sayings.
49:14 Like sheep they are destined for the grave, and death will feed on them. The upright will rule over them in the morning; their forms will decay in the grave, far from their princely mansions. They are like sheep and are destined to die; death will be their shepherd but the upright will prevail over them in the morning. Their forms will decay in the grave, far from their princely mansions.
49:15 But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself. Selah But God will redeem me from the realm of the dead; he will surely take me to himself.
49:16 Do not be overawed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases; Do not be overawed when others grow rich, when the splendor of their houses increases;
49:17 for he will take nothing with him when he dies, his splendor will not descend with him. for they will take nothing with them when they die, their splendor will not descend with them.
49:18 Though while he lived he counted himself blessed—and men praise you when you prosper— Though while they live they count themselves blessed— and people praise you when you prosper—
49:19 he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of life. they will join those who have gone before them, who will never again see the light of life.
49:20 A man who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish. People who have wealth but lack understanding are like the beasts that perish.
50:1 The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to the place where it sets. The Mighty One, God, the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to where it sets.
50:5 Gather to me my consecrated ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice. Gather to me this consecrated people, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice.
50:6 And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for he is a God of justice.
50:7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God. Listen, my people, and I will speak; I will testify against you, Israel: I am God, your God.
50:8 I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, which are ever before me. I bring no charges against you concerning your sacrifices or concerning your burnt offerings, which are ever before me.
50:11 I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine. I know every bird in the mountains, and the insects in the fields are mine.
50:15 and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.
50:16 But to the wicked, God says: What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips? But to the wicked person, God says: What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips?
50:20 You speak continually against your brother and slander your own mothers son. You sit and testify against your brother and slander your own mothers son.
50:21 These things you have done and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether like you. But I will rebuke you and accuse you to your face. When you did these things and I kept silent, you thought I was exactly like you. But I now arraign you and set my accusations before you.
50:22 Consider this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces, with none to rescue: Consider this, you who forget God, or I will tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:
50:23 He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the salvation of God. Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me, and to the blameless I will show my salvation.
51:4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge.
51:6 Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place.
51:13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you.
51:14 Save me from bloodguilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness.
51:15 O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.
51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise.
51:18 In your good pleasure make Zion prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. May it please you to prosper Zion, to build up the walls of Jerusalem.
51:19 Then there will be righteous sacrifices, whole burnt offerings to delight you; then bulls will be offered on your altar. Then you will delight in the sacrifices of the righteous, in burnt offerings offered whole; then bulls will be offered on your altar.
52:1 Why do you boast of evil, you mighty man? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God? Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?
52:2 Your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor, you who practice deceit. You who practice deceit, your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor.
52:3 You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth. Selah You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth.
52:4 You love every harmful word, O you deceitful tongue! You love every harmful word, you deceitful tongue!
52:5 Surely God will bring you down to everlasting ruin: He will snatch you up and tear you from your tent; he will uproot you from the land of the living. Selah Surely God will bring you down to everlasting ruin: He will snatch you up and pluck you from your tent; he will uproot you from the land of the living.
52:6 The righteous will see and fear; they will laugh at him, saying, The righteous will see and fear; they will laugh at you, saying,
52:9 I will praise you forever for what you have done; in your name I will hope, for your name is good. I will praise you in the presence of your saints. For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name, for your name is good.
53:2 God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. God looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.
53:3 Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. Everyone has turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
53:4 Will the evildoers never learn—those who devour my people as men eat bread and who do not call on God? Do all these evildoers know nothing? They devour my people as though eating bread; they never call on God.
53:5 There they were, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to dread. God scattered the bones of those who attacked you; you put them to shame, for God despised them. But there they are, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to dread. God scattered the bones of those who attacked you; you put them to shame, for God despised them.
53:6 Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad! Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!
54:3 Strangers are attacking me; ruthless men seek my life—men without regard for God. Selah Arrogant foes are attacking me; ruthless people are trying to kill me— people without regard for God.
54:6 I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your name, Lord, for it is good.
54:7 For he has delivered me from all my troubles, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes. You have delivered me from all my troubles, and my eyes have looked in triumph on my foes.
55:3 at the voice of the enemy, at the stares of the wicked; for they bring down suffering upon me and revile me in their anger. because of what my enemy is saying, because of the threats of the wicked; for they bring down suffering on me and assail me in their anger.
55:4 My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death assail me. My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen on me.
55:6 I said, Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest— I said, Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest.
55:7 I would flee far away and stay in the desert; Selah I would flee far away and stay in the desert;
55:9 Confuse the wicked, O Lord, confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city. Lord, confuse the wicked, confound their words, for I see violence and strife in the city.
55:12 If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were raising himself against me, I could hide from him. If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me, I could hide.
55:14 with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship as we walked with the throng at the house of God. with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship at the house of God, as we walked about among the worshipers.
55:15 Let death take my enemies by surprise; let them go down alive to the grave, for evil finds lodging among them. Let death take my enemies by surprise; let them go down alive to the realm of the dead, for evil finds lodging among them.
55:16 But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. As for me, I call to God, and the Lord saves me.
55:18 He ransoms me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me. He rescues me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.
55:19 God, who is enthroned forever, will hear them and afflict them—Selah men who never change their ways and have no fear of God. God, who is enthroned from of old, who does not change— he will hear them and humble them, because they have no fear of God.
55:21 His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords. His talk is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet they are drawn swords.
55:22 Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.
55:23 But you, O God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of corruption; bloodthirsty and deceitful men will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you. But you, God, will bring down the wicked into the pit of decay; the bloodthirsty and deceitful will not live out half their days. But as for me, I trust in you.
56:1 Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack. Be merciful to me, my God, for my enemies are in hot pursuit; all day long they press their attack.
56:2 My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride. My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me.
56:3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
56:4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
56:5 All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting to harm me. All day long they twist my words; all their schemes are for my ruin.
56:6 They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, eager to take my life. They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, hoping to take my life.
56:7 On no account let them escape; in your anger, O God, bring down the nations. Because of their wickedness do not let them escape; in your anger, God, bring the nations down.
56:8 Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll—are they not in your record? Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll— are they not in your record?
56:11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? in God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?
56:12 I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you. I am under vows to you, my God; I will present my thank offerings to you.
57:1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.
57:2 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. I cry out to God Most High, to God, who vindicates me.
57:3 He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; Selah God sends his love and his faithfulness. He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me— God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.
57:4 I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts—men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords. I am in the midst of lions; I am forced to dwell among ravenous beasts— men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.
57:6 They spread a net for my feet—I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path—but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah They spread a net for my feet— I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path— but they have fallen into it themselves.
57:7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
57:9 I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
58:1 Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge uprightly among men? Do you rulers indeed speak justly? Do you judge people with equity?
58:3 Even from birth the wicked go astray; from the womb they are wayward and speak lies. Even from birth the wicked go astray; from the womb they are wayward, spreading lies.
58:6 Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; tear out, O Lord, the fangs of the lions! Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; Lord, tear out the fangs of those lions!
58:7 Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows be blunted. Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows fall short.
58:8 Like a slug melting away as it moves along, like a stillborn child, may they not see the sun. May they be like a slug that melts away as it moves along, like a stillborn child that never sees the sun.
58:9 Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns—whether they be green or dry—the wicked will be swept away. Before your pots can feel the heat of the thorns— whether they be green or dry—the wicked will be swept away.
58:10 The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked. The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they dip their feet in the blood of the wicked.
58:11 Then men will say, Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth. Then people will say, Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth.
59:1 Deliver me from my enemies, O God; protect me from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from my enemies, O God; be my fortress against those who are attacking me.
59:2 Deliver me from evildoers and save me from bloodthirsty men. Deliver me from evildoers and save me from those who are after my blood.
59:3 See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, O Lord. See how they lie in wait for me! Fierce men conspire against me for no offense or sin of mine, Lord.
59:5 O Lord God Almighty, the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors. Selah You, Lord God Almighty, you who are the God of Israel, rouse yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to wicked traitors.
59:7 See what they spew from their mouths—they spew out swords from their lips, and they say, Who can hear us? See what they spew from their mouths— the words from their lips are sharp as swords, and they think, Who can hear us?
59:8 But you, O Lord, laugh at them; you scoff at all those nations. But you laugh at them, Lord; you scoff at all those nations.
59:9 O my Strength, I watch for you; you, O God, are my fortress, You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress,
59:10 my loving God. God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me. my God on whom I can rely. God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me.
59:11 But do not kill them, O Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might make them wander about, and bring them down. But do not kill them, Lord our shield, or my people will forget. In your might uproot them and bring them down.
59:13 consume them in wrath, consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah consume them in your wrath, consume them till they are no more. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob.
59:17 O my Strength, I sing praise to you; you, O God, are my fortress, my loving God. You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.
60:1 You have rejected us, O God, and burst forth upon us; you have been angry—now restore us! You have rejected us, God, and burst upon us; you have been angry—now restore us!
60:4 But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow. Selah But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow.
60:6 God has spoken from his sanctuary: In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Succoth. God has spoken from his sanctuary: In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth.
60:7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my scepter. Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah is my scepter.
60:8 Moab is my washbasin, upon Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph. Moab is my washbasin, on Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.
60:10 Is it not you, O God, you who have rejected us and no longer go out with our armies? Is it not you, God, you who have now rejected us and no longer go out with our armies?
60:11 Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless.
61:4 I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
61:5 For you have heard my vows, O God; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.
61:8 Then will I ever sing praise to your name and fulfill my vows day after day. Then I will ever sing in praise of your name and fulfill my vows day after day.
62:1 My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.
62:2 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
62:3 How long will you assault a man? Would all of you throw him down—this leaning wall, this tottering fence? How long will you assault me? Would all of you throw me down— this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
62:4 They fully intend to topple him from his lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse. Selah Surely they intend to topple me from my lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse.
62:5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.
62:6 He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
62:8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Selah Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.
62:9 Lowborn men are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie; if weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath. Surely the lowborn are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie. If weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath.
62:10 Do not trust in extortion or take pride in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them. Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
62:11 One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: Power belongs to you, God,
62:12 and that you, O Lord, are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done. and with you, Lord, is unfailing love; and, You reward everyone according to what they have done.
63:1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.
63:5 My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you. I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
63:8 My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me.
63:9 They who seek my life will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth. Those who want to kill me will be destroyed; they will go down to the depths of the earth.
63:11 But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Gods name will praise him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced. But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by God will glory in him, while the mouths of liars will be silenced.
64:1 Hear me, O God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy. Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint; protect my life from the threat of the enemy.
64:2 Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from that noisy crowd of evildoers. Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the plots of evildoers.
64:3 They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their words like deadly arrows. They sharpen their tongues like swords and aim cruel words like deadly arrows.
64:4 They shoot from ambush at the innocent man; they shoot at him suddenly, without fear. They shoot from ambush at the innocent; they shoot suddenly, without fear.
64:5 They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, Who will see them? They encourage each other in evil plans, they talk about hiding their snares; they say, Who will see it?
64:6 They plot injustice and say, We have devised a perfect plan! Surely the mind and heart of man are cunning. They plot injustice and say, We have devised a perfect plan! Surely the human mind and heart are cunning.
64:7 But God will shoot them with arrows; suddenly they will be struck down. But God will shoot them with his arrows; they will suddenly be struck down.
64:9 All mankind will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done. All people will fear; they will proclaim the works of God and ponder what he has done.
64:10 Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him! The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him!
65:1 Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled. Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled.
65:2 O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come. You who answer prayer, to you all people will come.
65:5 You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas, You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas,
65:8 Those living far away fear your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy. The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.
65:12 The grasslands of the desert overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. The grasslands of the wilderness overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness.
66:1 Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Shout for joy to God, all the earth!
66:2 Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious.
66:4 All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing praise to your name. Selah All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing the praises of your name.
66:5 Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works in mans behalf! Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind!
66:6 He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot—come, let us rejoice in him. He turned the sea into dry land, they passed through the waters on foot— come, let us rejoice in him.
66:7 He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations—let not the rebellious rise up against him. Selah He rules forever by his power, his eyes watch the nations— let not the rebellious rise up against him.
66:8 Praise our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard; Praise our God, all peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard;
66:10 For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver. For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver.
66:12 You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance. You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance.
66:15 I will sacrifice fat animals to you and an offering of rams; I will offer bulls and goats. Selah I will sacrifice fat animals to you and an offering of rams; I will offer bulls and goats.
66:16 Come and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me. Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me.
66:19 but God has surely listened and heard my voice in prayer. but God has surely listened and has heard my prayer.
67:1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, Selah May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—
67:2 that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.
67:3 May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you. May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you.
67:4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples justly and guide the nations of the earth. Selah May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth.
67:5 May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you. May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you.
67:6 Then the land will yield its harvest, and God, our God, will bless us. The land yields its harvest; God, our God, blesses us.
67:7 God will bless us, and all the ends of the earth will fear him. May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.
68:2 As smoke is blown away by the wind, may you blow them away; as wax melts before the fire, may the wicked perish before God. May you blow them away like smoke— as wax melts before the fire, may the wicked perish before God.
68:4 Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds—his name is the Lord—and rejoice before him. Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him—his name is the Lord.
68:6 God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun scorched land. God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun scorched land.
68:7 When you went out before your people, O God, when you marched through the wasteland, Selah When you, God, went out before your people, when you marched through the wilderness,
68:10 Your people settled in it, and from your bounty, O God, you provided for the poor. Your people settled in it, and from your bounty, God, you provided for the poor.
68:11 The Lord announced the word, and great was the company of those who proclaimed it: The Lord announces the word, and the women who proclaim it are a mighty throng:
68:12 Kings and armies flee in haste; in the camps men divide the plunder. Kings and armies flee in haste; the women at home divide the plunder.
68:13 Even while you sleep among the campfires, the wings of my dove are sheathed with silver, its feathers with shining gold. Even while you sleep among the sheep pens, the wings of my dove are sheathed with silver, its feathers with shining gold.
68:14 When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like snow fallen on Zalmon. When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like snow fallen on Mount Zalmon.
68:15 The mountains of Bashan are majestic mountains; rugged are the mountains of Bashan. Mount Bashan, majestic mountain, Mount Bashan, rugged mountain,
68:16 Why gaze in envy, O rugged mountains, at the mountain where God chooses to reign, where the Lord himself will dwell forever? why gaze in envy, you rugged mountain, at the mountain where God chooses to reign, where the Lord himself will dwell forever?
68:18 When you ascended on high, you led captives in your train; you received gifts from men, even from the rebellious—that you, O Lord God, might dwell there. When you ascended on high, you took many captives; you received gifts from people, even from the rebellious— that you, Lord God, might dwell there.
68:19 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Selah Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.
68:23 that you may plunge your feet in the blood of your foes, while the tongues of your dogs have their share. that your feet may wade in the blood of your foes, while the tongues of your dogs have their share.
68:24 Your procession has come into view, O God, the procession of my God and King into the sanctuary. Your procession, God, has come into view, the procession of my God and King into the sanctuary.
68:25 In front are the singers, after them the musicians; with them are the maidens playing tambourines. In front are the singers, after them the musicians; with them are the young women playing the timbrels.
68:28 Summon your power, O God; show us your strength, O God, as you have done before. Summon your power, God; show us your strength, our God, as you have done before.
68:30 Rebuke the beast among the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations. Humbled, may it bring bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war. Rebuke the beast among the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations. Humbled, may the beast bring bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war.
68:32 Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord, Selah Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord,
68:33 to him who rides the ancient skies above, who thunders with mighty voice. to him who rides across the highest heavens, the ancient heavens, who thunders with mighty voice.
68:34 Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the skies. Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the heavens.
68:35 You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God! You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!
69:5 You know my folly, O God; my guilt is not hidden from you. You, God, know my folly; my guilt is not hidden from you.
69:6 May those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me, O Lord, the Lord Almighty; may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me, O God of Israel. Lord, the Lord Almighty, may those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me; God of Israel, may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me.
69:8 I am a stranger to my brothers, an alien to my own mothers sons; I am a foreigner to my own family, a stranger to my own mothers children;
69:13 But I pray to you, O Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation. But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.
69:16 Answer me, O Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me. Answer me, Lord, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me.
69:18 Come near and rescue me; redeem me because of my foes. Come near and rescue me; deliver me because of my foes.
69:29 I am in pain and distress; may your salvation, O God, protect me. But as for me, afflicted and in pain— may your salvation, God, protect me.
69:31 This will please the Lord more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hoofs. This will please the Lord more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hooves.
69:32 The poor will see and be glad—you who seek God, may your hearts live! The poor will see and be glad— you who seek God, may your hearts live!
70:1 Hasten, O God, to save me; O Lord, come quickly to help me. Hasten, O God, to save me; come quickly, Lord, to help me.
70:2 May those who seek my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.
70:4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, Let God be exalted! But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, The Lord is great!
70:5 Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay. But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay.
71:1 In you, O Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame. In you, Lord, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.
71:2 Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me. In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your ear to me and save me.
71:4 Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of evil and cruel men. Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of those who are evil and cruel.
71:5 For you have been my hope, O Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth. For you have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.
71:7 I have become like a portent to many, but you are my strong refuge. I have become a sign to many; you are my strong refuge.
71:12 Be not far from me, O God; come quickly, O my God, to help me. Do not be far from me, my God; come quickly, God, to help me.
71:14 But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. As for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more.
71:15 My mouth will tell of your righteousness, of your salvation all day long, though I know not its measure. My mouth will tell of your righteous deeds, of your saving acts all day long— though I know not how to relate them all.
71:16 I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteous deeds, yours alone.
71:17 Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Since my youth, God, you have taught me, and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.
71:18 Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come.
71:19 Your righteousness reaches to the skies, O God, you who have done great things. Who, O God, is like you? Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens, you who have done great things. Who is like you, God?
71:21 You will increase my honor and comfort me once again. You will increase my honor and comfort me once more.
71:22 I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to you with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. I will praise you with the harp for your faithfulness, my God; I will sing praise to you with the lyre, Holy One of Israel.
71:23 My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you—I, whom you have redeemed. My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I whom you have delivered.
72:2 He will judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice. May he judge your people in righteousness, your afflicted ones with justice.
72:3 The mountains will bring prosperity to the people, the hills the fruit of righteousness. May the mountains bring prosperity to the people, the hills the fruit of righteousness.
72:4 He will defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; he will crush the oppressor. May he defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; may he crush the oppressor.
72:5 He will endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations. May he endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations.
72:6 He will be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth. May he be like rain falling on a mown field, like showers watering the earth.
72:7 In his days the righteous will flourish; prosperity will abound till the moon is no more. In his days may the righteous flourish and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
72:8 He will rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth. May he rule from sea to sea and from the River to the ends of the earth.
72:9 The desert tribes will bow before him and his enemies will lick the dust. May the desert tribes bow before him and his enemies lick the dust.
72:10 The kings of Tarshish and of distant shores will bring tribute to him; the kings of Sheba and Seba will present him gifts. May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring tribute to him. May the kings of Sheba and Seba present him gifts.
72:11 All kings will bow down to him and all nations will serve him. May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
72:16 Let grain abound throughout the land; on the tops of the hills may it sway. Let its fruit flourish like Lebanon; let it thrive like the grass of the field. May grain abound throughout the land; on the tops of the hills may it sway. May the crops flourish like Lebanon and thrive like the grass of the field.
72:17 May his name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. All nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed. May his name endure forever; may it continue as long as the sun. Then all nations will be blessed through him, and they will call him blessed.
73:5 They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills. They are free from common human burdens; they are not plagued by human ills.
73:7 From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits. From their callous hearts comes iniquity; their evil imaginations have no limits.
73:8 They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression. They scoff, and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.
73:11 They say, How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge? They say, How would God know? Does the Most High know anything?
73:12 This is what the wicked are like—always carefree, they increase in wealth. This is what the wicked are like— always free of care, they go on amassing wealth.
73:13 Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence. Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure and have washed my hands in innocence.
73:14 All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning. All day long I have been afflicted, and every morning brings new punishments.
73:15 If I had said, I will speak thus, I would have betrayed your children. If I had spoken out like that, I would have betrayed your children.
73:16 When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me When I tried to understand all this, it troubled me deeply
73:20 As a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies. They are like a dream when one awakes; when you arise, Lord, you will despise them as fantasies.
74:1 Why have you rejected us forever, O God? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture? O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture?
74:2 Remember the people you purchased of old, the tribe of your inheritance, whom you redeemed—Mount Zion, where you dwelt. Remember the nation you purchased long ago, the people of your inheritance, whom you redeemed— Mount Zion, where you dwelt.
74:9 We are given no miraculous signs; no prophets are left, and none of us knows how long this will be. We are given no signs from God; no prophets are left, and none of us knows how long this will be.
74:10 How long will the enemy mock you, O God? Will the foe revile your name forever? How long will the enemy mock you, God? Will the foe revile your name forever?
74:12 But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth. But God is my King from long ago; he brings salvation on the earth.
74:14 It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave him as food to the creatures of the desert. It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan and gave it as food to the creatures of the desert.
74:18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, O Lord, how foolish people have reviled your name. Remember how the enemy has mocked you, Lord, how foolish people have reviled your name.
75:1 We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds. We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.
75:2 You say, I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge uprightly. You say, I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge with equity.
75:3 When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm. Selah When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm.
75:5 Do not lift your horns against heaven; do not speak with outstretched neck. Do not lift your horns against heaven; do not speak so defiantly.
75:6 No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt a man. No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves.
75:7 But it is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.
75:9 As for me, I will declare this forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob. As for me, I will declare this forever; I will sing praise to the God of Jacob,
75:10 I will cut off the horns of all the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up. who says, I will cut off the horns of all the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.
76:1 In Judah God is known; his name is great in Israel. God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great.
76:3 There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields and the swords, the weapons of war. Selah There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields and the swords, the weapons of war.
76:4 You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game. You are radiant with light, more majestic than mountains rich with game.
76:5 Valiant men lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can lift his hands. The valiant lie plundered, they sleep their last sleep; not one of the warriors can lift his hands.
76:6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still. At your rebuke, God of Jacob, both horse and chariot lie still.
76:7 You alone are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry? It is you alone who are to be feared. Who can stand before you when you are angry?
76:9 when you, O God, rose up to judge, to save all the afflicted of the land. Selah when you, God, rose up to judge, to save all the afflicted of the land.
76:10 Surely your wrath against men brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained. Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained.
77:2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands and my soul refused to be comforted. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted.
77:3 I remembered you, O God, and I groaned; I mused, and my spirit grew faint. Selah I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.
77:6 I remembered my songs in the night. My heart mused and my spirit inquired: I remembered my songs in the night. My heart meditated and my spirit asked:
77:9 Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion? Selah Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?
77:10 Then I thought, To this I will appeal: the years of the right hand of the Most High. Then I thought, To this I will appeal: the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
77:12 I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.
77:13 Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God?
77:15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Selah With your mighty arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
77:16 The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were convulsed. The waters saw you, God, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were convulsed.
77:17 The clouds poured down water, the skies resounded with thunder; your arrows flashed back and forth. The clouds poured down water, the heavens resounded with thunder; your arrows flashed back and forth.
78:1 O my people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth.
78:2 I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter hidden things, things from of old— I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old—
78:3 what we have heard and known, what our fathers have told us. things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us.
78:4 We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.
78:5 He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our forefathers to teach their children, He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children,
78:8 They would not be like their forefathers—a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose hearts were not loyal to God, whose spirits were not faithful to him. They would not be like their ancestors— a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose hearts were not loyal to God, whose spirits were not faithful to him.
78:12 He did miracles in the sight of their fathers in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan. He did miracles in the sight of their ancestors in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.
78:13 He divided the sea and led them through; he made the water stand firm like a wall. He divided the sea and led them through; he made the water stand up like a wall.
78:15 He split the rocks in the desert and gave them water as abundant as the seas; He split the rocks in the wilderness and gave them water as abundant as the seas;
78:17 But they continued to sin against him, rebelling in the desert against the Most High. But they continued to sin against him, rebelling in the wilderness against the Most High.
78:19 They spoke against God, saying, Can God spread a table in the desert? They spoke against God; they said, Can God really spread a table in the wilderness?
78:20 When he struck the rock, water gushed out, and streams flowed abundantly. But can he also give us food? Can he supply meat for his people? True, he struck the rock, and water gushed out, streams flowed abundantly, but can he also give us bread? Can he supply meat for his people?
78:21 When the Lord heard them, he was very angry; his fire broke out against Jacob, and his wrath rose against Israel, When the Lord heard them, he was furious; his fire broke out against Jacob, and his wrath rose against Israel,
78:25 Men ate the bread of angels; he sent them all the food they could eat. Human beings ate the bread of angels; he sent them all the food they could eat.
78:26 He let loose the east wind from the heavens and led forth the south wind by his power. He let loose the east wind from the heavens and by his power made the south wind blow.
78:27 He rained meat down on them like dust, flying birds like sand on the seashore. He rained meat down on them like dust, birds like sand on the seashore.
78:29 They ate till they had more than enough, for he had given them what they craved. They ate till they were gorged— he had given them what they craved.
78:30 But before they turned from the food they craved, even while it was still in their mouths, But before they turned from what they craved, even while the food was still in their mouths,
78:40 How often they rebelled against him in the desert and grieved him in the wasteland! How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness and grieved him in the wasteland!
78:42 They did not remember his power—the day he redeemed them from the oppressor, They did not remember his power— the day he redeemed them from the oppressor,
78:43 the day he displayed his miraculous signs in Egypt, his wonders in the region of Zoan. the day he displayed his signs in Egypt, his wonders in the region of Zoan.
78:44 He turned their rivers to blood; they could not drink from their streams. He turned their river into blood; they could not drink from their streams.
78:49 He unleashed against them his hot anger, his wrath, indignation and hostility—a band of destroying angels. He unleashed against them his hot anger, his wrath, indignation and hostility— a band of destroying angels.
78:52 But he brought his people out like a flock; he led them like sheep through the desert. But he brought his people out like a flock; he led them like sheep through the wilderness.
78:54 Thus he brought them to the border of his holy land, to the hill country his right hand had taken. And so he brought them to the border of his holy land, to the hill country his right hand had taken.
78:57 Like their fathers they were disloyal and faithless, as unreliable as a faulty bow. Like their ancestors they were disloyal and faithless, as unreliable as a faulty bow.
78:59 When God heard them, he was very angry; he rejected Israel completely. When God heard them, he was furious; he rejected Israel completely.
78:60 He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent he had set up among men. He abandoned the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent he had set up among humans.
78:62 He gave his people over to the sword; he was very angry with his inheritance. He gave his people over to the sword; he was furious with his inheritance.
78:63 Fire consumed their young men, and their maidens had no wedding songs; Fire consumed their young men, and their young women had no wedding songs;
78:65 Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, as a man wakes from the stupor of wine. Then the Lord awoke as from sleep, as a warrior wakes from the stupor of wine.
79:2 They have given the dead bodies of your servants as food to the birds of the air, the flesh of your saints to the beasts of the earth. They have left the dead bodies of your servants as food for the birds of the sky, the flesh of your own people for the animals of the wild.
79:4 We are objects of reproach to our neighbors, of scorn and derision to those around us. We are objects of contempt to our neighbors, of scorn and derision to those around us.
79:5 How long, O Lord? Will you be angry forever? How long will your jealousy burn like fire? How long, Lord? Will you be angry forever? How long will your jealousy burn like fire?
79:7 for they have devoured Jacob and destroyed his homeland. for they have devoured Jacob and devastated his homeland.
79:8 Do not hold against us the sins of the fathers; may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need. Do not hold against us the sins of past generations; may your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need.
79:9 Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your names sake. Help us, God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your names sake.
79:11 May the groans of the prisoners come before you; by the strength of your arm preserve those condemned to die. May the groans of the prisoners come before you; with your strong arm preserve those condemned to die.
79:12 Pay back into the laps of our neighbors seven times the reproach they have hurled at you, O Lord. Pay back into the laps of our neighbors seven times the contempt they have hurled at you, Lord.
79:13 Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will praise you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise. Then we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will praise you forever; from generation to generation we will proclaim your praise.
80:1 Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock; you who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth
80:3 Restore us, O God; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.
80:4 O Lord God Almighty, how long will your anger smolder against the prayers of your people? How long, Lord God Almighty, will your anger smolder against the prayers of your people?
80:6 You have made us a source of contention to our neighbors, and our enemies mock us. You have made us an object of derision to our neighbors, and our enemies mock us.
80:7 Restore us, O God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. Restore us, God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.
80:8 You brought a vine out of Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. You transplanted a vine from Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it.
80:11 It sent out its boughs to the Sea, its shoots as far as the River. Its branches reached as far as the Sea, its shoots as far as the River.
80:13 Boars from the forest ravage it and the creatures of the field feed on it. Boars from the forest ravage it, and insects from the fields feed on it.
80:14 Return to us, O God Almighty! Look down from heaven and see! Watch over this vine, Return to us, God Almighty! Look down from heaven and see! Watch over this vine,
80:19 Restore us, O Lord God Almighty; make your face shine upon us, that we may be saved. Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.
81:2 Begin the music, strike the tambourine, play the melodious harp and lyre. Begin the music, strike the timbrel, play the melodious harp and lyre.
81:3 Sound the rams horn at the New Moon, and when the moon is full, on the day of our Feast; Sound the rams horn at the New Moon, and when the moon is full, on the day of our festival;
81:5 He established it as a statute for Joseph when he went out against Egypt, where we heard a language we did not understand. When God went out against Egypt, he established it as a statute for Joseph. I heard an unknown voice say:
81:6 He says, I removed the burden from their shoulders; their hands were set free from the basket. I removed the burden from their shoulders; their hands were set free from the basket.
81:7 In your distress you called and I rescued you, I answered you out of a thundercloud; I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah In your distress you called and I rescued you, I answered you out of a thundercloud; I tested you at the waters of Meribah.
81:8 Hear, O my people, and I will warn you—if you would but listen to me, O Israel! Hear me, my people, and I will warn you— if you would only listen to me, Israel!
81:9 You shall have no foreign god among you; you shall not bow down to an alien god. You shall have no foreign god among you; you shall not worship any god other than me.
81:13 If my people would but listen to me, if Israel would follow my ways, If my people would only listen to me, if Israel would only follow my ways,
81:14 how quickly would I subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes! how quickly I would subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes!
82:1 God presides in the great assembly; he gives judgment among the gods: God presides in the great assembly; he renders judgment among the gods:
82:2 How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? Selah How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked?
82:3 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.
82:4 Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
82:5 They know nothing, they understand nothing. They walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. The gods know nothing, they understand nothing. They walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
82:7 But you will die like mere men; you will fall like every other ruler. But you will die like mere mortals; you will fall like every other ruler.
83:1 O God, do not keep silent; be not quiet, O God, be not still. O God, do not remain silent; do not turn a deaf ear, do not stand aloof, O God.
83:2 See how your enemies are astir, how your foes rear their heads. See how your enemies growl, how your foes rear their heads.
83:4 Come, they say, let us destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered no more. Come, they say, let us destroy them as a nation, so that Israels name is remembered no more.
83:7 Gebal, Ammon and Amalek, Philistia, with the people of Tyre. Byblos, Ammon and Amalek, Philistia, with the people of Tyre.
83:8 Even Assyria has joined them to lend strength to the descendants of Lot. Selah Even Assyria has joined them to reinforce Lots descendants.
83:10 who perished at Endor and became like refuse on the ground. who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground.
83:13 Make them like tumbleweed, O my God, like chaff before the wind. Make them like tumbleweed, my God, like chaff before the wind.
83:16 Cover their faces with shame so that men will seek your name, O Lord. Cover their faces with shame, Lord, so that they will seek your name.
83:18 Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord—that you alone are the Most High over all the earth. Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord— that you alone are the Most High over all the earth.
84:1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!
84:3 Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, O Lord Almighty, my King and my God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young— a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God.
84:4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you. Selah Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.
84:5 Blessed are those whose strength is in you, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage. Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
84:6 As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools. As they pass through the Valley of Baka, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools.
84:8 Hear my prayer, O Lord God Almighty; listen to me, O God of Jacob. Selah Hear my prayer, Lord God Almighty; listen to me, God of Jacob.
84:9 Look upon our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one. Look on our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one.
84:12 O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you. Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.
85:1 You showed favor to your land, O Lord; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You, Lord, showed favor to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
85:2 You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins. Selah You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins.
85:4 Restore us again, O God our Savior, and put away your displeasure toward us. Restore us again, God our Savior, and put away your displeasure toward us.
85:7 Show us your unfailing love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. Show us your unfailing love, Lord, and grant us your salvation.
85:8 I will listen to what God the Lord will say; he promises peace to his people, his saints—but let them not return to folly. I will listen to what God the Lord says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants— but let them not turn to folly.
86:1 Hear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Hear me, Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
86:2 Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God;
86:3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long.
86:4 Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.
86:5 You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you. You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.
86:6 Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy.
86:7 In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me. When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me.
86:8 Among the gods there is none like you, O Lord; no deeds can compare with yours. Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.
86:9 All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory to your name. All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name.
86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
86:12 I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.
86:13 For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths, from the realm of the dead.
86:14 The arrogant are attacking me, O God; a band of ruthless men seeks my life—men without regard for you. Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God; ruthless people are trying to kill me— they have no regard for you.
86:15 But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
86:16 Turn to me and have mercy on me; grant your strength to your servant and save the son of your maidservant. Turn to me and have mercy on me; show your strength in behalf of your servant; save me, because I serve you just as my mother did.
86:17 Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, O Lord, have helped me and comforted me. Give me a sign of your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
87:1 He has set his foundation on the holy mountain; He has founded his city on the holy mountain.
87:2 the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwellings of Jacob.
87:3 Glorious things are said of you, O city of God: Selah Glorious things are said of you, city of God:
87:4 I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me—Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush—and will say, This one was born in Zion. I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me— Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush— and will say, This one was born in Zion.
87:6 The Lord will write in the register of the peoples: This one was born in Zion. Selah The Lord will write in the register of the peoples: This one was born in Zion.
88:1 O Lord, the God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you. Lord, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you.
88:3 For my soul is full of trouble and my life draws near the grave. I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death.
88:4 I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like a man without strength. I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one without strength.
88:7 Your wrath lies heavily upon me; you have overwhelmed me with all your waves. Selah Your wrath lies heavily on me; you have overwhelmed me with all your waves.
88:9 my eyes are dim with grief. I call to you, O Lord, every day; I spread out my hands to you. my eyes are dim with grief. I call to you, Lord, every day; I spread out my hands to you.
88:10 Do you show your wonders to the dead? Do those who are dead rise up and praise you? Selah Do you show your wonders to the dead? Do their spirits rise up and praise you?
88:13 But I cry to you for help, O Lord; in the morning my prayer comes before you. But I cry to you for help, Lord; in the morning my prayer comes before you.
88:14 Why, O Lord, do you reject me and hide your face from me? Why, Lord, do you reject me and hide your face from me?
88:15 From my youth I have been afflicted and close to death; I have suffered your terrors and am in despair. From my youth I have suffered and been close to death; I have borne your terrors and am in despair.
88:18 You have taken my companions and loved ones from me; the darkness is my closest friend. You have taken from me friend and neighbor— darkness is my closest friend.
89:2 I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.
89:4 I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations. Selah I will establish your line forever and make your throne firm through all generations.
89:5 The heavens praise your wonders, O Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones. The heavens praise your wonders, Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones.
89:8 O Lord God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you. Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.
89:13 Your arm is endued with power; your hand is strong, your right hand exalted. Your arm is endowed with power; your hand is strong, your right hand exalted.
89:15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord.
89:16 They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness. They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness.
89:19 Once you spoke in a vision, to your faithful people you said: I have bestowed strength on a warrior; I have exalted a young man from among the people. Once you spoke in a vision, to your faithful people you said: I have bestowed strength on a warrior; I have raised up a young man from among the people.
89:22 No enemy will subject him to tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. The enemy will not get the better of him; the wicked will not oppress him.
89:27 I will also appoint him my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth. And I will appoint him to be my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth.
89:35 Once for all, I have sworn by my holiness—and I will not lie to David— Once for all, I have sworn by my holiness— and I will not lie to David—
89:37 it will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky. Selah it will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky.
89:43 You have turned back the edge of his sword and have not supported him in battle. Indeed, you have turned back the edge of his sword and have not supported him in battle.
89:45 You have cut short the days of his youth; you have covered him with a mantle of shame. Selah You have cut short the days of his youth; you have covered him with a mantle of shame.
89:46 How long, O Lord? Will you hide yourself forever? How long will your wrath burn like fire? How long, Lord? Will you hide yourself forever? How long will your wrath burn like fire?
89:47 Remember how fleeting is my life. For what futility you have created all men! Remember how fleeting is my life. For what futility you have created all humanity!
89:48 What man can live and not see death, or save himself from the power of the grave? Selah Who can live and not see death, or who can escape the power of the grave?
89:49 O Lord, where is your former great love, which in your faithfulness you swore to David? Lord, where is your former great love, which in your faithfulness you swore to David?
89:51 the taunts with which your enemies have mocked, O Lord, with which they have mocked every step of your anointed one. the taunts with which your enemies, Lord, have mocked, with which they have mocked every step of your anointed one.
90:2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
90:3 You turn men back to dust, saying, Return to dust, O sons of men. You turn people back to dust, saying, Return to dust, you mortals.
90:4 For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night.
90:5 You sweep men away in the sleep of death; they are like the new grass of the morning— Yet you sweep people away in the sleep of death— they are like the new grass of the morning:
90:6 though in the morning it springs up new, by evening it is dry and withered. In the morning it springs up new, but by evening it is dry and withered.
90:10 The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
90:11 Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. If only we knew the power of your anger! Your wrath is as great as the fear that is your due.
90:12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
90:13 Relent, O Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. Relent, Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants.
90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us—yes, establish the work of our hands. May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.
91:1 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
91:9 If you make the Most High your dwelling—even the Lord, who is my refuge— If you say, The Lord is my refuge, and you make the Most High your dwelling,
91:10 then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent.
91:13 You will tread upon the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
91:15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
91:16 With long life will I satisfy him and show him my salvation. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.
92:2 to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night,
92:4 For you make me glad by your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of your hands. For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.
92:5 How great are your works, O Lord, how profound your thoughts! How great are your works, Lord, how profound your thoughts!
92:6 The senseless man does not know, fools do not understand, Senseless people do not know, fools do not understand,
92:7 that though the wicked spring up like grass and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed. that though the wicked spring up like grass and all evildoers flourish, they will be destroyed forever.
92:8 But you, O Lord, are exalted forever. But you, Lord, are forever exalted.
92:9 For surely your enemies, O Lord, surely your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered. For surely your enemies, Lord, surely your enemies will perish; all evildoers will be scattered.
92:10 You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; fine oils have been poured upon me. You have exalted my horn like that of a wild ox; fine oils have been poured on me.
93:1 The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved. The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.
93:3 The seas have lifted up, O Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves. The seas have lifted up, Lord, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.
93:4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea—the Lord on high is mighty. Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea— the Lord on high is mighty.
93:5 Your statutes stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days, O Lord. Your statutes, Lord, stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days.
94:1 O Lord, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth. The Lord is a God who avenges. O God who avenges, shine forth.
94:2 Rise up, O Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve. Rise up, Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve.
94:3 How long will the wicked, O Lord, how long will the wicked be jubilant? How long, Lord, will the wicked, how long will the wicked be jubilant?
94:5 They crush your people, O Lord; they oppress your inheritance. They crush your people, Lord; they oppress your inheritance.
94:6 They slay the widow and the alien; they murder the fatherless. They slay the widow and the foreigner; they murder the fatherless.
94:7 They say, The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob pays no heed. They say, The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob takes no notice.
94:8 Take heed, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise? Take notice, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise?
94:9 Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? Does he who fashioned the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see?
94:10 Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches man lack knowledge? Does he who disciplines nations not punish? Does he who teaches mankind lack knowledge?
94:11 The Lord knows the thoughts of man; he knows that they are futile. The Lord knows all human plans; he knows that they are futile.
94:12 Blessed is the man you discipline, O Lord, the man you teach from your law; Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law;
94:13 you grant him relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked. you grant them relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked.
94:18 When I said, My foot is slipping, your love, O Lord, supported me. When I said, My foot is slipping, your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
94:19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
94:20 Can a corrupt throne be allied with you—one that brings on misery by its decrees? Can a corrupt throne be allied with you— a throne that brings on misery by its decrees?
94:21 They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. The wicked band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.
95:7 for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if you hear his voice, for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice,
95:8 do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massah in the desert, Do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massah in the wilderness,
95:9 where your fathers tested and tried me, though they had seen what I did. where your ancestors tested me; they tried me, though they had seen what I did.
96:7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.
96:11 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it; Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it.
96:12 let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy; Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.
96:13 they will sing before the Lord, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his truth. Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness.
97:6 The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.
97:7 All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols—worship him, all you gods! All who worship images are put to shame, those who boast in idols— worship him, all you gods!
97:8 Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, O Lord. Zion hears and rejoices and the villages of Judah are glad because of your judgments, Lord.
97:9 For you, O Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods. For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
97:11 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.
98:3 He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
98:6 with trumpets and the blast of the rams horn—shout for joy before the Lord, the King. with trumpets and the blast of the rams horn— shout for joy before the Lord, the King.
99:3 Let them praise your great and awesome name—he is holy. Let them praise your great and awesome name— he is holy.
99:4 The King is mighty, he loves justice—you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right. The King is mighty, he loves justice— you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right.
99:8 O Lord our God, you answered them; you were to Israel a forgiving God, though you punished their misdeeds. Lord our God, you answered them; you were to Israel a forgiving God, though you punished their misdeeds.
101:1 I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will sing praise. I will sing of your love and justice; to you, Lord, I will sing praise.
101:2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life—when will you come to me? I will walk in my house with blameless heart. I will be careful to lead a blameless life— when will you come to me? I will conduct the affairs of my house with a blameless heart.
101:3 I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they will not cling to me. I will not look with approval on anything that is vile. I hate what faithless people do; I will have no part in it.
101:4 Men of perverse heart shall be far from me; I will have nothing to do with evil. The perverse of heart shall be far from me; I will have nothing to do with what is evil.
101:5 Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, him will I put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, him will I not endure. Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not tolerate.
101:6 My eyes will be on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; he whose walk is blameless will minister to me. My eyes will be on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; the one whose walk is blameless will minister to me.
102:1 Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry for help come to you. Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you.
102:5 Because of my loud groaning I am reduced to skin and bones. In my distress I groan aloud and am reduced to skin and bones.
102:12 But you, O Lord, sit enthroned forever; your renown endures through all generations. But you, Lord, sit enthroned forever; your renown endures through all generations.
102:24 So I said: Do not take me away, O my God, in the midst of my days; your years go on through all generations. So I said: Do not take me away, my God, in the midst of my days; your years go on through all generations.
103:1 Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
103:2 Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits— Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—
103:15 As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field; The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field;
103:22 Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the Lord, my soul.
104:1 Praise the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. Praise the Lord, my soul. Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty.
104:2 He wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment; he stretches out the heavens like a tent
104:6 You covered it with the deep as with a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. You covered it with the watery depths as with a garment; the waters stood above the mountains.
104:12 The birds of the air nest by the waters; they sing among the branches. The birds of the sky nest by the waters; they sing among the branches.
104:13 He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the earth is satisfied by the fruit of his work. He waters the mountains from his upper chambers; the land is satisfied by the fruit of his work.
104:14 He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for man to cultivate—bringing forth food from the earth: He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate— bringing forth food from the earth:
104:15 wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil to make his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart. wine that gladdens human hearts, oil to make their faces shine, and bread that sustains their hearts.
104:17 There the birds make their nests; the stork has its home in the pine trees. There the birds make their nests; the stork has its home in the junipers.
104:18 The high mountains belong to the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the coneys. The high mountains belong to the wild goats; the crags are a refuge for the hyrax.
104:19 The moon marks off the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down. He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down.
104:23 Then man goes out to his work, to his labor until evening. Then people go out to their work, to their labor until evening.
104:24 How many are your works, O Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
104:25 There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number—living things both large and small. There is the sea, vast and spacious, teeming with creatures beyond number— living things both large and small.
104:26 There the ships go to and fro, and the leviathan, which you formed to frolic there. There the ships go to and fro, and Leviathan, which you formed to frolic there.
104:27 These all look to you to give them their food at the proper time. All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time.
104:30 When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth. When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground.
104:35 But may sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Praise the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord. But may sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Praise the Lord, my soul. Praise the Lord.
105:1 Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
105:6 O descendants of Abraham his servant, O sons of Jacob, his chosen ones. you his servants, the descendants of Abraham, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob.
105:8 He remembers his covenant forever, the word he commanded, for a thousand generations, He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations,
105:17 and he sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave. and he sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave.
105:23 Then Israel entered Egypt; Jacob lived as an alien in the land of Ham. Then Israel entered Egypt; Jacob resided as a foreigner in the land of Ham.
105:27 They performed his miraculous signs among them, his wonders in the land of Ham. They performed his signs among them, his wonders in the land of Ham.
105:28 He sent darkness and made the land dark—for had they not rebelled against his words? He sent darkness and made the land dark— for had they not rebelled against his words?
105:40 They asked, and he brought them quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven. They asked, and he brought them quail; he fed them well with the bread of heaven.
105:41 He opened the rock, and water gushed out; like a river it flowed in the desert. He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed like a river in the desert.
106:3 Blessed are they who maintain justice, who constantly do what is right. Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right.
106:4 Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them, Remember me, Lord, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them,
106:6 We have sinned, even as our fathers did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly. We have sinned, even as our ancestors did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly.
106:7 When our fathers were in Egypt, they gave no thought to your miracles; they did not remember your many kindnesses, and they rebelled by the sea, the Red Sea. When our ancestors were in Egypt, they gave no thought to your miracles; they did not remember your many kindnesses, and they rebelled by the sea, the Red Sea.
106:13 But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his counsel. But they soon forgot what he had done and did not wait for his plan to unfold.
106:14 In the desert they gave in to their craving; in the wasteland they put God to the test. In the desert they gave in to their craving; in the wilderness they put God to the test.
106:15 So he gave them what they asked for, but sent a wasting disease upon them. So he gave them what they asked for, but sent a wasting disease among them.
106:20 They exchanged their Glory for an image of a bull, which eats grass. They exchanged their glorious God for an image of a bull, which eats grass.
106:23 So he said he would destroy them—had not Moses, his chosen one, stood in the breach before him to keep his wrath from destroying them. So he said he would destroy them— had not Moses, his chosen one, stood in the breach before him to keep his wrath from destroying them.
106:26 So he swore to them with uplifted hand that he would make them fall in the desert, So he swore to them with uplifted hand that he would make them fall in the wilderness,
106:29 they provoked the Lord to anger by their wicked deeds, and a plague broke out among them. they aroused the Lords anger by their wicked deeds, and a plague broke out among them.
106:37 They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons. They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to false gods.
106:41 He handed them over to the nations, and their foes ruled over them. He gave them into the hands of the nations, and their foes ruled over them.
106:44 But he took note of their distress when he heard their cry; Yet he took note of their distress when he heard their cry;
106:46 He caused them to be pitied by all who held them captive. He caused all who held them captive to show them mercy.
106:47 Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. Save us, Lord our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise.
107:2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say this—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story— those he redeemed from the hand of the foe,
107:8 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
107:10 Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains, Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners suffering in iron chains,
107:11 for they had rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High. because they rebelled against Gods commands and despised the plans of the Most High.
107:14 He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains. He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains.
107:15 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men, Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
107:20 He sent forth his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.
107:21 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
107:23 Others went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters.
107:27 They reeled and staggered like drunken men; they were at their wits end. They reeled and staggered like drunkards; they were at their wits end.
107:31 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the Lord.
108:1 My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my soul. My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.
108:3 I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.
108:5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.
108:7 God has spoken from his sanctuary: In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Succoth. God has spoken from his sanctuary: In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Sukkoth.
108:8 Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my scepter. Gilead is mine, Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet, Judah is my scepter.
108:9 Moab is my washbasin, upon Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph. Moab is my washbasin, on Edom I toss my sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.
108:11 Is it not you, O God, you who have rejected us and no longer go out with our armies? Is it not you, God, you who have rejected us and no longer go out with our armies?
108:12 Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. Give us aid against the enemy, for human help is worthless.
109:1 O God, whom I praise, do not remain silent, My God, whom I praise, do not remain silent,
109:2 for wicked and deceitful men have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues. for people who are wicked and deceitful have opened their mouths against me; they have spoken against me with lying tongues.
109:6 Appoint an evil man to oppose him; let an accuser stand at his right hand. Appoint someone evil to oppose my enemy; let an accuser stand at his right hand.
109:15 May their sins always remain before the Lord, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth. May their sins always remain before the Lord, that he may blot out their name from the earth.
109:17 He loved to pronounce a curse—may it come on him; he found no pleasure in blessing—may it be far from him. He loved to pronounce a curse— may it come back on him. He found no pleasure in blessing— may it be far from him.
109:21 But you, O Sovereign Lord, deal well with me for your names sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me. But you, Sovereign Lord, help me for your names sake; out of the goodness of your love, deliver me.
109:26 Help me, O Lord my God; save me in accordance with your love. Help me, Lord my God; save me according to your unfailing love.
109:27 Let them know that it is your hand, that you, O Lord, have done it. Let them know that it is your hand, that you, Lord, have done it.
109:28 They may curse, but you will bless; when they attack they will be put to shame, but your servant will rejoice. While they curse, may you bless; may those who attack me be put to shame, but may your servant rejoice.
109:29 My accusers will be clothed with disgrace and wrapped in shame as in a cloak. May my accusers be clothed with disgrace and wrapped in shame as in a cloak.
109:30 With my mouth I will greatly extol the Lord; in the great throng I will praise him. With my mouth I will greatly extol the Lord; in the great throng of worshipers I will praise him.
109:31 For he stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save his life from those who condemn him. For he stands at the right hand of the needy, to save their lives from those who would condemn them.
110:2 The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion; you will rule in the midst of your enemies. The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion, saying, Rule in the midst of your enemies!
110:3 Your troops will be willing on your day of battle. Arrayed in holy majesty, from the womb of the dawn you will receive the dew of your youth. Your troops will be willing on your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, your young men will come to you like dew from the mornings womb.
110:7 He will drink from a brook beside the way; therefore he will lift up his head. He will drink from a brook along the way, and so he will lift his head high.
111:8 They are steadfast for ever and ever, done in faithfulness and uprightness. They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
111:9 He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name. He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name.
112:1 Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who finds great delight in his commands. Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.
112:2 His children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Their children will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
112:3 Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Wealth and riches are in their houses, and their righteousness endures forever.
112:4 Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous.
112:5 Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice. Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.
112:6 Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.
112:7 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
112:8 His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes. Their hearts are secure, they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.
112:9 He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor. They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.
112:10 The wicked man will see and be vexed, he will gnash his teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing. The wicked will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
113:1 Praise the Lord. Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, you his servants; praise the name of the Lord.
113:8 he seats them with princes, with the princes of their people. he seats them with princes, with the princes of his people.
113:9 He settles the barren woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord. He settles the childless woman in her home as a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord.
114:1 When Israel came out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of foreign tongue, When Israel came out of Egypt, Jacob from a people of foreign tongue,
114:4 the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. the mountains leaped like rams, the hills like lambs.
114:5 Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back, Why was it, sea, that you fled? Why, Jordan, did you turn back?
114:6 you mountains, that you skipped like rams, you hills, like lambs? Why, mountains, did you leap like rams, you hills, like lambs?
114:7 Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, Tremble, earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob,
115:1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.
115:4 But their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. But their idols are silver and gold, made by human hands.
115:5 They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but they cannot see; They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see.
115:6 they have ears, but cannot hear, noses, but they cannot smell; They have ears, but cannot hear, noses, but cannot smell.
115:7 they have hands, but cannot feel, feet, but they cannot walk; nor can they utter a sound with their throats. They have hands, but cannot feel, feet, but cannot walk, nor can they utter a sound with their throats.
115:9 O house of Israel, trust in the Lord—he is their help and shield. All you Israelites, trust in the Lord— he is their help and shield.
115:10 O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord—he is their help and shield. House of Aaron, trust in the Lord— he is their help and shield.
115:11 You who fear him, trust in the Lord—he is their help and shield. You who fear him, trust in the Lord— he is their help and shield.
115:12 The Lord remembers us and will bless us: He will bless the house of Israel, he will bless the house of Aaron, The Lord remembers us and will bless us: He will bless his people Israel, he will bless the house of Aaron,
115:13 he will bless those who fear the Lord—small and great alike. he will bless those who fear the Lord— small and great alike.
115:14 May the Lord make you increase, both you and your children. May the Lord cause you to flourish, both you and your children.
115:16 The highest heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to man. The highest heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.
115:17 It is not the dead who praise the Lord, those who go down to silence; It is not the dead who praise the Lord, those who go down to the place of silence;
116:3 The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came upon me; I was overcome by trouble and sorrow. The cords of death entangled me, the anguish of the grave came over me; I was overcome by distress and sorrow.
116:4 Then I called on the name of the Lord: O Lord, save me! Then I called on the name of the Lord: Lord, save me!
116:6 The Lord protects the simplehearted; when I was in great need, he saved me. The Lord protects the unwary; when I was brought low, he saved me.
116:7 Be at rest once more, O my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
116:8 For you, O Lord, have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling,
116:10 I believed; therefore I said, I am greatly afflicted. I trusted in the Lord when I said, I am greatly afflicted;
116:11 And in my dismay I said, All men are liars. in my alarm I said, Everyone is a liar.
116:12 How can I repay the Lord for all his goodness to me? What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?
116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.
116:16 O Lord, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant; you have freed me from my chains. Truly I am your servant, Lord; I serve you just as my mother did; you have freed me from my chains.
116:19 in the courts of the house of the Lord—in your midst, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord. in the courts of the house of the Lord— in your midst, Jerusalem. Praise the Lord.
118:5 In my anguish I cried to the Lord, and he answered by setting me free. When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place.
118:6 The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
118:7 The Lord is with me; he is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies. The Lord is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.
118:8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.
118:10 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I cut them off. All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
118:11 They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the Lord I cut them off. They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
118:12 They swarmed around me like bees, but they died out as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of the Lord I cut them off. They swarmed around me like bees, but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of the Lord I cut them down.
118:14 The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.
118:19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the Lord. Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the Lord.
118:22 The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;
118:24 This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
118:25 O Lord, save us; O Lord, grant us success. Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success!
118:27 The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine upon us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar. The Lord is God, and he has made his light shine on us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar.
118:28 You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God, and I will exalt you. You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you.
119:1 Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord.
119:2 Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart. Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart—
119:3 They do nothing wrong; they walk in his ways. they do no wrong but follow his ways.
119:9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.
119:12 Praise be to you, O Lord; teach me your decrees. Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees.
119:17 Do good to your servant, and I will live; I will obey your word. Be good to your servant while I live, that I may obey your word.
119:21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are cursed and who stray from your commands. You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed, those who stray from your commands.
119:22 Remove from me scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes. Remove from me their scorn and contempt, for I keep your statutes.
119:26 I recounted my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees. I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees.
119:27 Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders. Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.
119:29 Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law. Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law.
119:30 I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws. I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.
119:31 I hold fast to your statutes, O Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame.
119:32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding.
119:33 Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees; then I will keep them to the end. Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end.
119:34 Give me understanding, and I will keep your law and obey it with all my heart. Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.
119:40 How I long for your precepts! Preserve my life in your righteousness. How I long for your precepts! In your righteousness preserve my life.
119:41 May your unfailing love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to your promise; May your unfailing love come to me, Lord, your salvation, according to your promise;
119:42 then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in your word. then I can answer anyone who taunts me, for I trust in your word.
119:43 Do not snatch the word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws. Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.
119:48 I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees. I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.
119:51 The arrogant mock me without restraint, but I do not turn from your law. The arrogant mock me unmercifully, but I do not turn from your law.
119:52 I remember your ancient laws, O Lord, and I find comfort in them. I remember, Lord, your ancient laws, and I find comfort in them.
119:55 In the night I remember your name, O Lord, and I will keep your law. In the night, Lord, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.
119:57 You are my portion, O Lord; I have promised to obey your words. You are my portion, Lord; I have promised to obey your words.
119:64 The earth is filled with your love, O Lord; teach me your decrees. The earth is filled with your love, Lord; teach me your decrees.
119:65 Do good to your servant according to your word, O Lord. Do good to your servant according to your word, Lord.
119:66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands. Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.
119:75 I know, O Lord, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
119:80 May my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be put to shame. May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees, that I may not be put to shame.
119:85 The arrogant dig pitfalls for me, contrary to your law. The arrogant dig pits to trap me, contrary to your law.
119:86 All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for men persecute me without cause. All your commands are trustworthy; help me, for I am being persecuted without cause.
119:88 Preserve my life according to your love, and I will obey the statutes of your mouth. In your unfailing love preserve my life, that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.
119:89 Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
119:96 To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless.
119:98 Your commands make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.
119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
119:107 I have suffered much; preserve my life, O Lord, according to your word. I have suffered much; preserve my life, Lord, according to your word.
119:108 Accept, O Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Accept, Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws.
119:113 I hate double minded men, but I love your law. I hate double minded people, but I love your law.
119:116 Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed. Sustain me, my God, according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.
119:118 You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain. You reject all who stray from your decrees, for their delusions come to nothing.
119:122 Ensure your servants well being; let not the arrogant oppress me. Ensure your servants well being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
119:126 It is time for you to act, O Lord; your law is being broken. It is time for you to act, Lord; your law is being broken.
119:134 Redeem me from the oppression of men, that I may obey your precepts. Redeem me from human oppression, that I may obey your precepts.
119:135 Make your face shine upon your servant and teach me your decrees. Make your face shine on your servant and teach me your decrees.
119:137 Righteous are you, O Lord, and your laws are right. You are righteous, Lord, and your laws are right.
119:143 Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands are my delight. Trouble and distress have come upon me, but your commands give me delight.
119:144 Your statutes are forever right; give me understanding that I may live. Your statutes are always righteous; give me understanding that I may live.
119:145 I call with all my heart; answer me, O Lord, and I will obey your decrees. I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord, and I will obey your decrees.
119:149 Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, O Lord, according to your laws. Hear my voice in accordance with your love; preserve my life, Lord, according to your laws.
119:151 Yet you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true. Yet you are near, Lord, and all your commands are true.
119:153 Look upon my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law. Look on my suffering and deliver me, for I have not forgotten your law.
119:156 Your compassion is great, O Lord; preserve my life according to your laws. Your compassion, Lord, is great; preserve my life according to your laws.
119:159 See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, O Lord, according to your love. See how I love your precepts; preserve my life, Lord, in accordance with your love.
119:161 ש Sin and Shin Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word. Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word.
119:163 I hate and abhor falsehood but I love your law. I hate and detest falsehood but I love your law.
119:165 Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
119:166 I wait for your salvation, O Lord, and I follow your commands. I wait for your salvation, Lord, and I follow your commands.
119:169 May my cry come before you, O Lord; give me understanding according to your word. May my cry come before you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word.
119:174 I long for your salvation, O Lord, and your law is my delight. I long for your salvation, Lord, and your law gives me delight.
120:2 Save me, O Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues. Save me, Lord, from lying lips and from deceitful tongues.
120:3 What will he do to you, and what more besides, O deceitful tongue? What will he do to you, and what more besides, you deceitful tongue?
120:4 He will punish you with a warriors sharp arrows, with burning coals of the broom tree. He will punish you with a warriors sharp arrows, with burning coals of the broom bush.
120:5 Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar! Woe to me that I dwell in Meshek, that I live among the tents of Kedar!
120:7 I am a man of peace; but when I speak, they are for war. I am for peace; but when I speak, they are for war.
121:1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?
121:3 He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber;
121:5 The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
121:7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life;
122:2 Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem. Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem.
122:4 That is where the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, to praise the name of the Lord according to the statute given to Israel. That is where the tribes go up— the tribes of the Lord— to praise the name of the Lord according to the statute given to Israel.
122:5 There the thrones for judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David. There stand the thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
122:8 For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, Peace be within you. For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, Peace be within you.
123:1 I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven. I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven.
123:2 As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us his mercy. As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us his mercy.
123:3 Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt. Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured no end of contempt.
123:4 We have endured much ridicule from the proud, much contempt from the arrogant. We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud.
124:1 If the Lord had not been on our side—let Israel say— If the Lord had not been on our side— let Israel say—
124:2 if the Lord had not been on our side when men attacked us, if the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us,
124:3 when their anger flared against us, they would have swallowed us alive; they would have swallowed us alive when their anger flared against us;
124:7 We have escaped like a bird out of the fowlers snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped. We have escaped like a bird from the fowlers snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped.
125:4 Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart. Lord, do good to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart.
125:5 But those who turn to crooked ways the Lord will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel. But those who turn to crooked ways the Lord will banish with the evildoers. Peace be on Israel.
126:1 When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed. When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
126:4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negev. Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev.
126:5 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
126:6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
127:1 Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.
127:2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves. In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves.
127:3 Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from him. Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.
127:4 Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in ones youth. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in ones youth.
127:5 Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court.
128:1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.
128:3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table.
128:4 Thus is the man blessed who fears the Lord. Yes, this will be the blessing for the man who fears the Lord.
128:5 May the Lord bless you from Zion all the days of your life; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem, May the Lord bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life.
128:6 and may you live to see your childrens children. Peace be upon Israel. May you live to see your childrens children— peace be on Israel.
129:1 They have greatly oppressed me from my youth—let Israel say— They have greatly oppressed me from my youth, let Israel say;
129:7 with it the reaper cannot fill his hands, nor the one who gathers fill his arms. a reaper cannot fill his hands with it, nor one who gathers fill his arms.
129:8 May those who pass by not say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you; we bless you in the name of the Lord. May those who pass by not say to them, The blessing of the Lord be on you; we bless you in the name of the Lord.
130:1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord;
130:2 O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.
130:3 If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?
130:4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.
130:5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.
130:6 My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.
130:7 O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.
131:1 My heart is not proud, O Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me.
131:2 But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.
131:3 O Israel, put your hope in the Lord both now and forevermore. Israel, put your hope in the Lord both now and forevermore.
132:1 O Lord, remember David and all the hardships he endured. Lord, remember David and all his self denial.
132:2 He swore an oath to the Lord and made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: He swore an oath to the Lord, he made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:
132:3 I will not enter my house or go to my bed— I will not enter my house or go to my bed,
132:4 I will allow no sleep to my eyes, no slumber to my eyelids, I will allow no sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids,
132:7 Let us go to his dwelling place; let us worship at his footstool— Let us go to his dwelling place, let us worship at his footstool, saying,
132:8 arise, O Lord, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. Arise, Lord, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might.
132:9 May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy. May your priests be clothed with your righteousness; may your faithful people sing for joy.
132:10 For the sake of David your servant, do not reject your anointed one. For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your anointed one.
132:11 The Lord swore an oath to David, a sure oath that he will not revoke: One of your own descendants I will place on your throne— The Lord swore an oath to David, a sure oath he will not revoke: One of your own descendants I will place on your throne.
132:12 if your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne for ever and ever. If your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne for ever and ever.
132:13 For the Lord has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling: For the Lord has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling, saying,
132:14 This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it— This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it.
132:15 I will bless her with abundant provisions; her poor will I satisfy with food. I will bless her with abundant provisions; her poor I will satisfy with food.
132:16 I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will ever sing for joy. I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her faithful people will ever sing for joy.
132:18 I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown on his head will be resplendent. I will clothe his enemies with shame, but his head will be adorned with a radiant crown.
133:1 How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! How good and pleasant it is when Gods people live together in unity!
133:2 It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aarons beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aarons beard, down on the collar of his robe.
134:3 May the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion. May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth.
135:8 He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, the firstborn of men and animals. He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, the firstborn of people and animals.
135:9 He sent his signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants. He sent his signs and wonders into your midst, Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.
135:11 Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan and all the kings of Canaan— Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan—
135:13 Your name, O Lord, endures forever, your renown, O Lord, through all generations. Your name, Lord, endures forever, your renown, Lord, through all generations.
135:15 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by the hands of men. The idols of the nations are silver and gold, made by human hands.
135:16 They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but they cannot see; They have mouths, but cannot speak, eyes, but cannot see.
135:17 they have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths. They have ears, but cannot hear, nor is there breath in their mouths.
135:19 O house of Israel, praise the Lord; O house of Aaron, praise the Lord; All you Israelites, praise the Lord; house of Aaron, praise the Lord;
135:20 O house of Levi, praise the Lord; you who fear him, praise the Lord. house of Levi, praise the Lord; you who fear him, praise the Lord.
136:7 who made the great lights—His love endures forever. who made the great lights— His love endures forever.
136:16 to him who led his people through the desert, His love endures forever. to him who led his people through the wilderness; His love endures forever.
136:17 who struck down great kings, His love endures forever. to him who struck down great kings, His love endures forever.
136:18 and killed mighty kings—His love endures forever. and killed mighty kings— His love endures forever.
136:20 and Og king of Bashan—His love endures forever. and Og king of Bashan— His love endures forever.
136:22 an inheritance to his servant Israel; His love endures forever. an inheritance to his servant Israel. His love endures forever.
136:23 to the One who remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever. He remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever.
136:24 and freed us from our enemies, His love endures forever. and freed us from our enemies. His love endures forever.
136:25 and who gives food to every creature. His love endures forever. He gives food to every creature. His love endures forever.
137:5 If I forget you, O Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill.
137:7 Remember, O Lord, what the Edomites did on the day Jerusalem fell. Tear it down, they cried, tear it down to its foundations! Remember, Lord, what the Edomites did on the day Jerusalem fell. Tear it down, they cried, tear it down to its foundations!
137:8 O Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, happy is he who repays you for what you have done to us— Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction, happy is the one who repays you according to what you have done to us.
137:9 he who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks. Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.
138:1 I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; before the gods I will sing your praise. I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the gods I will sing your praise.
138:2 I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word. I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.
138:3 When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted. When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me.
138:4 May all the kings of the earth praise you, O Lord, when they hear the words of your mouth. May all the kings of the earth praise you, Lord, when they hear what you have decreed.
138:6 Though the Lord is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar. Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar.
138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.
138:8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands. The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.
139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
139:4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.
139:5 You hem me in—behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.
139:15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
139:16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
139:17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!
139:18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you.
139:19 If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men! If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
139:21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord, and abhor those who rise up against you? Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
140:1 Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men; protect me from men of violence, Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers; protect me from the violent,
140:3 They make their tongues as sharp as a serpents; the poison of vipers is on their lips. Selah They make their tongues as sharp as a serpents; the poison of vipers is on their lips.
140:4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from men of violence who plan to trip my feet. Keep me safe, Lord, from the hands of the wicked; protect me from the violent, who devise ways to trip my feet.
140:5 Proud men have hidden a snare for me; they have spread out the cords of their net and have set traps for me along my path. Selah The arrogant have hidden a snare for me; they have spread out the cords of their net and have set traps for me along my path.
140:6 O Lord, I say to you, You are my God. Hear, O Lord, my cry for mercy. I say to the Lord, You are my God. Hear, Lord, my cry for mercy.
140:7 O Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer, who shields my head in the day of battle— Sovereign Lord, my strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle.
140:8 do not grant the wicked their desires, O Lord; do not let their plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah Do not grant the wicked their desires, Lord; do not let their plans succeed.
140:9 Let the heads of those who surround me be covered with the trouble their lips have caused. Those who surround me proudly rear their heads; may the mischief of their lips engulf them.
140:10 Let burning coals fall upon them; may they be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, never to rise. May burning coals fall on them; may they be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, never to rise.
140:11 Let slanderers not be established in the land; may disaster hunt down men of violence. May slanderers not be established in the land; may disaster hunt down the violent.
140:13 Surely the righteous will praise your name and the upright will live before you. Surely the righteous will praise your name, and the upright will live in your presence.
141:1 O Lord, I call to you; come quickly to me. Hear my voice when I call to you. I call to you, Lord, come quickly to me; hear me when I call to you.
141:3 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips.
141:4 Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let me not eat of their delicacies. Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers; do not let me eat their delicacies.
141:5 Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it. Yet my prayer is ever against the deeds of evildoers; Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.
141:6 their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs, and the wicked will learn that my words were well spoken. Their rulers will be thrown down from the cliffs, and the wicked will learn that my words were well spoken.
141:8 But my eyes are fixed on you, O Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death. But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign Lord; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death.
141:9 Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, from the traps set by evildoers. Keep me safe from the traps set by evildoers, from the snares they have laid for me.
142:2 I pour out my complaint before him; before him I tell my trouble. I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble.
142:3 When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who know my way. In the path where I walk men have hidden a snare for me. When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me.
142:4 Look to my right and see; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life. Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge; no one cares for my life.
142:5 I cry to you, O Lord; I say, You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living. I cry to you, Lord; I say, You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.
143:1 O Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief. Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my cry for mercy; in your faithfulness and righteousness come to my relief.
143:3 The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in darkness like those long dead. The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in the darkness like those long dead.
143:6 I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah I spread out my hands to you; I thirst for you like a parched land.
143:7 Answer me quickly, O Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit.
143:8 Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.
143:9 Rescue me from my enemies, O Lord, for I hide myself in you. Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I hide myself in you.
143:11 For your names sake, O Lord, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble. For your names sake, Lord, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble.
144:3 O Lord, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of him? Lord, what are human beings that you care for them, mere mortals that you think of them?
144:4 Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow. They are like a breath; their days are like a fleeting shadow.
144:5 Part your heavens, O Lord, and come down; touch the mountains, so that they smoke. Part your heavens, Lord, and come down; touch the mountains, so that they smoke.
144:6 Send forth lightning and scatter the enemies; shoot your arrows and rout them. Send forth lightning and scatter the enemy; shoot your arrows and rout them.
144:9 I will sing a new song to you, O God; on the ten stringed lyre I will make music to you, I will sing a new song to you, my God; on the ten stringed lyre I will make music to you,
144:10 to the One who gives victory to kings, who delivers his servant David from the deadly sword. to the One who gives victory to kings, who delivers his servant David. From the deadly sword
144:11 Deliver me and rescue me from the hands of foreigners whose mouths are full of lies, whose right hands are deceitful. deliver me; rescue me from the hands of foreigners whose mouths are full of lies, whose right hands are deceitful.
144:15 Blessed are the people of whom this is true; blessed are the people whose God is the Lord. Blessed is the people of whom this is true; blessed is the people whose God is the Lord.
145:4 One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.
145:5 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
145:6 They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds. They tell of the power of your awesome works— and I will proclaim your great deeds.
145:7 They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
145:10 All you have made will praise you, O Lord; your saints will extol you. All your works praise you, Lord; your faithful people extol you.
145:11 They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might,
145:12 so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does.
145:14 The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
145:17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made. The Lord is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does.
146:1 Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord, my soul.
146:3 Do not put your trust in princes, in mortal men, who cannot save. Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.
146:5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God, Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.
146:6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—the Lord, who remains faithful forever. He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them— he remains faithful forever.
146:9 The Lord watches over the alien and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.
147:7 Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make music to our God on the harp. Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.
147:10 His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man; His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;
147:12 Extol the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion, Extol the Lord, Jerusalem; praise your God, Zion.
147:13 for he strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you. He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses your people within you.
148:1 Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise him in the heights above. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above.
148:2 Praise him, all his angels, praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
148:3 Praise him, sun and moon, praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars.
148:5 Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he commanded and they were created. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created,
148:6 He set them in place for ever and ever; he gave a decree that will never pass away. and he established them for ever and ever— he issued a decree that will never pass away.
148:12 young men and maidens, old men and children. young men and women, old men and children.
148:14 He has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his saints, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the Lord. And he has raised up for his people a horn, the praise of all his faithful servants, of Israel, the people close to his heart. Praise the Lord.
149:1 Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints. Praise the Lord. Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people.
149:3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp. Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.
149:4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation. For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.
149:5 Let the saints rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds. Let his faithful people rejoice in this honor and sing for joy on their beds.
149:9 to carry out the sentence written against them. This is the glory of all his saints. Praise the Lord. to carry out the sentence written against them— this is the glory of all his faithful people. Praise the Lord.
150:4 praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the strings and flute, praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe,