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\rem Text update February 2024
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\c 1
\ms2 BOOK I
\ms3 (Psalms 1–41)
\cp 1
\s1 The Two Ways
\q1
\v 1 How happy is the~one who does~not
\q walk in the~advice of~the~wicked
\q or stand in the pathway with~sinners
\q or sit in the company of~mockers!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 1:1 \ft \+xt Ps 26:4–5; Pr 4:14–15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Instead, his delight is in~the \nd Lord\nd*’s~instruction,
\q and he meditates on it day and~night.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 1:2 \ft \+xt Jos 1:8; Ps 40:8; 119:14–16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 He is like a tree planted beside~flowing streams~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 1:3 \ft Or \fqa beside irrigation channels\f*
\q that bears its fruit in~its~season,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 1:3 \ft \+xt Rv 22:2\+xt*\f*
\q and its~leaf does~not~wither.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 1:3 \ft \+xt Ps 92:12–14; Jr 17:8\+xt*\f*
\q Whatever he does prospers.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 1:3 \ft \+xt Dt 5:33\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 The wicked are not like~this;
\q instead, they are like~chaff that~the~wind blows~away.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 1:4 \ft \+xt Jb 21:18; Ps 35:5; Hs 13:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Therefore the wicked will~not~stand up in the~judgment,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 1:5 \ft \+xt Ps 5:5; 9:16; 76:7; Jr 25:31\+xt*\f*
\q nor sinners in~the~assembly of~the~righteous.
\b
\q1
\v 6 For the \nd Lord\nd* watches over the~way of~the~righteous,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 1:6 \ft \+xt Jb 34:21; Ps 37:18; Nah 1:7; Jn 10:14; 2Tm 2:19\+xt*\f*
\q but the way of~the~wicked leads~to~ruin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 1:6 \ft \+xt Pr 21:12; Jn 3:16\+xt*\f*
\c 2
\cp 2
\s1 Coronation of the Son
\q1
\v 1 Why~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:1–2 \ft \+xt Ac 4:25–26\+xt*\f* do the nations rage~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:1 \ft \+xt Is 17:12–13\+xt*\f*
\q and the peoples plot in~vain?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:1 \ft \+xt Ps 83:2–3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 The kings of the earth take their~stand,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:2 \ft \+xt Jr 49:19; 50:44\+xt*\f*
\q and the rulers conspire together
\q against the \nd Lord\nd* and~his~Anointed~One:~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 2:2 \ft Or \fqa anointed one\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:2 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:10; 12:3,5; 2Sm 22:51; Ps 18:50; 20:6; 28:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 “Let’s tear off their~chains
\q and throw their ropes off~of~us.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:3 \ft \+xt Is 58:6; Jr 5:5; Nah 1:13\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 The one enthroned~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 2:4 \ft Lit \fqa who sits\f* in~heaven laughs;
\q the Lord ridicules them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:4 \ft \+xt Ps 37:13; 59:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Then he speaks to~them in~his~anger
\q and terrifies them in~his~wrath:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:5 \ft \+xt Ps 90:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 “I have installed my~king
\q on Zion, my~holy~mountain.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:6 \ft \+xt Ps 48:2; Is 24:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 I will declare the \nd Lord\nd*’s~decree.
\q He said to me, “You~are my~Son;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 2:7 \ft Or \fqa son\ft , also in v.~12\f*
\q today I have become your~Father.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:7 \ft \+xt Mt 3:17; Lk 3:22; Ac 13:33; Heb 1:5; 5:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Ask of me,
\q and I will make the~nations your~inheritance
\q and the ends of~the~earth your~possession.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:8 \ft \+xt Jos 23:4; Ps 111:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 You will break them with~an~iron~scepter;
\q you will shatter them like~pottery.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:8–9 \ft \+xt Ps 89:23; Rv 2:26–27; 12:5; 19:15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 So now, kings, be~wise;
\q receive instruction, you~judges of~the~earth.
\q1
\v 11 Serve the \nd Lord\nd* with~reverential~awe
\q and rejoice with~trembling.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:11 \ft \+xt Heb 12:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Pay homage to~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 2:12 \ft Lit \fqa Kiss\f* the~Son or~he will~be~angry
\q and you will perish in~your~rebellion,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 2:12 \ft Lit \fqa perish in the way\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:12 \ft \+xt Jn 3:18\+xt*\f*
\q for his anger may ignite at~any~moment.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:12 \ft \+xt 2Th 1:7–8\+xt*\f*
\q All who take refuge in~him are~happy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 2:12 \ft \+xt Ps 5:11; 34:8,22\+xt*\f*
\c 3
\cp 3
\s1 Confidence in Troubled Times
\d A psalm of David when he fled from his son Absalom.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:title \ft \+xt 2Sm 15:13–17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, how my foes~increase!
\q There are many who~attack~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:1 \ft \+xt 2Sm 15:12; Ps 69:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Many say about~me,
\q “There is no help for~him in~God.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:2 \ft \+xt Ps 22:7–8; 71:11\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 3 But you, \nd Lord\nd*, are a~shield around~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:3 \ft \+xt Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 119:114\+xt*\f*
\q my glory,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:3 \ft \+xt Ps 62:7\+xt*\f*~and~the~one who~lifts~up my~head.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:3 \ft \+xt Ps 110:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 I cry aloud to~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and he answers me from~his~holy~mountain.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:4 \ft \+xt Ps 2:6; 43:3; 48:1\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 5 I lie down and~sleep;
\q I wake again because the~\nd Lord\nd* sustains~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:5 \ft \+xt Lv 26:6; Ps 4:8; Pr 3:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I will not be afraid of~thousands of~people
\q who have taken their~stand against~me on~every~side.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:6 \ft \+xt Ps 23:4; 27:3; 118:10–13\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Rise up, \nd Lord\nd*!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:7 \ft \+xt Ps 7:6\+xt*\f*
\q Save~me, my~God!
\q You strike all my~enemies on~the~cheek;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:7 \ft \+xt Jb 16:10; Mc 5:1\+xt*\f*
\q you break the teeth of~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:7 \ft \+xt Ps 58:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Salvation belongs to~the~\nd Lord\nd*;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:8 \ft \+xt Jnh 2:9; Rv 7:10; 19:1\+xt*\f*
\q may your blessing be on~your~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 3:8 \ft \+xt Dt 26:15\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\c 4
\cp 4
\s1 A Night Prayer
\d For the choir director: with stringed instruments.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:title \ft \+xt Ps 6\+xt* title; \+xt Is 38:20; Hab 3:19\+xt*\f* A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 Answer me when I~call,
\q God, who vindicates~me.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 4:1 \ft Or \fqa God of my righteousness\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:1 \ft \+xt Ps 7:8; 26:1; 35:24\+xt*\f*
\q You freed me from~affliction;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:1 \ft \+xt Ps 25:17; 107:6,13\+xt*\f*
\q be gracious to me and~hear my~prayer.
\b
\q1
\v 2 How long, exalted ones,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 4:2 \ft Lit \fqa long, sons of a man\f* will~my~honor be~insulted?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:2 \ft \+xt Ps 69:7–10,19–20\+xt*\f*
\q How long will you love what~is~worthless~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:2 \ft \+xt Ps 12:2\+xt*\f*
\q and~pursue a~lie? \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 3 Know that the \nd Lord\nd* has~set~apart
\q the~faithful for~himself;
\q the \nd Lord\nd* will hear when~I~call to~him.
\q1
\v 4 Be~angry~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 4:4 \ft Or \fqa Tremble\f* and~do~not~sin;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:4 \ft \+xt Eph 4:26\+xt*\f*
\q reflect in your~heart while on your~bed and be~silent.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:4 \ft \+xt Ps 77:6; 119:55\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 5 Offer sacrifices in~righteousness~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 4:5 \ft Or \fqa Offer right sacrifices\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:5 \ft \+xt Dt 33:19; Ps 51:19\+xt*\f*
\q and trust in~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:5 \ft \+xt Ps 37:3,5; 62:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Many are asking, “Who~can~show~us anything~good?~”
\q Let the light of your face shine on~us,~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:6 \ft \+xt Nm 6:25; Ps 80:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 You have put more joy in~my~heart
\q than they have when~their~grain and~new~wine abound.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:7 \ft \+xt Is 9:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 I will both lie down and~sleep in~peace,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:8 \ft \+xt Ps 3:5\+xt*\f*
\q for you alone, \nd Lord\nd*, make~me live in~safety.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 4:8 \ft \+xt Lv 25:18; Dt 12:10; Jr 32:37; Ezk 34:25\+xt*\f*
\c 5
\cp 5
\s1 The Refuge of the Righteous
\d For the choir director: with the flutes. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 Listen to my words, \nd Lord\nd*;
\q consider my sighing.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:1 \ft \+xt Ps 38:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Pay attention to~the~sound of~my~cry,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:2 \ft \+xt Ps 28:2\+xt*\f*
\q my King and~my~God,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:2 \ft \+xt Ps 84:3\+xt*\f*
\q for I pray to~you.
\b
\q1
\v 3 In the morning,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:3 \ft \+xt Ps 88:13\+xt*\f* \nd Lord\nd*, you~hear my~voice;
\q in the morning I plead my~case to~you~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:3 \ft \+xt Jb 13:18; 23:4; Ps 50:21\+xt*\f* and~watch expectantly.
\b
\q1
\v 4 For you are not a~God who~delights in~wickedness;
\q evil cannot dwell with~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:4 \ft \+xt Ps 92:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 The boastful cannot stand in~your~sight;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:5 \ft \+xt Ps 1:5; 73:3; 75:4\+xt*\f*
\q you hate all evildoers.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:5 \ft \+xt Jb 8:20; Ps 11:5; 45:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 You destroy those who~tell~lies;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:6 \ft \+xt Rv 21:8\+xt*\f*
\q the \nd Lord\nd* abhors violent~and~treacherous people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:6 \ft \+xt Ps 55:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 But I enter your~house
\q by~the~abundance of~your~faithful~love;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:7 \ft \+xt Ps 69:13; 86:5,15; 106:45; Is 63:7\+xt*\f*
\q I bow down toward your~holy~temple
\q in~reverential~awe of~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:7 \ft \+xt Ps 138:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 \nd Lord\nd*, lead me in~your~righteousness~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:8 \ft \+xt Ps 27:11\+xt*\f*
\q because~of my~adversaries;
\q make your way straight before~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:8 \ft \+xt Pr 4:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 For there is nothing reliable in~what they~say;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:9 \ft \+xt Ps 52:2\+xt*\f*
\q destruction is within~them;
\q their throat is an~open~grave;
\q they flatter with~their~tongues.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:9 \ft \+xt Ps 12:3; Pr 26:28; Rm 3:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Punish them, God;
\q let them fall by~their~own~schemes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:10 \ft \+xt Ps 9:16; 35:8; 141:10\+xt*\f*
\q Drive them out~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:10 \ft \+xt Mt 13:41–42\+xt*\f* because~of their~many~crimes,
\q for they rebel against~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:10 \ft \+xt Pr 17:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 But let all who take refuge in~you rejoice;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:11 \ft \+xt Ps 2:12; 64:10\+xt*\f*
\q let them shout for~joy forever.
\q May you shelter them,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:11 \ft \+xt Ps 31:20; 61:4\+xt*\f*
\q and may those who~love your~name boast about~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:11 \ft \+xt Ps 9:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 For you, \nd Lord\nd*, bless the~righteous~one;
\q you surround him with~favor like~a~shield.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 5:12 \ft \+xt Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 18:2; 28:7; 119:114\+xt*\f*
\c 6
\cp 6
\s1 A Prayer for Mercy
\d For the choir director: with stringed instruments, according to \tl Sheminith\tl*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 15:21; Ps 12\+xt* title\f* A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, do not rebuke me in~your~anger;
\q do not discipline me in~your~wrath.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:1 \ft \+xt Ps 38:1; Jr 10:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Be gracious to me, \nd Lord\nd*, for~I~am~weak;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 6:2 \ft Or \fqa sick\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:2 \ft \+xt Ps 142:6\+xt*\f*
\q heal me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:2 \ft \+xt Ps 41:4; Jr 17:14\+xt*\f* \nd Lord\nd*, for my~bones are~shaking;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:2 \ft \+xt Jb 4:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 my whole being is shaken with~terror.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:3 \ft \+xt Jb 9:28; Jn 12:27\+xt*\f*
\q And you, \nd Lord\nd*~#—~#how~long?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:3 \ft \+xt Nm 14:27; Ps 13:1–2; 35:17; 79:5; 80:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Turn, \nd Lord\nd*! Rescue~me;
\q save me because of your~faithful~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:4 \ft \+xt Ps 31:16; 109:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 For there is no remembrance of~you in~death;
\q who can thank you in~Sheol?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:4–5 \ft \+xt Ps 30:9; 88:10–12; 115:17; Ec 9:10; Is 38:18\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 I am weary from~my~groaning;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:6 \ft \+xt Ps 69:3; 119:28\+xt*\f*
\q with my tears I dampen my~bed
\q and drench my couch every~night.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:6 \ft \+xt Ps 42:3; 102:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 My eyes are swollen from~grief;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:7 \ft \+xt Jb 17:7; Ps 31:9; 88:9\+xt*\f*
\q they grow old because~of all my~enemies.
\b
\q1
\v 8 Depart from me, all~evildoers,
\q for the \nd Lord\nd* has heard the~sound of~my~weeping.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:8 \ft \+xt Ps 18:6; 34:6; 40:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 The \nd Lord\nd* has heard my~plea for~help;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:9 \ft \+xt Ps 28:6\+xt*\f*
\q the \nd Lord\nd* accepts my~prayer.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:9 \ft \+xt Ps 3:4; 66:19–20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 All my enemies will be ashamed and~shake with~terror;
\q they will turn back~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:10 \ft \+xt Ex 23:27\+xt*\f* and~suddenly be~disgraced.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 6:10 \ft \+xt Ps 71:13\+xt*\f*
\c 7
\cp 7
\s1 Prayer for Justice
\d A \tl Shiggaion\tl* of David, which he sang to the \nd Lord\nd* concerning the words of Cush, a Benjaminite.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd* my God, I seek refuge in~you;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:1 \ft \+xt Ps 11:1; 31:1; 71:1\+xt*\f*
\q save me from all my~pursuers and~rescue~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:1 \ft \+xt Ps 31:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 or they~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 7:2 \ft Lit \fqa he\f* will tear me like~a~lion,
\q ripping me apart with~no~one to~rescue~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:2 \ft \+xt Ps 57:4; Is 5:29\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 \nd Lord\nd* my God, if~I~have~done~this,
\q if there is injustice on~my~hands,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:3 \ft \+xt 1Sm 24:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 if I have done harm to~one at~peace with~me~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:4 \ft \+xt Ps 55:20\+xt*\f*
\q or have plundered~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 7:4 \ft Or \fqa me and have spared\f* my~adversary without~cause,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:4 \ft \+xt 1Sm 24:11; 26:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 may an enemy pursue and~overtake~me;
\q may he trample me to~the~ground~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:5 \ft \+xt Am 2:7\+xt*\f*
\q and leave my honor in~the~dust.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:3–5 \ft \+xt Jb 31:5–40\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Rise up, \nd Lord\nd*, in~your~anger;
\q lift yourself up against~the~fury of~my~adversaries;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:6 \ft \+xt Ps 3:7; 17:13\+xt*\f*
\q awake for me;~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 7:6 \ft LXX reads \fqa awake, Lord my God\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:6 \ft \+xt Ps 59:4\+xt*\f*
\q you~have~ordained a~judgment.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:6 \ft \+xt Jr 15:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Let the assembly of peoples gather around~you;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:7 \ft \+xt Ps 22:27\+xt*\f*
\q take your seat on~high over~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:7 \ft \+xt Ps 68:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 The \nd Lord\nd* judges the~peoples;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:8 \ft \+xt Ps 96:13; 98:9\+xt*\f*
\q vindicate~me, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q according~to my~righteousness and~my~integrity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:8 \ft \+xt Ps 26:1; 35:24; 43:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Let the evil of~the~wicked come to~an~end,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:9 \ft \+xt Ps 94:23\+xt*\f*
\q but~establish the~righteous.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:9 \ft \+xt Is 9:7\+xt*\f*
\q The one who~examines the~thoughts and~emotions~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 7:9 \ft Lit \fqa examines hearts and kidneys\f*
\q is a~righteous God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:9 \ft \+xt Heb 4:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 My shield is with~God,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:10 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:3; Ps 18:2; 144:2\+xt*\f*
\q who saves the~upright in~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:10 \ft \+xt Ps 36:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 God is a~righteous~judge
\q and a God who~shows his wrath every~day.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:11 \ft \+xt Ps 9:4; Is 11:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 If anyone does~not~repent,
\q he~will~sharpen his~sword;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:12 \ft \+xt Nm 22:23; Dt 32:41\+xt*\f*
\q he has strung his~bow and~made~it~ready.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:12 \ft \+xt Ps 37:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 He has prepared his~deadly~weapons;
\q he tips his arrows with~fire.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:13 \ft \+xt Ps 18:14; 45:5; 64:7; 144:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 14 See, the wicked one is pregnant with~evil,
\q conceives trouble, and~gives~birth to~deceit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:14 \ft \+xt Jb 15:35; Is 59:4; Jms 1:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 He dug a pit and hollowed~it~out
\q but fell into the hole he~had~made.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:15 \ft \+xt Ps 9:15; 57:6; Pr 26:27; 28:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 His trouble comes back on~his~own~head;
\q his own violence comes down on~top of~his~head.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:16 \ft \+xt 1Sm 25:39; 1Kg 2:33; Est 9:25\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 17 I will thank the \nd Lord\nd* for~his~righteousness;
\q I will sing about the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd* Most~High.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 7:17 \ft \+xt Ps 9:2; 71:15–16\+xt*\f*
\c 8
\cp 8
\s1 God’s Glory, Human Dignity
\d For the choir director: on the \tl Gittith\tl*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 8:title \ft \+xt Pss 81|PSA 81:0\+xt*; \+xt 84|PSA 84:0\+xt* titles\f* A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, our Lord,
\q how magnificent is your~name throughout~the~earth!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 8:1 \ft \+xt Is 12:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q You have covered the~heavens with~your~majesty.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 8:1 \ft Lit \fqa earth, which has set your splendor upon the heavens\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 8:1 \ft \+xt Ps 113:4; 148:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 From the mouths of infants and nursing~babies,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 8:2 \ft \+xt Mt 21:16\+xt*\f*
\q you~have~established a~stronghold~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 8:2 \ft LXX reads \fqa established praise\f*
\q on account of your adversaries
\q in order to silence the enemy and~the~avenger.
\b
\q1
\v 3 When I observe your~heavens,
\q the~work of~your~fingers,
\q the moon and~the~stars,
\q which~you~set in~place,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 8:3 \ft \+xt Ps 33:6; 136:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 what is a human being that~you~remember~him,
\q a son~of~man~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 8:4 \ft Or \fqa a mere mortal\f* that~you~look after~him?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 8:4 \ft \+xt Jb 7:17–18; Ps 144:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 You made him little~less than~God~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 8:5 \ft LXX reads \fqa angels\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 8:5 \ft Or \fqa heavenly beings\ft ; Hb Elohim\f*
\q and crowned him with~glory and~honor.
\q1
\v 6 You made him ruler over~the~works of~your~hands;
\q you put everything under~his~feet:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 8:4–6 \ft \+xt 1Co 15:27; Eph 1:22; Heb 2:5–8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 all the sheep and~oxen,
\q as well as the animals in~the~wild,
\q1
\v 8 the birds of~the~sky,
\q and the fish of~the~sea
\q that pass through the~currents of~the~seas.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 8:7–8 \ft \+xt Gn 1:26,28\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 \nd Lord\nd*, our Lord,
\q how magnificent is your~name throughout~the~earth!
\c 9
\cp 9
\s1 Celebration of God’s Justice
\d For the choir director: according to \tl Muth-labben\tl*. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 I will thank the \nd Lord\nd* with~all my~heart;
\q I will declare all your~wondrous~works.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:1 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:9,24; Ps 26:7; 96:3; 105:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I will rejoice and~boast about~you;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:2 \ft \+xt Ps 5:11\+xt*\f*
\q I will sing about your~name, Most~High.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:2 \ft \+xt Ps 7:17; 92:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 When my enemies retreat,
\q they stumble and~perish before~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:3 \ft \+xt Lv 26:37; Ps 27:2; 92:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 For you have upheld my~just~cause;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:4 \ft \+xt 1Kg 8:45,49,59; 2Ch 6:35,39\+xt*\f*
\q you are seated on~your~throne as~a~righteous~judge.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:4 \ft \+xt Ps 7:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 You have rebuked the~nations:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:5 \ft \+xt Is 17:3\+xt*\f*
\q You~have~destroyed the~wicked;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:5 \ft \+xt Ps 68:2\+xt*\f*
\q you have erased their~name forever and~ever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:5 \ft \+xt Zch 13:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 The enemy has come to~eternal~ruin;
\q you have uprooted the~cities,
\q and the very memory of~them has~perished.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:6 \ft \+xt Ps 34:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 But the \nd Lord\nd* sits enthroned forever;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:7 \ft \+xt Ps 29:10; 102:12; Lm 5:19\+xt*\f*
\q he has established his~throne for~judgment.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:7 \ft \+xt Ps 89:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 And he judges the~world with~righteousness;
\q he executes judgment on~the~nations with~fairness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:8 \ft \+xt Ps 96:13; 98:9; Rv 19:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 The \nd Lord\nd* is a~refuge for~the~persecuted,
\q a refuge in~times of~trouble.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:9 \ft \+xt Ps 14:6; Is 14:32\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Those who know your~name trust~in~you
\q because you have not abandoned
\q those who~seek~you, \nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:10 \ft \+xt Ps 37:28; 94:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 Sing to the \nd Lord\nd*, who~dwells in~Zion;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:11 \ft \+xt Ps 76:2\+xt*\f*
\q proclaim his deeds among~the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:11 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:8; Ps 105:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 For the one who seeks an~accounting
\q for~bloodshed remembers~them;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:12 \ft \+xt Gn 9:5\+xt*\f*
\q he does not forget the~cry of~the~oppressed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:12 \ft \+xt Ps 12:5; Pr 22:22–23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 Be gracious to me, \nd Lord\nd*;
\q consider my affliction at~the~hands of~those who~hate~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:13 \ft \+xt Ps 69:14\+xt*\f*
\q Lift me up from the~gates of~death,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:13 \ft \+xt Ps 30:3; 86:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 so that I may declare all~your~praises.
\q I will rejoice in~your~salvation~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:14 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:1\+xt*\f*
\q within the~gates of~Daughter~Zion.
\b
\q1
\v 15 The nations have fallen into~the~pit they~made;
\q their foot is caught in~the~net they~have~concealed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:15 \ft \+xt Ps 7:15; 57:6; Pr 28:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 The \nd Lord\nd* has made himself known;
\q he has executed justice,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:16 \ft \+xt Is 56:1\+xt*\f*
\q snaring the~wicked
\q by~the~work of~their~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:16 \ft \+xt Ps 3:7; Is 11:4\+xt*\f* \qs Higgaion\qs*.~\qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 17 The wicked will return to~Sheol~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:17 \ft \+xt Ps 31:17; 49:14; 55:15\+xt*\f*~—
\q all the nations that forget~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:17 \ft \+xt Jb 8:13; Ps 50:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 For the needy will~not~always be~forgotten;
\q the hope of the oppressed~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 9:18 \ft Alt Hb tradition reads \fqa humble\f* will~not~perish forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:18 \ft \+xt Ps 12:5; 72:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 Rise up, \nd Lord\nd*! Do~not let mere~humans~prevail;
\q let the nations be judged in~your~presence.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:19 \ft \+xt Ps 82:8; 110:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 Put terror in~them, \nd Lord\nd*;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:20 \ft \+xt Ps 14:5\+xt*\f*
\q let the nations know they~are only~humans.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 9:20 \ft \+xt Ps 62:9\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\c 10
\cp 10
\s1 Need for God’s Justice
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*,~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 10:1 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX connect Pss 9–10.\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 10:1 \ft Together Pss 9–10 form a partial acrostic.\f* why do you~stand so~far~away?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:1 \ft \+xt Ps 22:1; 35:22; 38:21; 71:12\+xt*\f*
\q Why do you hide in~times of~trouble?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:1 \ft \+xt Jb 13:24; Ps 44:24; 88:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 In arrogance the~wicked relentlessly~pursue their~victims;
\q let them be caught in~the~schemes they~have~devised.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:2 \ft \+xt Ps 7:15–16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 For the wicked one boasts about his~own~cravings;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:3 \ft \+xt Ps 49:6\+xt*\f*
\q the one who is greedy curses~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 10:3 \ft Or \fqa he blesses the greedy\f* and~despises the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:3 \ft \+xt 2Pt 2:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 In all his scheming,
\q the~wicked person arrogantly~thinks,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 10:4 \ft Lit \fqa wicked according to the height of his nose\f*
\q “There’s no accountability,
\q since~there’s no~God.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:4 \ft \+xt Ps 14:1; 53:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 His ways are always secure;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 10:5 \ft Or \fqa prosperous\f*
\q your lofty judgments have no~effect on~him;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 10:5 \ft Lit \fqa judgments are away from in front of him\f*
\q he scoffs at all~his~adversaries.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:5 \ft \+xt Ps 52:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 He says to himself, “I~will never be~moved~—
\q from generation to generation I~will~be without~calamity.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:6 \ft \+xt Ps 49:11; 2Pt 3:4; Rv 18:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Cursing, deceit, and~violence fill~his~mouth;
\q trouble and~malice are under~his~tongue.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:7 \ft \+xt Ps 73:8; 140:3; Rm 3:13–14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 He waits in~ambush near~settlements;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:8 \ft \+xt Ps 59:3\+xt*\f*
\q he kills the~innocent in~secret~places.
\q His eyes are on~the~lookout for~the~helpless;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:8 \ft \+xt Ps 64:4; 94:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 he lurks in secret like~a~lion in~a~thicket.
\q He lurks in order to~seize a~victim;
\q he seizes a victim and~drags~him in~his~net.
\q1
\v 10 So he is oppressed and~beaten~down;
\q helpless people fall because~of the wicked one’s~strength.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:8–10 \ft \+xt Ps 17:11–12; Pr 28:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 He says to himself, “God~has~forgotten;
\q he hides his face and~will never~see.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:11 \ft \+xt Jb 22:13; Ps 59:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 Rise up, \nd Lord\nd*~God! Lift~up your~hand.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:12 \ft \+xt Mc 5:9\+xt*\f*
\q Do not forget the~oppressed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:12 \ft \+xt Ps 9:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Why has the~wicked~person despised~God?
\q He says to~himself, “You~will~not demand an~account.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:13 \ft \+xt Ps 73:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 But you yourself have~seen trouble and~grief,
\q observing it in order to~take the~matter into~your~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:14 \ft \+xt Ps 33:13–15\+xt*\f*
\q The helpless one entrusts himself to~you;
\q you are a helper of~the~fatherless.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:14 \ft \+xt Ps 68:5; 146:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Break the arm of~the~wicked, evil~person,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:15 \ft \+xt Ps 37:17\+xt*\f*
\q until you look for his wickedness,
\q but it can’t be found.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:15 \ft \+xt Ps 89:32\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 The \nd Lord\nd* is King forever and~ever;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:16 \ft \+xt Ex 15:18; Ps 29:10; Rv 11:15\+xt*\f*
\q the nations will perish from~his~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:16 \ft \+xt Dt 8:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 \nd Lord\nd*, you have heard the~desire of~the~humble;
\q you will strengthen their~hearts.
\q You will listen carefully,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:17 \ft \+xt 2Ch 7:14; Ps 34:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 doing justice for~the~fatherless and~the~oppressed
\q so that mere humans from~the~earth may~terrify~them no~more.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 10:18 \ft \+xt Ex 22:22–24; Dt 10:18\+xt*\f*
\c 11
\cp 11
\s1 Refuge in the \nd Lord\nd*
\d For the choir director. Of David.
\q1
\v 1 I have taken refuge in~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 11:1 \ft \+xt Ps 7:1; 31:1; 71:1\+xt*\f*
\q How can you say to~me,
\q “Escape to the mountains~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 11:1 \ft Lit \fqa your mountain\f* like~a~bird!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 11:1 \ft \+xt Ps 121:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 For look, the wicked string~bows;
\q they put their arrows on~bowstrings
\q to shoot from the~shadows at~the~upright in~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 11:2 \ft \+xt Ps 37:14; 64:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 When the foundations are~destroyed,
\q what can the~righteous~do?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 11:3 \ft \+xt Ps 82:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 The \nd Lord\nd* is in his~holy~temple;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 11:4 \ft \+xt Ps 27:4; Hab 2:20\+xt*\f*
\q the \nd Lord\nd*~#—~#his throne is in~heaven.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 11:4 \ft \+xt Ps 103:19; Is 66:1; Ac 7:49\+xt*\f*
\q His eyes watch;
\q his~gaze~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 11:4 \ft Lit \fqa eyelids\f* examines~everyone.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 11:4 \ft Or \fqa examines the descendants of Adam\f*
\q1
\v 5 The \nd Lord\nd* examines the~righteous,
\q but he hates~the~wicked
\q and~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 11:5 \ft Or \fqa righteous and the wicked, and he hates\f* those who love~violence.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 11:4–5 \ft \+xt Ps 33:13–15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Let him rain burning coals~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 11:6 \ft Sym; MT reads \fqa rain snares, fire\f* and~sulfur on~the~wicked;
\q let a scorching wind~be the~portion in~their~cup.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 11:6 \ft \+xt Ezk 38:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 For the \nd Lord\nd* is~righteous; he~loves righteous~deeds.
\q The upright will~see his~face.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 11:7 \ft \+xt Ps 17:15; Rv 22:4\+xt*\f*
\c 12
\cp 12
\s1 Oppression by the Wicked
\d For the choir director: according to \tl Sheminith\tl*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 12:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 15:21; Ps 6\+xt* title\f* A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 Help, \nd Lord\nd*, for~no faithful~one~remains;
\q the loyal have~disappeared from~the~human~race.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 12:1 \ft Or \fqa the descendants of Adam\ft , also in v.~8\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 12:1 \ft \+xt Ps 14:2–3; 53:2–3; Mc 7:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 They lie to one another;
\q they speak with flattering~lips and~deceptive~hearts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 12:2 \ft \+xt Ps 41:6; 144:8; Jr 9:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 May the \nd Lord\nd* cut~off all~flattering~lips
\q and the tongue that~speaks~boastfully.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 12:3 \ft \+xt Ps 5:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 They say, “Through our~tongues we~have~power;
\q our lips are our~own~#—~#who~can~be our~master?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 12:4 \ft \+xt Ps 73:8–9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 “Because of the devastation of~the~needy
\q and~the~groaning of~the~poor,
\q I will now rise up,” says~the~\nd Lord\nd*.
\q “I will provide safety for the one who~longs~for~it.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 12:5 \ft \+xt Ps 9:18; 72:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 The words of~the~\nd Lord\nd* are~pure~words,
\q like silver refined in~an~earthen~furnace,
\q purified seven~times.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 12:6 \ft \+xt Ps 18:30; 119:140; Pr 30:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 You, \nd Lord\nd*, will guard~us;~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 12:7 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Jer; other Hb mss read \fqa them\f*
\q you will protect us~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 12:7 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read \fqa him\f* from~this~generation forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 12:7 \ft \+xt Ps 37:28; 97:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 The wicked prowl~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 12:8 \ft Lit \fqa walk about\f* all~around,
\q and what is worthless is~exalted by~the~human~race.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 12:8 \ft \+xt Ps 4:2; 119:37\+xt*\f*
\c 13
\cp 13
\s1 A Plea for Deliverance
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 How long, \nd Lord\nd*? Will you forget~me forever?
\q How long will you hide your~face from~me?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 13:1 \ft \+xt Jb 13:24; Ps 44:24; 89:46\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 How long will I store~up anxious~concerns~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 13:2 \ft Or \fqa up counsels\f* within~me,
\q agony in my mind every~day?
\q How long will my~enemy dominate~me?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 13:2 \ft \+xt Ps 6:3; 38:6; 42:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Consider me and~answer, \nd Lord\nd*~my~God.
\q Restore brightness to~my~eyes;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 13:3 \ft \+xt Ezr 9:8; Ps 19:8; Pr 29:13\+xt*\f*
\q otherwise, I~will~sleep in~death.
\q1
\v 4 My enemy will say, “I~have~triumphed over~him,”
\q and my foes will~rejoice because~I~am~shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 13:4 \ft \+xt Ps 89:42\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 But I have trusted in your~faithful~love;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 13:5 \ft \+xt Ps 52:8\+xt*\f*
\q my heart will rejoice in your~deliverance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 13:5 \ft \+xt Ps 9:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I will sing to~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q because he has treated me~generously.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 13:6 \ft \+xt Ps 119:17; 142:7\+xt*\f*
\c 14
\cp 14
\s1 A Portrait of Sinners
\d For the choir director. Of David.
\q1
\v 1 The fool says in~his~heart, “There’s~no~God.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 14:1 \ft \+xt Ps 10:4; 53:1\+xt*\f*
\q They are corrupt; they~do vile~deeds.
\q There is no one who~does~good.
\q1
\v 2 The \nd Lord\nd* looks down from~heaven on~the~human~race~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 14:2 \ft Or \fqa the descendants of Adam\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 14:2 \ft \+xt Ps 33:13–15\+xt*\f*
\q to see if there is one who~is~wise,
\q one~who~seeks~God.
\q1
\v 3 All have turned away;
\q all alike have become~corrupt.
\q There is no one~who~does~good,
\q not even one.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 14:1–3 \ft \+xt Ps 12:1; 53:1–3; Mc 7:2; Rm 3:10–12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Will evildoers never understand?
\q They consume my~people as~they~consume~bread;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 14:4 \ft \+xt Ps 27:2; Mc 3:3\+xt*\f*
\q they do not call on~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 14:4 \ft \+xt Is 64:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 Then~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 14:5 \ft Or \fqa There\f* they will be~filled with~dread,
\q for God is with~those who~are~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 14:5 \ft Lit \fqa with the generation of the\f*~righteous.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 14:5 \ft \+xt Ps 53:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 You sinners frustrate the~plans of~the~oppressed,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 14:6 \ft \+xt Ezr 4:5\+xt*\f*
\q but the \nd Lord\nd* is his~refuge.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 14:6 \ft \+xt Ps 9:9; 94:22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Oh, that Israel’s deliverance would~come from~Zion!
\q When the \nd Lord\nd* restores the fortunes of~his~people,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 14:7 \ft Or \fqa restores his captive people\f*
\q let Jacob rejoice, let Israel~be~glad.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 14:7 \ft \+xt Ps 53:6\+xt*\f*
\c 15
\cp 15
\s1 A Description of the Godly
\d A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, who can dwell in~your~tent?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 15:1 \ft \+xt Ps 61:4\+xt*\f*
\q Who can live on your~holy~mountain?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 15:1 \ft \+xt Ps 43:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 2 The one who lives blamelessly, practices~righteousness,
\q and acknowledges the~truth in~his~heart~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 15:1–2 \ft \+xt Ps 24:3–5; Is 33:14–16\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 3 who does not slander with~his~tongue,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 15:3 \ft \+xt Pr 10:18\+xt*\f*
\q who does not harm his~friend
\q or discredit his~neighbor,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 15:3 \ft \+xt Pr 3:29\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 who despises the~one rejected by~the~\nd Lord\nd*~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 15:4 \ft Lit \fqa in his eyes the rejected is despised\f*
\q but honors those who~fear the~\nd Lord\nd*,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 15:4 \ft \+xt Gn 14:17–24; Ps 119:63\+xt*\f*
\q who keeps his word whatever~the~cost,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 15:4 \ft \+xt Lv 5:4; Dt 23:21–23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 who does not lend his~silver at~interest~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 15:5 \ft \+xt Lv 25:35–38; Dt 33:19\+xt*\f*
\q or take a bribe against~the~innocent~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 15:5 \ft \+xt Ex 23:18; Dt 16:19\+xt*\f*~—
\q the one who does these~things will~never be~shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 15:5 \ft \+xt Ps 16:8; 112:6\+xt*\f*
\c 16
\cp 16
\s1 Confidence in the \nd Lord\nd*
\d A \tl Miktam\tl* of David.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:title \ft \+xt Pss 56–60|PSA 56:0\+xt* titles\f*
\q1
\v 1 Protect me, God, for~I~take refuge in~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:1 \ft \+xt Ps 94:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 16:2 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Jer; other Hb mss read \fqa You\f* said to the \nd Lord\nd*, “You~are my~Lord;
\q I have nothing good besides you.”~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 16:2 \ft Or \fqa “Lord, my good; there is none besides you.”\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:2 \ft \+xt Ps 73:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 As for the holy people who~are in~the~land,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:3 \ft \+xt Dt 7:6; 14:2; 26:19\+xt*\f*
\q they are the~noble~ones.
\q All my delight is in~them.
\q1
\v 4 The sorrows of those who take another~god
\q for~themselves will multiply;
\q I will not pour~out their~drink~offerings of~blood,
\q and I will not speak their~names with~my~lips.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:4 \ft \+xt Ex 23:13; Jos 23:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 \nd Lord\nd*, you are my~portion~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 16:5 \ft Or\fqa allotted portion\f*
\q and~my~cup of~blessing;
\q you hold my~future.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:5 \ft \+xt Nm 18:20; Ps 119:57; Lm 3:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 The boundary lines have~fallen for~me
\q in~pleasant~places;
\q indeed, I have a~beautiful~inheritance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:6 \ft \+xt Jr 3:19\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 I will bless the~\nd Lord\nd* who~counsels~me~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:7 \ft \+xt Ps 73:24\+xt*\f*~—
\q even at night when my thoughts trouble~me.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 16:7 \ft Or \fqa at night my heart instructs me\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:7 \ft \+xt Ps 77:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 I always let the \nd Lord\nd* guide~me.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 16:8 \ft Lit \fqa I place the \+nd Lord\+nd* in front of me always \f*
\q Because he is at~my~right~hand,
\q I~will~not be~shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:8 \ft \+xt Ps 15:5; 112:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Therefore my heart is~glad
\q and~my~whole being~rejoices;
\q my body also rests securely.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:9 \ft \+xt Ps 4:7–8; 13:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 For you will not abandon me to~Sheol;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:10 \ft \+xt Ps 49:10; 86:13\+xt*\f*
\q you will not allow your~faithful~one to~see~decay.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:10 \ft \+xt Jb 33:18,28; Ps 30:3; 103:4; Ac 13:35\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 You reveal the~path of~life to~me;
\q in your presence is abundant~joy;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:11 \ft \+xt Ps 21:6\+xt*\f*
\q at your right hand are eternal~pleasures.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 16:8–11 \ft \+xt Ac 2:25–28\+xt*\f*
\c 17
\cp 17
\s1 A Prayer for Protection
\d A prayer of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, hear a~just~cause;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:1 \ft \+xt Ps 9:4\+xt*\f*
\q pay attention to~my~cry;
\q listen to my~prayer~—
\q from lips free of~deceit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:1 \ft \+xt Jb 27:4; Ps 34:13; 1Pt 3:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Let my vindication come from~you,
\q for you see what is right.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:2 \ft \+xt Ps 26:1; 43:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 You have tested my~heart;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:3 \ft \+xt Ps 66:10; Zch 13:9\+xt*\f*
\q you have examined me at~night.
\q You have tried me and~found nothing~evil;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:3 \ft \+xt Jb 23:10; Ps 26:2\+xt*\f*
\q I have determined that my~mouth will~not~sin.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 17:3 \ft Or \fqa evil; my mouth will not sin\f*
\q1
\v 4 Concerning what people~do:
\q by~the~words from~your~lips
\q I have avoided the~ways of~the~violent.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:4 \ft \+xt Pr 4:14–15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 My steps are on~your~paths;
\q my feet have not slipped.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:5 \ft \+xt Jb 23:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 I call on you, God,
\q because you~will answer~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:6 \ft \+xt Ps 86:7\+xt*\f*
\q listen closely to me; hear~what~I~say.
\q1
\v 7 Display the wonders of~your~faithful~love,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:7 \ft \+xt Ps 85:7\+xt*\f*
\q Savior of~all who~seek~refuge~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:7 \ft \+xt Ps 7:1\+xt*\f*
\q from those who~rebel against~your~right~hand.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 17:7 \ft Or \fqa love, you who save with your right hand those seeking refuge from adversaries\f*
\q1
\v 8 Protect me as~the~pupil of~your~eye;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:8 \ft \+xt Pr 7:2\+xt*\f*
\q hide me in~the~shadow of~your~wings~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:8 \ft \+xt Ps 36:7; 57:1; 63:7; 91:1,4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 from~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 17:9 \ft Lit \fqa from the presence of\f* the wicked who~treat~me~violently,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 17:9 \ft Or \fqa who plunder me\f*
\q my deadly enemies who~surround~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:9 \ft \+xt Ps 18:48\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 They are uncaring;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 17:10 \ft Lit \fqa have closed up their fat\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:10 \ft \+xt Ps 119:70\+xt*\f*
\q their mouths speak arrogantly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:10 \ft \+xt Ps 31:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 They advance against~me;~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 17:11 \ft Vg; MT reads \fqa Our steps\f* now~they~surround~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:11 \ft \+xt Ps 88:17\+xt*\f*
\q They are determined~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 17:11 \ft Lit \fqa They set their eyes\f*
\q to~throw~me to~the~ground.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:11 \ft \+xt Ps 37:14; 62:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 They are~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 17:12 \ft Lit \fqa He is\f* like~a~lion eager~to~tear,
\q like a young lion lurking in~ambush.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:12 \ft \+xt Ps 7:2; 10:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 Rise up, \nd Lord\nd*!
\q Confront him; bring~him~down.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:13 \ft \+xt Ps 55:23\+xt*\f*
\q With your sword, save me from~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:13 \ft \+xt Ps 7:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 With your hand, \nd Lord\nd*, save~me from~men,
\q from men of~the~world
\q whose~portion is in~this~life:
\q You fill their~bellies with~what you~have in~store;
\q their sons are~satisfied,
\q and they leave their~surplus to~their~children.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:14 \ft \+xt Ps 73:3–7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 But I will see your~face in~righteousness;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:15 \ft \+xt Ps 11:7; Rv 22:4\+xt*\f*
\q when I awake, I~will be~satisfied with~your~presence.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 17:15 \ft Lit \fqa form\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 17:15 \ft \+xt Ps 16:11; 21:6; 73:28\+xt*\f*
\c 18
\cp 18
\s1 Praise for Deliverance
\d For the choir director. Of the servant of the \nd Lord\nd*, David, who spoke the words of this song to the \nd Lord\nd* on the day the \nd Lord\nd* rescued him from the grasp of all his enemies and from the power of Saul.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:title \ft \+xt 2Sm 22\+xt*\f* He said:
\q1
\v 1 I love you, \nd Lord\nd*, my~strength.
\q1
\v 2 The \nd Lord\nd* is my~rock,
\q my~fortress, and~my~deliverer,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:2 \ft \+xt Ps 62:7; 94:22\+xt*\f*
\q my God, my~rock where~I~seek~refuge,
\q my shield~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:2 \ft \+xt Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 28:7; 119:114\+xt*\f* and the horn of~my~salvation,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:2 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:1,10; Lk 1:69\+xt*\f*
\q my~stronghold.
\q1
\v 3 I called to the \nd Lord\nd*, who~is worthy~of~praise,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:3 \ft \+xt Ps 48:1; 96:4; 145:3\+xt*\f*
\q and I was saved from~my~enemies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:3 \ft \+xt Ps 138:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 The ropes of death were~wrapped around~me;
\q the torrents of destruction terrified~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:4 \ft \+xt Ps 124:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 The ropes of Sheol entangled~me;
\q the snares of death confronted~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:5 \ft \+xt Ps 116:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I called to the \nd Lord\nd* in~my~distress,
\q and I cried to~my~God for~help.
\q From his temple he~heard my~voice,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:6 \ft \+xt Ps 3:4\+xt*\f*
\q and my cry to~him reached~his~ears.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:6 \ft \+xt Ps 34:15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Then the earth shook and~quaked;
\q the foundations of~the~mountains trembled;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:7 \ft \+xt Is 13:13; Hg 2:6\+xt*\f*
\q they shook because~he~burned with~anger.
\q1
\v 8 Smoke rose from~his~nostrils,
\q and consuming fire came from~his~mouth;
\q coals were set ablaze by~it.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 18:8 \ft Or \fqa him\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:8 \ft \+xt Ps 21:9; 50:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He bent the heavens and~came~down,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:9 \ft \+xt Ps 144:5; Is 64:1\+xt*\f*
\q total darkness beneath~his~feet.
\q1
\v 10 He rode on a cherub and~flew,
\q soaring on the wings of~the~wind.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:10 \ft \+xt Ps 104:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 He made darkness his~hiding~place,
\q dark storm clouds his~canopy around~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:11 \ft \+xt Ps 97:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 From the radiance of~his~presence,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:12 \ft \+xt Ps 50:2; Is 60:3\+xt*\f*
\q his clouds swept onward with~hail and~blazing~coals.
\q1
\v 13 The \nd Lord\nd* thundered from~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 18:13 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Tg, Jer; other Hb mss read \fqa in\f*~heaven;
\q the Most High made his~voice~heard.~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 18:13 \ft Some Hb mss read \fqa voice, with hail and blazing coals\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:13 \ft \+xt Ps 29:3; 104:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 He shot his arrows and~scattered~them;
\q he hurled~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 18:14 \ft Or \fqa multiplied\f* lightning~bolts and~routed~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:14 \ft \+xt Ps 144:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 The depths of the sea became~visible,
\q the foundations of the world were~exposed,
\q at your rebuke, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q at the blast of~the~breath of~your~nostrils.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:15 \ft \+xt Ex 15:8; Ps 106:9; Nah 1:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 He reached down from~on~high
\q and took~hold of~me;
\q he pulled me out~of deep~water.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:16 \ft \+xt Ps 144:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 He rescued me from~my~powerful~enemy
\q and from those who~hated~me,
\q for~they~were too~strong for~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:17 \ft \+xt Ps 35:10; 59:1; 142:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 They confronted me in~the~day of~my~calamity,
\q but the \nd Lord\nd* was my~support.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:18 \ft \+xt Ps 55:22; 59:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 He brought me out to~a~spacious~place;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:19 \ft \+xt Ps 31:8; 118:5\+xt*\f*
\q he rescued me because~he~delighted in~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:19 \ft \+xt Ps 41:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 20 The \nd Lord\nd* rewarded~me
\q according~to my~righteousness;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:20 \ft \+xt Ps 7:8\+xt*\f*
\q he repaid me
\q according~to the~cleanness of~my~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:20 \ft \+xt Ps 24:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 For I have kept the~ways of~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q and have not turned from~my~God to~wickedness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:21 \ft \+xt Jb 23:11; Ps 119:101\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 Indeed, I let all his~ordinances guide~me~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 18:22 \ft Lit \fqa Indeed, all his ordinances have been in front of me\f*
\q and have not disregarded his~statutes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:22 \ft \+xt Lv 18:4–5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 I was blameless toward~him~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:23 \ft \+xt Dt 18:13; Ps 37:18; 119:1\+xt*\f*
\q and kept myself from my~iniquity.
\q1
\v 24 So the \nd Lord\nd* repaid~me
\q according~to my~righteousness,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:24 \ft \+xt 2Ch 6:23\+xt*\f*
\q according~to the~cleanness of~my~hands in~his~sight.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:24 \ft \+xt Ps 24:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 25 With the faithful
\q you~prove yourself faithful,
\q with the blameless
\q you~prove yourself blameless,
\q1
\v 26 with the pure
\q you~prove yourself pure,
\q but with the crooked
\q you~prove yourself shrewd.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:25–26 \ft \+xt Mt 16:27; Rv 22:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 For you rescue an~oppressed~people,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:27 \ft \+xt Ps 72:12\+xt*\f*
\q but you humble those with~haughty~eyes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:27 \ft \+xt Ps 138:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 \nd Lord\nd*, you light my~lamp;
\q my God illuminates my~darkness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:28 \ft \+xt Ps 112:4; Is 42:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 With you I~can~attack a~barricade,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 18:29 \ft Or \fqa a ridge\ft , or \fqa raiders\f*
\q and with my~God I~can~leap~over a~wall.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:29 \ft \+xt Mt 19:26; Php 4:13\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 30 God~#—~#his way is~perfect;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:30 \ft \+xt Dt 32:4\+xt*\f*
\q the word of the \nd Lord\nd* is~pure.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:30 \ft \+xt Ps 19:7\+xt*\f*
\q He is a shield to~all who~take~refuge in~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:30 \ft \+xt Ps 91:4; 144:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 For who is God besides~the~\nd Lord\nd*?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:31 \ft \+xt Dt 32:39; 1Sm 2:2; Ps 86:8\+xt*\f*
\q And who is a rock? Only~our~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:31 \ft \+xt Ps 62:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 32 God~#—~#he clothes me with~strength~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:32 \ft \+xt Is 45:5\+xt*\f*
\q and makes my~way~perfect.
\q1
\v 33 He makes my~feet like~the~feet of~a~deer~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:33 \ft \+xt Hab 3:19\+xt*\f*
\q and sets me securely on~the~heights.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 18:33 \ft Or \fqa on my high places\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:33 \ft \+xt Dt 32:13; Is 58:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 34 He trains my hands for~war;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:34 \ft \+xt Ps 144:1\+xt*\f*
\q my arms can bend a~bow of~bronze.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:34 \ft \+xt Jb 29:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 35 You have given me the~shield of~your~salvation;
\q your right hand upholds~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:35 \ft \+xt Ps 89:21\+xt*\f*
\q and~your~humility exalts~me.
\q1
\v 36 You make a spacious~place beneath me for~my~steps,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:36 \ft \+xt Ps 31:8; 118:5\+xt*\f*
\q and my ankles do~not give~way.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:36 \ft \+xt Ps 66:9; Pr 4:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 37 I pursue my enemies and~overtake~them;
\q I do not turn back until~they~are wiped~out.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:37 \ft \+xt Ps 44:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 38 I crush them, and~they~cannot get~up;
\q they fall beneath my~feet.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:38 \ft \+xt Ps 36:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 39 You have clothed me with~strength for~battle;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:39 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:4\+xt*\f*
\q you subdue my~adversaries beneath~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:39 \ft \+xt 1Ch 17:10; Ps 81:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 40 You have made my~enemies retreat before~me;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 18:40 \ft Or \fqa You gave me the necks of my enemies\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:40 \ft \+xt Ex 23:27\+xt*\f*
\q I annihilate those who~hate~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:40 \ft \+xt Dt 7:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 41 They cry for help, but~there~is no~one to~save~them~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:41 \ft \+xt Ps 50:22\+xt*\f*~—
\q they cry to the \nd Lord\nd*, but~he~does~not answer~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:41 \ft \+xt Mc 3:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 42 I pulverize them like~dust before~the~wind;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:42 \ft \+xt 2Kg 13:7\+xt*\f*
\q I trample them~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 18:42 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Tg; other Hb mss read \fqa I poured them out\f* like~mud in~the~streets.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:42 \ft \+xt Is 10:6; Mc 7:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 43 You have freed me from~the~feuds among~the~people;
\q you have appointed me the~head of~nations;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:43 \ft \+xt 2Sm 8:1–14\+xt*\f*
\q a people I~had~not~known serve~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:43 \ft \+xt Is 55:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 44 Foreigners submit to~me cringing;
\q as soon as they hear they~obey~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:44 \ft \+xt Dt 33:29; Ps 66:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 45 Foreigners lose heart
\q and come trembling from~their~fortifications.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:45 \ft \+xt Mc 7:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 46 The \nd Lord\nd* lives~#—~#blessed~be my~rock!
\q The God of my salvation is~exalted.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:46 \ft \+xt Ps 62:2,6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 47 God~#—~#he grants me~vengeance~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:47 \ft \+xt 2Sm 4:8; Ps 94:1\+xt*\f*
\q and subdues peoples under~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:47 \ft \+xt Ps 47:3; 144:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 48 He frees me from~my~enemies.
\q You exalt me above~my~adversaries;
\q you rescue me from~violent~men.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:48 \ft \+xt Ps 59:1; 140:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 49 Therefore I will give thanks to~you among the~nations,~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q I will sing praises about your~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:49 \ft \+xt Rm 15:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 50 He gives great victories to~his~king;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:50 \ft \+xt Ps 144:10\+xt*\f*
\q he shows loyalty to~his~anointed,
\q to David and~his~descendants~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 18:50 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:12–13; Ps 89:4,29\+xt*\f*
\c 19
\cp 19
\s1 The Witness of Creation and Scripture
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 The heavens declare the~glory of~God,
\q and the expanse~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:1 \ft \+xt Gn 1:6\+xt*\f* proclaims the~work of~his~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:1 \ft \+xt Ps 50:6; Rm 1:19–20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Day after day they~pour~out~speech;
\q night after night they~communicate~knowledge.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 19:2 \ft Or \fqa Day to day pours out speech, and night to night communicates knowledge\f*
\q1
\v 3 There is no speech; there~are no~words;
\q their voice is not heard.
\q1
\v 4 Their message~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 19:4 \ft LXX, Sym, Syr, Vg; MT reads \fqa line\f* has~gone~out to~the~whole~earth,
\q and their words to~the~ends of~the~world.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:4 \ft \+xt Rm 10:18\+xt*\f*
\b
\q In the heavens he~has~pitched a~tent for~the~sun.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:4 \ft \+xt Is 40:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 It is like~a~bridegroom coming~from his~home;
\q it rejoices like~an~athlete running~a~course.
\q1
\v 6 It rises from one end of~the~heavens
\q and circles to~their~other~end;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:6 \ft \+xt Ec 1:5\+xt*\f*
\q nothing is hidden from~its~heat.
\b
\q1
\v 7 The instruction of~the~\nd Lord\nd* is~perfect,
\q renewing~one’s~life;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:7 \ft \+xt Ps 111:7\+xt*\f*
\q the testimony of~the~\nd Lord\nd* is~trustworthy,
\q making~the~inexperienced~wise.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:7 \ft \+xt Ps 93:5; 119:130\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 The precepts of~the~\nd Lord\nd* are~right,
\q making~the~heart~glad;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:8 \ft \+xt Ps 119:14\+xt*\f*
\q the command of~the~\nd Lord\nd* is~radiant,
\q making~the~eyes~light~up.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:8 \ft \+xt Ps 13:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 The fear of~the~\nd Lord\nd* is~pure,
\q enduring~forever;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:9 \ft \+xt Ps 111:10\+xt*\f*
\q the ordinances of~the~\nd Lord\nd* are~reliable
\q and~altogether~righteous.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:9 \ft \+xt Ps 119:30\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 They are more desirable than~gold~—
\q than~an~abundance of~pure~gold;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:10 \ft \+xt Ps 119:72,127\+xt*\f*
\q and sweeter than~honey
\q dripping from~a~honeycomb.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:10 \ft \+xt Ps 119:103\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 In addition, your~servant is~warned by~them,
\q and in~keeping~them there is an~abundant~reward.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:11 \ft \+xt Pr 29:18\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 Who perceives his~unintentional~sins?
\q Cleanse me from~my~hidden~faults.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:12 \ft \+xt Ps 90:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Moreover, keep your~servant from~willful~sins;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:13 \ft \+xt Nm 15:30\+xt*\f*
\q do not let them rule~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:13 \ft \+xt Gn 4:7\+xt*\f*
\q Then I will be blameless
\q and cleansed from~blatant~rebellion.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:13 \ft \+xt Ps 51:7; Ezk 36:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 May the words of~my~mouth
\q and~the~meditation of~my~heart
\q be acceptable to~you,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:14 \ft \+xt Ps 104:34\+xt*\f*
\q \nd Lord\nd*, my~rock and~my~Redeemer.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 19:14 \ft \+xt Ps 78:35\+xt*\f*
\c 20
\cp 20
\s1 Deliverance in Battle
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 May the \nd Lord\nd* answer you in~a~day of~trouble;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:1 \ft \+xt Ps 50:15; 77:2; 102:2\+xt*\f*
\q may the name of~Jacob’s~God protect~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:1 \ft \+xt Ps 46:7,11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 May he send you help from~the~sanctuary
\q and sustain you from~Zion.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:2 \ft \+xt Ps 3:4; 110:2; 128:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 May he remember all~your~offerings
\q and accept your~burnt~offering.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:3 \ft \+xt Ps 119:108\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 4 May he give you what your~heart~desires~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:4 \ft \+xt Ps 21:2; 145:19\+xt*\f*
\q and fulfill your~whole~purpose.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:4 \ft \+xt Ps 138:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Let us shout for~joy at~your~victory~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:5 \ft \+xt Ps 21:1\+xt*\f*
\q and lift the banner in~the~name of~our~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:5 \ft \+xt Is 13:2\+xt*\f*
\q May the \nd Lord\nd* fulfill all~your~requests.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:5 \ft \+xt Ps 21:2; 1Pt 3:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Now I know that the~\nd Lord\nd* gives~victory to~his~anointed;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:6 \ft \+xt Ps 18:50\+xt*\f*
\q he will answer him from~his~holy~heaven
\q with mighty victories from~his~right~hand.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:6 \ft \+xt Ps 44:3; 98:1; 118:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Some take pride in~chariots, and~others in~horses,
\q but we take pride in~the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd* our~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:7 \ft \+xt Ps 33:17; Is 31:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 They collapse and~fall,
\q but we rise and~stand~firm.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:8 \ft \+xt Is 2:11,17; Mc 7:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 \nd Lord\nd*, give victory to~the~king!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 20:9 \ft \+xt Ps 18:50\+xt*\f*
\q May he~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 20:9 \ft Or \fqa \+nd Lord\+nd*, save. May the king\f* answer us on~the~day that~we~call.
\c 21
\cp 21
\s1 The King’s Victory
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, the king finds joy in~your~strength.
\q How greatly he rejoices in~your~victory!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:1 \ft \+xt Ps 28:7–8; 59:16–17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 You have given him his~heart’s~desire~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:2 \ft \+xt Ps 20:4; 145:19\+xt*\f*
\q and have not denied the~request of~his~lips.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:2 \ft \+xt Ps 20:5; 1Pt 3:12\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 3 For you meet him with~rich~blessings;
\q you place a crown of~pure~gold on~his~head.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:3 \ft \+xt 2Sm 12:30; 1Ch 20:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 He asked you for~life, and~you~gave~it to~him~—
\q length of days forever and~ever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:4 \ft \+xt Ps 61:6; 91:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 His glory is great through~your~victory;
\q you confer majesty and~splendor on~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:5 \ft \+xt Ps 8:5; 96:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 You give him blessings forever;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:6 \ft \+xt 1Ch 17:27\+xt*\f*
\q you cheer him with~joy in~your~presence.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:6 \ft \+xt Ps 16:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 For the king relies on~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q through the faithful love of~the~Most~High
\q he~is not~shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:7 \ft \+xt Ps 10:6; 16:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 Your hand will~capture all~your~enemies;
\q your right hand will~seize those~who~hate~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:8 \ft \+xt Ex 15:6; Is 10:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 You will make them burn
\q like~a~fiery~furnace when~you~appear;
\q the \nd Lord\nd* will~engulf~them in~his~wrath,
\q and fire will~devour~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:9 \ft \+xt Ps 50:3; 97:3; Mal 4:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 You will wipe their~progeny from~the~earth
\q and their offspring from~the~human~race.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 21:10 \ft Or \fqa the descendants of Adam\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:10 \ft \+xt 1Kg 13:34; Ps 37:28; Is 14:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Though they intend to~harm~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 21:11 \ft Lit \fqa they stretch out harm against\f*~you
\q and devise a~wicked~plan, they~will~not~prevail.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:11 \ft \+xt Ps 2:1–3; 7:15–16; 10:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Instead, you will put them to~flight
\q when you ready your~bowstrings to~shoot at~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:12 \ft \+xt Ps 7:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 Be exalted, \nd Lord\nd*, in~your~strength;
\q we will sing and~praise your~might.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 21:13 \ft \+xt Ps 59:16; 81:1\+xt*\f*
\c 22
\cp 22
\s1 From Suffering to Praise
\d For the choir director: according to “The Deer of the Dawn.” A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 My God, my God, why~have~you abandoned~me?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:1 \ft \+xt Mt 27:46; Mk 15:34\+xt*\f*
\q Why are you so~far from~my~deliverance~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:1 \ft \+xt Ps 10:1\+xt*\f*
\q and from my~words of~groaning?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:1 \ft \+xt Ps 32:3; 38:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 My God, I cry by~day, but~you do~not~answer,
\q by night, yet I have no~rest.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:2 \ft \+xt Ps 42:3; 88:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 But you are holy,
\q enthroned on~the~praises of~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:3 \ft \+xt Ps 99:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Our ancestors trusted in~you;
\q they trusted, and~you~rescued~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:4 \ft \+xt Ps 107:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 They cried to~you and~were set~free;
\q they trusted in~you and~were~not~disgraced.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:5 \ft \+xt Ps 25:2; 31:1; 71:1; Is 49:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 But I am a worm and~not a~man,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:6 \ft \+xt Jb 25:6\+xt*\f*
\q scorned by mankind and~despised by~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:6 \ft \+xt Ps 109:25; Is 53:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Everyone who~sees~me mocks~me;
\q they sneer~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 22:7 \ft Lit \fqa separate with the lip\f* and~shake their~heads:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:7 \ft \+xt Mt 27:39; Mk 15:29; Lk 23:35\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 “He relies on~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 22:8 \ft Or \fqa Rely on\f*~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q let~him save~him;
\q let the \nd Lord\nd*~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 22:8 \ft Lit \fqa let him\f* rescue~him,
\q since~he~takes~pleasure in~him.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:8 \ft \+xt Mt 27:43\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 It was you who brought me out of~the~womb,
\q making me secure at~my~mother’s~breast.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:9 \ft \+xt Ps 71:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 I was given over to~you at~birth;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 22:10 \ft Lit \fqa was cast on you from the womb\f*
\q you have been my~God from~my~mother’s~womb.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:10 \ft \+xt Is 46:3; 49:1; Gl 1:15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 Don’t be far from~me, because~distress is~near
\q and there’s no~one to~help.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:11 \ft \+xt 2Kg 14:26; Ps 71:12; Is 63:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 Many bulls surround~me;
\q strong ones of~Bashan encircle~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:12 \ft \+xt Ps 68:30; Am 4:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 They open their~mouths against~me~—
\q lions, mauling and~roaring.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:13 \ft \+xt Ps 10:9; 17:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 I am poured out like~water,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:14 \ft \+xt Jb 30:16\+xt*\f*
\q and all my bones are~disjointed;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:14 \ft \+xt Jb 4:14; Ps 6:2; 32:3\+xt*\f*
\q my heart is like~wax,
\q melting within~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:14 \ft \+xt Nah 2:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 My strength is~dried~up like~baked~clay;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:15 \ft \+xt Ps 38:10\+xt*\f*
\q my tongue sticks to~the~roof of~my~mouth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:15 \ft \+xt Lm 4:4\+xt*\f*
\q You put me into~the~dust of~death.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:15 \ft \+xt Ps 104:29\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 For dogs have surrounded~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:16 \ft \+xt Ps 59:6,14\+xt*\f*
\q a gang of evildoers has~closed~in on~me;
\q they pierced~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 22:16 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read \fqa me; like a lion\f* my~hands and~my~feet.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:16 \ft \+xt Jn 20:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 I can count all~my~bones;
\q people~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 22:17 \ft Lit \fqa they\f* look and~stare at~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:17 \ft \+xt Lk 23:35\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 They divided my~garments among~themselves,
\q and they cast lots for~my~clothing.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:18 \ft \+xt Mt 27:35; Lk 23:34; Jn 19:24\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 But you, \nd Lord\nd*, don’t~be far~away.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:19 \ft \+xt Ps 10:1\+xt*\f*
\q My strength, come quickly to~help~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:19 \ft \+xt Ps 70:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 Rescue my life from~the~sword,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:20 \ft \+xt Jr 39:18\+xt*\f*
\q my only life~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 22:20 \ft Lit \fqa my only one\f* from~the~power of~these~dogs.
\q1
\v 21 Save me from~the~lion’s~mouth,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:21 \ft \+xt Ps 35:17; 2Tm 4:17\+xt*\f*
\q from~the~horns of wild~oxen.
\b
\q You answered~me!~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 22:21 \ft Or \fqa oxen you rescued me\f*
\q1
\v 22 I will proclaim your~name to~my~brothers and~sisters;
\q I will praise you in~the~assembly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:22 \ft \+xt Ps 40:10; Heb 2:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 You who fear the \nd Lord\nd*, praise~him!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:23 \ft \+xt Rv 19:5\+xt*\f*
\q All you descendants of~Jacob, honor~him!
\q All you descendants of~Israel, revere~him!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:23 \ft \+xt Ps 135:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 For he has not~despised or~abhorred
\q the~torment of~the~oppressed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:24 \ft \+xt Ps 69:33\+xt*\f*
\q He did not hide his~face from~him~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:24 \ft \+xt Ezk 39:29\+xt*\f*
\q but listened when~he~cried to~him for~help.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:24 \ft \+xt Ps 28:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 25 I will give praise in~the~great~assembly
\q because~of~you;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:25 \ft \+xt Ps 35:18; 40:9–10\+xt*\f*
\q I will fulfill my~vows
\q before~those who~fear~you.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 22:25 \ft Lit \fqa him\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:25 \ft \+xt Ps 61:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 The humble will~eat and~be~satisfied;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:26 \ft \+xt Ps 107:9\+xt*\f*
\q those who seek the~\nd Lord\nd* will~praise~him.
\q May your hearts live~forever!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:26 \ft \+xt Ps 40:16; 69:32\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 27 All the ends of~the~earth will~remember
\q and~turn to~the~\nd Lord\nd*.
\q All the families of~the~nations
\q will~bow~down before~you,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:27 \ft \+xt Ps 2:8; 86:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 for kingship belongs~to~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q he rules the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:28 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:31; 2Ch 20:6; Mal 1:14; Rv 15:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 All who prosper on~earth will~eat and~bow~down;
\q all those who go down to~the~dust
\q will kneel before~him~—
\q even the one who cannot preserve his~life.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:29 \ft \+xt Is 45:23; Rm 14:11; Php 2:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 30 Their descendants will~serve~him;
\q the next generation will~be~told about~the~Lord.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:30 \ft \+xt Ps 102:18,28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 They will come and~declare his~righteousness;
\q to a people yet to~be~born
\q they will declare what~he~has~done.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 22:31 \ft \+xt Ps 71:18; 78:6\+xt*\f*
\c 23
\cp 23
\s1 The Good Shepherd
\d A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 The \nd Lord\nd* is my~shepherd;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:1 \ft \+xt Gn 48:15; Ps 78:52; Jr 31:10; Ezk 34:11–13; Jn 10:11\+xt*\f*
\q I have what I~need.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:1 \ft \+xt Ps 34:9–10; Php 4:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 He lets me lie~down in~green~pastures;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:2 \ft \+xt Ps 65:11–13; Ezk 34:14\+xt*\f*
\q he leads me beside quiet~waters.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:2 \ft \+xt Ps 36:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 He renews my~life;
\q he leads me along~the~right~paths~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 23:3 \ft Or \fqa me in paths of righteousness\f*
\q for~his~name’s~sake.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:3 \ft \+xt Ps 5:8; Pr 4:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Even when I go through~the~darkest~valley,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 23:4 \ft Or \fqa the valley of the shadow of death\f*
\q I fear~no~danger,
\q for you are with~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:4 \ft \+xt Is 43:2\+xt*\f*
\q your rod and~your~staff~#—~#they~comfort~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:4 \ft \+xt Mc 7:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 You prepare a~table before~me
\q in the presence~of~my~enemies;
\q you anoint my~head with~oil;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:5 \ft \+xt Ps 92:10\+xt*\f*
\q my cup overflows.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:5 \ft \+xt Ps 16:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Only goodness and~faithful~love will~pursue~me
\q all the days of~my~life,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:6 \ft \+xt Ps 25:7; 109:21\+xt*\f*
\q and I will dwell in~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 23:6 \ft LXX, Sym, Syr, Tg, Vg, Jer; MT reads \fqa will return to\f*~the~house of~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q as long as I~live.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 23:6 \ft Lit \fqa \+nd Lord\+nd* for length of days\ft ; traditionally \fqa \+nd Lord\+nd* forever\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 23:6 \ft \+xt Ps 27:4–6\+xt*\f*
\c 24
\cp 24
\s1 The King of Glory
\d A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 The earth and~everything in~it,
\q the world and~its~inhabitants,
\q belong~to~the~\nd Lord\nd*;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:1 \ft \+xt Dt 10:14; Ps 89:11; 1Co 10:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 for he laid its~foundation on~the~seas
\q and established it on~the~rivers.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:2 \ft \+xt Ps 104:5; Pr 8:29\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Who may ascend the~mountain of~the~\nd Lord\nd*?
\q Who may stand in~his~holy~place?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:3 \ft \+xt Ps 15:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 The one who has clean~hands and~a~pure~heart,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:4 \ft \+xt Jb 22:30; Ps 73:1; Mt 5:8\+xt*\f*
\q who has not appealed to~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 24:4 \ft Lit \fqa not lifted up his soul to\f*~what~is~false,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:4 \ft \+xt 2Kg 1:2–3; Ps 31:6; 119:37\+xt*\f*
\q and who has not sworn~deceitfully.
\q1
\v 5 He will receive blessing from~the~\nd Lord\nd*,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:5 \ft \+xt Ps 115:13\+xt*\f*
\q and righteousness~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 24:5 \ft Or \fqa vindication\f* from~the~God of~his~salvation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:5 \ft \+xt Ps 65:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Such is the generation of~those who~inquire~of~him,
\q who seek the~face of~the~God of~Jacob.~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 24:6 \ft LXX; some Hb mss, Syr read \fqa seek your face, God of Jacob\ft ; some Hb mss read \fqa seek your face, Jacob\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:6 \ft \+xt Ps 27:8\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Lift up your~heads, you~gates!
\q Rise up, ancient~doors!
\q Then the~King of~glory will~come~in.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:7 \ft \+xt Ps 118:19–20; Is 26:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Who is this~King of~glory?
\q The \nd Lord\nd*, strong~and~mighty,
\q the \nd Lord\nd*, mighty~in~battle.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:8 \ft \+xt Ex 15:3; Ps 76:3–6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Lift up your heads, you~gates!
\q Rise up, ancient~doors!
\q Then the~King of~glory will~come~in.
\q1
\v 10 Who is he, this~King of~glory?
\q The \nd Lord\nd* of~Armies,
\q he is the~King of~glory.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 24:10 \ft \+xt Is 24:23\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\c 25
\cp 25
\s1 Dependence on the \nd Lord\nd*
\d Of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, I appeal to~you.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 25:1 \ft Or \fqa To you, \+nd Lord\+nd*, I lift up my soul\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:1 \ft \+xt Ps 38:15; 86:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 My God, I trust in~you.
\q Do not let me be~disgraced;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:2 \ft \+xt Ps 31:1; 71:1\+xt*\f*
\q do not let my enemies gloat over~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:2 \ft \+xt Ps 13:4; 41:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 No one who~waits for~you
\q will~be~disgraced;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:3 \ft \+xt Is 49:23\+xt*\f*
\q those who act treacherously without~cause
\q will~be~disgraced.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:3 \ft \+xt Pr 2:22; Is 21:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Make your ways known to~me, \nd Lord\nd*;
\q teach me your~paths.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:4 \ft \+xt Ex 33:13; Ps 27:11; 86:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Guide me in your~truth and~teach~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:5 \ft \+xt Jn 16:13\+xt*\f*
\q for you are the God of~my~salvation;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:5 \ft \+xt Ex 15:2\+xt*\f*
\q I wait for you all day long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:5 \ft \+xt Ps 40:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Remember, \nd Lord\nd*, your~compassion
\q and~your~faithful~love,
\q for they have existed from~antiquity.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 25:6 \ft Or \fqa everlasting\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:6 \ft \+xt Ps 98:3; 103:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Do not remember the~sins of~my~youth~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:7 \ft \+xt Jb 13:26\+xt*\f*
\q or~my~acts of~rebellion;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:7 \ft \+xt Ps 51:1\+xt*\f*
\q in keeping with your~faithful~love, remember~me
\q because of your~goodness, \nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:7 \ft \+xt Neh 13:22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 The \nd Lord\nd* is good and~upright;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:8 \ft \+xt Ps 100:5; Nah 1:7\+xt*\f*
\q therefore he shows sinners the~way.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:8 \ft \+xt Ps 32:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He leads the~humble in~what is~right~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:9 \ft \+xt Ps 23:3\+xt*\f*
\q and teaches them his~way.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:9 \ft \+xt Ex 18:20; Ps 86:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 All the \nd Lord\nd*’s ways show faithful~love and~truth
\q to those who keep his~covenant and~decrees.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:10 \ft \+xt Ps 40:11; 103:17–18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 \nd Lord\nd*, for the sake of your~name,
\q forgive my iniquity, for it~is~immense.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:11 \ft \+xt Jb 7:21; Ps 103:3; Jr 31:34\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 Who is this person who~fears the~\nd Lord\nd*?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:12 \ft \+xt Ps 31:19\+xt*\f*
\q He will show him the~way he~should~choose.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:12 \ft \+xt Ps 37:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 He will live a~good~life,
\q and his descendants will~inherit the~land.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 25:13 \ft Or \fqa earth\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:13 \ft \+xt Ps 37:11; 69:36\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 The secret counsel of~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q is for~those who~fear~him,
\q and he reveals his~covenant to~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:14 \ft \+xt Jn 7:17; 1Co 2:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 My eyes are always on~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q for he will pull my~feet out~of~the~net.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:15 \ft \+xt Ps 31:4; 124:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 Turn to me and~be~gracious to~me,
\q for I am alone and~afflicted.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:16 \ft \+xt Ps 70:5; 73:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 The distresses of~my~heart increase;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 25:17 \ft Or \fqa Relieve the distresses of my heart\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:17 \ft \+xt Lm 1:20\+xt*\f*
\q bring me out of my~sufferings.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:17 \ft \+xt Jr 10:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Consider my affliction and~trouble,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:18 \ft \+xt Ps 31:7\+xt*\f*
\q and forgive all my~sins.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:18 \ft \+xt Rm 11:27; 1Jn 3:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Consider my enemies; they~are~numerous,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:19 \ft \+xt Ps 3:1\+xt*\f*
\q and they hate me violently.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:19 \ft \+xt Ps 9:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 Guard me and~rescue~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:20 \ft \+xt Ps 17:8; 31:15\+xt*\f*
\q do not let me be~disgraced,
\q for~I~take~refuge in~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:20 \ft \+xt Ps 86:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 May integrity and~what~is~right
\q watch over me,
\q for I wait for~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:21 \ft \+xt Ps 41:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 22 God, redeem Israel, from~all its~distresses.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 25:22 \ft \+xt Ps 34:22; 130:8\+xt*\f*
\c 26
\cp 26
\s1 Prayer for Vindication
\d Of David.
\q1
\v 1 Vindicate me, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q because I have lived with~integrity
\q and have trusted in~the~\nd Lord\nd* without~wavering.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:1 \ft \+xt 2Kg 20:3; Ps 7:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Test me, \nd Lord\nd*, and~try~me;
\q examine my heart and~mind.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:2 \ft \+xt Ps 7:9; 17:3; 139:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 For your faithful love guides~me,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 26:3 \ft Lit \fqa love is in front of my eyes\f*
\q and I live by~your~truth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:3 \ft \+xt Ps 40:10; 86:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 I do not sit with~the~worthless
\q or associate with~hypocrites.
\q1
\v 5 I hate a crowd of~evildoers,
\q and I do not sit with~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:4–5 \ft \+xt Ps 1:1; Pr 4:14–15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I wash my hands in~innocence~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:6 \ft \+xt Ps 73:13\+xt*\f*
\q and go around your~altar, \nd Lord\nd*,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:6 \ft \+xt Ps 43:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 raising my voice in~thanksgiving~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:7 \ft \+xt Jnh 2:9\+xt*\f*
\q and telling about your~wondrous~works.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:7 \ft \+xt Ps 9:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 \nd Lord\nd*, I love the~house where~you~dwell,
\q the place where your~glory~resides.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:8 \ft \+xt Ps 27:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Do not destroy me along~with~sinners,
\q or my life along~with~men of~bloodshed~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:9 \ft \+xt Ps 28:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 in whose hands are evil~schemes
\q and whose right~hands are~filled with~bribes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:10 \ft \+xt Ex 23:8; Dt 16:19; Ps 15:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 But I live with~integrity;
\q redeem me and~be~gracious to~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:11 \ft \+xt Jb 31:6; Ps 7:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 My foot stands on~level~ground;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:12 \ft \+xt Ps 27:11\+xt*\f*
\q I will bless the~\nd Lord\nd* in~the~assemblies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 26:12 \ft \+xt Ps 35:18; 40:9–10\+xt*\f*
\c 27
\cp 27
\s1 My Stronghold
\d Of David.
\q1
\v 1 The \nd Lord\nd* is my~light and~my~salvation~—
\q whom should I fear?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:1 \ft \+xt Is 60:20; Mc 7:8\+xt*\f*
\q The \nd Lord\nd* is the~stronghold of~my~life~—
\q whom should I~dread?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:1 \ft \+xt Ps 28:8; 118:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 When evildoers came against~me to~devour my~flesh,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:2 \ft \+xt Ps 14:4\+xt*\f*
\q my foes and my~enemies stumbled and~fell.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:2 \ft \+xt Ps 9:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Though an army deploys against~me,
\q my heart will not be~afraid;
\q though a war breaks~out against~me,
\q I will still be confident.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:3 \ft \+xt Ps 3:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 I have asked one~thing from~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q it~is what~I~desire:
\q to dwell in~the~house of~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q all~the~days of~my~life,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:4 \ft \+xt Ps 23:6; 26:8\+xt*\f*
\q gazing on the~beauty of~the~\nd Lord\nd*~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:4 \ft \+xt Ps 93:5\+xt*\f*
\q and seeking him in~his~temple.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:4 \ft \+xt Mal 3:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 For he will conceal me in~his~shelter
\q in~the~day of~adversity;
\q he will hide me under~the~cover of~his~tent;
\q he will set me high on~a~rock.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:5 \ft \+xt Ps 31:20; 91:1; Is 25:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Then my head will~be~high
\q above my~enemies around~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:6 \ft \+xt Ps 3:3\+xt*\f*
\q I will offer sacrifices in~his~tent with~shouts of~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:6 \ft \+xt Ps 54:6; 116:17\+xt*\f*
\q I will sing and~make~music to~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:6 \ft \+xt Eph 5:19\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 \nd Lord\nd*, hear my~voice when~I~call;
\q be gracious to~me and~answer~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:7 \ft \+xt Ps 4:3; 30:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 My heart says this about~you:
\q “Seek~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 27:8 \ft The command is pl in Hb\f* his~face.”
\q \nd Lord\nd*, I will seek your~face.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:8 \ft \+xt Ps 24:6; 105:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Do not hide your~face from~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:9 \ft \+xt Ps 69:17; 102:2; 143:7\+xt*\f*
\q do not turn your~servant away in~anger.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:9 \ft \+xt Ps 6:1\+xt*\f*
\q You have been my~helper;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:9 \ft \+xt Ps 40:17\+xt*\f*
\q do not leave me or~abandon~me,
\q God of my salvation.
\q1
\v 10 Even if my~father and~mother abandon~me,
\q the \nd Lord\nd* cares for~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:9–10 \ft \+xt Ps 37:28; 94:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 Because of my~adversaries,
\q show me your~way,~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and lead me on~a~level~path.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:11 \ft \+xt Ps 25:4; 26:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Do not give me over to~the~will of~my~foes,
\q for false witnesses rise~up against~me,
\q breathing~violence.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:12 \ft \+xt Ps 35:11; 41:2; Mt 26:59–60\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 I am certain that I~will~see the \nd Lord\nd*’s~goodness
\q in the land of~the~living.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:13 \ft \+xt Ex 33:19; Ps 116:9; 142:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 Wait for~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q be strong, and let your~heart be~courageous.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:14 \ft \+xt Jos 1:6\+xt*\f*
\q Wait for the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 27:14 \ft \+xt Ps 37:34; 130:5\+xt*\f*
\c 28
\cp 28
\s1 My Strength
\d Of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, I call to~you;
\q my rock, do not be deaf to~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:1 \ft \+xt Ps 83:1\+xt*\f*
\q If you remain silent to~me,
\q I will be like those~going~down to~the~Pit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:1 \ft \+xt Ps 88:4; 143:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Listen to the sound of~my~pleading
\q when~I~cry to~you for~help,
\q when I lift up my~hands
\q toward~your~holy~sanctuary.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:2 \ft \+xt Ps 28:2; 134:2; 141:2; 1Tm 2:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Do not drag me away with~the~wicked,
\q with the evildoers,
\q who speak in friendly ways with~their~neighbors
\q while malice is in~their~hearts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:3 \ft \+xt Ps 26:9–10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Repay them according~to what they~have~done~—
\q according to the~evil of~their~deeds.
\q Repay them according~to the~work of~their~hands;
\q give them back what~they~deserve.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:4 \ft \+xt Jr 50:29; Rv 18:6; 22:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Because they do~not~consider
\q what~the~\nd Lord\nd* has~done
\q or the work of~his~hands,
\q he will tear them down and~not rebuild~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:5 \ft \+xt Jb 34:26–28; Is 5:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Blessed be the \nd Lord\nd*,
\q for he has heard the~sound of~my~pleading.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:6 \ft \+xt Ps 31:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 The \nd Lord\nd* is my~strength and~my~shield;
\q my heart trusts in~him, and~I~am~helped.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:7 \ft \+xt Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 119:114\+xt*\f*
\q Therefore my~heart celebrates,
\q and I give thanks to him with~my~song.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:7 \ft \+xt Ps 59:17; 69:30\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 The \nd Lord\nd* is the~strength of~his~people;~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 28:8 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read \fqa strength for them\f*
\q he is a~stronghold of~salvation for~his~anointed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:8 \ft \+xt Ps 20:6; 27:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Save your people, bless~your~possession,
\q shepherd them, and~carry them~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 28:9 \ft \+xt Ps 33:12; Is 40:11\+xt*\f*
\c 29
\cp 29
\s1 The Voice of the \nd Lord\nd*
\d A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 Ascribe to the \nd Lord\nd*, you~heavenly~beings,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 29:1 \ft Or \fqa you sons of gods\ft , or \fqa you sons of mighty ones\f*
\q ascribe to the \nd Lord\nd* glory and~strength.
\q1
\v 2 Ascribe to the \nd Lord\nd* the~glory due his~name;
\q worship the \nd Lord\nd*
\q in~the~splendor of~his~holiness.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 29:2 \ft Or \fqa in holy attire\ft , or \fqa in holy appearance\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:1–2 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:28–29; Ps 96:7–9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 The voice of~the~\nd Lord\nd* is above~the~waters.
\q The God of~glory thunders~—
\q the \nd Lord\nd*, above the vast~water,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:3 \ft \+xt Jb 37:4–5; Ps 18:13; 104:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 the voice of~the~\nd Lord\nd* in~power,
\q the voice of~the~\nd Lord\nd* in~splendor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:4 \ft \+xt Ps 68:33\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 The voice of~the~\nd Lord\nd* breaks~the~cedars;
\q the \nd Lord\nd* shatters the~cedars of~Lebanon.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:5 \ft \+xt Ps 104:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 He makes Lebanon skip like~a~calf,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:6 \ft \+xt Ps 114:4,6\+xt*\f*
\q and Sirion, like~a~young~wild~ox.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:6 \ft \+xt Dt 3:8–9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 The voice of~the~\nd Lord\nd* flashes flames~of~fire.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:7 \ft \+xt Dt 4:12,33\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 The voice of~the~\nd Lord\nd* shakes the~wilderness;
\q the \nd Lord\nd* shakes the~wilderness of~Kadesh.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:8 \ft \+xt Nm 13:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 The voice of~the~\nd Lord\nd* makes~the~deer give~birth~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 29:9 \ft Or \fqa the oaks shake\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:9 \ft \+xt Jb 39:1–3\+xt*\f*
\q and strips the~woodlands bare.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:9 \ft \+xt Is 24:1,3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q In his temple all cry, “Glory!~”
\b
\q1
\v 10 The \nd Lord\nd* sits enthroned over~the~flood;
\q the \nd Lord\nd* sits enthroned, King~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:10 \ft \+xt Ps 9:7; 10:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 The \nd Lord\nd* gives his~people~strength;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:11 \ft \+xt Ps 10:17; 28:8; 68:35\+xt*\f*
\q the \nd Lord\nd* blesses his~people with~peace.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 29:11 \ft \+xt Php 4:7\+xt*\f*
\c 30
\cp 30
\s1 Joy in the Morning
\d A psalm; a dedication song for the house. Of David.
\q1
\v 1 I will exalt you, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q because you~have~lifted me~up~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:1 \ft \+xt Ps 3:3\+xt*\f*
\q and have not allowed my~enemies
\q to~triumph over~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:1 \ft \+xt Ps 25:2; 35:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 \nd Lord\nd* my~God,
\q I cried to you for~help, and~you healed~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:2 \ft \+xt Ps 88:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 \nd Lord\nd*, you~brought~me~up from~Sheol;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:3 \ft \+xt Ps 86:13\+xt*\f*
\q you spared me from~among~those
\q going~down~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 30:3 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Theod, Orig, Syr; other Hb mss, Aq, Sym, Tg, Jer read \fqa from going down\f* to~the~Pit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:3 \ft \+xt Ps 28:1; 88:4; 143:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Sing to the \nd Lord\nd*, you~his~faithful~ones,
\q and praise his~holy~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:4 \ft \+xt Ps 50:5; 149:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 For his anger lasts only~a~moment,
\q but his favor, a~lifetime.
\q Weeping may stay~overnight,
\q but there is joy in~the~morning.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:5 \ft \+xt Ps 103:9; Is 54:7–8; 2Co 4:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 When I was secure, I~said,
\q “I will never be shaken.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:6 \ft \+xt Ps 10:6; 62:2,6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 \nd Lord\nd*, when you showed your~favor,
\q you made me stand like~a~strong~mountain;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:7 \ft \+xt Ps 20:8\+xt*\f*
\q when you hid your~face, I~was~terrified.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:7 \ft \+xt Ps 104:29\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 \nd Lord\nd*, I called to~you;
\q I sought favor from~my~Lord:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:8 \ft \+xt Ps 119:58\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 “What gain is there in~my~death,
\q if I go down to~the~Pit?
\q Will the dust praise~you?
\q Will it proclaim your~truth?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:9 \ft \+xt Ps 6:5; 88:10–12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 \nd Lord\nd*, listen and~be~gracious to~me;
\q \nd Lord\nd*, be my~helper.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:10 \ft \+xt Ps 4:1; 27:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 You turned my lament into~dancing;
\q you removed my~sackcloth
\q and~clothed~me with~gladness,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:11 \ft \+xt Ec 3:4; Is 61:10; Jr 31:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 so that I can sing to~you and~not be~silent.
\q \nd Lord\nd* my God, I~will~praise you~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 30:12 \ft \+xt Ps 44:8; 108:1\+xt*\f*
\c 31
\cp 31
\s1 A Plea for Protection
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, I seek refuge in~you;
\q let me never be~disgraced.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:1 \ft \+xt Ps 25:2\+xt*\f*
\q Save me by~your~righteousness.
\q1
\v 2 Listen closely to~me; rescue~me~quickly.
\q Be a rock of~refuge for~me,
\q a mountain fortress to~save~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:2 \ft \+xt Ps 71:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 For you are my~rock and~my~fortress;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:3 \ft \+xt Ps 18:2; 71:3\+xt*\f*
\q you lead and~guide~me
\q for~your name’s~sake.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:3 \ft \+xt Ps 23:3; 25:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 You will free me from~the~net
\q that~is secretly~set for~me,
\q for you are my~refuge.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:4 \ft \+xt Ps 25:15; 46:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Into your hand I~entrust my~spirit;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:5 \ft \+xt Lk 23:46\+xt*\f*
\q you have redeemed me,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 31:5 \ft Or \fqa spirit. Redeem me\f* \nd Lord\nd*, God~of~truth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:5 \ft \+xt Ps 25:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 I~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 31:6 \ft One Hb ms, LXX, Syr, Vg, Jer read \fqa You\f* hate those who~are~devoted to~worthless~idols,
\q but I trust in~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:6 \ft \+xt Ps 26:5; Jnh 2:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 I will rejoice and~be~glad in~your~faithful~love
\q because you have seen my~affliction.
\q You know the~troubles of~my~soul~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:7 \ft \+xt Ps 10:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 and have not handed~me~over to~the~enemy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:8 \ft \+xt Dt 32:30\+xt*\f*
\q You have set my~feet in~a~spacious~place.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:8 \ft \+xt Jb 36:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Be gracious to~me, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q because I~am in~distress;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:9 \ft \+xt Ps 69:17\+xt*\f*
\q my eyes are worn out from~frustration~—
\q my whole being~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 31:9 \ft Lit \fqa my soul and my belly\f* as~well.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:9 \ft \+xt Ps 6:7; 63:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Indeed, my life is~consumed with~grief
\q and my years with~groaning;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:10 \ft \+xt Ps 102:3\+xt*\f*
\q my strength has~failed
\q because~of my~iniquity,~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 31:10 \ft LXX, Syr, Sym read \fqa affliction\f*
\q and my bones waste away.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:10 \ft \+xt Ps 32:3; 38:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 I am ridiculed by~all my~adversaries
\q and even by~my~neighbors.
\q I am dreaded by my~acquaintances;
\q those who see me in~the~street run~from~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:11 \ft \+xt Jb 19:13; Ps 38:11; 88:8,18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 I am forgotten: gone~from~memory
\q like a dead person~#—~#like~broken~pottery.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:12 \ft \+xt Ps 88:5; Ec 9:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 I have heard the~gossip of~many;
\q terror is on every side.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:13 \ft \+xt Jr 6:25; 20:10; 46:5; 49:29\+xt*\f*
\q When they conspired against~me,
\q they plotted to~take my~life.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:13 \ft \+xt Ps 41:7; Mt 27:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 14 But I trust in~you, \nd Lord\nd*;
\q I say, “You are my~God.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:14 \ft \+xt Ps 140:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 The course of my~life is in~your~power;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:15 \ft \+xt Jb 14:5; 24:1\+xt*\f*
\q rescue me from~the~power of~my~enemies
\q and~from my~persecutors.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:15 \ft \+xt Ps 59:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 Make your face shine on your~servant;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:16 \ft \+xt Nm 6:25\+xt*\f*
\q save me by~your~faithful~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:16 \ft \+xt Ps 6:4; 119:135\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 \nd Lord\nd*, do not let me be~disgraced when~I~call on~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:17 \ft \+xt Ps 25:2–3,20\+xt*\f*
\q Let the wicked be~disgraced;
\q let them be~quiet~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 31:17 \ft LXX reads \fqa brought down\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 31:17 \ft Or \fqa them wail\f* in~Sheol.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:17 \ft \+xt Ps 94:17; 115:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Let lying lips~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:18 \ft \+xt Ps 120:2\+xt*\f*
\q that arrogantly speak against~the~righteous
\q in~proud contempt be~silenced.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:18 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:3; Ps 94:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 How great is your~goodness,
\q which you have stored~up for~those who~fear~you.
\q In the presence of~everyone~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 31:19 \ft Or \fqa of the descendants of Adam\f* you have~acted
\q for those who take refuge in~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:19 \ft \+xt Ps 5:11; 23:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 You hide them in~the~protection of~your~presence;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:20 \ft \+xt Ps 17:8\+xt*\f*
\q you conceal them in~a~shelter
\q from human schemes,
\q from quarrelsome tongues.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:20 \ft \+xt Ps 27:5; 32:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 Blessed be the \nd Lord\nd*,
\q for he has wondrously shown his~faithful~love to~me
\q in a city under~siege.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:21 \ft \+xt Ps 28:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 In my alarm I~said,
\q “I am cut off from~your~sight.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:22 \ft \+xt Ps 88:5; Is 38:11–12\+xt*\f*
\q But you heard the~sound of~my~pleading
\q when I cried to~you for~help.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:22 \ft \+xt Ps 66:19; 145:19\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 23 Love the \nd Lord\nd*, all~his~faithful~ones.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:23 \ft \+xt Ps 30:4\+xt*\f*
\q The \nd Lord\nd* protects the~loyal,
\q but fully repays the~arrogant.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:23 \ft \+xt Ps 94:2; Jms 4:6; 1Pt 5:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 Be strong, and~let your~heart be~courageous,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:24 \ft \+xt Dt 31:23; Jos 1:9\+xt*\f*
\q all you who put your~hope in~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 31:24 \ft \+xt Ps 27:14\+xt*\f*
\c 32
\cp 32
\s1 The Joy of Forgiveness
\d Of David. A \tl Maskil\tl*.
\q1
\v 1 How joyful is the~one
\q whose transgression is~forgiven,
\q whose sin is covered!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:1 \ft \+xt Ps 85:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 How joyful is a~person~whom
\q the~\nd Lord\nd* does~not~charge with~iniquity~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:1–2 \ft \+xt Rm 4:7–8\+xt*\f*
\q and in whose spirit is no~deceit!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:2 \ft \+xt Jn 1:47\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 When I kept silent, my~bones became~brittle
\q from my groaning all~day~long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:3 \ft \+xt Ps 31:10; 38:8; Jr 20:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 For day and~night your~hand was~heavy on~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:4 \ft \+xt Jb 23:2; Ps 38:2\+xt*\f*
\q my strength was~drained~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 32:4 \ft Hb obscure\f*
\q as~in~the~summer’s~heat.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:4 \ft \+xt Ps 22:15; 39:10\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 5 Then I acknowledged my~sin to~you~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:5 \ft \+xt Ps 51:4\+xt*\f*
\q and did not conceal my~iniquity.
\q I said, “I will confess my~transgressions to~the~\nd Lord\nd*,”
\q and you forgave the~guilt of~my~sin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:5 \ft \+xt Lv 26:40; Ps 38:18; Pr 28:13; 1Jn 1:9\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Therefore let everyone who~is~faithful pray~to~you immediately.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 32:6 \ft Lit \fqa you at a time of finding\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:6 \ft \+xt Is 55:6\+xt*\f*
\q When great floodwaters~come,
\q they will not reach~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:6 \ft \+xt Ps 124:4–5; Is 43:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 You are my hiding place;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:7 \ft \+xt Ps 31:20; 91:1\+xt*\f*
\q you protect me from~trouble.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:7 \ft \+xt Ps 121:7\+xt*\f*
\q You surround me with~joyful~shouts of~deliverance. \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 8 I will instruct you and~show~you the~way to~go;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:8 \ft \+xt Ps 25:8,12\+xt*\f*
\q with my eye on~you, I~will~give~counsel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:8 \ft \+xt Ps 33:18; 73:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Do not be like a~horse or~mule,
\q without~understanding,
\q that must be controlled with~bit and~bridle
\q or else it will not come near~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:9 \ft \+xt Pr 26:3; Jms 3:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 Many pains come to~the~wicked,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:10 \ft \+xt Pr 13:21; Rm 2:9\+xt*\f*
\q but the one who~trusts in~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q will have faithful love surrounding~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:10 \ft \+xt Ps 5:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Be glad in~the~\nd Lord\nd* and~rejoice,
\q you~righteous~ones;
\q shout for joy,
\q all you~upright in~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 32:11 \ft \+xt Ps 64:10; 68:3; 97:12\+xt*\f*
\c 33
\cp 33
\s1 Praise to the Creator
\q1
\v 1 Rejoice in~the~\nd Lord\nd*, you~righteous~ones;
\q praise from the upright is~beautiful.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:1 \ft \+xt Ps 32:11; 147:1; Php 4:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Praise the \nd Lord\nd* with~the~lyre;
\q make music to~him with~a~ten-stringed~harp.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:2 \ft \+xt Ps 92:3; 144:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Sing a new song to~him;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:3 \ft \+xt Ps 40:3; 96:1; Is 42:10\+xt*\f*
\q play skillfully on~the~strings, with~a~joyful~shout.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:3 \ft \+xt Ps 150:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 For the word of~the~\nd Lord\nd* is~right,
\q and all his~work is~trustworthy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:4 \ft \+xt Ps 19:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 He loves righteousness and~justice;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:5 \ft \+xt Ps 11:7; 37:28\+xt*\f*
\q the earth is full of~the~\nd Lord\nd*’s unfailing~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:5 \ft \+xt Ps 119:64\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 The heavens were~made by~the~word of~the~\nd Lord\nd*,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:6 \ft \+xt Heb 11:3; 2Pt 3:5\+xt*\f*
\q and all the stars, by~the~breath of~his~mouth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:6 \ft \+xt Jb 26:13; Ps 104:30\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 He gathers the~water of~the~sea into~a~heap;~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 33:7 \ft LXX, Tg, Syr, Vg, Jer read \fqa sea as in a bottle\f*
\q he puts the~depths into~storehouses.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:7 \ft \+xt Ex 15:8; Jos 3:13; Ps 78:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Let the whole earth fear~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q let all the inhabitants of~the~world stand~in~awe of~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:8 \ft \+xt Ps 67:7; 96:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 For he spoke, and~it~came into~being;
\q he commanded, and~it~came into~existence.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:9 \ft \+xt Gn 1:3; Ps 147:15,18; 148:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 The \nd Lord\nd* frustrates the~counsel of~the~nations;
\q he thwarts the~plans of~the~peoples.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:10 \ft \+xt Ps 2:1–3; Is 8:10; 19:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 The counsel of~the~\nd Lord\nd* stands~forever,
\q the plans of~his~heart from~generation to~generation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:11 \ft \+xt Ps 139:17; Pr 19:21; Is 55:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Happy is the nation whose~God is~the~\nd Lord\nd*~—
\q the people he~has~chosen to~be his~own~possession!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:12 \ft \+xt Ex 19:5; Dt 7:6; Ps 144:15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 The \nd Lord\nd* looks down from~heaven;
\q he observes everyone.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:13 \ft \+xt Jb 28:24; Ps 11:4; 14:2; 53:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 He gazes on all the~inhabitants of~the~earth
\q from his dwelling place.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:14 \ft \+xt Ps 102:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 He forms the~hearts of~them~all;
\q he considers all their~works.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:15 \ft \+xt Jb 34:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 A king is not saved by a~large~army;
\q a warrior will not be rescued by~great~strength.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:16 \ft \+xt Ps 44:6; 60:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 The horse is a false hope for~safety;
\q it provides no escape by its~great~power.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:17 \ft \+xt Ps 20:7; 147:10; Hs 1:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 18 But look, the~\nd Lord\nd* keeps~his eye on those who~fear~him~—
\q those who depend on his~faithful~love~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:18 \ft \+xt Jb 36:7; Ps 34:15; 1Pt 3:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 to~rescue~them from~death
\q and to keep them alive in~famine.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:19 \ft \+xt Jb 5:20; Ps 37:19; 56:13\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 20 We wait for the~\nd Lord\nd*;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:20 \ft \+xt Ps 130:6; Is 8:17\+xt*\f*
\q he is our help and~shield.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:20 \ft \+xt Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 115:9–11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 For our hearts rejoice in~him~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:21 \ft \+xt Ps 13:5; 28:7; Jn 16:22\+xt*\f*
\q because we trust in his~holy~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:21 \ft \+xt Zph 3:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 May your faithful love rest on~us,~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q for we put our~hope in~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 33:22 \ft \+xt Ps 130:7; 147:11\+xt*\f*
\c 34
\cp 34
\s1 The \nd Lord\nd* Delivers the Righteous
\d Concerning David, when he pretended to be insane in the presence of Abimelech,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:title \ft \+xt 1Sm 21:10–15\+xt*\f* who drove him out, and he departed.
\q1
\v 1 I will bless the~\nd Lord\nd* at~all~times;
\q his praise will always be on~my~lips.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:1 \ft \+xt Ps 71:6; Eph 5:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I will boast in~the~\nd Lord\nd*;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:2 \ft \+xt Ps 44:8; Is 41:16; Jr 9:24; 1Co 1:31; 2Co 10:17; Gl 6:14; Php 3:3\+xt*\f*
\q the humble will hear and~be~glad.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:2 \ft \+xt Ps 69:32\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Proclaim the \nd Lord\nd*’s~greatness with~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:3 \ft \+xt Lk 1:46\+xt*\f*
\q let us exalt his~name~together.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:3 \ft \+xt Ps 69:30\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 I sought the \nd Lord\nd*, and~he~answered~me
\q and rescued me from~all my~fears.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:4 \ft \+xt Ps 34:6,17,19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Those who look to~him are~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 34:5 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Aq, Syr, Jer read \fqa Look to him and be\f*~radiant with~joy;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:5 \ft \+xt Is 60:5\+xt*\f*
\q their faces will never be~ashamed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:5 \ft \+xt Ps 25:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 This poor man cried, and~the~\nd Lord\nd* heard~him
\q and saved him from~all his~troubles.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:6 \ft \+xt Ps 34:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 The angel of~the~\nd Lord\nd* encamps
\q around those who fear him, and~rescues~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:7 \ft \+xt Ps 91:11; Heb 1:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 Taste and see that~the~\nd Lord\nd* is~good.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:8 \ft \+xt 1Pt 2:3\+xt*\f*
\q How happy is the person who takes~refuge in~him!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:8 \ft \+xt Ps 2:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 You who are his~holy~ones, fear~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q for those who~fear~him lack~nothing.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:9 \ft \+xt Ps 23:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Young lions~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 34:10 \ft LXX, Syr, Vg read \fqa The rich\f* lack~food and~go~hungry,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:10 \ft \+xt Jb 4:10–11\+xt*\f*
\q but those who~seek the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q will~not lack any~good~thing.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:10 \ft \+xt Ps 84:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 Come, children, listen~to~me;
\q I will teach you the~fear of~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:11 \ft \+xt Dt 4:10; 31:12–13; Ps 66:16; 111:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Who is someone who~desires~life,
\q loving a long life to~enjoy what~is~good?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:12 \ft \+xt Ec 3:13; 6:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Keep your tongue from~evil
\q and your lips from~deceitful~speech.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:13 \ft \+xt Ps 39:1; 141:3; Pr 13:3; Jms 1:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 Turn away from~evil and~do what~is~good;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:14 \ft \+xt Ps 37:27; Is 1:16–17\+xt*\f*
\q seek peace and~pursue~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:14 \ft \+xt Rm 14:19; Heb 12:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 The eyes of~the~\nd Lord\nd* are on~the~righteous,
\q and his ears are open to~their~cry for~help.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:15 \ft \+xt Jb 36:7; Ps 33:18; 1Pt 3:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 The face of the \nd Lord\nd* is~set
\q against those who~do what~is~evil,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:12–16 \ft \+xt 1Pt 3:10–12\+xt*\f*
\q to remove~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 34:16 \ft Or \fqa cut off\f* all memory of~them from~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:16 \ft \+xt Am 9:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 The righteous~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 34:17 \ft Lit \fqa They\f* cry~out, and~the~\nd Lord\nd*~hears,
\q and rescues them from~all their~troubles.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:17 \ft \+xt Ps 145:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 The \nd Lord\nd* is near the~brokenhearted;
\q he saves those crushed in~spirit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:18 \ft \+xt Ps 51:17; 147:3; Is 61:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 One who is righteous has many~adversities,
\q but the \nd Lord\nd* rescues him from~them~all.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:19 \ft \+xt Ps 71:20; 2Tm 3:11–12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 He protects all~his~bones;
\q not one of them is~broken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:20 \ft \+xt Jn 19:33,36\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 Evil brings death to~the~wicked,
\q and those who~hate the~righteous will~be~punished.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:21 \ft \+xt Ps 94:23; 140:11; Pr 24:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 The \nd Lord\nd* redeems the~life of~his~servants,
\q and all who take refuge in~him will~not be~punished.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 34:22 \ft \+xt Ps 37:40; Rm 8:33–34\+xt*\f*
\c 35
\cp 35
\s1 Prayer for Victory
\d Of David.
\q1
\v 1 Oppose my opponents, \nd Lord\nd*;
\q fight those who fight~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:1 \ft \+xt Ex 14:25; Is 49:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Take your shields~#—~#large~and~small~—
\q and come to~my~aid.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:2 \ft \+xt Ps 5:12; 91:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Draw the spear and~javelin against~my~pursuers,
\q and assure me, “I~am your~deliverance.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:3 \ft \+xt Ps 13:5; 40:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Let those who~intend to~take my~life
\q be disgraced and~humiliated;
\q let those who~plan to~harm~me
\q be turned back and~ashamed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:4 \ft \+xt Ps 40:14; 70:2; 129:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Let them be like~chaff in~the~wind,
\q with the angel of~the~\nd Lord\nd* driving~them~away.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:5 \ft \+xt Jb 21:18; Ps 83:13; Is 29:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Let their way be dark and~slippery,
\q with the angel of~the~\nd Lord\nd* pursuing~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:6 \ft \+xt Ps 73:18; Jr 23:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 They hid their~net for~me without~cause;
\q they dug a~pit for~me without~cause.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:7 \ft \+xt Ps 140:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Let ruin come on~him~unexpectedly,
\q and let the~net that~he~hid ensnare~him;
\q let him fall into~it~#—~#to~his~ruin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:8 \ft \+xt Jb 18:8; Ps 7:15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Then I will rejoice in~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q I will delight in~his~deliverance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:9 \ft \+xt Ps 9:14; 13:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 All my bones will~say,
\q “\nd Lord\nd*, who is like~you,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:10 \ft \+xt Ex 15:11; Ps 86:8; Mc 7:18\+xt*\f*
\q rescuing the poor from~one too~strong for~him,
\q the poor or the~needy from~one who~robs~him?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:10 \ft \+xt Ps 72:12; 82:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 Malicious witnesses come~forward;
\q they question me about~things I~do~not~know.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:11 \ft \+xt Ps 27:12; Pr 19:5,9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 They repay me evil for~good,
\q making me desolate.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:12 \ft \+xt Ps 38:20; 109:5; Jr 18:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Yet when~they~were~sick,
\q my clothing was~sackcloth;
\q I humbled myself with~fasting,
\q and my prayer was~genuine.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 35:13 \ft Lit \fqa prayer returned to my chest\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:13 \ft \+xt Ps 69:10–11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 I went about mourning as~if for~my~friend or~brother;
\q I was bowed down with~grief,
\q like~one mourning for a~mother.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:14 \ft \+xt Ps 38:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 But when I stumbled, they~gathered in~glee;
\q they gathered against~me.
\q Assailants I did not know
\q tore at me and~did~not~stop.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:15 \ft \+xt Jb 30:1,8,12; Ob 12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 With godless mockery~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 35:16 \ft Hb obscure\f*
\q they gnashed their~teeth at~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:16 \ft \+xt Jb 16:9; Ps 37:12; Lm 2:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 17 Lord, how long will~you look~on?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:17 \ft \+xt Ps 13:1; Hab 1:13\+xt*\f*
\q Rescue me from~their~ravages;
\q rescue my precious life from~the~young~lions.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:17 \ft \+xt Ps 22:20–21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 I will praise you in~the~great~assembly;
\q I will exalt you among~many~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:18 \ft \+xt Ps 22:22,25; 40:9–10; Heb 2:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Do not let my~deceitful~enemies rejoice over~me;
\q do not let those who~hate me without~cause~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:19 \ft \+xt Ps 38:19; Jn 15:25\+xt*\f*
\q wink~at me~maliciously.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:19 \ft \+xt Ps 13:4; 30:1; 38:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 For they do not speak in~friendly~ways,
\q but contrive fraudulent~schemes~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 35:20 \ft Lit \fqa but devise fraudulent words\f*
\q against those who~live peacefully in~the~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:20 \ft \+xt Ps 55:21; Jr 9:8; Mc 6:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 They open their~mouths wide against~me and~say,
\q “Aha, aha! We~saw~it!~”~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 35:21 \ft Lit \fqa Our eyes saw!\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:21 \ft \+xt Jb 16:10; Ps 22:13; 40:15; 70:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 22 You saw it, \nd Lord\nd*; do~not be~silent.
\q Lord, do not be far from~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:22 \ft \+xt Ps 10:1; 22:11; 28:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 Wake up and~rise to~my~defense,
\q to my cause, my~God and~my~Lord!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:23 \ft \+xt Ps 7:6; 44:23; 59:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 Vindicate me, \nd Lord\nd*~my~God,
\q in keeping with your~righteousness,
\q and do not let them rejoice over~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:24 \ft \+xt Ps 26:1; 43:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 Do not let them say in~their~hearts,
\q “Aha! Just what we wanted.”
\q Do not let them~say,
\q “We have swallowed him~up!~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:25 \ft \+xt Ps 124:3; Lm 2:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 Let those who rejoice at~my~misfortune
\q be disgraced and~humiliated;
\q let those who exalt themselves over~me
\q be clothed with~shame and~reproach.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:26 \ft \+xt Jb 8:22; Ps 40:14; 109:29\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 27 Let those who~want my~vindication
\q shout for joy and~be~glad;
\q let them continually say,
\q “The \nd Lord\nd* be exalted.
\q He takes pleasure in his~servant’s~well-being.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:27 \ft \+xt Ps 40:16; 70:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 And my tongue will~proclaim your~righteousness,
\q your praise all day long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 35:28 \ft \+xt Ps 71:8,15,24\+xt*\f*
\c 36
\cp 36
\s1 Human Wickedness and God’s Love
\d For the choir director. Of David, the \nd Lord\nd*’s servant.
\q1
\v 1 An oracle within~my~heart
\q concerning the~transgression of~the wicked~person:
\q Dread of~God has no~effect on~him.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 36:1 \ft Lit \fqa There is no dread of God in front of his eyes\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:1 \ft \+xt Rm 3:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 For with his flattering opinion of~himself,
\q he does not discover and~hate his~iniquity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:2 \ft \+xt Dt 29:19; Ps 10:3; 49:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 The words from~his~mouth are~malicious and~deceptive;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:3 \ft \+xt Ps 10:7\+xt*\f*
\q he has stopped acting wisely and~doing~good.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:3 \ft \+xt Jr 4:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Even on his bed he~makes malicious~plans.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:4 \ft \+xt Pr 4:16\+xt*\f*
\q He sets himself on~a~path that~is~not~good,
\q and~he does~not reject~evil.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:4 \ft \+xt Ps 10:7; Is 65:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 \nd Lord\nd*, your faithful love reaches to~heaven,
\q your faithfulness to~the~clouds.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:5 \ft \+xt Ps 57:10; 103:11; 108:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Your righteousness is like~the~highest~mountains,
\q your judgments like~the~deepest~sea.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:6 \ft \+xt Ps 71:19\+xt*\f*
\q \nd Lord\nd*, you preserve people and~animals.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:6 \ft \+xt Ps 104:14–15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 How priceless your faithful~love~is,~God!
\q People take~refuge in~the~shadow of~your~wings.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:7 \ft \+xt Ru 2:12; Ps 17:8; 57:1; 91:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 They are filled from~the~abundance of~your~house.
\q You let them drink from your~refreshing~stream.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:8 \ft \+xt Ps 46:4; 65:4; Jr 31:12–14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 For the wellspring of~life is with~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:9 \ft \+xt Jn 4:10,14\+xt*\f*
\q By means of your light we~see light.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:9 \ft \+xt Jn 1:9; Ac 26:18\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 Spread your faithful love over~those who~know~you,
\q and your righteousness over~the~upright in~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:10 \ft \+xt Pr 11:6; Jr 22:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Do not let the~foot of the~arrogant come~near~me
\q or the hand of the wicked drive~me~away.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:11 \ft \+xt Ps 38:16; 119:122\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 There! The evildoers have fallen.
\q They have been thrown down and~cannot~rise.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 36:12 \ft \+xt Ps 1:5; 140:10; Is 26:14\+xt*\f*
\c 37
\cp 37
\s1 Instruction in Wisdom
\d Of David.
\q1
\v 1 Do not be agitated by~evildoers;
\q do not envy those who~do~wrong.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:1 \ft \+xt Ps 73:3; Pr 3:31; 23:17; 24:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 For they wither quickly like~grass
\q and wilt like tender green~plants.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:2 \ft \+xt Ps 92:7; 129:6; Jms 1:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Trust in the \nd Lord\nd* and~do what~is~good;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:3 \ft \+xt Ps 62:8\+xt*\f*
\q dwell in the land and~live~securely.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 37:3 \ft Or \fqa and cultivate faithfulness\ft , or \fqa and befriend faithfulness\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:3 \ft \+xt Pr 2:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Take delight in~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and he will give you your~heart’s~desires.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:4 \ft \+xt Ps 21:2; 145:19; Is 58:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 Commit your way to~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q trust in him, and~he~will~act,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:5 \ft \+xt Ps 55:22; Pr 16:3; 1Pt 5:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 making your righteousness shine like~the~dawn,
\q your justice like~the~noonday.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:6 \ft \+xt Ps 97:11; Is 58:8,10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Be silent before~the~\nd Lord\nd* and~wait expectantly for~him;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:7 \ft \+xt Ps 40:1; Lm 3:26\+xt*\f*
\q do not be agitated by~one who~prospers in~his~way,
\q by the person who~carries~out evil~plans.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:7 \ft \+xt Jr 12:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 Refrain from~anger and~give~up your~rage;
\q do not be agitated~#—~#it~can~only bring~harm.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:8 \ft \+xt Eph 4:31; Col 3:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 For evildoers will~be~destroyed,
\q but those who~put their~hope in~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q will inherit the~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:9 \ft \+xt Pr 2:21; Is 57:13; 60:21\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 A little while, and the~wicked~person will~be no~more;
\q though you look for~him, he~will~not be~there.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:10 \ft \+xt Jb 7:10; 24:24; Ps 37:35–36\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 But the humble will inherit the~land~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:11 \ft \+xt Mt 5:5\+xt*\f*
\q and will enjoy abundant~prosperity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:11 \ft \+xt Ps 72:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 The wicked person schemes against~the~righteous
\q and gnashes his~teeth at~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:12 \ft \+xt Ps 31:13,20; 35:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 The Lord laughs at~him~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:13 \ft \+xt Ps 2:4; 59:8; Hab 1:10\+xt*\f*
\q because he sees that~his~day is~coming.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:13 \ft \+xt 1Sm 26:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 14 The wicked have~drawn the~sword and~strung the~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 37:14 \ft Lit \fqa their\f*~bow
\q to bring down the~poor and~needy
\q and to slaughter those whose~way is~upright.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:14 \ft \+xt Ps 11:2; Lm 2:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Their swords will~enter their~own~hearts,
\q and their bows will~be~broken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:15 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:4; Ps 46:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 The little that the~righteous~person has is~better
\q than the abundance of~many~wicked~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:16 \ft \+xt Pr 15:16; 16:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 For the arms of~the~wicked will~be~broken,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:17 \ft \+xt Ps 10:15\+xt*\f*
\q but the \nd Lord\nd* supports the~righteous.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:17 \ft \+xt Ps 145:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 18 The \nd Lord\nd* watches over the~blameless all~their~days,
\q and their inheritance will~last~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:18 \ft \+xt Ps 1:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 They will not be~disgraced in~times of~adversity;
\q they will be~satisfied in~days of~hunger.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:19 \ft \+xt Jb 5:20; Ps 33:19\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 20 But the wicked will~perish;
\q the \nd Lord\nd*’s enemies, like~the~glory of~the~pastures,
\q will~fade~away~—
\q they will fade away like~smoke.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:20 \ft \+xt Ps 68:2; Hs 13:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 21 The wicked person borrows and~does~not~repay,
\q but the righteous one is~gracious and~giving.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:21 \ft \+xt Ps 112:5,9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 Those who are blessed by~the~\nd Lord\nd* will~inherit the~land,
\q but those cursed by~him will~be~destroyed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:22 \ft \+xt Pr 3:33\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 23 A person’s steps are~established by~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and he takes pleasure in~his~way.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:23 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:9; Ps 66:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 Though he falls, he~will~not be~overwhelmed,
\q because the~\nd Lord\nd* supports him with his~hand.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:24 \ft \+xt Ps 145:14; Pr 24:16; Mc 7:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 25 I have been young and~now I~am~old,
\q yet I have not seen the~righteous~abandoned
\q or his children begging for~bread.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:25 \ft \+xt Pr 10:3; Is 41:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 He is always generous, always~lending,
\q and his children are a~blessing.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:26 \ft \+xt Dt 15:8; Ps 112:5,9; Mt 5:42\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 27 Turn away from evil, do what~is~good,
\q and settle permanently.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:27 \ft \+xt Ps 34:14; 102:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 For the \nd Lord\nd* loves justice
\q and will not abandon his~faithful~ones.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:28 \ft \+xt Dt 31:6; Heb 13:5\+xt*\f*
\q They are kept safe forever,
\q but the children of~the~wicked will~be~destroyed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:28 \ft \+xt Ps 21:10; Pr 2:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 The righteous will inherit the~land
\q and dwell in~it permanently.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:29 \ft \+xt Pr 2:21; Is 60:21\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 30 The mouth of~the~righteous utters~wisdom;
\q his tongue speaks what~is~just.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:30 \ft \+xt Ps 49:3; 119:13; Pr 10:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 The instruction of his God~is in~his~heart;
\q his steps do not falter.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:31 \ft \+xt Dt 6:6; Ps 40:8; 119:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 32 The wicked one lies in~wait for~the~righteous
\q and intends to kill~him;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:32 \ft \+xt Ps 10:8; 17:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 33 the \nd Lord\nd* will not leave~him
\q in the power~of the~wicked~one
\q or allow him to~be~condemned when~he~is~judged.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:33 \ft \+xt Ps 34:22; 109:31; 2Pt 2:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 34 Wait for the \nd Lord\nd* and~keep his~way,
\q and he will exalt you to~inherit the~land.
\q You will watch when~the~wicked are~destroyed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:34 \ft \+xt Ps 27:14; 52:5–6; 91:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 35 I have seen a~wicked,~violent~person
\q well-rooted,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 37:35 \ft Hb obscure\f* like a~flourishing~native~tree.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:35 \ft \+xt Jb 5:3; Jr 12:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 36 Then I~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 37:36 \ft LXX, Syr, Vg, Jer; MT reads \fqa he\f* passed by and~noticed he~was~gone;
\q I searched for him, but~he~could~not be~found.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:36 \ft \+xt Jb 20:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 37 Watch the blameless and~observe the~upright,
\q for the person of~peace will~have a~future.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 37:37 \ft Or \fqa posterity\ft , also in v.~38\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:37 \ft \+xt Is 57:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 38 But transgressors will all be~eliminated;
\q the future of~the~wicked will~be~destroyed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:38 \ft \+xt Ps 1:4–6; Pr 2:22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 39 The salvation of the righteous is from~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q their refuge in~a~time of~distress.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:39 \ft \+xt Ps 3:8; 9:9; 62:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 40 The \nd Lord\nd* helps and~delivers~them;
\q he will deliver them from~the~wicked and~will~save~them
\q because they take refuge in~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 37:40 \ft \+xt Ps 22:4; 34:22; 54:4\+xt*\f*
\c 38
\cp 38
\s1 Prayer of a Suffering Sinner
\d A psalm of David to bring remembrance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:title \ft \+xt Ps 70\+xt* title\f*
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, do not punish me in~your~anger
\q or discipline me in~your~wrath.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:1 \ft \+xt Ps 6:1; Jr 10:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 For your arrows have~sunk into~me,
\q and your hand has pressed~down on~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:2 \ft \+xt Jb 6:4; Ps 32:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 There is no soundness in~my~body
\q because~of your~indignation;
\q there is no health~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 38:3 \ft Hb shalom\f* in~my~bones
\q because~of my~sin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:3 \ft \+xt Jb 33:19; Ps 31:10; 102:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 For my iniquities have~flooded over~my~head;
\q they are a burden too~heavy for~me to~bear.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:4 \ft \+xt Ezr 9:6; Ps 40:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 My wounds are~foul and~festering
\q because of my~foolishness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:5 \ft \+xt Is 1:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I am bent over and~brought~very~low;
\q all day long I go around in~mourning.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:6 \ft \+xt Ps 35:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 For my insides are full of burning~pain,
\q and there is no~soundness in~my~body.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:7 \ft \+xt Ps 38:3; Lm 1:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 I am faint and severely crushed;
\q I groan because~of the~anguish of~my~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:8 \ft \+xt Jb 3:24; Ps 6:6; 32:3; Lm 2:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Lord, my every desire is in~front of~you;
\q my sighing is not hidden from~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:9 \ft \+xt Ps 10:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 My heart races, my~strength leaves~me,
\q and even the~light of~my~eyes has~faded.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 38:10 \ft Or \fqa and the light of my eyes~#—~#even that is not with me\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:10 \ft \+xt Ps 6:7; 69:3; 88:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 My loved ones and~friends stand~back from~my~affliction,
\q and my relatives stand at~a~distance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:11 \ft \+xt Jb 19:13–20; Ps 31:11; 88:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Those who intend to kill me set~traps,
\q and those who want to~harm~me threaten to~destroy~me;
\q they plot treachery all~day~long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:12 \ft \+xt Ps 35:4,20; 54:3; 140:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 I am like a deaf person; I~do~not~hear.
\q I am like a speechless person
\q who~does~not open his~mouth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:13 \ft \+xt Ps 39:2,9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 I am like a man who~does~not~hear
\q and has no arguments in~his~mouth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:14 \ft \+xt Jb 23:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 For I put my hope in~you, \nd Lord\nd*;
\q you will answer me, my~Lord, my~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:15 \ft \+xt Ps 17:6; 39:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 For I said, “Don’t~let~them~rejoice over~me~—
\q those who are arrogant toward~me when~I~stumble.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:16 \ft \+xt Ps 13:4; 35:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 For I am about~to~fall,
\q and my pain is constantly with~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:17 \ft \+xt Ps 13:2; 35:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 So I confess my~iniquity;
\q I am anxious because~of my~sin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:18 \ft \+xt Ps 32:5; 2Co 7:9–10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 But my enemies are~vigorous and~powerful;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 38:19 \ft Or \fqa numerous\f*
\q many hate me for~no~reason.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:19 \ft \+xt Ps 18:17; 35:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 Those who repay evil for~good
\q attack me for~pursuing~good.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:20 \ft \+xt Ps 35:12; 109:5; 3Jn 11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 21 \nd Lord\nd*, do not abandon~me;
\q my God, do not be far from~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:21 \ft \+xt Ps 22:19; 35:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 Hurry to help~me,
\q my Lord, my~salvation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 38:22 \ft \+xt Ps 40:13,17\+xt*\f*
\c 39
\cp 39
\s1 The Fleeting Nature of Life
\d For the choir director, for Jeduthun. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 I said, “I will guard my~ways
\q so that I may not~sin with~my~tongue;
\q I will guard my~mouth with~a~muzzle
\q as long as the wicked are in~my~presence.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:1 \ft \+xt Ps 34:13; Jms 3:5–12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I was speechless and~quiet;
\q I kept silent, even from speaking~good,
\q and my pain intensified.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:2 \ft \+xt Jb 40:4; Ps 38:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 My heart grew hot within~me;
\q as I mused, a~fire~burned.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:3 \ft \+xt Ps 32:4; Jr 20:9; Lk 24:32\+xt*\f*
\q I spoke with~my~tongue:
\q1
\v 4 “\nd Lord\nd*, make~me aware~of~my~end
\q and the number of~my~days
\q so that I will know how short-lived I~am.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:4 \ft \+xt Ps 78:39; 90:12; 103:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 In fact, you have~made my~days just inches~long,
\q and my life span is as~nothing to~you.
\q Yes, every human being stands as only~a~vapor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:5 \ft \+xt Ps 62:9; 89:47; 144:4\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 6 Yes, a person goes about like~a~mere~shadow.
\q Indeed, they rush~around in~vain,
\q gathering possessions
\q without~knowing who~will~get~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:6 \ft \+xt Ps 49:10; Ec 2:18–19; Lk 12:20; 1Co 7:31\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 “Now, Lord, what do I wait~for?
\q My hope is in~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:7 \ft \+xt Ps 38:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Rescue me from all my~transgressions;
\q do not make me the~taunt of~fools.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:8 \ft \+xt Ps 44:13; 79:4; 119:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 I am speechless; I~do~not open my~mouth
\q because of what you~have~done.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:9 \ft \+xt Ps 39:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Remove your torment from~me.
\q Because~of the~force of~your~hand I~am finished.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:10 \ft \+xt Jb 9:34; 13:21; Ps 32:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 You discipline a~person with~punishment for~iniquity,
\q consuming like a~moth what~is~precious to~him;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:11 \ft \+xt Is 50:9\+xt*\f*
\q yes, every human being is only a~vapor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:11 \ft \+xt Ps 39:5\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 12 “Hear my~prayer, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q and listen to~my~cry for~help;
\q do not be silent at~my~tears.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:12 \ft \+xt Ps 35:22\+xt*\f*
\q For I am here with~you as~an~alien,
\q a temporary resident like all my~ancestors.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:12 \ft \+xt 1Ch 29:15; Heb 11:13; 1Pt 2:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Turn your angry gaze from~me
\q so~that I~may~be cheered~up
\q before I die and~am~gone.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 39:13 \ft \+xt Jb 7:19; 10:20–21; Ps 102:24\+xt*\f*
\c 40
\cp 40
\s1 Thanksgiving and a Cry for Help
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 I waited patiently for~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and he turned to~me and~heard my~cry for~help.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:1 \ft \+xt Ps 27:14; 34:15; 37:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 He brought me up from~a~desolate~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 40:2 \ft Or \fqa watery\f*~pit,
\q out of the muddy clay,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:2 \ft \+xt Ps 69:2,14; Jr 38:6–13\+xt*\f*
\q and set my feet on~a~rock,
\q making my steps secure.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:2 \ft \+xt Ps 27:5; 37:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 He put a new song in~my~mouth,
\q a hymn of praise to~our~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:3 \ft \+xt Ps 33:3\+xt*\f*
\q Many will see and~fear,
\q and they will trust in~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:3 \ft \+xt Dt 13:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 How happy is~anyone
\q who has put his~trust in~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q and has not turned to~the~proud
\q or to those who~run after~lies!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:4 \ft \+xt Jb 23:11; Ps 84:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 \nd Lord\nd* my God, you~have~done many~things~—
\q your wondrous works and~your~plans for~us;
\q none can compare with~you.
\q If I were to report and~speak of~them,
\q they are more than can be~told.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:5 \ft \+xt Jb 5:9; Ps 71:15; 139:17–18\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 You do not delight in~sacrifice and~offering;
\q you open my~ears to~listen.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 40:6 \ft Lit \fqa you hollow out ears for me\f*
\q You do not ask for a~whole~burnt~offering or~a~sin~offering.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:6 \ft \+xt 1Sm 15:22; Ps 51:16; Am 5:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Then I said, “See, I~have~come;
\q in the scroll it is written about~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:7 \ft \+xt Lk 24:44\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 I delight to do your~will, my~God,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:8 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16,24; Jn 4:34\+xt*\f*
\q and your instruction is deep within~me.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:6–8 \ft \+xt Ps 119:11; Heb 10:5–9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 I proclaim righteousness in~the~great~assembly;
\q see, I do not keep my~mouth~closed~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 40:9 \ft Lit \fqa not restrain my lips\f*~—
\q as~you~know, \nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:9 \ft \+xt Ps 22:22,25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 I did not hide your~righteousness in~my~heart;
\q I spoke about your~faithfulness and~salvation;
\q I did not conceal your~constant~love and~truth
\q from~the~great~assembly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:10 \ft \+xt Ac 20:20\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 \nd Lord\nd*, you do not~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 40:11 \ft Or \fqa \+nd Lord\+nd*, do not\f* withhold your~compassion from~me.
\q Your constant love and~truth will~always guard~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:11 \ft \+xt Ps 36:5; 57:3; 61:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 For troubles without~number have~surrounded~me;
\q my iniquities have overtaken me; I~am~unable to~see.
\q They are more than the~hairs of~my~head,
\q and my courage leaves~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:12 \ft \+xt Ps 38:4; 65:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 \nd Lord\nd*, be pleased to~rescue~me;
\q hurry to help me, \nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:13 \ft \+xt Ps 70:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 14 Let those who~intend to~take my~life
\q be disgraced and~confounded.
\q Let those who~wish me~harm
\q be turned back and~humiliated.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:14 \ft \+xt Ps 35:4,26; 63:9; 70:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Let those who~say to~me, “Aha,~aha!~”
\q be appalled because~of their~shame.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:15 \ft \+xt Ps 35:21,25; 70:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 Let all who~seek you~rejoice and~be~glad in~you;
\q let those who~love your~salvation continually~say,
\q “The~\nd Lord\nd*~is~great!~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:16 \ft \+xt Ps 35:27; 70:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 I am oppressed and~needy;
\q may the Lord think of~me.
\q You are my~helper and~my~deliverer;
\q my God, do~not~delay.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 40:17 \ft \+xt Ps 86:1; 109:22\+xt*\f*
\c 41
\cp 41
\s1 Victory in spite of Betrayal
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 Happy is one who~is considerate of~the~poor;
\q the \nd Lord\nd* will save him in~a~day of~adversity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:1 \ft \+xt Ps 82:3–4; Pr 14:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 The \nd Lord\nd* will keep him and~preserve~him;
\q he will be blessed in~the~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:2 \ft \+xt Ps 37:22,28\+xt*\f*
\q You will not give~him~over to~the~desire of~his~enemies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:2 \ft \+xt Ps 27:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 The \nd Lord\nd* will sustain~him on~his~sickbed;
\q you will heal him on~the~bed where~he~lies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:3 \ft \+xt Jr 17:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 I said, “\nd Lord\nd*, be~gracious to~me;
\q heal me, for I have sinned against~you.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:4 \ft \+xt Ps 6:2; 51:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 My enemies speak~maliciously about~me:
\q “When will he die and~be~forgotten?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:5 \ft \+xt Ps 38:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 When one of them comes to~visit, he~speaks~deceitfully;
\q he stores up evil in~his~heart;
\q he goes out and~talks.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:6 \ft \+xt Ps 12:2; 62:4; Pr 26:24–26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 All who hate me whisper~together about~me;
\q they plan to~harm~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:7 \ft \+xt Ps 56:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 “Something awful has overwhelmed~him,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 41:8 \ft Lit \fqa “A thing of worthlessness has been poured into him\f*
\q and he won’t rise again from~where he~lies!~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:8 \ft \+xt Ps 71:10–11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Even my friend~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 41:9 \ft Lit \fqa Even a man of my peace\f* in~whom I~trusted,
\q one who ate my~bread,
\q has raised his~heel against~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:9 \ft \+xt Jb 19:19; Ps 55:12–13; Jn 13:18\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 But you, \nd Lord\nd*, be~gracious to~me and~raise~me~up;
\q then I will repay them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:10 \ft \+xt Ps 9:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 By this I know that~you~delight in~me:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:11 \ft \+xt Ps 37:23\+xt*\f*
\q my enemy does not shout in~triumph over~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:11 \ft \+xt Ps 25:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 You supported me because~of my~integrity~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:12 \ft \+xt Ps 37:17\+xt*\f*
\q and set me in~your~presence~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:12 \ft \+xt Ps 21:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 Blessed be the \nd Lord\nd*~God of~Israel,
\q from everlasting to~everlasting.
\q Amen and amen.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 41:13 \ft \+xt Ps 72:18–19; 89:52\+xt*\f*
\c 42
\ms2 BOOK II
\ms3 (Psalms 42–72)
\cp 42
\s1 Longing for God
\d For the choir director. A \tl Maskil\tl* of the sons of Korah.
\q1
\v 1 As a deer longs for flowing~streams,
\q so I long~for~you, God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:1 \ft \+xt Ps 84:2; 119:131\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I thirst for God, the~living~God.
\q When can I~come and~appear before~God?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:2 \ft \+xt Ps 63:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 My tears have been my~food day~and~night,
\q while all day long people~say to~me,
\q “Where is your~God?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:3 \ft \+xt 1Sm 4:21; Ps 79:10; 115:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 I remember this as~I~pour~out my~heart:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:4 \ft \+xt Ps 62:8\+xt*\f*
\q how I walked with~many,
\q leading the~festive~procession to~the~house of~God,
\q with joyful and~thankful~shouts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:4 \ft \+xt Ps 55:14; 100:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 Why, my soul, are you so~dejected?
\q Why are you in such~turmoil?
\q Put your hope in God, for~I~will still~praise~him,
\q my Savior and~my~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:5 \ft \+xt Ps 38:6; 43:5; Mt 26:38\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 42:5–6 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss read \fqa him, the salvation of his presence. \fv 6\fv*\fqa My God, I\f* am deeply depressed;
\q therefore I remember you from~the~land of~Jordan
\q and~the~peaks of~Hermon, from~Mount~Mizar.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:6 \ft \+xt Ps 61:2; Jnh 2:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Deep calls to deep in~the~roar of~your~waterfalls;
\q all your breakers and~your~billows have~swept over~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:7 \ft \+xt Ps 69:1–2; Jnh 2:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 The \nd Lord\nd* will send his~faithful~love by~day;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:8 \ft \+xt Jb 35:10; Ps 77:6\+xt*\f*
\q his song will~be with~me in~the~night~—
\q a~prayer to~the~God of~my~life.
\b
\q1
\v 9 I will say to~God, my~rock,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:9 \ft \+xt Ps 18:2; 31:3\+xt*\f*
\q “Why have you forgotten~me?
\q Why must I go about in~sorrow
\q because of the~enemy’s~oppression?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:9 \ft \+xt Ps 43:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 My adversaries taunt~me,
\q as if crushing my~bones,
\q while all day long they~say to~me,
\q “Where is your~God?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:10 \ft \+xt Jl 2:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Why, my soul, are you so~dejected?
\q Why are you in such~turmoil?
\q Put your hope in God, for~I~will still~praise~him,
\q my Savior and~my~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 42:11 \ft \+xt Ps 43:5; Mt 26:38\+xt*\f*
\b
\c 43
\cp 43
\q1
\v 1 \f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr Ps 43 \ft Many Hb mss connect Pss 42 and 43\f*~Vindicate me, God, and~champion my~cause
\q against an unfaithful nation;
\q rescue me from~the~deceitful and~unjust~person.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 43:1 \ft \+xt Ps 5:6; 26:1; 35:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 For you are the~God of~my~refuge.
\q Why have you rejected~me?
\q Why must I go about in~sorrow
\q because of the~enemy’s~oppression?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 43:2 \ft \+xt Ps 42:9; 88:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Send your light and~your~truth; let~them lead~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 43:3 \ft \+xt Ps 36:9\+xt*\f*
\q Let them bring me to~your~holy~mountain,
\q to your dwelling place.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 43:3 \ft \+xt Ps 2:6; 46:4; 84:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Then I will come to~the~altar of~God,
\q to God, my~greatest~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 43:4 \ft \+xt Ps 26:6\+xt*\f*
\q I will praise you with~the~lyre,
\q God, my~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 43:4 \ft \+xt Ps 33:2; 57:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 Why, my soul, are you so~dejected?
\q Why are you in such~turmoil?
\q Put your hope in God, for~I~will still~praise~him,
\q my Savior and~my~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 43:5 \ft \+xt Ps 42:5,11\+xt*\f*
\c 44
\cp 44
\s1 Israel’s Complaint
\d For the choir director. A \tl Maskil\tl* of the sons of Korah.
\q1
\v 1 God, we have heard with~our~ears~—
\q our ancestors have told~us~—
\q the work you accomplished in~their~days,
\q in days long ago:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:1 \ft \+xt Dt 32:7; Ps 78:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 In order to plant them,
\q you~displaced the~nations by~your~hand;
\q in order to settle them,
\q you~brought disaster on the~peoples.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:2 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:10; Ps 78:55; 80:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 For they did not take the~land by~their~sword~—
\q their arm did not bring~them~victory~—
\q but by your right hand, your~arm,
\q and~the~light of~your~face,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:3 \ft \+xt Nm 6:25\+xt*\f*
\q because you were favorable toward~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:3 \ft \+xt Dt 7:7–8; Ps 77:15; Hs 1:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 You are my~King, my~God,
\q who ordains~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 44:4 \ft LXX, Syr, Aq; MT reads \fqa King, God; ordain\f* victories for~Jacob.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:4 \ft \+xt Ps 42:8; 74:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Through you we~drive~back our~foes;
\q through your~name we~trample our~enemies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:5 \ft \+xt Ps 60:12; 108:13; Zch 10:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 For I do not trust in~my~bow,
\q and my sword does~not bring~me~victory.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:6 \ft \+xt 1Sm 17:47; Ps 33:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 But you give us victory over~our~foes
\q and let those who~hate~us be~disgraced.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:7 \ft \+xt Ps 35:4; 53:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 We boast in~God all~day~long;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:8 \ft \+xt Ps 34:2\+xt*\f*
\q we will praise your~name~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:8 \ft \+xt Ps 30:12; 34:2\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 9 But you have rejected and~humiliated~us;
\q you do not march~out with~our~armies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:9 \ft \+xt Ps 60:1,10; 74:1; 108:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 You make us retreat from~the~foe,
\q and those who~hate~us
\q have~taken~plunder for~themselves.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:10 \ft \+xt Lv 26:17; Dt 28:25; Jos 7:8,12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 You hand us over to~be~eaten like~sheep
\q and scatter us among~the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:11 \ft \+xt Lv 26:33; Dt 4:27; 28:64; Ps 106:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 You sell your~people for~nothing;
\q you make no~profit from~selling~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:12 \ft \+xt Dt 32:30; Jdg 2:14; 3:8; Is 52:3–4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 You make us an~object of~reproach to~our~neighbors,
\q a source of~mockery and~ridicule to~those around~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:13 \ft \+xt Dt 28:37; Ps 79:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 You make us a~joke among~the~nations,
\q a laughingstock~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 44:14 \ft Lit \fqa shaking of the head\f* among~the~peoples.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:14 \ft \+xt Jb 17:6; Ps 109:25; Jr 24:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 My disgrace is before~me all~day~long,
\q and shame has~covered my~face,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:15 \ft \+xt 2Ch 32:21; Ps 69:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 because of the~taunts~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 44:16 \ft Lit \fqa voice\f* of~the~scorner and~reviler,
\q because of the~enemy and~avenger.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:16 \ft \+xt Ps 8:2; 74:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 17 All this has happened to~us,
\q but~we have~not forgotten~you
\q or betrayed your~covenant.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:17 \ft \+xt Ps 119:61,153\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Our hearts have~not turned~back;
\q our steps have not strayed from~your~path.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:18 \ft \+xt Jb 23:11; Ps 37:31; 119:51,157\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 But you have crushed us in~a~haunt of~jackals
\q and have covered us with~deepest~darkness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:19 \ft \+xt Jb 30:29; Jr 9:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 If we had forgotten the~name of~our~God
\q and spread out our~hands to~a~foreign~god,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:20 \ft \+xt Dt 6:14; Jb 11:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 wouldn’t God have~found this~out,
\q since he knows the~secrets of~the~heart?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:21 \ft \+xt Ps 139:1–2; Jr 17:10; Heb 4:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 Because of you we~are~being put to~death all~day~long;
\q we are counted as~sheep to~be~slaughtered.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:22 \ft \+xt Is 53:7; Jr 12:3; Rm 8:36\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 23 Wake up, Lord! Why~are~you~sleeping?
\q Get up! Don’t~reject~us~forever!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:23 \ft \+xt Ps 7:6; 35:23; 78:65\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 Why do you hide
\q and forget our~affliction and~oppression?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:24 \ft \+xt Jb 13:24; Ps 88:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 For we have sunk~down to~the~dust;
\q our bodies cling to~the~ground.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:25 \ft \+xt Ps 119:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 Rise up! Help~us!
\q Redeem us because~of your~faithful~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 44:26 \ft \+xt Ps 25:22\+xt*\f*
\c 45
\cp 45
\s1 A Royal Wedding Song
\d For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:title \ft Pss \+xt 60; 69; 80\+xt* titles\f* A \tl Maskil\tl* of the sons of Korah. A love song.
\q1
\v 1 My heart is moved by~a~noble~theme
\q as I recite my~verses to~the~king;
\q my tongue is the~pen of~a~skillful~writer.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:1 \ft \+xt Ezr 7:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 You are the~most~handsome of~men;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 45:2 \ft Or \fqa of the descendants of Adam\f*
\q grace flows from~your~lips.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:2 \ft \+xt Lk 4:22\+xt*\f*
\q Therefore God has~blessed~you~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:2 \ft \+xt Ps 21:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Mighty warrior, strap~your~sword at~your~side.
\q In your majesty and~splendor~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:3 \ft \+xt Is 49:2; Rv 1:16; 19:15\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 4 in your splendor ride~triumphantly
\q in the cause of~truth, humility, and~justice.
\q May your right hand show your~awe-inspiring acts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:4 \ft \+xt Ps 65:5; 98:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Your sharpened arrows pierce the~hearts of~the~king’s~enemies;
\q the peoples fall under~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:5 \ft \+xt Dt 23:14; Ps 18:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Your throne,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:6–7 \ft \+xt Heb 1:8–9\+xt*\f* God, is~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 45:6 \ft Or \fqa Your divine throne is\ft , or \fqa Your throne is God’s\f*~forever and~ever;
\q the scepter of~your~kingdom is a~scepter of~justice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:6 \ft \+xt Ps 93:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 You love righteousness and~hate~wickedness;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:7 \ft \+xt Ps 33:5\+xt*\f*
\q therefore God, your~God, has~anointed~you with~the~oil of~joy
\q more than your~companions.
\q1
\v 8 Myrrh, aloes, and~cassia perfume all~your~garments;
\q from ivory palaces harps bring~you~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:8 \ft \+xt Sg 4:14; Jn 19:39\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Kings’ daughters are among~your~honored~women;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:9 \ft \+xt Sg 6:8\+xt*\f*
\q the queen, adorned with~gold from~Ophir,
\q stands at~your~right~hand.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:9 \ft \+xt 1Kg 9:28; 10:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 Listen, daughter, pay~attention and~consider:
\q Forget your~people and~your~father’s~house,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:10 \ft \+xt Ru 1:16–17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 and the~king will~desire your~beauty.
\q Bow down to~him, for~he~is~your~lord.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:11 \ft \+xt Eph 5:33\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 The daughter of~Tyre, the~wealthy~people,
\q will seek your~favor with~gifts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:12 \ft \+xt Ps 68:29; 72:10–11; Is 49:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 In her chamber, the~royal~daughter is~all~glorious,
\q her clothing embroidered with~gold.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:13 \ft \+xt Ex 39:2–3; Rv 19:7–8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 In colorful garments she~is~led to~the~king;
\q after her, the~virgins, her~companions, are~brought to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:14 \ft \+xt Ezk 16:18; 26:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 They are led in with~gladness and~rejoicing;
\q they enter the~king’s~palace.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:15 \ft \+xt Jr 22:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 Your sons will succeed your~ancestors;
\q you will make them princes throughout~the~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:16 \ft \+xt 1Pt 2:9; Rv 1:6; 5:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 I will cause your~name to~be~remembered for~all~generations;
\q therefore the peoples will~praise~you forever and~ever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 45:17 \ft \+xt Mal 1:11\+xt*\f*
\c 46
\cp 46
\s1 God Our Refuge
\d For the choir director. A song of the sons of Korah. According to \tl Alamoth\tl*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 15:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 God is our~refuge and~strength,
\q a helper who is always~found
\q in~times of~trouble.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:1 \ft \+xt Ps 9:9; 62:7–8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Therefore we will~not~be~afraid,
\q though~the~earth~trembles
\q and the mountains topple
\q into~the~depths of~the~seas,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:2 \ft \+xt Ps 18:7; 82:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 though its water roars and~foams
\q and the mountains quake with~its~turmoil.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:3 \ft \+xt Ps 93:3–4; Jr 5:22\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 4 There is a~river~—
\q its~streams delight the~city of~God,
\q the holy dwelling place of~the~Most~High.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:4 \ft \+xt Ps 43:3; Rv 22:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 God is within~her; she~will~not~be~toppled.
\q God will help her when~the~morning~dawns.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:5 \ft \+xt Is 12:6; Zch 2:10–11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Nations rage, kingdoms~topple;
\q the earth melts when~he~lifts his~voice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:6 \ft \+xt Ps 2:1; Jr 25:30\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 The \nd Lord\nd* of~Armies is with~us;
\q the God of~Jacob is our~stronghold.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:7 \ft \+xt Ps 9:9; Jl 3:16\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 8 Come, see the~works of~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q who brings devastation on~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:8 \ft \+xt Ps 66:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He makes wars cease throughout~the~earth.
\q He shatters bows and~cuts~spears to~pieces;
\q he sets wagons ablaze.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:9 \ft \+xt Ps 76:3; Is 2:4; Mc 4:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 “Stop fighting, and~know that I~am~God,
\q exalted among~the~nations, exalted~on~the~earth.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:10 \ft \+xt Ps 100:3; Is 2:11,17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 The \nd Lord\nd* of~Armies is with~us;
\q the God of~Jacob is our~stronghold.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 46:11 \ft \+xt Ps 9:9; Jl 3:16\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\c 47
\cp 47
\s1 God Our King
\d For the choir director. A psalm of the sons of Korah.
\q1
\v 1 Clap your hands, all~you~peoples;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:1 \ft \+xt Is 55:12\+xt*\f*
\q shout to God with~a~jubilant~cry.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:1 \ft \+xt Ps 95:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 For the \nd Lord\nd*, the Most High, is~awe-inspiring,
\q a great King over the~whole~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:2 \ft \+xt Dt 7:21; Neh 1:5; Mal 1:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 He subdues peoples under~us
\q and nations under~our~feet.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:3 \ft \+xt Ps 2:8; 18:47\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 He chooses for~us our~inheritance~—
\q the pride of~Jacob, whom~he~loves.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:4 \ft \+xt Am 8:7; Nah 2:2\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 5 God ascends among shouts~of~joy,
\q the \nd Lord\nd*, with the~sound of a~ram’s~horn.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:5 \ft \+xt 2Sm 6:15; Ps 68:18; 98:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Sing praise to~God, sing~praise;
\q sing praise to~our~King, sing~praise!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:6 \ft \+xt Ps 68:4; 89:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Sing a song of~wisdom,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 47:7 \ft Or \fqa Sing a \ft maskil\f*
\q for God is King of the~whole~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:7 \ft \+xt Zch 14:9; 1Co 14:15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 God reigns over~the~nations;
\q God is seated on~his~holy~throne.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:8 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:31; Ps 22:28; 97:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 The nobles of~the~peoples have~assembled
\q with the people of~the~God of~Abraham.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:9 \ft \+xt Ps 102:22\+xt*\f*
\q For the leaders~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 47:9 \ft Lit \fqa shields\f* of~the~earth belong~to~God;
\q he is greatly~exalted.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 47:9 \ft \+xt Ps 72:11; Is 49:7,23\+xt*\f*
\c 48
\cp 48
\s1 Zion Exalted
\d A song. A psalm of the sons of Korah.
\q1
\v 1 The \nd Lord\nd* is great and highly~praised
\q in the city of~our~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:1 \ft \+xt Ps 2:6; Mc 4:1; Zch 8:3\+xt*\f*
\q His holy mountain,
\v 2 rising~splendidly,
\q is the~joy of~the~whole~earth.
\q Mount Zion~#—~#the~summit of~Zaphon~#—~#
\q is the city of~the~great~King.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:2 \ft \+xt Mt 5:35\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 God is known as~a~stronghold
\q in its citadels.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:3 \ft \+xt Ps 46:7; 50:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Look! The kings assembled;
\q they advanced together.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:4 \ft \+xt 2Sm 10:6–19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 They looked and~froze with~fear;
\q they fled in~terror.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:5 \ft \+xt Ex 15:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Trembling seized them there,
\q agony like that of~a~woman in~labor,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:6 \ft \+xt Is 13:8; Hs 13:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 as you wrecked the~ships of~Tarshish
\q with the east wind.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:7 \ft \+xt 1Kg 22:48; Jr 18:17; Ezk 27:26\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 Just as we heard, so~we~have~seen
\q in the city of~the \nd Lord\nd* of~Armies,
\q in the city of~our~God;
\q God will establish it~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:8 \ft \+xt Ps 87:5; Is 2:2; Mc 4:1\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 9 God, within your temple,
\q we contemplate your~faithful~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:9 \ft \+xt Ps 26:3; 40:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Like your name, God, so~your~praise
\q reaches to~the~ends of~the~earth;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:10 \ft \+xt Ps 113:3; Mal 1:11\+xt*\f*
\q your right hand is~filled with~justice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:10 \ft \+xt Ps 45:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Mount Zion is glad.
\q Judah’s villages~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 48:11 \ft Lit \fqa daughters\f* rejoice
\q because of your~judgments.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:11 \ft \+xt Ps 97:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 Go around Zion, encircle~it;
\q count its~towers,
\q1
\v 13 note its ramparts; tour~its~citadels
\q so that you can tell a~future~generation:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:12–13 \ft \+xt Ps 78:5–7; 122:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 “This God, our~God forever~and~ever~—
\q he will always lead~us.”~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 48:14 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read \fqa over death\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 48:14 \ft \+xt Ps 23:3–4; Is 58:11\+xt*\f*
\c 49
\cp 49
\s1 Misplaced Trust in Wealth
\d For the choir director. A psalm of the sons of Korah.
\q1
\v 1 Hear this, all~you~peoples;
\q listen, all who~inhabit the~world,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:1 \ft \+xt Ps 78:1; Mc 1:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 both low and~high,
\q rich and~poor together.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:2 \ft \+xt Ps 62:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 My mouth speaks wisdom;
\q my heart’s meditation brings~understanding.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:3 \ft \+xt Ps 37:30\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 I turn my~ear to~a~proverb;
\q I explain my~riddle with~a~lyre.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:4 \ft \+xt Nm 12:8; Mt 13:35\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 Why should I fear in~times of~trouble?
\q The iniquity of~my~foes surrounds~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:5 \ft \+xt Ps 23:4; 27:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 They trust in their~wealth
\q and boast of their~abundant~riches.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:6 \ft \+xt Jb 31:24; Ps 52:7; Pr 11:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Yet these cannot redeem a~person~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 49:7 \ft Or \fqa Certainly he cannot redeem himself\ft , or \fqa Yet he cannot redeem a brother\f*
\q or pay his ransom to~God~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:7 \ft \+xt Jb 36:18–19; Mt 25:8–9\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 8 since the price of~redeeming~him is too~costly,
\q one should forever stop~trying~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 49:8 \ft Or \fqa costly, it will cease forever\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:8 \ft \+xt Mt 16:26\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 9 so that he may live~forever
\q and not see the~Pit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:9 \ft \+xt Jb 33:28; Ps 16:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 For one can see that~the wise~die;
\q the foolish and~stupid~also pass~away.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:10 \ft \+xt Ec 2:16\+xt*\f*
\q Then they leave their~wealth to~others.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:10 \ft \+xt Ps 39:6; Ec 2:18–19; Lk 12:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Their graves are their~permanent~homes,~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 49:11 \ft LXX, Syr, Tg; MT reads \fqa Their inner thought is that their houses are eternal\f*
\q their dwellings from~generation to~generation,
\q though they have named estates after~themselves.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:11 \ft \+xt Ps 5:9; 10:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 But despite his~assets,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 49:12 \ft Or \fqa honor\f* mankind will~not~last;
\q he is like the~animals that~perish.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:12 \ft \+xt Ec 3:19\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 This is the way of~those who~are~arrogant,
\q and of their followers,
\q who~approve~of their~words.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 49:13 \ft Lit \fqa and after them with their mouth they were pleased\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:13 \ft \+xt Ps 31:23; Pr 16:18; 21:24\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 14 Like sheep they~are~headed for~Sheol;
\q Death will shepherd them.
\q The upright will~rule~over~them in~the~morning,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:14 \ft \+xt Rv 2:26\+xt*\f*
\q and their form will~waste~away in~Sheol,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 49:14 \ft Hb obscure\f*
\q far from~their~lofty~abode.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:14 \ft \+xt Jb 24:19; Ps 9:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 But God will redeem me
\q from~the~power of~Sheol,
\q for he will take~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:15 \ft \+xt Ps 16:10; 56:13; Hs 13:14\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 16 Do not be afraid when~a~person gets~rich,
\q when the wealth~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 49:16 \ft Or \fqa glory\ft , also in v.~17\f* of~his~house~increases.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:16 \ft \+xt Ps 37:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 For when he dies, he~will~take nothing~at~all;
\q his wealth will~not~follow him~down.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:17 \ft \+xt Jb 27:19; Ps 17:14; 1Tm 6:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Though he blesses himself during~his~lifetime~—
\q and you are acclaimed when~you~do~well for~yourself~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:18 \ft \+xt Dt 29:19; Ps 10:3,6\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 19 he will go to~the~generation of~his~ancestors;
\q they will never see the~light.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:19 \ft \+xt Gn 15:15; Jb 33:30; Ps 56:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 Mankind, with~his~assets
\q but~without~understanding,
\q is like the animals that~perish.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 49:20 \ft \+xt Ec 3:19\+xt*\f*
\c 50
\cp 50
\s1 God as Judge
\d A psalm of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 The Mighty One, God,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 50:1 \ft Or \fqa The God of gods\f* the~\nd Lord\nd*,~speaks;
\q he summons the~earth
\q from the~rising of~the~sun to~its~setting.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:1 \ft \+xt Jos 22:22; Ps 113:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 From Zion, the~perfection of~beauty,
\q God appears in~radiance.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 50:2 \ft Or \fqa God shines forth\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:2 \ft \+xt Dt 33:2; Ps 48:2; Lm 2:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Our God is~coming; he~will~not be~silent!
\q Devouring fire precedes~him,
\q and a storm rages around~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:3 \ft \+xt Ps 18:12–13; 97:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 On high, he summons heaven and~earth
\q in order to judge his~people:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:4 \ft \+xt Dt 4:26; 31:28; 32:1; Is 1:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 “Gather my faithful ones to~me,
\q those who made a~covenant with~me by~sacrifice.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:5 \ft \+xt Ex 24:4–8; 2Ch 6:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 The heavens proclaim his~righteousness,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:6 \ft \+xt Ps 89:5; 97:6\+xt*\f*
\q for God is the~Judge.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:6 \ft \+xt Ps 75:7; 96:13\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 7 “Listen, my~people, and~I~will~speak;
\q I will testify against~you,~Israel.
\q I am God, your~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:7 \ft \+xt Dt 31:21; Ps 81:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 I do not rebuke you for~your~sacrifices
\q or for your~burnt~offerings,
\q which~are continually before~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:8 \ft \+xt 1Sm 15:22; Ps 40:6; 51:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 I will not take a~bull from~your~household
\q or male goats from~your~pens,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:9 \ft \+xt Ps 69:31\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 for every animal of~the~forest is~mine,
\q the cattle on a~thousand~hills.
\q1
\v 11 I know every~bird of~the~mountains,
\q and the creatures of~the~field are~mine.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:10–11 \ft \+xt Ex 19:5; Ps 104:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 If I were hungry, I~would~not tell~you,
\q for the world and~everything in~it is~mine.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:12 \ft \+xt Dt 10:14; Ps 24:1; 1Co 10:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Do I eat the~flesh of~bulls
\q or drink the~blood of~goats?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:13 \ft \+xt Is 1:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 Offer a thanksgiving~sacrifice to~God,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:14 \ft \+xt Lv 7:12; Ps 107:22; 116:17\+xt*\f*
\q and pay your~vows to~the~Most~High.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:14 \ft \+xt Dt 23:21; Ps 76:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Call on me in~a~day of~trouble;
\q I will rescue you, and~you~will~honor~me.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:15 \ft \+xt Ps 20:1; 59:16; 77:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 But God says to~the~wicked:
\q “What right do you have to~recite my~statutes
\q and to take my~covenant on~your~lips?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:16 \ft \+xt Is 29:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 You hate instruction
\q and fling my words behind~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:17 \ft \+xt Pr 5:12; 12:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 When you see a~thief,
\q you~make~friends with~him,
\q and you associate with~adulterers.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:18 \ft \+xt Rm 1:32; 1Tm 5:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 You unleash your~mouth for~evil
\q and harness your~tongue for~deceit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:19 \ft \+xt Ps 10:7; 36:3; 52:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 You sit, maligning~your~brother,
\q slandering your~mother’s~son.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:20 \ft \+xt Jb 19:18; Mt 10:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 You have done these~things, and~I~kept~silent;
\q you thought I was just like~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:21 \ft \+xt Is 42:14; 57:11\+xt*\f*
\q But I will rebuke~you
\q and lay out the~case before~you.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 50:21 \ft Lit \fqa lay it out before your eyes\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:21 \ft \+xt Ps 90:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 22 “Understand this, you~who~forget~God,
\q or I will~tear you~apart,
\q and there will be no~one to rescue~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:22 \ft \+xt Jb 8:13; Ps 9:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 Whoever offers a~thanksgiving~sacrifice honors~me,
\q and whoever orders his~conduct,
\q I will show him the~salvation of~God.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 50:23 \ft \+xt Ps 85:13; 91:16; Gl 6:16\+xt*\f*
\c 51
\cp 51
\s1 A Prayer for Restoration
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David, when the prophet Nathan came to him after he had gone to Bathsheba.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:title \ft \+xt 2Sm 12:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 Be gracious to me, God,
\q according~to your~faithful~love;
\q according to your abundant compassion,
\q blot~out my~rebellion.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:1 \ft \+xt Is 43:25; Ac 3:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Completely wash away my~guilt
\q and cleanse me from~my~sin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:2 \ft \+xt Is 1:16; Jr 33:8; 1Jn 1:7,9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 For I am conscious of~my~rebellion,
\q and my sin is always before~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:3 \ft \+xt Ps 32:5; Pr 28:13; Is 59:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Against you~#—~#you~alone~#—~#I~have~sinned
\q and done this~evil in~your~sight.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:4 \ft \+xt Ps 41:4\+xt*\f*
\q So you are right when~you~pass~sentence;
\q you are blameless when~you~judge.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:4 \ft \+xt Rm 3:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Indeed, I was guilty when~I~was~born;
\q I was sinful when~my~mother conceived~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:5 \ft \+xt Jb 15:14; Ps 58:3; Rm 5:12–13\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Surely you desire integrity in~the~inner~self,
\q and you teach me wisdom deep~within.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:6 \ft \+xt Jb 38:36; Pr 2:6; Ec 2:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Purify me with~hyssop, and~I~will~be~clean;
\q wash me, and~I~will~be whiter~than~snow.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:7 \ft \+xt Lv 14:4,49; Nm 19:18; Is 1:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Let me hear joy and~gladness;
\q let the bones you~have~crushed rejoice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:8 \ft \+xt Ps 35:10; Is 38:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Turn your face away~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 51:9 \ft Lit \fqa Hide your face\f* from~my~sins
\q and blot out all my~guilt.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:9 \ft \+xt Jr 16:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 God, create a~clean~heart for~me
\q and renew a~steadfast~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 51:10 \ft Or \fqa right\f*~spirit within~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:10 \ft \+xt Ps 24:4; Mt 5:8; Jms 4:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Do not banish me from~your~presence
\q or take your~Holy~Spirit from~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:11 \ft \+xt 2Kg 13:23; Is 63:10–11; Jr 7:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Restore the~joy of~your~salvation to~me,
\q and sustain me by giving me a~willing~spirit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:12 \ft \+xt Ps 13:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Then I will teach the~rebellious your~ways,
\q and sinners will return to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:13 \ft \+xt Ex 33:13; Ps 25:4; Jr 2:33\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 14 Save me from~the~guilt of~bloodshed, God~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:14 \ft \+xt Ps 26:9\+xt*\f*~—
\q God of~my~salvation~—
\q and my tongue will~sing of~your~righteousness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:14 \ft \+xt Ps 35:28; 71:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Lord, open~my~lips,
\q and my mouth will~declare your~praise.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:15 \ft \+xt Ex 4:15; Ps 9:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 You do not want a~sacrifice, or~I~would~give~it;
\q you are not pleased with~a~burnt~offering.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:16 \ft \+xt 1Sm 15:22; Ps 40:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 The sacrifice pleasing to~God is~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 51:17 \ft Lit \fqa The sacrifices of God are\f* a~broken~spirit.
\q You will not despise a~broken and~humbled~heart, God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:17 \ft \+xt Ps 34:18\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 18 In your good pleasure, cause~Zion to~prosper;
\q build the~walls of~Jerusalem.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:18 \ft \+xt Ps 69:35; 102:16; 147:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Then you will delight in~righteous~sacrifices,
\q whole~burnt~offerings;
\q then bulls will~be~offered on~your~altar.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 51:19 \ft \+xt Ps 4:5; 66:13,15; Mal 3:3\+xt*\f*
\c 52
\cp 52
\s1 God Judges the Proud
\d For the choir director. A \tl Maskil\tl* of David. When Doeg the Edomite went and reported to Saul, telling him, “David went to Ahimelech’s house.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:title \ft \+xt 1Sm 22:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 Why boast about~evil, you~hero!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:1 \ft \+xt Ps 94:4\+xt*\f*
\q God’s faithful love is~constant.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:1 \ft \+xt Ps 40:10–11; 138:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Like a~sharpened~razor,
\q your tongue devises~destruction,
\q working treachery.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:2 \ft \+xt Ps 5:9; 50:19; 59:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 You love evil instead~of~good,
\q lying instead~of speaking~truthfully.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:3 \ft \+xt Ps 58:3; Jr 9:4–5\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 4 You love any~words that~destroy,
\q you treacherous tongue!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:4 \ft \+xt Ps 10:7; Pr 17:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 This is why God~will~bring you~down~forever.
\q He will take you, ripping~you out~of your~tent;
\q he will uproot you from~the~land of~the~living.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:5 \ft \+xt Ps 27:13; Pr 2:22\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 6 The righteous will~see and~fear,
\q and they will derisively~say about~that~hero,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 52:6 \ft Lit \fqa about him\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:6 \ft \+xt Jb 22:19–20; Ps 37:34\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 “Here is the man
\q who~would~not make God his~refuge,
\q but trusted in~the~abundance of~his~riches,
\q taking refuge in~his~destructive~behavior.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:7 \ft \+xt Ps 10:6; 49:6; Pr 11:28\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 But I am like a~flourishing~olive~tree
\q in~the~house of~God;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:8 \ft \+xt Ps 1:3; 128:3; Jr 11:16\+xt*\f*
\q I trust in God’s faithful~love forever~and~ever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:8 \ft \+xt Ps 143:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 I will praise you forever for~what you~have~done.
\q In the presence of~your~faithful~people,
\q I will put my~hope in~your~name, for~it~is~good.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 52:9 \ft \+xt Ps 30:12; 54:6\+xt*\f*
\c 53
\cp 53
\s1 A Portrait of Sinners
\d For the choir director: on \tl Mahalath\tl*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 53:title \ft \+xt Ps 88\+xt* title\f* A \tl Maskil\tl* of David.
\q1
\v 1 The fool says in~his~heart, “There’s~no~God.”
\q They are corrupt, and~they~do vile~deeds.
\q There is no~one who~does~good.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 53:1 \ft \+xt Ps 10:4; 14:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 God looks down from~heaven on~the~human~race~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 53:2 \ft Or \fqa the descendants of Adam\f*
\q to see if there is one who~is~wise,
\q one who seeks God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 53:2 \ft \+xt Ps 33:13–15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 All have turned away;
\q all alike have become~corrupt.
\q There is no~one who~does~good,
\q not even one.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 53:2–3 \ft \+xt Rm 3:10–12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Will evildoers never~understand?
\q They consume my~people as~they~consume~bread;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 53:4 \ft \+xt Ps 27:2; Mc 3:3\+xt*\f*
\q they do not call on~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 53:4 \ft \+xt Is 64:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Then they will be filled with~dread~—
\q dread like no~other~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 53:5 \ft \+xt Lv 26:36\+xt*\f*~—
\q because God will~scatter
\q the~bones of~those who~besiege~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 53:5 \ft \+xt Jr 8:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q You will put them to~shame,
\q for~God~has~rejected~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 53:5 \ft \+xt Ps 44:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Oh, that Israel’s deliverance would~come from~Zion!
\q When God restores the fortunes of~his~people,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 53:6 \ft Or \fqa restores his captive people\f*
\q let Jacob rejoice, let Israel~be~glad.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 53:6 \ft \+xt Ps 14:7; Is 52:7–9; Jr 30:18–19\+xt*\f*
\c 54
\cp 54
\s1 Prayer for Deliverance
\d For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A \tl Maskil\tl* of David. When the Ziphites went and said to Saul, “Is David not hiding among us?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 54:title \ft \+xt 1Sm 23:19; 26:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 God, save me by~your~name,
\q and vindicate me by~your~might!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 54:1 \ft \+xt Ps 6:1; 7:8; 35:24; 43:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 God, hear my~prayer;
\q listen to the words from~my~mouth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 54:2 \ft \+xt Ps 5:1; 17:6; 55:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 For strangers rise~up against~me,
\q and violent men intend to kill~me.
\q They do not let~God guide~them.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 54:3 \ft Lit \fqa They do not set God in front of them\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 54:3 \ft \+xt Ps 86:14; 143:3; Is 25:5\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 4 God is my~helper;
\q the Lord is the~sustainer of~my~life.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 54:4 \ft Or \fqa is with those who sustain my life\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 54:4 \ft \+xt Ps 118:7; Is 41:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 He will repay my~adversaries for~their~evil.
\q Because of your~faithfulness, annihilate~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 54:5 \ft \+xt Ps 94:23; 143:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 I will sacrifice a~freewill~offering to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 54:6 \ft \+xt Nm 15:3; Ps 116:17\+xt*\f*
\q I will praise your~name,~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q because~it~is~good.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 54:6 \ft \+xt Ps 52:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 For he has rescued me from~every~trouble,
\q and my eye has~looked~down~on my~enemies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 54:7 \ft \+xt Ps 59:10; 92:11\+xt*\f*
\c 55
\cp 55
\s1 Betrayal by a Friend
\d For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A \tl Maskil\tl* of David.
\q1
\v 1 God, listen to my~prayer
\q and do not hide from my~plea for~help.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:1 \ft \+xt Lm 3:56\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Pay attention to me and~answer~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:1–2 \ft \+xt Ps 4:1; 5:1–2; 54:2\+xt*\f*
\q I am restless and in~turmoil with~my~complaint,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:2 \ft \+xt Ps 64:1; 142:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 because of the~enemy’s~words,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 55:3 \ft Lit \fqa voice\f*
\q because of the~pressure~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 55:3 \ft Or \fqa threat\ft , or \fqa oppression\f* of~the~wicked.
\q For they bring~down~disaster on~me
\q and harass me in~anger.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:3 \ft \+xt 2Sm 16:7–8; Ps 71:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 My heart shudders within~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:4 \ft \+xt Ps 38:8\+xt*\f*
\q terrors of death sweep over~me.
\q1
\v 5 Fear and trembling grip~me;
\q horror has overwhelmed~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:4–5 \ft \+xt Ps 18:4–5; 116:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I said, “If only I~had~wings like~a~dove!
\q I would fly away and~find~rest.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:6 \ft \+xt Jb 3:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 How far away I~would~flee;
\q I would stay in~the~wilderness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:7 \ft \+xt Jr 9:2\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 8 I would hurry to~my~shelter
\q from the raging wind and~the~storm.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:8 \ft \+xt Is 4:6; 25:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Lord, confuse~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 55:9 \ft Or \fqa destroy\f* and~confound their~speech,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 55:9 \ft Lit \fqa and divide their tongue\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:9 \ft \+xt Gn 10:25; 11:7\+xt*\f*
\q for I see violence and~strife in~the~city;
\q1
\v 10 day and night they~make the~rounds on~its~walls.
\q Crime and trouble are within~it;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:9–10 \ft \+xt Jr 6:7; Hab 1:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 destruction is~inside~it;
\q oppression and~deceit never~leave its~marketplace.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:11 \ft \+xt Ps 5:9; 10:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 Now it is not an~enemy who~insults~me~—
\q otherwise I could bear~it;
\q it is not a~foe who~rises~up against~me~—
\q otherwise I could hide from~him.
\q1
\v 13 But it is you, a~man who~is my~peer,
\q my companion and~good~friend!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:12–13 \ft \+xt Jb 19:13,19; Ps 41:9; 88:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 We used to have close~fellowship;
\q we walked with~the~crowd into~the~house of~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:14 \ft \+xt Ps 42:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 Let death take them by~surprise;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:15 \ft \+xt Pr 6:15; Is 47:11; 1Th 5:3\+xt*\f*
\q let them go~down to~Sheol~alive,
\q because evil is in~their~homes and~within~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:15 \ft \+xt Nm 16:30,33\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 But I call to~God,
\q and the \nd Lord\nd* will~save~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:16 \ft \+xt Ps 119:46\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 I complain and~groan morning, noon, and~night,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:17 \ft \+xt Ps 92:2\+xt*\f*
\q and he hears my~voice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:17 \ft \+xt Ps 64:1; 142:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Though many are against~me,
\q he will redeem me from~my~battle~unharmed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:18 \ft \+xt Ps 56:2; 103:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 God, the one enthroned from~long~ago,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:19 \ft \+xt Ps 93:2\+xt*\f*
\q will hear and will~humiliate~them \qs Selah\qs*
\q because they~do~not~change
\q and do not fear~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:19 \ft \+xt Dt 33:27\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 20 My friend~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:20 \ft \+xt Ps 55:13\+xt*\f* acts~violently
\q against~those at~peace with~him;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:20 \ft \+xt Ps 7:4\+xt*\f*
\q he violates his~covenant.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:20 \ft \+xt Ps 89:34\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 His buttery words are~smooth,
\q but war is in~his~heart.
\q His words are~softer than~oil,
\q but they are drawn~swords.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:21 \ft \+xt Ps 12:2; 28:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 22 Cast your burden on~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and he will sustain~you;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:22 \ft \+xt 1Pt 5:7\+xt*\f*
\q he will never allow the~righteous to~be~shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:22 \ft \+xt Ps 37:24; 112:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 23 God, you will bring~them~down
\q to~the~Pit of~destruction;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:23 \ft \+xt Is 38:17; Ezk 28:8\+xt*\f*
\q men of bloodshed and~treachery
\q will~not~live~out half~their~days.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:23 \ft \+xt Ps 5:6\+xt*\f*
\q But I will trust in~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 55:23 \ft \+xt Ps 56:3\+xt*\f*
\c 56
\cp 56
\s1 A Call for God’s Protection
\d For the choir director: according to “A Silent Dove Far Away.” A \tl Miktam\tl* of David. When the Philistines seized him in Gath.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:title \ft \+xt 1Sm 21:10–11; 22:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 Be gracious to~me, God, for~a~man is trampling~me;
\q he fights and~oppresses~me all~day long.
\q1
\v 2 My adversaries trample~me all~day,
\q for many arrogantly fight against~me.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 56:2 \ft Or \fqa many fight against me, O exalted one\ft , or \fqa many fight against me from the heights\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:1–2 \ft \+xt Ps 35:1; 57:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 When I am afraid,
\q I will trust in~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:3 \ft \+xt Ps 112:7; Pr 29:25; Is 12:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 In God, whose~word I~praise,
\q in God I trust; I~will~not be~afraid.
\q What can mere mortals do to~me?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:4 \ft \+xt Ps 27:1; 118:6; Mt 10:28; Heb 13:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 They twist my~words all~day~long;
\q all their thoughts against~me are~evil.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:5 \ft \+xt Ps 41:7; 2Pt 3:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 They stir up strife,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 56:6 \ft Or \fqa They attack\f* they~lurk,
\q they watch my~steps
\q while they wait to~take my~life.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:6 \ft \+xt Ps 10:8–10; 59:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Will they escape in~spite~of such~sin?
\q God, bring down the~nations in~wrath.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:7 \ft \+xt Ezk 17:15; Rm 2:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 You yourself have~recorded my~wanderings.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 56:8 \ft Or \fqa misery\f*
\q Put my tears in~your~bottle.
\q Are they not in~your~book?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:8 \ft \+xt 2Kg 20:5; Ps 139:3; Mal 3:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Then my enemies will~retreat on~the~day when~I~call.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:9 \ft \+xt Ps 9:3\+xt*\f*
\q This I know: God~is~for~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:9 \ft \+xt Ps 118:6; Rm 8:31\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 In God, whose~word I~praise,
\q in the \nd Lord\nd*, whose~word I~praise,
\q1
\v 11 in God I trust; I~will~not be~afraid.
\q What can mere humans do to~me?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:10–11 \ft \+xt Ps 112:7; Pr 29:25; Is 12:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 I am obligated by~vows~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 56:12 \ft Lit \fqa On me the vows\f* to~you,~God;
\q I will make my~thanksgiving~sacrifices to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:12 \ft \+xt Ps 50:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 For you rescued me from~death,
\q even my feet from~stumbling,
\q to walk before~God in~the~light of~life.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 56:13 \ft \+xt Jb 33:30; Ps 116:8–9\+xt*\f*
\c 57
\cp 57
\s1 Praise for God’s Protection
\d For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A \tl Miktam\tl* of David. When he fled before Saul into the cave.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:title \ft \+xt 1Sm 22:1; 24:1–3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 Be gracious to me, God, be~gracious to~me,
\q for~I~take~refuge in~you.
\q I will seek refuge in~the~shadow of~your~wings
\q until danger passes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:1 \ft \+xt Ru 2:12; Ps 17:8; 91:1,4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I call to God Most High,
\q to God who~fulfills his~purpose for~me.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 57:2 \ft Or \fqa who avenges me\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:2 \ft \+xt Ps 138:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 He reaches down from~heaven and~saves~me,
\q challenging the~one who~tramples~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:3 \ft \+xt Ps 56:1–2\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q God sends his~faithful~love and~truth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:3 \ft \+xt Ps 25:10; 40:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 I am surrounded by~lions;
\q I lie down among~devouring~lions~—
\q people whose teeth are~spears and~arrows,
\q whose tongues are~sharp~swords.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:4 \ft \+xt Ps 58:6; 64:3; Pr 30:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 God, be exalted above~the~heavens;
\q let your glory be~over the~whole~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:5 \ft \+xt Ps 108:5; 113:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 They prepared a~net for~my~steps;
\q I was despondent.
\q They dug a pit ahead~of~me,
\q but they fell into~it!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:6 \ft \+xt Ps 9:15; 35:8; Pr 28:10\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 7 My heart is~confident, God, my~heart is~confident.
\q I will sing; I~will~sing~praises.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:7 \ft \+xt Ps 59:17; 112:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Wake up, my~soul!
\q Wake up, harp~and~lyre!
\q I will wake up the~dawn.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:8 \ft \+xt Jdg 5:12; Ps 33:2; 81:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 I will praise you, Lord, among~the~peoples;
\q I will sing praises to~you among~the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:9 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:50; Ps 9:11; 18:49\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 For your faithful love is as~high as~the~heavens;
\q your faithfulness reaches the~clouds.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:10 \ft \+xt Ps 36:5; 103:11; Lm 3:22–23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 God, be exalted above~the~heavens;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:11 \ft \+xt Ps 113:4\+xt*\f*
\q let your glory be over~the~whole~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 57:7–11 \ft \+xt Ps 108:1–5\+xt*\f*
\c 58
\cp 58
\s1 A Cry against Injustice
\d For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A \tl Miktam\tl* of David.
\q1
\v 1 Do you really speak~righteously, you~mighty~ones?~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 58:1 \ft Or \fqa Can you really speak righteousness in silence?\f*
\q Do you judge people fairly?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:1 \ft \+xt Ps 82:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 No, you practice injustice in~your~hearts;
\q with your hands you~weigh~out~violence in~the~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:2 \ft \+xt Ps 94:20; Is 10:1; Mal 3:15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 The wicked go~astray from~the~womb;
\q liars wander about from~birth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:3 \ft \+xt Ps 51:5; Is 48:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 They have venom like~the~venom of~a~snake,
\q like the deaf cobra that~stops~up its~ears,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:4 \ft \+xt Dt 32:33; Ps 140:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 that does not listen to~the~sound of~the~charmers
\q who skillfully weave~spells.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:5 \ft \+xt Ec 10:11; Jr 8:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 God, knock the~teeth out~of~their~mouths;
\q \nd Lord\nd*, tear out the~young~lions’~fangs.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:6 \ft \+xt Jb 4:10; 29:17; Ps 3:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 May they vanish like~water that~flows~by;
\q may they aim their~blunted~arrows.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 58:7 \ft Hb obscure\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:7 \ft \+xt Jos 7:5; Ps 112:10; Ezk 21:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Like a slug that~moves~along in~slime,
\q like a woman’s miscarried child,
\q may they~not see~the~sun.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:8 \ft \+xt Jb 3:16; Ec 6:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Before your pots can~feel the~heat~of the~thorns~—
\q whether green or~burning~—
\q he~will~sweep them away.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 58:9 \ft Or \fqa thorns, he will sweep it away, whether raw or cooking\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:9 \ft \+xt Jb 27:21; Pr 10:25; Ec 7:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 The righteous one will~rejoice
\q when~he~sees the~retribution;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:10 \ft \+xt Jb 22:19\+xt*\f*
\q he will wash his~feet in~the~blood of~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:10 \ft \+xt Ps 68:23; Jr 11:20; 20:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Then people will~say,
\q “Yes, there~is a~reward for~the~righteous!
\q There is a God who~judges on~earth!~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 58:11 \ft \+xt Ps 9:8; 67:4; 75:7\+xt*\f*
\c 59
\cp 59
\s1 God Our Stronghold
\d For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A \tl Miktam\tl* of David. When Saul sent agents to watch the house and kill him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:title \ft \+xt 1Sm 19:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 Rescue me from~my~enemies, my~God;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:1 \ft \+xt Ps 143:9\+xt*\f*
\q protect me from those who~rise~up against~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:1 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:18; Ps 18:17; 91:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Rescue me from evildoers,
\q and save me from~men of~bloodshed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:2 \ft \+xt Ps 5:6; 17:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Because look, \nd Lord\nd*, they~set an~ambush for~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:3 \ft \+xt Pr 1:11,18\+xt*\f*
\q Powerful men attack~me,
\q but not because~of any~sin or~rebellion of~mine.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:3 \ft \+xt 1Sm 20:1; 24:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 For no fault of~mine,
\q they~run and~take~up a~position.
\q Awake to help me, and~take~notice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:4 \ft \+xt Ps 7:3–4; 69:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 \nd Lord\nd* God of Armies, you are the God~of~Israel.
\q Rise up to punish all~the~nations;
\q do not show favor to~any~wicked~traitors.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:5 \ft \+xt Jr 18:23\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 6 They return at~evening, snarling~like~dogs
\q and prowling around~the~city.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:6 \ft \+xt Ps 22:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Look, they spew from~their~mouths~—
\q sharp words from~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 59:7 \ft Lit \fqa swords are on\f*~their~lips.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:7 \ft \+xt Ps 52:2; 57:4; 64:3\+xt*\f*
\q “For who,” they~say, “will~hear?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:7 \ft \+xt Ps 73:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 But you laugh at~them, \nd Lord\nd*;
\q you ridicule all~the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:8 \ft \+xt Ps 2:4; 37:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 I will keep watch for~you, my~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 59:9 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Vg, Tg; other Hb mss read \fqa his\f*~strength,
\q because God~is my~stronghold.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:9 \ft \+xt Ps 28:8; Jr 16:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 My faithful God~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 59:10 \ft Alt Hb tradition reads \fqa My God in his faithful love\f* will~come to~meet~me;
\q God will let me look~down~on my~adversaries.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:10 \ft \+xt Ps 54:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 Do not kill them; otherwise, my~people will~forget.
\q By your power, make them homeless~wanderers~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:11 \ft \+xt Hs 9:17\+xt*\f*
\q and~bring them down,
\q Lord, our~shield.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:11 \ft \+xt Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; 2Sm 22:3,31; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 119:114\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 For the sin of their~mouths and the words of their~lips,
\q let them be~caught in~their~pride.
\q They utter curses and~lies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:12 \ft \+xt Ps 10:7; Pr 12:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Consume them in~fury;
\q consume them until they~are~gone.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:13 \ft \+xt Ps 104:35\+xt*\f*
\q Then people will know throughout~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 59:13 \ft Lit \fqa know to the ends of\f*~the~earth
\q that God rules over~Jacob.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:13 \ft \+xt Ps 83:18\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 14 And they return at~evening, snarling~like~dogs
\q and prowling around the~city.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:14 \ft \+xt Ps 22:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 They scavenge for~food;
\q they growl if they~are~not satisfied.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:15 \ft \+xt Jb 15:23; Ps 109:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 But I will sing of~your~strength
\q and will joyfully~proclaim
\q your~faithful~love in~the~morning.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:16 \ft \+xt Ps 5:3; 88:13; 92:2\+xt*\f*
\q For you have been a~stronghold for~me,
\q a refuge in~my~day of~trouble.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:16 \ft \+xt Is 25:4; Nah 1:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 To you, my~strength, I~sing~praises,
\q because God~is my~stronghold~—
\q my faithful God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 59:17 \ft \+xt Ps 28:8; Jr 16:19\+xt*\f*
\c 60
\cp 60
\s1 Prayer in Difficult Times
\d For the choir director: according to “The Lily of Testimony.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:title \ft Pss \+xt 45; 69; 80\+xt* titles\f* A \tl Miktam\tl* of David for teaching. When he fought with Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck Edom in Salt Valley, killing twelve thousand.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 18:3,12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 God, you have rejected~us;
\q you have broken~us~down;
\q you have been angry. Restore~us!~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 60:1 \ft Or \fqa Turn back to us\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:1 \ft \+xt Ps 44:9,23; 79:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 You have shaken the~land and~split~it~open.
\q Heal its fissures, for~it~shudders.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:2 \ft \+xt Ps 18:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 You have made your~people suffer~hardship;
\q you have given us~wine to~drink
\q that~made~us~stagger.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:3 \ft \+xt Is 51:17–23; Jr 25:15–17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 You have given a~signal~flag to~those who~fear~you,
\q so that they~can~flee before~the~archers.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 60:4 \ft Or \fqa can rally before the archers\ft , or \fqa can rally because of the truth\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:4 \ft \+xt Is 5:26; 11:12; 13:2\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 5 Save with your~right~hand, and~answer~me,
\q so that those you~love may~be~rescued.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:5 \ft \+xt Ps 17:7; 20:6; 138:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 God has spoken in~his~sanctuary:~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 60:6 \ft Or \fqa has promised by his holy nature\f*
\q “I will celebrate!
\q I~will~divide~up~Shechem.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:6 \ft \+xt Gn 12:6; 33:18\+xt*\f*
\q I will apportion the~Valley of~Succoth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:6 \ft \+xt Gn 33:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Gilead is mine, Manasseh~is~mine,
\q and Ephraim is my~helmet;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:7 \ft \+xt Dt 33:17; Jos 13:31\+xt*\f*
\q Judah is my~scepter.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:7 \ft \+xt Gn 49:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Moab is my~washbasin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:8 \ft \+xt 2Sm 8:2\+xt*\f*
\q I throw my sandal on~Edom;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:8 \ft \+xt 2Sm 8:14\+xt*\f*
\q I shout in triumph over~Philistia.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:8 \ft \+xt 2Sm 8:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Who will bring me to~the~fortified~city?
\q Who will lead me to~Edom?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:9 \ft \+xt Jr 1:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 God, haven’t you rejected~us?
\q God, you do not march~out with~our~armies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:10 \ft \+xt Ps 44:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Give us aid against~the~foe,
\q for human help is~worthless.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:11 \ft \+xt Ps 146:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 With God we~will~perform~valiantly;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:12 \ft \+xt Nm 24:18; Ps 44:5; 118:15–16\+xt*\f*
\q he will trample our~foes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 60:5–12 \ft \+xt Ps 108:6–13\+xt*\f*
\c 61
\cp 61
\s1 Security in God
\d For the choir director: on stringed instruments. Of David.
\q1
\v 1 God, hear my~cry;
\q pay attention to~my~prayer.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:1 \ft \+xt Ps 17:1; 88:2; 142:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I call to you from~the~ends of~the~earth
\q when~my~heart is without~strength.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:2 \ft \+xt Ps 88:4\+xt*\f*
\q Lead me to a~rock that~is high~above~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:2 \ft \+xt Ps 27:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 for you have been a~refuge for~me,
\q a strong tower~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:3 \ft \+xt Pr 18:10\+xt*\f* in~the~face of~the~enemy.
\q1
\v 4 I will dwell in~your~tent forever
\q and take refuge under~the~shelter of~your~wings.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:4 \ft \+xt Ru 2:12; Ps 17:8; 91:4\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 5 God, you have heard my~vows;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:5 \ft \+xt Jb 22:27; Ps 56:12\+xt*\f*
\q you have given a~heritage
\q to~those who~fear your~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:5 \ft \+xt Mal 4:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Add days to~the~king’s~life;
\q may his years span many~generations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:6 \ft \+xt Ps 21:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 May he sit enthroned before~God~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:7 \ft \+xt Ps 41:12\+xt*\f*
\q Appoint faithful love and~truth to~guard~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:7 \ft \+xt Ps 40:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Then I will continually sing of~your~name,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:8 \ft \+xt Ps 7:17; 9:2; 18:49\+xt*\f*
\q fulfilling my~vows day~by~day.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 61:8 \ft \+xt Ps 65:1; 116:14,18\+xt*\f*
\c 62
\cp 62
\s1 Trust in God Alone
\d For the choir director: according to Jeduthun.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:title \ft \+xt Ps 39\+xt* title\f* A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 I am at rest in~God~alone;
\q my salvation comes from~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:1 \ft \+xt Ps 33:20; 37:39\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 He alone is my~rock and~my~salvation,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:1–2 \ft \+xt Dt 32:15; 2Sm 22:47\+xt*\f*
\q my stronghold; I~will~never~be~shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:2 \ft \+xt Ps 37:24; 55:22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 How long will you threaten~a~man?
\q Will all of you attack~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 62:3 \ft Some Hb mss read \fqa you be struck down\f*
\q as if he were a~leaning~wall
\q or a tottering fence?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:3 \ft \+xt Is 30:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 They only plan to~bring him down
\q from~his~high~position.
\q They take pleasure in~lying;
\q they bless with~their~mouths,
\q but they curse inwardly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:4 \ft \+xt Ps 4:2; 55:21\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 5 Rest in God alone, my~soul,
\q for my hope comes from~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:5 \ft \+xt Ps 71:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 He alone is my~rock and~my~salvation,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:6 \ft \+xt Ps 89:26; 95:1\+xt*\f*
\q my stronghold; I~will~not be~shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:6 \ft \+xt Ps 16:8; 21:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 My salvation and~glory depend~on~God, my~strong~rock.
\q My refuge is in~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:7 \ft \+xt Ps 18:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Trust in him at~all~times, you~people;
\q pour out your~hearts before~him.
\q God is our~refuge.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:8 \ft \+xt Ps 91:2; 118:8–9\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Common people are only a~vapor;
\q important people, an~illusion.
\q Together on a scale,
\q they weigh less than~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 62:9 \ft Lit \fqa they go up more than\f* a~vapor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:9 \ft \+xt Ps 39:5–6,11; Ec 1:2; Is 40:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Place no trust in~oppression
\q or false hope in~robbery.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:10 \ft \+xt Pr 22:16\+xt*\f*
\q If wealth increases,
\q don’t set your heart on~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:10 \ft \+xt Jb 31:24–25; Pr 11:28; Mk 4:19; 1Tm 6:10,17–19\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 God has spoken once;
\q I have heard this~twice:
\q strength belongs to~God,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:11 \ft \+xt Jb 40:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 and faithful love belongs to~you,~Lord.
\q For you repay each according~to his~works.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 62:12 \ft \+xt Mt 16:27; Rm 2:6; Rv 22:12\+xt*\f*
\c 63
\cp 63
\s1 Praise God Who Satisfies
\d A psalm of David. When he was in the Wilderness of Judah.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:title \ft \+xt 2Sm 16:14; 17:2,29\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 God, you are my~God; I~eagerly seek~you.
\q I thirst for~you;
\q my body faints for~you
\q in a land that is dry, desolate, and~without~water.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:1 \ft \+xt Ps 42:2; Is 26:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 So I gaze on~you in~the~sanctuary
\q to see your~strength and~your~glory.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:2 \ft \+xt Jb 19:26–27; Ps 17:15; 27:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 My lips will glorify you
\q because your faithful love is~better than~life.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:3 \ft \+xt Ps 69:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 So I will bless you as~long~as I~live;
\q at your name, I~will~lift~up my~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:4 \ft \+xt Ps 28:2; 143:6; Lm 3:41\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 You satisfy me as~with rich~food;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 63:5 \ft Lit \fqa with fat and fatness\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:5 \ft \+xt Ps 36:8\+xt*\f*
\q my mouth will praise you with~joyful~lips.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:5 \ft \+xt Ps 71:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 When I think of~you as~I~lie on~my~bed,
\q I meditate on you during~the~night~watches~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:6 \ft \+xt Ps 77:6; 119:148\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 because you are my~helper;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:7 \ft \+xt Ps 27:9; 40:17\+xt*\f*
\q I will rejoice in~the~shadow of~your~wings.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:7 \ft \+xt Ps 17:8; 36:7; 57:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 I follow close to~you;
\q your right hand holds~on to~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:8 \ft \+xt Ps 18:35\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 But those who~intend to~destroy my~life
\q will go into~the~depths of~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:9 \ft \+xt Ps 55:15; Ezk 26:20; 31:14–18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 They will be given over to~the~power of~the~sword;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:10 \ft \+xt Jr 18:21; Ezk 35:5\+xt*\f*
\q they will become a meal for~jackals.
\q1
\v 11 But the king will~rejoice in~God;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:11 \ft \+xt Ps 21:1\+xt*\f*
\q all who swear by~him will~boast,
\q for the mouths of~liars will~be~shut.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 63:11 \ft \+xt Ps 107:42; Rm 3:19\+xt*\f*
\c 64
\cp 64
\s1 Protection from Evildoers
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 God, hear my~voice when~I~am in~anguish.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:1 \ft \+xt Ps 55:2\+xt*\f*
\q Protect my~life from~the~terror of~the~enemy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:1 \ft \+xt Ps 140:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Hide me from~the~scheming of~wicked~people,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:2 \ft \+xt Ps 35:20; 37:12\+xt*\f*
\q from the mob of~evildoers,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:2 \ft \+xt Ps 22:16; 26:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 who sharpen their~tongues like~swords
\q and aim bitter~words like~arrows,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:3 \ft \+xt Ps 52:2; 57:4; Pr 25:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 shooting from~concealed~places at~the~blameless.
\q They shoot at~him~suddenly and~are~not~afraid.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:4 \ft \+xt Ps 10:8; 11:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 They adopt~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 64:5 \ft Or \fqa They strengthen themselves with\f* an~evil~plan;
\q they talk about hiding~traps and~say,
\q “Who will see them?~”~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 64:5 \ft Or \fqa it\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:5 \ft \+xt Ps 35:7; 140:5; 141:9; Is 29:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 They devise crimes and~say,
\q “We have perfected a~secret~plan.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:6 \ft \+xt Ps 21:11; 83:3\+xt*\f*
\q The inner man and~the~heart are~mysterious.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:6 \ft \+xt Ps 94:11; Pr 20:5; Jr 17:9–10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 But God will shoot them with~arrows;
\q suddenly, they~will~be wounded.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:7 \ft \+xt Ps 7:13; 45:5; 144:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 They will be made to~stumble;
\q their own tongues work against~them.
\q All who see them will~shake their~heads.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:8 \ft \+xt Jr 18:16; 48:27; Lm 2:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Then everyone will~fear
\q and will tell about~God’s~work,
\q for they will understand what~he~has~done.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:9 \ft \+xt Ps 40:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 The righteous one rejoices in~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q and takes refuge in~him;
\q all those who are upright in~heart
\q will offer~praise.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 64:10 \ft \+xt Ps 32:11; 68:3; 97:11–12\+xt*\f*
\c 65
\cp 65
\s1 God’s Care for the Earth
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David. A song.
\q1
\v 1 Praise is rightfully yours,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 65:1 \ft Or \fqa Praise is silence to you\ft , or \fqa Praise awaits you\f*
\q God, in Zion;
\q vows to you will~be~fulfilled.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:1 \ft \+xt Ps 50:14; 116:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 All humanity will~come to~you,
\q the one who hears prayer.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:2 \ft \+xt Ps 86:9; Is 2:2–4; 66:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Iniquities overwhelm~me;
\q only you can atone for our~rebellions.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:3 \ft \+xt Ps 38:14; 40:12; 79:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 How happy is the~one you~choose
\q and bring near to~live in~your~courts!
\q We will be satisfied with~the~goodness of~your~house,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:4 \ft \+xt Ps 17:15; Jr 31:14\+xt*\f*
\q the holiness of~your~temple.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 65:4 \ft Or \fqa house, your holy temple\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:4 \ft \+xt Ps 27:4; 84:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 You answer us in~righteousness,
\q with~awe-inspiring~works,
\q God of~our~salvation,
\q the hope of all the~ends of~the~earth
\q and~of~the~distant~seas.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:5 \ft \+xt Dt 10:21; 2Sm 7:23; Ps 46:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 You establish the~mountains by~your~power;
\q you are robed with~strength.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:6 \ft \+xt Ps 93:1; Am 4:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 You silence the roar of~the~seas,
\q the~roar of~their~waves,
\q and the tumult of~the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:7 \ft \+xt Ps 107:29; Is 17:13; Mt 8:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Those who live far~away are~awed by~your~signs;
\q you make east and~west shout~for~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:8 \ft \+xt Ps 2:8; 139:9; Is 24:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 You visit the earth and~water~it~abundantly,
\q enriching~it~greatly.
\q God’s stream is~filled with~water,
\q for you prepare the~earth in~this~way,
\q providing~people with~grain.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:9 \ft \+xt Ps 104:13; 147:8; Is 45:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 You soften it with~showers and~bless its~growth,
\q soaking its furrows and~leveling its~ridges.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:10 \ft \+xt Dt 3:22; Ps 72:6; 147:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 You crown the year with~your~goodness;
\q your carts overflow with~plenty.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 65:11 \ft Lit \fqa your paths drip with fat\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:11 \ft \+xt Ps 104:28; 147:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 The wilderness pastures overflow,
\q and the hills are~robed with~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:12 \ft \+xt Jb 38:26–27; Is 55:12; Jl 2:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 The pastures are~clothed with~flocks
\q and the valleys covered with~grain.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:13 \ft \+xt Ps 72:16; 144:13; Is 30:23\+xt*\f*
\q They shout in~triumph; indeed, they~sing.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 65:13 \ft \+xt Is 44:23\+xt*\f*
\c 66
\cp 66
\s1 Praise for God’s Mighty Acts
\d For the choir director. A song. A psalm.
\q1
\v 1 Let the whole earth shout joyfully to~God!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:1 \ft \+xt Ps 98:4; 100:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Sing about the glory of~his~name;
\q make his praise glorious.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:1–2 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:29; Ps 48:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Say to God, “How~awe-inspiring are~your~works!
\q Your enemies will~cringe before~you
\q because of your great strength.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:3 \ft \+xt Ps 18:44; 47:2; 145:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 The whole earth will worship you
\q and~sing~praise to~you.
\q They will sing praise to~your~name.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:4 \ft \+xt Ps 72:11; Is 66:23; Zph 2:11\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 5 Come and see the~wonders of~God;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:5 \ft \+xt Ps 46:8\+xt*\f*
\q his acts for~humanity~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 66:5 \ft Or \fqa for the descendants of Adam\f* are~awe-inspiring.
\q1
\v 6 He turned the sea into~dry~land,
\q and they crossed the~river on~foot.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:6 \ft \+xt Ex 14:21; Ps 106:9\+xt*\f*
\q There we rejoiced in~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:6 \ft \+xt Ex 15:1–21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 He rules forever by~his~might;
\q he keeps his eye on~the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:7 \ft \+xt Ps 14:2; 33:13–14; Pr 15:3\+xt*\f*
\q The rebellious should~not exalt~themselves.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:7 \ft \+xt Ps 140:8\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 8 Bless our God, you~peoples;
\q let the sound of~his~praise be~heard.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:8 \ft \+xt Ps 98:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He keeps us alive~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 66:9 \ft Lit \fqa He sets our soul in life\f*
\q and does not allow our~feet to~slip.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:9 \ft \+xt Ps 94:18; 121:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 For you, God, tested~us;
\q you refined us as~silver is~refined.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:10 \ft \+xt Jb 23:10; Ps 17:3; Is 48:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 You lured us into~a~trap;
\q you placed burdens on~our~backs.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:11 \ft \+xt Lm 1:13; Ezk 12:13; 17:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 You let men ride over~our~heads;
\q we went through fire and~water,
\q but you brought us out to~abundance.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 66:12 \ft Or \fqa a place of satisfaction\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:12 \ft \+xt Ps 18:19; Is 43:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 I will enter your~house with~burnt~offerings;
\q I will pay you my~vows~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:13 \ft \+xt Nm 30:2; Dt 23:21–23; Ps 22:25; 116:14; Ec 5:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 that my lips promised
\q and my mouth spoke during~my~distress.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:14 \ft \+xt Ps 18:6; Jnh 2:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 I will offer you fattened~sheep as~burnt~offerings,
\q with the fragrant smoke of~rams;
\q I will sacrifice bulls with~goats.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:15 \ft \+xt Nm 6:14; Ps 51:19\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 16 Come and listen, all~who~fear~God,
\q and I will tell what he~has~done for~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:16 \ft \+xt Ps 9:1; 34:11; 71:15,24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 I cried out to him with~my~mouth,
\q and praise was on~my~tongue.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:17 \ft \+xt Ps 35:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 If I had been aware of~malice in~my~heart,
\q the Lord would not have~listened.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:18 \ft \+xt Jb 36:21; Jn 9:31\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 However, God has listened;
\q he has paid attention to~the~sound of~my~prayer.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:19 \ft \+xt Ps 116:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 Blessed be God!
\q He has not turned away my~prayer
\q or turned his~faithful~love from~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 66:20 \ft \+xt Ps 22:24; 68:35\+xt*\f*
\c 67
\cp 67
\s1 All Will Praise God
\d For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A psalm. A song.
\q1
\v 1 May God be~gracious to~us and~bless~us;
\q may he make his~face shine upon~us~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 67:1 \ft \+xt Nm 6:25; Ps 4:6; 80:3,7,19\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 2 so that your way may~be~known on~earth,
\q your salvation among~all~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 67:2 \ft \+xt Ps 98:2; Is 52:10; Ti 2:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Let the peoples praise you, God;
\q let all the peoples praise you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 67:3 \ft \+xt Ps 45:17; 66:4; 117:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Let the nations rejoice and~shout for~joy,
\q for you judge the~peoples with~fairness
\q and lead the~nations on~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 67:4 \ft \+xt Ps 96:10,13; 100:1–2; Is 11:4\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 5 Let the peoples praise you,~God,
\q let all the peoples praise you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 67:5 \ft \+xt Ps 45:17; 66:8; 117:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 The earth has~produced its~harvest;
\q God, our God, blesses~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 67:6 \ft \+xt Lv 26:4; Ps 85:12; Ezk 34:27; Hs 2:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 God will bless us,
\q and all the ends of~the~earth will~fear~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 67:7 \ft \+xt 1Kg 8:43; 2Ch 6:33; Ps 33:8\+xt*\f*
\c 68
\cp 68
\s1 God’s Majestic Power
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David. A song.
\q1
\v 1 God arises. His~enemies~scatter,
\q and those who~hate~him flee from~his~presence.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:1 \ft \+xt Nm 10:35; Ps 7:6; Ezk 30:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 As smoke is blown away,
\q so you blow them away.
\q As wax melts before~the~fire,
\q so the wicked are~destroyed before~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:2 \ft \+xt Ps 37:20; Hs 13:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 But the righteous are~glad;
\q they rejoice before~God and~celebrate with~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:3 \ft \+xt Ps 32:11; 40:16; 64:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Sing to God! Sing~praises to~his~name.
\q Exalt him who~rides on~the~clouds~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:4 \ft Or \fqa rides through the desert\f*~#—~#
\q his name is~the \nd Lord\nd*~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:4 \ft Hb \+tl Yah\+tl*\f*~#—~#and~celebrate before~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:4 \ft \+xt Dt 33:26; Ps 7:17; 66:4; Is 19:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 God in his holy~dwelling is
\q a father of~the~fatherless
\q and a~champion of~widows.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:5 \ft \+xt Dt 24:17,19; Ps 146:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 God provides homes for~those who~are~deserted.
\q He leads out the~prisoners to~prosperity,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:6 \ft Or \fqa prisoners with joyous music\ft ; Hb uncertain\f*
\q but the rebellious live in~a~scorched~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:6 \ft \+xt Ps 107:14; 113:9; 146:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 God, when you went out before~your~people,
\q when you marched through~the~desert, \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 8 the earth trembled and~the~skies poured~rain
\q before God, the~God of~Sinai,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:8 \ft Or \fqa God, this one of Sinai\f*
\q before God, the~God of~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:7–8 \ft \+xt Ex 19:16–18; Jdg 5:4–5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 You, God, showered abundant~rain;
\q you revived your~inheritance when~it~languished.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:9 \ft \+xt Lv 26:4; Ezk 34:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Your people settled in~it;
\q God, you~provided for the~poor by~your~goodness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:10 \ft \+xt Ps 74:19; 78:20; 107:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 The Lord gave the~command;
\q a great company of~women brought the~good~news:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:11 \ft \+xt 1Sm 18:6–7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 “The kings of the armies flee~#—~#they~flee!~”
\q She who stays at~home divides the~spoil.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:12 \ft \+xt Jos 10:16; Jdg 5:30\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 While~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:13 \ft Or \fqa If\f* you lie among the~sheep~pens,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:13 \ft Or \fqa the campfires\ft , or \fqa the saddlebags\ft ; Hb obscure\f*
\q the wings of~a~dove are~covered with~silver,
\q and its feathers with~glistening~gold.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:13 \ft \+xt Gn 49:14; Jdg 5:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 When the Almighty scattered kings in~the~land,
\q it snowed on~Zalmon.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:14 \ft Or \fqa Black Mountain\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:14 \ft \+xt Jos 10:10; Jdg 9:48\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 Mount Bashan is God’s~towering~mountain;
\q Mount Bashan is a~mountain of~many~peaks.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:15 \ft \+xt Ps 36:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 Why gaze with~envy, you~mountain~peaks,
\q at the mountain God~desired for~his~abode?
\q The \nd Lord\nd* will dwell~there~forever!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:16 \ft \+xt Ps 48:1–2; 132:13–14; Is 2:2–4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 God’s chariots are~tens of~thousands,
\q thousands and~thousands;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:17 \ft \+xt Hab 3:8\+xt*\f*
\q the Lord is among them in~the~sanctuary~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:17 \ft Or \fqa in holiness\ft , also in v.~24\f*
\q as~he~was at~Sinai.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:17 \ft \+xt Dt 33:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 You ascended to~the~heights, taking~away~captives;
\q you received gifts from~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:18 \ft Lit \fqa among\f*~people,
\q even from~the~rebellious,
\q so that the \nd Lord\nd* God might~dwell~there.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:18 \ft Or \fqa even those rebelling against the \+nd Lord\+nd* God’s living there\ft ; Hb obscure\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:18 \ft \+xt Dt 21:10; Ps 7:7; Eph 4:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 Blessed be the Lord!
\q Day after day he~bears our~burdens;
\q God is our~salvation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:19 \ft \+xt Ps 55:22; Is 46:3–4\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 20 Our God is a~God of~salvation,
\q and escape from~death belongs to~the~\nd Lord\nd* my Lord.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:20 \ft \+xt Dt 32:39; Ps 49:15; 56:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 Surely God crushes the~heads of~his~enemies,
\q the hairy brow of one who~goes~on in~his~guilty~acts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:21 \ft \+xt Ps 110:6; Hab 3:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 The Lord said, “I~will~bring~them~back from~Bashan;
\q I will bring them back from~the~depths of~the~sea~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:22 \ft \+xt Nm 21:33; Am 9:1–4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 so that your foot may~wade~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 68:23 \ft LXX, Syr read \fqa dip\f* in~blood
\q and your dogs’ tongues may~have their~share
\q from~the~enemies.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:23 \ft \+xt 1Kg 21:19; 22:38; Jr 15:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 People have seen your~procession,~God,
\q the procession of~my~God,
\q my~King, in~the~sanctuary.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:24 \ft \+xt Ps 42:4; Is 60:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 Singers lead the~way,
\q with~musicians~following;
\q among them are young~women
\q playing~tambourines.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:25 \ft \+xt Ex 15:20; Jdg 11:34; 1Sm 18:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 Bless God in~the~assemblies;
\q bless the \nd Lord\nd* from~the~fountain of~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:26 \ft \+xt Ps 22:25; 26:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 There is Benjamin, the~youngest, leading~them,
\q the rulers of~Judah in~their~assembly,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:27 \ft Hb obscure\f*
\q the rulers of~Zebulun, the~rulers of~Naphtali.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:27 \ft \+xt Jdg 5:14,18; 1Sm 9:21\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 28 Your God has~decreed your~strength.
\q Show your strength, God,
\q you who have acted on~our~behalf.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:28 \ft \+xt Ps 44:4; Is 26:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 Because of your temple at~Jerusalem,
\q kings will bring tribute to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:29 \ft \+xt Ps 72:10; Is 18:7; Hg 2:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 30 Rebuke the~beast in~the~reeds,
\q the herd of~bulls with~the~calves of~the~peoples.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:30 \ft \+xt Ps 22:12\+xt*\f*
\q Trample underfoot those with~bars of~silver.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:30 \ft Or \fqa peoples, trampling on those who take pleasure in silver\ft , or \fqa peoples, trampling on the bars of silver\ft , or \fqa peoples, who trample each other for bars of silver\f*
\q Scatter the peoples who~take~pleasure in~war.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:30 \ft \+xt Ps 18:42; 89:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 Ambassadors will~come~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 68:31 \ft Or \fqa They bring red cloth\ft , or \fqa They bring bronze\f* from~Egypt;
\q Cush will~stretch~out its~hands to~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:31 \ft \+xt Is 45:14; Zph 3:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 32 Sing to God, you~kingdoms of~the~earth;
\q sing praise to~the~Lord,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:32 \ft \+xt Ps 67:4; 102:22\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 33 to him who~rides in~the~ancient, highest~heavens.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:33 \ft \+xt Dt 33:26\+xt*\f*
\q Look, he thunders with~his~powerful~voice!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:33 \ft \+xt Ps 29:3–5; 46:6; Is 30:30\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 34 Ascribe power to~God.
\q His majesty is over~Israel;
\q his power is among~the~clouds.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:34 \ft \+xt Ps 29:1; 150:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 35 God, you are awe-inspiring in~your~sanctuaries.
\q The God of Israel gives power and~strength to~his~people.
\q Blessed be God!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 68:35 \ft \+xt Dt 10:21; Ps 29:11; Is 40:29\+xt*\f*
\c 69
\cp 69
\s1 A Plea for Rescue
\d For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:title \ft Pss \+xt 45; 60; 80\+xt* titles\f* Of David.
\q1
\v 1 Save me, God,
\q for the water has~risen to~my~neck.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:1 \ft \+xt Jb 22:11; Ps 32:6; Jnh 2:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I have sunk in~deep~mud, and~there~is no~footing;
\q I have come into~deep~water,
\q and a flood sweeps over~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:2 \ft \+xt Ps 40:2; 124:4; Jnh 2:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 I am weary from~my~crying;
\q my~throat is~parched.
\q My eyes fail, looking~for~my~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:3 \ft \+xt Ps 6:6; 38:10; 119:82,123\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Those who hate me without~cause
\q are more numerous than~the~hairs of~my~head;
\q my deceitful enemies, who~would destroy~me,
\q are~powerful.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:4 \ft \+xt Ps 38:19\+xt*\f*
\q Though I did not steal, I~must~repay.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:4 \ft \+xt Lv 6:2–5; Ps 35:19; Jn 15:25\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 God, you know my~foolishness,
\q and my guilty acts are not~hidden from~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:5 \ft \+xt Ps 38:5; 44:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Do not let those who~put their~hope in~you
\q be~disgraced because~of~me,
\q Lord \nd God\nd* of~Armies;
\q do not let those who~seek~you
\q be~humiliated because~of~me,
\q God of Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:6 \ft \+xt Ps 25:2–3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 For I have endured~insults because~of~you,
\q and shame has~covered my~face.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:7 \ft \+xt Ps 44:15; Is 50:6; Jr 51:51\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 I have become a~stranger to~my~brothers
\q and a foreigner to~my~mother’s~sons~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:8 \ft \+xt Jb 19:13–14; Ps 31:11; 38:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 because zeal for~your~house has~consumed~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:9 \ft \+xt Jn 2:17\+xt*\f*
\q and the insults of~those who~insult~you
\q have~fallen on~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:9 \ft \+xt Ps 89:50; Rm 15:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 I mourned and~fasted,
\q but it brought me insults.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:10 \ft \+xt Ps 35:13; 109:24–25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 I wore sackcloth as~my~clothing,
\q and I was a~joke to~them.
\q1
\v 12 Those who sit at~the~city~gate talk~about~me,
\q and drunkards make~up~songs about~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:11–12 \ft \+xt Jb 17:6; 30:9; Ps 44:14; Jr 24:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 But as for me, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q my~prayer to~you is for~a~time of~favor.
\q In your abundant, faithful~love,~God,
\q answer me with your~sure~salvation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:13 \ft \+xt Ps 109:4; Is 49:8; 2Co 6:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 Rescue me from~the~miry~mud; don’t~let~me~sink.
\q Let me be rescued from~those who~hate~me
\q and from the~deep~water.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:14 \ft \+xt Ps 144:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Don’t let the~floodwaters sweep~over~me
\q or the deep swallow~me~up;
\q don’t let the~Pit close its~mouth over~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:15 \ft \+xt Nm 16:33; Ps 55:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 Answer me, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q for~your~faithful~love is~good.
\q In keeping with your~abundant~compassion,
\q turn~to~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:16 \ft \+xt Ps 25:16; 109:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 Don’t hide your~face from~your~servant,
\q for I am in~distress.
\q Answer me quickly!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:17 \ft \+xt Ps 27:9; 102:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Come near to~me and~redeem~me;
\q ransom me because~of my~enemies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:18 \ft \+xt Ps 119:134\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 You know the~insults I~endure~—
\q my~shame and~disgrace.
\q You are aware of all~my~adversaries.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:19 \ft \+xt Jr 15:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 Insults have broken my~heart,
\q and~I~am in~despair.
\q I waited for~sympathy,
\q but~there~was~none;
\q for comforters, but~found no~one.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:20 \ft \+xt Ps 142:4; Is 63:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 Instead, they gave me gall for~my~food,
\q and for my~thirst
\q they~gave~me vinegar to~drink.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:21 \ft \+xt Mt 27:34,48; Jn 19:29\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 22 Let their table set before~them be a~snare,
\q and let it be a~trap for~their~allies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:22 \ft \+xt Ps 35:4–8; Rm 11:9–10; 1Th 5:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 Let their eyes grow too~dim to~see,
\q and let their~hips continually~quake.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:23 \ft \+xt Is 6:10; Ezk 29:7; Dn 5:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 Pour out your~rage on~them,
\q and let your~burning~anger overtake~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:24 \ft \+xt Ps 79:6; Ezk 21:31; Zph 3:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 Make their fortification desolate;
\q may no one live in~their~tents.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:25 \ft \+xt Mt 23:38; Lk 13:35; Ac 1:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 For they persecute the~one you~struck
\q and talk about~the~pain of~those you~wounded.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:26 \ft \+xt 2Ch 28:9; Is 53:4; Zch 1:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 Charge them with crime on~top of~crime;
\q do not let them share in~your~righteousness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:27 \ft \+xt Neh 4:5; Ps 109:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 Let them be erased from~the~book of~life
\q and not be recorded with~the~righteous.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:28 \ft \+xt Ex 32:32; Dn 12:1; Rv 3:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 29 But as for me~#—~#poor~and~in~pain~—
\q let your~salvation protect~me,~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:29 \ft \+xt Ps 20:1; 70:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 30 I will praise God’s~name with~song
\q and exalt him with~thanksgiving.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:30 \ft \+xt Ps 100:4; 107:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 That will please the \nd Lord\nd* more~than an~ox,
\q more than a bull with~horns and~hooves.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:31 \ft \+xt Ps 50:13–14; 51:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 32 The humble will see~it and~rejoice.
\q You who seek God, take~heart!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:32 \ft \+xt Ps 22:26; 34:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 33 For the \nd Lord\nd* listens to~the~needy
\q and does not despise
\q his~own who~are~prisoners.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:33 \ft \+xt Ps 12:5; 68:6; 146:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 34 Let heaven and~earth praise~him,
\q the seas and everything that~moves in~them,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:34 \ft \+xt Ps 96:11; Is 44:23; 49:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 35 for God will save Zion
\q and build up~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 69:35 \ft Or \fqa and rebuild\f* the~cities of~Judah.
\q They will live there and~possess~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:35 \ft \+xt Ps 147:2; Is 44:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 36 The descendants of~his~servants will~inherit~it,
\q and those who~love his~name will~live in~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 69:36 \ft \+xt Ps 102:28; Is 65:9\+xt*\f*
\c 70
\cp 70
\s1 A Call for Deliverance
\d For the choir director. Of David. To bring remembrance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 70:title \ft \+xt Ps 38\+xt* title\f*
\q1
\v 1 God, hurry to rescue~me.
\q \nd Lord\nd*, hurry to help~me!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 70:1 \ft \+xt Ps 38:22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 2 Let those who~seek to kill~me
\q be disgraced and~confounded;
\q let those who~wish~me~harm
\q be turned back and~humiliated.
\q1
\v 3 Let those who~say, “Aha,~aha!~”
\q retreat because~of their~shame.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 70:2–3 \ft \+xt Ps 35:25; 40:14–15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Let all who~seek~you rejoice and~be~glad in~you;
\q let those who~love your~salvation
\q continually~say, “God~is~great!~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 70:4 \ft \+xt Ps 35:27; 77:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 I am oppressed and~needy;
\q hurry to me, God.
\q You are my~help and~my~deliverer;
\q \nd Lord\nd*, do not delay.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 70:5 \ft \+xt Ps 40:17; 141:1\+xt*\f*
\c 71
\cp 71
\s1 God’s Help in Old Age
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, I seek refuge in~you;
\q let me never be~disgraced.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:1 \ft \+xt Ps 25:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 In your justice, rescue and~deliver~me;
\q listen closely to~me and~save~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:2 \ft \+xt Ps 17:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Be a rock of~refuge for~me,
\q where I can always~go.
\q Give the command to~save~me,
\q for you are my~rock and~fortress.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:1–3 \ft \+xt Ps 31:1–3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Deliver me, my~God, from the~power of~the~wicked,
\q from the grasp of~the~unjust and~oppressive.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:4 \ft \+xt Ps 140:1,4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 For you are my~hope, Lord \nd God\nd*,
\q my confidence from~my~youth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:5 \ft \+xt Ps 39:7; Jr 17:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I have leaned on~you from~birth;
\q you took me from my~mother’s~womb.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:6 \ft \+xt Ps 22:9–10\+xt*\f*
\q My praise is always about~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:6 \ft \+xt Ps 34:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 I am like a miraculous~sign to~many,
\q and you are my~strong~refuge.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:7 \ft \+xt Ps 61:3; 62:7; 91:2,9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 My mouth is~full of~praise
\q and honor to~you all~day~long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:8 \ft \+xt Ps 35:28; 63:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Don’t discard me in~my old~age.
\q As my strength fails, do~not~abandon~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:9 \ft \+xt Ps 27:9; 71:18; Is 46:3–4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 For my enemies talk about~me,
\q and those who~spy on~me plot~together,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:10 \ft \+xt Ps 31:13; 56:6; 83:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 saying, “God has~abandoned~him;
\q chase him and~catch~him,
\q for there is no~one to~rescue~him.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:11 \ft \+xt Ps 3:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 God, do not be far from~me;
\q my God, hurry to~help~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:12 \ft \+xt Ps 22:19; 38:21–22; 40:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 May my adversaries be~disgraced and~destroyed;
\q may those who~intend to~harm~me
\q be covered with~disgrace and~humiliation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:13 \ft \+xt Ps 71:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 But I will hope continually
\q and will praise you more and~more.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:14 \ft \+xt Ps 84:4; 130:7; 147:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 My mouth will tell about~your~righteousness
\q and your salvation all~day~long,
\q though I cannot sum~them~up.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:15 \ft \+xt Ps 35:28; 40:5; 96:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 I come because~of the~mighty~acts of~the~Lord~\nd God\nd*;
\q I will proclaim your~righteousness, yours~alone.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:16 \ft \+xt Ps 51:14; 106:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 17 God, you have taught~me from~my~youth,
\q and I still proclaim your wondrous~works.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:17 \ft \+xt Dt 4:5; 6:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Even while I am old~and~gray,
\q God, do not abandon~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:18 \ft \+xt Is 46:4\+xt*\f*
\q while I proclaim your~power
\q to~another~generation,
\q your strength to~all who~are to~come.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:18 \ft \+xt Ps 22:30–31; 78:4,6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Your righteousness reaches the~heights,~God,
\q you who have done great~things;
\q God, who is like~you?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:19 \ft \+xt Ex 15:11; Dt 3:24; Ps 86:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 You caused me to~experience
\q many~troubles and~misfortunes,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:20 \ft \+xt Ps 60:3\+xt*\f*
\q but you will revive~me~again.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:20 \ft \+xt Ps 85:6\+xt*\f*
\q You will bring~me~up~again,
\q even~from~the~depths of~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:20 \ft \+xt Hs 6:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 You will increase my~honor
\q and comfort me once~again.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:21 \ft \+xt Ps 86:17; Is 12:1; 49:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 Therefore, I~will~praise~you with~a~harp
\q for your faithfulness, my~God;
\q I will sing to~you with~a~lyre,
\q Holy One of~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:22 \ft \+xt Ps 33:2; 81:2; 92:1–3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 My lips will shout for~joy
\q when~I~sing praise to~you
\q because you have redeemed~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:23 \ft \+xt Ps 34:22; 55:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 Therefore, my tongue will~proclaim
\q your~righteousness all~day~long,
\q for those who intend to~harm~me
\q will be disgraced and~confounded.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 71:24 \ft \+xt Ps 35:28; 71:13\+xt*\f*
\c 72
\cp 72
\s1 A Prayer for the King
\d Of Solomon.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:title \ft \+xt Ps 127\+xt* title\f*
\q1
\v 1 God, give your~justice to~the~king
\q and your righteousness to~the~king’s~son.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:1 \ft \+xt 1Kg 3:9; 1Ch 22:12–13; Ps 24:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 He will judge your~people with~righteousness
\q and your afflicted ones with~justice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:2 \ft \+xt Is 9:7; 11:2–5; 32:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 May the mountains bring~well-being~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 72:3 \ft Or \fqa peace\ft , also in v.~7\f* to~the~people
\q and the hills, righteousness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:3 \ft \+xt Is 11:9; 52:7; 55:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 May he vindicate the~afflicted among~the~people,
\q help the~poor,
\q and crush the~oppressor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:4 \ft \+xt Ps 109:31; Is 11:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 May they fear you~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 72:5 \ft LXX reads \fqa May he continue\f* while~the sun~endures
\q and as long as~the~moon, throughout~all~generations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:5 \ft \+xt Ps 89:36–37\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 May the king be like~rain that~falls on~the~cut~grass,
\q like spring showers that~water the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:6 \ft \+xt Dt 32:2; 2Sm 23:3–4; Hs 6:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 May the righteous~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 72:7 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Jer read \fqa May righteousness\f* flourish in~his~days
\q and well-being abound
\q until~the~moon is no~more.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:7 \ft \+xt Ps 37:11; Is 2:4; 60:21\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 May he~rule from~sea to~sea
\q and from~the~Euphrates
\q to~the~ends of~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:8 \ft \+xt Gn 15:18; Ex 23:31; Zch 9:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 May desert tribes kneel before~him
\q and his enemies lick the~dust.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:9 \ft \+xt Ps 22:29; Is 49:23; Mc 7:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 May the kings of~Tarshish
\q and~the~coasts and~islands bring~tribute,
\q the kings of~Sheba and~Seba offer~gifts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:10 \ft \+xt 1Kg 10:22; 2Ch 9:21; Is 60:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Let all kings bow in~homage to~him,
\q all nations serve~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:11 \ft \+xt Ps 86:9; 138:4; Is 49:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 For he will rescue the~poor who~cry~out
\q and the afflicted who~have no~helper.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:12 \ft \+xt Jb 29:12–17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 He will have pity on~the~poor and~helpless
\q and save the~lives of~the~poor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:13 \ft \+xt Pr 19:17; 28:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 He will redeem them from~oppression and~violence,
\q for their lives are~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 72:14 \ft Lit \fqa their blood is\f*~precious~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 72:14 \ft Or \fqa valuable\f* in~his~sight.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:14 \ft \+xt Ps 69:18; 116:15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 May he live long!
\q May gold from~Sheba be~given to~him.
\q May prayer be~offered for~him~continually,
\q and may he be~blessed all~day~long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:15 \ft \+xt Is 60:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 May there be plenty of~grain in~the~land;
\q may it wave on~the~tops of~the~mountains.
\q May its crops be like~Lebanon.
\q May people flourish in~the~cities
\q like~the~grass of~the~field.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:16 \ft \+xt Jb 5:25; Ps 104:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 May his name endure~forever;
\q as long as the~sun shines,
\q may~his~fame~increase.
\q May all nations be~blessed by~him
\q and~call him~blessed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:17 \ft \+xt Gn 12:2–3; 22:18; Ps 89:36\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 18 Blessed be the \nd Lord\nd* God, the~God of~Israel,
\q who alone does~wonders.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:18 \ft \+xt Jb 9:10; Ps 86:10; 136:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Blessed be his glorious name forever;
\q the whole earth is~filled with~his~glory.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:19 \ft \+xt Nm 14:21; Is 6:3\+xt*\f*
\q Amen and~amen.
\q1
\v 20 The prayers of~David son~of~Jesse are~concluded.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 72:20 \ft \+xt 2Sm 23:1\+xt*\f*
\c 73
\ms2 BOOK III
\ms3 (Psalms 73–89)
\cp 73
\s1 God’s Ways Vindicated
\d A psalm of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 God is indeed good to~Israel,
\q to the pure in~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:1 \ft \+xt Ps 24:4; 51:10; Mt 5:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 But as for me, my~feet almost~slipped;
\q my steps nearly went~astray.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:2 \ft \+xt Ps 17:5; 66:9; 94:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 For I envied the~arrogant;
\q I saw the prosperity of~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:3 \ft \+xt Ps 37:1; Pr 23:17; 24:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 They have an easy time until~they~die,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 73:4 \ft Lit \fqa For there are no pangs to their death\f*
\q and their bodies are~well~fed.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 73:4 \ft Lit \fqa fat\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:4 \ft \+xt Jb 21:23–24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 They are not in~trouble like~others;
\q they are not afflicted like~most~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:5 \ft \+xt Jb 21:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Therefore, pride is their~necklace,
\q and violence covers them like~a~garment.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:6 \ft \+xt Ps 37:35; Pr 16:29; 21:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Their eyes bulge out from~fatness;
\q the imaginations of~their~hearts run~wild.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:7 \ft \+xt Jb 15:27; Jr 5:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 They mock, and~they~speak~maliciously;
\q they arrogantly threaten~oppression.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:8 \ft \+xt Ps 17:10; 2Pt 2:18; Jd 16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 They set their~mouths against~heaven,
\q and their~tongues strut across~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:9 \ft \+xt Rv 13:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Therefore his people turn to~them~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 73:10 \ft Lit \fqa turn here\f*
\q and drink in their overflowing~words.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 73:10 \ft Lit \fqa and waters of fullness are drained by them\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:10 \ft \+xt Jb 15:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 The wicked say, “How~can~God~know?
\q Does the Most High know~everything?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:11 \ft \+xt Jb 22:13; Ps 10:4,11; Is 29:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Look at them~#—~#the~wicked!
\q They are always at~ease,
\q and~they~increase their~wealth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:12 \ft \+xt Ps 49:6; 52:7; Jr 49:31\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 Did I purify my~heart
\q and wash my hands in~innocence for~nothing?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:13 \ft \+xt Ps 26:6; Mt 27:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 For I am afflicted all~day~long
\q and punished every~morning.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:14 \ft \+xt Jb 33:19; Ps 38:6; 118:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 If I had decided to~say these~things~aloud,
\q I would have betrayed your~people.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 73:15 \ft Lit \fqa betrayed the generation of your sons\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:15 \ft \+xt Ps 44:17; 89:33\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 When I tried to~understand all~this,
\q it seemed hopeless~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 73:16 \ft Lit \fqa it was trouble in my eyes\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:16 \ft \+xt Ec 8:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 until I entered God’s~sanctuary.
\q Then I understood their~destiny.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:17 \ft \+xt Jb 8:13; Ps 37:38\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Indeed, you put them in~slippery~places;
\q you make them fall into~ruin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:18 \ft \+xt Ps 35:6,8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 How suddenly they~become a~desolation!
\q They come to an end, swept~away by~terrors.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:19 \ft \+xt Nm 16:21; Jb 18:11; Is 47:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 Like one waking from~a~dream,
\q Lord, when arising, you~will~despise their~image.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:20 \ft \+xt Ps 35:23; 59:5; 78:65\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 21 When I became embittered
\q and my innermost being~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 73:21 \ft Lit \fqa my kidneys\f* was~wounded,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:21 \ft \+xt Ps 109:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 I was stupid and~didn’t~understand;
\q I was an unthinking animal toward~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:22 \ft \+xt Jb 11:12; Ps 92:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 Yet I am always with~you;
\q you hold my~right~hand.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:23 \ft \+xt Ps 63:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 You guide me with~your~counsel,
\q and afterward you~will take~me~up in~glory.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 73:24 \ft Or \fqa will receive me with honor\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:24 \ft \+xt Ps 49:15; Is 58:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 Who do I have in~heaven but~you?
\q And I desire nothing on~earth but~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:25 \ft \+xt Ps 16:2; Php 3:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 My flesh and my~heart may~fail,
\q but God is the~strength~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 73:26 \ft Lit \fqa rock\f* of~my~heart,
\q my~portion~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:26 \ft \+xt Ps 16:5; 38:10; 84:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 Those far from you will~certainly~perish;
\q you destroy all who~are unfaithful~to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:27 \ft \+xt 1Ch 5:25; Ps 37:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 But as for me, God’s~presence is my~good.
\q I have made the~Lord \nd God\nd* my~refuge,
\q so I can tell about all~you~do.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 73:28 \ft \+xt Ps 40:5; 118:17\+xt*\f*
\c 74
\cp 74
\s1 Prayer for Israel
\d A \tl Maskil\tl* of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 Why have you rejected~us~forever,~God?
\q Why does your anger burn
\q against~the~sheep of~your~pasture?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:1 \ft \+xt Ex 32:11; Ps 60:1,10; 108:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Remember your~congregation,
\q which~you~purchased long~ago
\q and redeemed as the~tribe for~your~own~possession.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:2 \ft \+xt Is 63:17; Jr 10:16; 51:19\+xt*\f*
\q Remember Mount Zion where~you~dwell.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:2 \ft \+xt Is 8:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Make your way~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 74:3 \ft Lit \fqa Lift up your steps\f* to~the~perpetual~ruins,
\q to all that the enemy has~destroyed in~the~sanctuary.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:3 \ft \+xt Ps 79:1; Is 61:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Your adversaries roared in~the~meeting~place
\q where~you~met with~us.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 74:4 \ft Lit \fqa in your meeting place\f*
\q They set up their~emblems as~signs.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:4 \ft \+xt Nm 2:2; Lm 2:6–7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 It was like men in~a~thicket of~trees,
\q wielding axes,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:5 \ft \+xt Jr 46:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 then smashing all~the~carvings
\q with hatchets and~picks.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:6 \ft \+xt Lm 2:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 They set your sanctuary on~fire;
\q they utterly~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 74:7 \ft Lit \fqa they to the ground\f* desecrated
\q the~dwelling~place of~your~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:7 \ft \+xt 2Kg 25:9; Ps 79:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 They said in~their~hearts,
\q “Let’s oppress~them~relentlessly.”
\q They burned every~place throughout~the~land
\q where God~met with~us.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 74:8 \ft Lit \fqa every meeting place of God in the land\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:8 \ft \+xt Jos 18:1; 1Sm 3:21; 7:16; 2Ch 17:9; Ps 83:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 There are no signs for~us to~see.
\q There is no longer a~prophet.
\q And none of us knows how~long this~will~last.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:9 \ft \+xt 1Sm 3:1; Lm 2:9; Ezk 7:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 God, how long will the enemy~mock?
\q Will the foe insult your~name~forever?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:10 \ft \+xt Ps 79:12; 89:51\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Why do you hold back your~hand?
\q Stretch out~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 74:11 \ft Lit \fqa From your bosom\f* your~right~hand and~destroy~them!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:11 \ft \+xt Ps 59:13; Lm 2:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 God my King is from~ancient~times,
\q performing saving acts on~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:12 \ft \+xt Ps 47:6–8; 95:3; Jr 10:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 You divided the~sea with~your~strength;
\q you smashed the~heads of~the~sea~monsters~in~the~water;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:13 \ft \+xt Ex 14:21; Is 51:9; Ezk 32:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 you crushed the~heads of~Leviathan;
\q you fed him to~the~creatures of~the~desert.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:14 \ft \+xt Jb 41:1; Ps 104:26; Is 27:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 You opened up springs and~streams;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:15 \ft \+xt Ps 104:10–11\+xt*\f*
\q you dried up ever-flowing~rivers.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:15 \ft \+xt Is 42:15; 44:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 The day is yours, also~the~night;
\q you established the~moon and~the~sun.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:16 \ft \+xt Gn 1:14–18; Ps 104:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 You set all the~boundaries of~the~earth;
\q you made summer and~winter.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:17 \ft \+xt Gn 8:22; Jb 38:10–11; Pr 8:29; Jr 5:22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 18 Remember this: the~enemy has~mocked the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and a foolish people has~insulted your~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:18 \ft \+xt Ps 14:1; 53:1; 89:51\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Do not give to~beasts the life of~your~dove;~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 74:19 \ft One Hb ms, LXX, Syr read \fqa life that praises you\f*
\q do not forget the~lives of~your~poor~people~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:19 \ft \+xt Ps 9:18; 68:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 Consider the~covenant,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:20 \ft \+xt Dt 4:31; Ps 106:45\+xt*\f*
\q for the dark places of~the~land are~full~of~violence.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:20 \ft \+xt Ezk 7:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 Do not let the~oppressed turn~away in~shame;
\q let the poor and~needy praise~your~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:21 \ft \+xt Ps 9:9; 103:6; Is 41:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 Rise up, God, champion~your~cause!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:22 \ft \+xt Ps 9:19; 82:8\+xt*\f*
\q Remember the~insults
\q that fools bring against~you all~day~long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:22 \ft \+xt Ps 79:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 Do not forget the~clamor of~your~adversaries,
\q the tumult of~your~opponents that~goes~up constantly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 74:23 \ft \+xt Ps 65:7\+xt*\f*
\c 75
\cp 75
\s1 God Judges the Wicked
\d For the choir director: “Do Not Destroy.” A psalm of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f* A song.
\q1
\v 1 We give thanks to~you,~God;
\q we give thanks to~you, for~your~name is~near.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:1 \ft \+xt Dt 4:7; Ps 145:18; Is 55:6; Lm 3:57\+xt*\f*
\q People tell about your~wondrous~works.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:1 \ft \+xt Ps 26:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 2 “When I choose a~time,
\q I will judge fairly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:2 \ft \+xt Ps 9:8; 96:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 When the earth and~all its~inhabitants~shake,
\q I am the one who~steadies its~pillars.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:3 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:8; Ps 46:6; Is 24:19\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 4 I say to~the~boastful, ‘Do~not~boast,’
\q and to the wicked, ‘Do~not lift~up your~horn.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:4 \ft \+xt Pr 27:1; Jr 9:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Do not lift up your~horn against~heaven~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 75:5 \ft Lit \fqa horn to the height\f*
\q or speak arrogantly.’~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:5 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:3; Ps 94:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Exaltation does not come
\q from the east, the~west, or~the~desert,
\q1
\v 7 for God is the~Judge:
\q He brings down one and~exalts~another.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:6–7 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:7–8; Ps 50:6; Lk 1:52–53\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 For there is a~cup in~the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~hand,
\q full of wine blended with~spices, and~he~pours from~it.
\q All the wicked of~the~earth will~drink,
\q draining it to~the~dregs.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:8 \ft \+xt Is 51:17,22; Jr 25:15–17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 As for me, I will tell about~him~forever;
\q I will sing praise to~the~God of~Jacob.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:9 \ft \+xt Ps 9:2; 18:49; 81:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 “I will cut off all the~horns of~the~wicked,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:10 \ft \+xt Jr 48:25\+xt*\f*
\q but the horns of~the~righteous will~be lifted~up.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 75:10 \ft \+xt Ps 89:17; 92:10; 148:14\+xt*\f*
\c 76
\cp 76
\s1 God, the Powerful Judge
\d For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A psalm of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f* A song.
\q1
\v 1 God is known in~Judah;
\q his name is great in~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:1 \ft \+xt Jr 10:6; Mal 1:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 His tent is in~Salem,
\q his dwelling place in~Zion.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:2 \ft \+xt Gn 14:18; Ps 9:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 There he shatters the~bow’s flaming~arrows,
\q the shield, the~sword, and~the~weapons of~war.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:3 \ft \+xt Ps 46:9; Is 2:4; Jr 49:35\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 4 You are resplendent and~majestic
\q coming down from~the~mountains of~prey.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:4 \ft \+xt Is 14:25; Nah 2:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 The brave-hearted have~been~plundered;
\q they have slipped into~their~final~sleep.
\q None of the warriors was~able to~lift a~hand.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:5 \ft \+xt Jr 51:39\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 At your rebuke, God~of~Jacob,
\q both chariot and~horse lay~still.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:6 \ft \+xt Ex 13:1,21\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 And you~#—~#you~are to~be~feared.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 76:7 \ft Or \fqa are awe-inspiring\f*
\q When you are angry,
\q who~can~stand before~you?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:7 \ft \+xt Ps 1:5; 130:3; Nah 1:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 From heaven you~pronounced~judgment.
\q The earth feared and~grew~quiet~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:8 \ft \+xt 2Ch 20:29–30; Ps 33:8; Hab 2:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 when God rose up to~judge
\q and to save all the~lowly of~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:9 \ft \+xt Ps 9:7–8; Is 3:13–15\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 10 Even human wrath will~praise~you;
\q you will clothe~yourself
\q with~the~wrath that~remains.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 76:10 \ft Hb obscure\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:10 \ft \+xt Ex 9:16; Rm 9:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 Make and keep your~vows
\q to~the~\nd Lord\nd* your~God;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:11 \ft \+xt Ps 50:14\+xt*\f*
\q let all who are around him bring~tribute
\q to~the~awe-inspiring~one.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 76:11 \ft Or \fqa tribute with awe\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:11 \ft \+xt Ps 68:29; Is 18:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 He humbles the~spirit of~leaders;
\q he is feared by~the~kings of~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 76:12 \ft \+xt Dn 4:37\+xt*\f*
\c 77
\cp 77
\s1 Confidence in a Time of Crisis
\d For the choir director: according to Jeduthun. Of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f* A psalm.
\q1
\v 1 I cry aloud to~God,
\q aloud to God, and~he will~hear~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:1 \ft \+xt Ps 3:4; 142:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I~sought the~Lord in my day of~trouble.
\q My hands were continually lifted~up
\q all~night~long;
\q I refused to~be comforted.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:2 \ft \+xt Gn 37:35; Jb 11:13; Jr 31:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 I think of God; I~groan;
\q I meditate; my~spirit becomes~weak.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:3 \ft \+xt Ps 42:5,11; 43:5; 55:17; 143:4\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 4 You have kept me from~closing my~eyes;
\q I am troubled and~cannot~speak.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:4 \ft \+xt Ps 39:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 I consider days of~old,
\q years long past.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:5 \ft \+xt Dt 32:7; Ps 143:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 At night I remember my~music;
\q I meditate in~my~heart, and~my~spirit~ponders.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:6 \ft \+xt Ps 4:4; 42:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 “Will the Lord reject~forever
\q and never again show~favor?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:7 \ft \+xt Ps 44:9,23; 74:1; Lm 2:7; 3:31\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Has his faithful love ceased~forever?
\q Is his promise at~an~end for~all~generations?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:8 \ft \+xt Ps 33:11; 85:5; 89:49\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Has God forgotten to~be~gracious?
\q Has he in anger withheld~his~compassion?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:9 \ft \+xt Ps 25:6; 40:11; Is 49:15\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 10 So I say, “I~am~grieved
\q that the right hand of~the~Most~High has~changed.”~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 77:10 \ft Hb obscure\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:10 \ft \+xt Ps 31:22; 73:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 I will remember the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~works;
\q yes, I will remember your~ancient~wonders.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:11 \ft \+xt Ps 105:5; 143:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 I will reflect on all~you~have~done
\q and meditate on your~actions.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:12 \ft \+xt Ps 9:11; 90:16; 145:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 God, your way is~holy.
\q What god is great like~God?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:13 \ft \+xt Ex 15:11; Ps 71:19; 86:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 You are the God who~works~wonders;
\q you revealed your~strength among~the~peoples.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:14 \ft \+xt Ps 72:18; 106:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 With power you~redeemed your~people,
\q the descendants of~Jacob and~Joseph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:15 \ft \+xt Ex 6:6; Dt 9:29; Ps 74:2\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 16 The water saw you, God.
\q The water saw you; it~trembled.
\q Even the depths shook.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:16 \ft \+xt Ps 114:3; Hab 3:8,10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 The clouds poured down~water.
\q The storm clouds thundered;
\q your arrows flashed back~and~forth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:17 \ft \+xt Ps 18:14; Hab 3:11; Zch 9:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 The sound of your thunder was in~the~whirlwind;
\q lightning lit up the~world.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:16–18 \ft \+xt Ps 29:3,9; 97:4\+xt*\f*
\q The earth shook and~quaked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:18 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:8; Ps 18:7; Is 13:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Your way went through the~sea
\q and your path through the~vast~water,
\q but your footprints were~unseen.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:19 \ft \+xt Is 43:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 You led your~people like~a~flock~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:20 \ft \+xt Ps 78:52; 80:1\+xt*\f*
\q by the hand of~Moses and~Aaron.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 77:20 \ft \+xt Ps 105:26; Is 63:11–13\+xt*\f*
\c 78
\cp 78
\s1 Lessons from Israel’s Past
\d A \tl Maskil\tl* of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 My people, hear~my~instruction;
\q listen to the words from~my~mouth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:1 \ft \+xt Pr 5:7; 7:24; Is 55:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I will declare wise~sayings;
\q I will speak mysteries from~the~past~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:2 \ft \+xt Ps 49:4; Pr 1:6; Mt 13:35\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 3 things we have heard and~known
\q and that our ancestors have~passed~down to~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:3 \ft \+xt Ps 44:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 We will not hide them from~their~children,
\q but will tell a~future~generation
\q the~praiseworthy acts of~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q his might, and~the~wondrous~works
\q he~has~performed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:4 \ft \+xt Dt 6:7; 11:19; Ps 145:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 He established a~testimony in~Jacob
\q and set up a~law in~Israel,
\q which he commanded our~ancestors
\q to teach to their~children~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:5 \ft \+xt Ps 19:7; 81:5; 147:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 so that a future generation~—
\q children yet to~be~born~#—~#might~know.
\q They were to rise and~tell their~children~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:6 \ft \+xt Dt 11:19; Ps 22:31; 102:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 so that they might put~their~confidence in~God
\q and not forget God’s~works,
\q but keep his~commands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:7 \ft \+xt Dt 6:12; Ps 103:2; Pr 3:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Then they would~not~be like~their~ancestors,
\q a stubborn and rebellious generation,
\q a generation whose~heart was~not~loyal
\q and whose spirit was~not~faithful to~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:8 \ft \+xt Dt 31:27; 2Kg 17:14; 2Ch 30:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 The Ephraimite archers turned~back
\q on the day of~battle.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:9 \ft \+xt Ps 44:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 They did not keep God’s~covenant
\q and refused to~live by~his~law.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:10 \ft \+xt 1Kg 11:11; 2Kg 17:15; Jr 32:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 They forgot what he~had~done,
\q the wondrous works he~had~shown~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:11 \ft \+xt Ps 106:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 He worked wonders in the~sight of their~ancestors
\q in the land of~Egypt, the~territory of~Zoan.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:12 \ft \+xt Ex 7–12; Ps 78:43\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 He split the sea and~brought~them~across;
\q the water stood firm like~a~wall.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:13 \ft \+xt Ex 14:21; 15:8; Ps 136:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 He led them with~a~cloud by~day
\q and with a fiery light throughout~the~night.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:14 \ft \+xt Ex 13:21; Nm 14:14; Ps 105:39\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 He split rocks in~the~wilderness
\q and gave them drink as~abundant as~the~depths.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:15 \ft \+xt Ex 17:6; Nm 20:8–13; Is 48:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 He brought streams out~of the~stone
\q and made water flow~down like~rivers.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:16 \ft \+xt Ps 105:41; 114:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 17 But they continued to~sin against~him,
\q rebelling in~the~desert against~the~Most~High.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:17 \ft \+xt Dt 9:22; Is 63:10; Heb 3:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 They deliberately~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 78:18 \ft Lit \fqa in their heart\f* tested God,
\q demanding the~food they~craved.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:18 \ft \+xt Ex 17:2,7; Ps 106:14; 1Co 10:5–10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 They spoke against~God,~saying,
\q “Is God able to~provide food in~the~wilderness?
\q1
\v 20 Look! He struck the~rock and~water gushed~out;
\q torrents overflowed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:20 \ft \+xt Nm 20:11\+xt*\f*
\q But can he also provide~bread
\q or furnish meat for~his~people?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:19–20 \ft \+xt Ex 16:3; Nm 11:4; 21:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 Therefore, the \nd Lord\nd* heard and~became~furious;
\q then fire broke out against~Jacob,
\q and anger flared up against~Israel~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:21 \ft \+xt Nm 11:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 because they did not believe~God
\q or rely on his~salvation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:22 \ft \+xt Dt 1:23; 9:23; Heb 3:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 He gave a command to~the~clouds~above
\q and opened the~doors of~heaven.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:23 \ft \+xt Gn 7:11; Mal 3:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 He rained manna for~them to~eat;
\q he gave them grain from~heaven.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:24 \ft \+xt Ex 16:4,31; Jn 6:31\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 People~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 78:25 \ft Lit \fqa Man\f* ate the~bread of~angels.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 78:25 \ft Lit \fqa mighty ones\f*
\q He sent them an~abundant~supply of~food.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:25 \ft \+xt Ex 16:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 He made the~east~wind~blow in~the~skies
\q and drove the~south~wind by~his~might.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:26 \ft \+xt Nm 11:31\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 He rained meat on~them like~dust,
\q and winged birds like~the~sand of~the~seas.
\q1
\v 28 He made them fall in~the~camp,
\q all around the~tents.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:27–28 \ft \+xt Ex 16:13; Ps 105:40\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 The people ate and were completely~satisfied,
\q for he gave them what~they~craved.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:29 \ft \+xt Nm 11:4,34\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 30 Before they had turned from what~they~craved,
\q while the food was still in~their~mouths,
\q1
\v 31 God’s anger flared up against~them,
\q and he killed some~of~their~best~men.
\q He struck down Israel’s fit young~men.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:30–31 \ft \+xt Nm 11:33–34; Jb 20:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 32 Despite all this, they~kept~sinning
\q and did not believe his~wondrous~works.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:32 \ft \+xt Nm 14:16–17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 33 He made their days end in~futility,
\q their years in~sudden~disaster.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:33 \ft \+xt Nm 14:29,35; Jb 14:1; Ps 90:9; Ec 1:2–3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 34 When he killed some~of~them,
\q the~rest began to~seek~him;
\q they repented and~searched~for~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:34 \ft \+xt Nm 21:7; Ps 63:1; Hs 5:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 35 They remembered that~God was their~rock,
\q the Most High God, their~Redeemer.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:35 \ft \+xt Is 44:6,8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 36 But they deceived him with~their~mouths,
\q they lied to him with~their~tongues,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:36 \ft \+xt Is 29:13; 57:11; Ezk 33:31\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 37 their hearts were insincere toward~him,
\q and they were unfaithful to~his~covenant.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:37 \ft \+xt Ps 51:10; 78:8; Ac 8:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 38 Yet he was compassionate;
\q he atoned for their~iniquity
\q and did not destroy them.
\q He often turned his~anger~aside
\q and did not unleash~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 78:38 \ft Or \fqa stir up\f* all~his~wrath.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:38 \ft \+xt Nm 14:18–20; Dt 4:31; Is 12:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 39 He remembered that they~were only~flesh,
\q a wind that passes and~does~not~return.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:39 \ft \+xt Dt 31:27; Ps 107:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 40 How often they~rebelled against~him
\q in~the~wilderness
\q and grieved him in~the~desert.
\q1
\v 41 They constantly tested God~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:41 \ft \+xt Ps 95:8–9\+xt*\f*
\q and provoked the~Holy~One of~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:41 \ft \+xt Dt 9:7–8,22; Ps 106:29; Zch 8:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 42 They did not remember his~power~shown
\q on the day he~redeemed~them from~the~foe,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:42 \ft \+xt Jdg 8:34; Ps 44:3; 106:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 43 when he performed his~miraculous~signs in~Egypt
\q and his wonders in the~territory of~Zoan.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:43 \ft \+xt Ex 4:21; 7:3; Ps 105:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 44 He turned their~rivers into~blood,
\q and they could not drink from~their~streams.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:44 \ft \+xt Ex 7:14–25; Ps 105:29\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 45 He sent among them swarms of~flies,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:45 \ft \+xt Ex 8:17; Ps 105:31\+xt*\f*
\q which~fed on~them,
\q and frogs, which~devastated~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:45 \ft \+xt Ex 8:3–6; Ps 105:30\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 46 He gave their~crops to~the~caterpillar
\q and the fruit of~their~labor to~the~locust.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:46 \ft \+xt Ex 10:14–15; Ps 105:34\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 47 He killed their~vines with~hail
\q and their sycamore fig trees with~a~flood.
\q1
\v 48 He handed over their~livestock to~hail
\q and their cattle to~lightning~bolts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:47–48 \ft \+xt Ex 9:23–24; Ps 105:32\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 49 He sent his burning anger against~them:
\q fury, indignation, and~calamity~—
\q a band of~deadly~messengers.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 78:49 \ft Or \fqa angels\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:49 \ft \+xt Ex 12:13,23; 2Sm 24:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 50 He cleared a~path for~his~anger.
\q He did not spare them from~death
\q but delivered their~lives to~the~plague.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:50 \ft \+xt Ex 12:29–30\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 51 He struck all~the~firstborn~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:51 \ft \+xt Ex 13:15; Ps 105:36\+xt*\f* in~Egypt,
\q the first progeny of~the~tents of~Ham.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:51 \ft \+xt Ps 105:23,27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 52 He led his people out like~sheep
\q and guided them like~a~flock in~the~wilderness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:52 \ft \+xt Ex 15:22; Ps 77:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 53 He led them safely, and~they~were~not~afraid;
\q but the sea covered their~enemies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:53 \ft \+xt Ex 14; 15:19; Jos 24:7; Ps 106:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 54 He brought them to~his~holy~territory,
\q to the mountain his~right~hand~acquired.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:54 \ft \+xt Ex 15:17; Ps 74:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 55 He drove out nations before~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:55 \ft \+xt Jos 11:16–23; Ps 44:2\+xt*\f*
\q He apportioned their~inheritance by~lot
\q and settled the~tribes of~Israel in~their~tents.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:55 \ft \+xt Jos 13:7; 23:4; Ps 135:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 56 But they rebelliously tested the~Most~High~God,
\q for they did not keep his~decrees.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:56 \ft \+xt Jdg 2:11–13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 57 They treacherously turned~away like~their~ancestors;
\q they became warped like~a~faulty~bow.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:57 \ft \+xt Ezk 20:27–28; Hs 7:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 58 They enraged him with~their~high~places
\q and provoked his~jealousy with~their~carved~images.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:58 \ft \+xt Jdg 2:12; 1Kg 3:2; Ezk 20:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 59 God heard and~became~furious;
\q he completely rejected~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:59 \ft \+xt Dt 32:19; Ps 106:40; Am 6:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 60 He abandoned the~tabernacle at~Shiloh,
\q the tent where he~resided among~mankind.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:60 \ft \+xt Jr 7:12,14; 26:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 61 He gave up his~strength to~captivity
\q and his splendor to~the~hand of~a~foe.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:61 \ft \+xt 1Sm 4:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 62 He surrendered his~people to~the~sword
\q because he~was~enraged with~his~heritage.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:62 \ft \+xt Jdg 20:21; 1Sm 4:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 63 Fire consumed his~chosen~young~men,
\q and his young women had~no~wedding~songs.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 78:63 \ft Lit \fqa virgins were not praised\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:63 \ft \+xt Jr 7:34; 16:9; Lm 2:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 64 His priests fell by~the~sword,
\q and the widows could~not~lament.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:64 \ft \+xt Jb 27:15; Ezk 24:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 65 The Lord awoke as~if from~sleep,
\q like a warrior from~the~effects of~wine.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:65 \ft \+xt Ps 73:20; 121:4; Is 42:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 66 He beat back his~foes;
\q he gave them lasting~disgrace.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:66 \ft \+xt 1Sm 5:6; Ps 40:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 67 He rejected the~tent of~Joseph
\q and did not choose the~tribe of~Ephraim.
\q1
\v 68 He chose instead the~tribe of~Judah,
\q Mount Zion, which~he~loved.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:67–68 \ft \+xt Ps 87:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 69 He built his sanctuary like~the~heights,
\q like the earth that he~established~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:69 \ft \+xt 1Kg 6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 70 He chose David his~servant
\q and took him from the~sheep~pens;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:70 \ft \+xt 1Sm 16:11–13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 71 he brought him from~tending~ewes
\q to be shepherd over~his~people~Jacob~—
\q over Israel, his~inheritance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:71 \ft \+xt Ps 28:9; Is 40:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 72 He shepherded them with~a~pure~heart
\q and guided them with~his~skillful~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 78:72 \ft \+xt 1Kg 9:4; Ps 101:2\+xt*\f*
\c 79
\cp 79
\s1 Faith amid Confusion
\d A psalm of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 God, the nations have~invaded your~inheritance,
\q desecrated your~holy~temple,
\q and turned Jerusalem into~ruins.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:1 \ft \+xt Jr 26:18; Lm 1:10; Mc 3:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 They gave the~corpses of~your~servants
\q to the birds of~the~sky for~food,
\q the flesh of~your~faithful~ones
\q to~the~beasts of~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:2 \ft \+xt Dt 28:26; Jr 7:33; 16:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 They poured out their~blood
\q like~water all~around~Jerusalem,
\q and there was no~one to~bury~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:3 \ft \+xt Jr 14:16; 16:4; 22:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 We have become an~object of~reproach
\q to~our~neighbors,
\q a source of~mockery and~ridicule
\q to~those around~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:4 \ft \+xt Ps 44:13–14; 80:6; Dn 9:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 How long, \nd Lord\nd*? Will~you be~angry~forever?
\q Will your jealousy keep~burning like~fire?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:5 \ft \+xt Ps 74:10; 78:58; 80:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Pour out your~wrath on~the~nations
\q that~don’t acknowledge~you,
\q on the kingdoms that~don’t call~on your~name,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:6 \ft \+xt Ps 14:4; Jr 10:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 for they have devoured~Jacob
\q and devastated his~homeland.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:7 \ft \+xt Ps 53:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Do not hold past~iniquities~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 79:8 \ft Or \fqa hold the sins of past generations\f* against~us;
\q let your compassion come to~us~quickly,
\q for we have become~very~weak.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:8 \ft \+xt Ps 142:6; Is 64:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 God of our~salvation, help~us,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:9 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:35; Ps 85:4\+xt*\f*
\q for the glory of~your~name.
\q Rescue us and~atone~for our~sins,
\q for your name’s~sake.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:9 \ft \+xt Ps 25:11; 106:8; Jr 14:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Why should the nations ask,
\q “Where~is their~God?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:10 \ft \+xt Ps 42:3,10; 115:2\+xt*\f*
\q Before our eyes,
\q let vengeance for~the~shed~blood of~your~servants
\q be known among~the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:10 \ft \+xt Dt 32:43; Ps 94:1–2; Jr 46:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Let the groans of~the~prisoners reach~you;
\q according to your~great~power,
\q preserve those condemned to~die.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:11 \ft \+xt Ps 102:20\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 Pay back sevenfold to~our~neighbors~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:12 \ft \+xt Lv 26:21,28\+xt*\f*
\q the reproach they~have~hurled at~you, Lord.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:12 \ft \+xt Ps 74:10,18,22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Then we, your~people, the~sheep of~your~pasture,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:13 \ft \+xt Ps 74:1; 100:3\+xt*\f*
\q will thank you~forever;
\q we will declare your~praise
\q to~generation after~generation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 79:13 \ft \+xt Ps 89:1; Is 43:21\+xt*\f*
\c 80
\cp 80
\s1 A Prayer for Restoration
\d For the choir director: according to “The Lilies.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:title \ft Pss \+xt 45; 60; 69\+xt* titles\f* A testimony of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f* A psalm.
\q1
\v 1 Listen, Shepherd~of~Israel,
\q who leads Joseph like~a~flock;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:1 \ft \+xt Ezk 34:11,16,31\+xt*\f*
\q you who sit enthroned between~the~cherubim,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:1 \ft \+xt Ps 99:1\+xt*\f*
\q shine~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:1 \ft \+xt Dt 33:2; Ps 94:1\+xt*\f*
\v 2 on Ephraim,
\q Benjamin, and~Manasseh.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:2 \ft \+xt Nm 2:17–24\+xt*\f*
\q Rally your power and~come to~save~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:2 \ft \+xt Ps 35:23; 106:47; 118:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Restore us, God;
\q make your face shine~on~us,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:3 \ft \+xt Nm 6:25\+xt*\f*
\q so that~we~may be~saved.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:3 \ft \+xt Ps 60:1; 85:4; Lm 5:21\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 \nd Lord\nd* God of~Armies,
\q how long will you be~angry
\q with~your~people’s~prayers?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:4 \ft \+xt Ps 74:10; 79:5; 85:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 You fed them the~bread of~tears
\q and gave them a~full~measure~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 80:5 \ft Lit \fqa a one-third measure\f*
\q of~tears to~drink.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:5 \ft \+xt Ps 102:9; Is 30:20; Hs 9:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 You put us at odds with~our~neighbors;
\q our enemies mock~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:6 \ft \+xt Ps 44:13; 79:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Restore us, God of~Armies;
\q make your face shine on us, so that~we may~be~saved.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:7 \ft \+xt Ps 60:1; Lm 5:21\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 You dug up a~vine from~Egypt;
\q you drove out the~nations and~planted~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:8 \ft \+xt Jr 2:21; 32:41\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 You cleared a~place for~it;
\q it took root and~filled the~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:9 \ft \+xt Am 9:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 The mountains were~covered by~its~shade,
\q and the mighty cedars~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 80:10 \ft Lit \fqa the cedars of God\f* with~its~branches.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:10 \ft \+xt Ezk 17:22–24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 It sent out sprouts toward~the~Sea~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 80:11 \ft = the Mediterranean\f*
\q and shoots toward~the~River.~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 80:11 \ft = the Euphrates\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:11 \ft \+xt Ex 23:31; Dt 11:24; Ps 72:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 Why have you broken~down its~walls
\q so that all who pass~by pick~its~fruit?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:12 \ft \+xt Ps 89:40; Is 5:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Boars from~the~forest tear~at~it
\q and creatures of~the~field feed~on~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:13 \ft \+xt Jr 5:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 Return, God~of~Armies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:14 \ft \+xt Ps 6:4; 90:13\+xt*\f*
\q Look down from~heaven and~see;
\q take care of this~vine,
\q1
\v 15 the root~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 80:15 \ft Hb obscure\f* your~right~hand~planted,
\q the son~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 80:15 \ft Or \fqa shoot\f* that you~made~strong for~yourself.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:14–15 \ft \+xt Is 63:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 It was cut down and~burned;
\q they~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 80:16 \ft Or \fqa may they\f* perish at~the~rebuke of~your~countenance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:16 \ft \+xt Ps 39:11; 76:6; Is 33:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 Let your hand be with~the~man at~your~right~hand,
\q with the son of man
\q you~have~made~strong for~yourself.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:17 \ft \+xt Ps 89:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Then we will not turn~away from~you;
\q revive us, and~we will~call on~your~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:18 \ft \+xt Ps 71:20; 85:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Restore us, \nd Lord\nd*, God~of~Armies;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:19 \ft \+xt Ps 60:1; 85:4; Lm 5:21\+xt*\f*
\q make your face shine on us, so that~we~may be~saved.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 80:19 \ft \+xt Mal 1:9\+xt*\f*
\c 81
\cp 81
\s1 A Call to Obedience
\d For the choir director: on the \tl Gittith\tl*. Of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*; Pss \+xt 8; 84\+xt* titles\f*
\q1
\v 1 Sing for joy to~God our~strength;
\q shout in triumph to~the~God of~Jacob.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:1 \ft \+xt Ps 59:16; 95:1–2; 98:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Lift up a song~#—~#play~the~tambourine,
\q the melodious lyre, and~the~harp.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:2 \ft \+xt Ps 33:2; 71:22; 92:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Blow the ram’s~horn on the~day of our~feasts~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 81:3 \ft Lit \fqa feast\f*
\q during the new~moon~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:3 \ft \+xt Lv 23:24; Nm 10:10; 29:1\+xt*\f*
\q and during the full~moon.
\q1
\v 4 For this is a~statute for~Israel,
\q an ordinance of~the~God of~Jacob.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:4 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:17; Ps 105:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 He set it up as a~decree for~Joseph
\q when he went throughout~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 81:5 \ft Or \fqa he gained authority over\f* the~land of~Egypt.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:5 \ft \+xt Ps 78:5; 122:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q I heard an~unfamiliar~language:
\q1
\v 6 “I relieved his~shoulder from~the~burden;
\q his hands were freed from~carrying the~basket.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:6 \ft \+xt Is 9:4; 10:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 You called out in~distress, and~I~rescued~you;
\q I answered you from~the~thundercloud.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:7 \ft \+xt Ex 14:24; 20:18–20\+xt*\f*
\q I tested you at~the~Waters of~Meribah.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:7 \ft \+xt Ex 17:1–7; Nm 20:2–13\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 8 Listen, my people, and~I~will admonish~you.
\q Israel, if you would~only~listen to~me!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:8 \ft \+xt Ps 50:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 There must not be a~strange~god among~you;
\q you must not bow~down to~a~foreign~god.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:9 \ft \+xt Ex 20:3–5; 22:20; 34:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 I am the \nd Lord\nd*~your~God,
\q who brought you up from~the~land of~Egypt.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:10 \ft \+xt Ex 20:2; Dt 5:6\+xt*\f*
\q Open your mouth wide, and~I~will fill~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:10 \ft \+xt Ps 78:25; 107:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 “But my people did~not~listen to~my~voice;
\q Israel did not obey~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:11 \ft \+xt Jr 7:24; 13:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 So I gave them over to~their~stubborn~hearts
\q to follow their own plans.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:12 \ft \+xt Jb 8:4; Jr 11:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 If only my people would~listen to~me
\q and Israel would~follow my~ways,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:13 \ft \+xt Dt 5:29; Is 48:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 I would quickly subdue their~enemies
\q and turn my hand against~their~foes.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:14 \ft \+xt Ps 18:47; 47:3; Am 1:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Those who~hate the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q would~cower to~him;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:15 \ft \+xt Ps 18:44; 66:3\+xt*\f*
\q their doom would~last~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:15 \ft \+xt Dt 32:35\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 But he would feed Israel~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 81:16 \ft Lit\fqa him\f* with~the~best~wheat.
\q “I would satisfy you with~honey from~the~rock.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 81:16 \ft \+xt Nm 18:12; Dt 32:13–14; Ps 147:14\+xt*\f*
\c 82
\cp 82
\s1 A Plea for Righteous Judgment
\d A psalm of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 God stands in~the~divine~assembly;
\q he pronounces judgment among~the~gods:~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 82:1 \ft Or \fqa the heavenly beings\ft , or \fqa the earthly rulers\ft ; Hb elohim\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:1 \ft \+xt Jb 21:22; Ps 7:8; 58:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 “How long will you judge~unjustly
\q and show partiality to~the~wicked?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:2 \ft \+xt Dt 1:17; Pr 18:5; Mal 2:9\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 3 Provide justice for~the~needy and~the~fatherless;
\q uphold the rights of~the~oppressed and~the~destitute.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:3 \ft \+xt Dt 24:17; Is 11:4; Jr 22:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Rescue the~poor and~needy;
\q save them from~the~power of the~wicked.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:4 \ft \+xt Jb 29:12; Pr 24:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 They do not know or~understand;
\q they wander in~darkness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:5 \ft \+xt Pr 2:13; Is 44:18\+xt*\f*
\q All the foundations of~the~earth are~shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:5 \ft \+xt Ps 11:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 I said, “You~are~gods;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:6 \ft \+xt Jn 10:34\+xt*\f*
\q you are all sons of~the~Most~High.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:6 \ft \+xt Ps 82:1; Lk 6:35\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 However, you~will~die like~humans
\q and fall like any~other~ruler.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:7 \ft \+xt Ps 49:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 Rise up, God, judge~the~earth,
\q for all the nations belong~to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 82:8 \ft \+xt Ps 58:11; 96:13\+xt*\f*
\c 83
\cp 83
\s1 Prayer against Enemies
\d A song. A psalm of Asaph.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:title \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:5,7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 God, do not keep silent.
\q Do not be deaf, God; do~not be~quiet.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:1 \ft \+xt Ps 28:1; 39:12; 115:5; 135:16; Is 62:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 See how your~enemies make~an~uproar;
\q those who hate you have~acted~arrogantly.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 83:2 \ft Lit \fqa have lifted their head\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:2 \ft \+xt Ps 2:1; Is 17:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 They devise clever~schemes against~your~people;
\q they conspire against your~treasured~ones.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:3 \ft \+xt Jb 5:12–13; Ps 37:12; 64:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 They say, “Come, let’s wipe~them~out as~a~nation
\q so that Israel’s name will~no~longer be~remembered.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:4 \ft \+xt Ps 41:5; Jr 11:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 For they have conspired with~one~mind;
\q they form an alliance~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 83:5 \ft Lit \fqa they cut a covenant\f* against~you~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:5 \ft \+xt Ps 2:2\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 6 the tents of Edom and~the~Ishmaelites,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:6 \ft \+xt Gn 25:12–16; Ps 137:7\+xt*\f*
\q Moab and the~Hagrites,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:6 \ft \+xt 1Ch 5:10; 2Ch 20:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Gebal, Ammon, and~Amalek,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:7 \ft \+xt Jos 13:5; 1Sm 15:2\+xt*\f*
\q Philistia with~the~inhabitants of~Tyre.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:7 \ft \+xt 1Sm 4:1; Ezk 27:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Even Assyria has~joined~them;
\q they lend support~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 83:8 \ft Lit \fqa they are an arm\f* to~the~sons of~Lot.~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 83:8 \ft = Moab and Ammon\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:8 \ft \+xt 2Kg 15:19\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Deal with them as~you~did with~Midian,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:9 \ft \+xt Nm 31:7; Jdg 7:1–24\+xt*\f*
\q as you did with~Sisera
\q and~Jabin at~the~Kishon~River.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:9 \ft \+xt Jdg 4:7; 5:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 They were destroyed at~En-dor;
\q they became manure for~the~ground.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:10 \ft \+xt Jr 9:22; 16:4; 25:33\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Make their nobles like~Oreb and~Zeeb,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:11 \ft \+xt Jdg 7:25; 8:3\+xt*\f*
\q and all their tribal leaders like~Zebah and~Zalmunna,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:11 \ft \+xt Jdg 8:5–21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 who said, “Let’s seize God’s~pastures for~ourselves.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:12 \ft \+xt 2Ch 20:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 Make them like~tumbleweed, my~God,
\q like straw before~the~wind.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:13 \ft \+xt Jb 21:18; Ps 1:4; Is 17:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 As fire burns a~forest,
\q as a flame blazes through~mountains,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:14 \ft \+xt Is 9:18; 10:16–19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 so pursue them with~your~tempest
\q and terrify them with~your~storm.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:15 \ft \+xt Jb 9:17; Ps 58:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 Cover their faces with~shame
\q so that they will~seek your~name,~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:16 \ft \+xt Ps 35:26; 109:29; 132:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 Let them be put to~shame and~terrified~forever;
\q let them perish in~disgrace.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:17 \ft \+xt Ps 35:4; 70:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 May they know that~you~alone~—
\q whose name is the~\nd Lord\nd*~—
\q are the Most High over~the~whole~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 83:18 \ft \+xt Ps 97:9\+xt*\f*
\c 84
\cp 84
\s1 Longing for God’s House
\d For the choir director: on the \tl Gittith\tl*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:title \ft Pss \+xt 8; 81\+xt* titles\f* A psalm of the sons of Korah.
\q1
\v 1 How lovely is your~dwelling~place,
\q \nd Lord\nd* of Armies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:1 \ft \+xt Ps 43:3; 132:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I long and~yearn
\q for the courts of~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q my heart and~flesh cry~out for~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 84:2 \ft Or \fqa flesh shout for joy to\f*~the~living~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:2 \ft \+xt Ps 42:1–2; 63:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Even a sparrow finds~a~home,
\q and a swallow, a~nest for~herself
\q where she places her~young~—
\q near your altars, \nd Lord\nd*~of~Armies,
\q my King and~my~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:3 \ft \+xt Ps 5:2; 43:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 How happy are those who~reside in~your~house,
\q who praise you continually.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:4 \ft \+xt Ps 65:4\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 5 Happy are the~people whose~strength is in~you,
\q whose hearts are set on~pilgrimage.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:5 \ft \+xt Ps 119:2; 122:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 As they pass through~the~Valley of~Baca,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 84:6 \ft Or \fqa Valley of Tears\f*
\q they make it a~source of~spring water;
\q even the autumn rain will~cover~it with~blessings.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 84:6 \ft Or \fqa pools\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:6 \ft \+xt Ezk 34:26; Jl 2:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 They go from~strength to~strength;
\q each appears before~God in~Zion.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:7 \ft \+xt Pr 4:18; Is 40:31\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 \nd Lord\nd* God of~Armies, hear~my~prayer;
\q listen, God~of~Jacob.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:8 \ft \+xt Ps 39:12; 54:2; 86:6\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 9 Consider our~shield,~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 84:9 \ft = the king\f* God;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:9 \ft \+xt Ps 3:3; 115:9–11\+xt*\f*
\q look on the face of~your~anointed~one.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:9 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:10; 2Ch 6:42; Ps 132:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 Better a day in~your~courts
\q than a~thousand anywhere~else.
\q I would rather stand at~the~threshold of~the~house of~my~God
\q than live in~the~tents of~wicked~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:10 \ft \+xt Ps 27:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 For the \nd Lord\nd* God is a~sun and~shield.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:11 \ft \+xt Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 119:114; Is 60:19–20; Rv 21:23\+xt*\f*
\q The \nd Lord\nd* grants favor and~honor;
\q he does not withhold the~good
\q from~those who~live with~integrity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:11 \ft \+xt Pr 2:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Happy is the person who~trusts in~you,
\q \nd Lord\nd* of~Armies!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 84:12 \ft \+xt Ps 40:4\+xt*\f*
\c 85
\cp 85
\s1 Restoration of Favor
\d For the choir director. A psalm of the sons of Korah.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, you showed favor to~your~land;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:1 \ft \+xt Ps 106:4\+xt*\f*
\q you restored the fortunes of~Jacob.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 85:1 \ft Or \fqa restored Jacob from captivity\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:1 \ft \+xt Dt 30:3; Ps 14:7; Jr 29:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 You forgave your~people’s~guilt;
\q you covered all~their~sin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:2 \ft \+xt 1Kg 8:34; Ps 32:1,5\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 3 You withdrew all~your~fury;
\q you turned from your~burning~anger.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:3 \ft \+xt Ps 78:38; 106:23; Jnh 3:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Return to us, God~of~our~salvation,
\q and abandon your~displeasure with~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:4 \ft \+xt Ps 27:9; 79:9; 80:3,7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Will you be angry with~us~forever?
\q Will you prolong your~anger for~all generations?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:5 \ft \+xt Ps 74:1; 79:5; 80:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Will you not revive~us~again
\q so that your people may~rejoice in~you?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:6 \ft \+xt Ps 71:20; 80:18; 149:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Show us your~faithful~love,~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and give us your~salvation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:7 \ft \+xt Ps 69:13; 119:41\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 I will listen to what God~will~say;
\q surely the \nd Lord\nd* will~declare peace
\q to~his~people, his~faithful~ones,
\q and not let them go~back to~foolish~ways.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:8 \ft \+xt Hg 2:9; Zch 9:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 His salvation is very~near those~who~fear him,
\q so that glory may~dwell in~our~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:9 \ft \+xt Is 46:13; Zch 2:5; Jn 1:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 Faithful love and~truth will~join~together;
\q righteousness and~peace will~embrace.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:10 \ft \+xt Ps 72:3; 89:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Truth will spring~up from~the~earth,
\q and righteousness will~look down~from~heaven.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:11 \ft \+xt Is 45:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Also, the \nd Lord\nd* will~provide what~is~good,
\q and our land will~yield its~crops.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:12 \ft \+xt Ps 65:12–13; 67:6; Ezk 34:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Righteousness will~go before~him
\q to prepare the~way for~his~steps.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 85:13 \ft \+xt Ps 89:14; Is 40:3,10; 58:8\+xt*\f*
\c 86
\cp 86
\s1 Lament and Petition
\d A prayer of David.
\q1
\v 1 Listen, \nd Lord\nd*, and~answer~me,
\q for I am poor and~needy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:1 \ft \+xt Ps 17:6; 31:2; 70:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Protect my life, for~I~am~faithful.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:2 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:9; Ps 37:28\+xt*\f*
\q You are my God; save~your~servant who~trusts in~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:2 \ft \+xt Ps 109:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Be gracious to~me,~Lord,
\q for I call to you all~day~long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:3 \ft \+xt Ps 25:5; 88:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Bring joy to~your~servant’s~life,
\q because I appeal to~you,~Lord.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:4 \ft \+xt Ps 25:1; 43:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 For you, Lord, are~kind and~ready to~forgive,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:5 \ft \+xt Ps 130:4\+xt*\f*
\q abounding in faithful love to~all who~call on~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:5 \ft \+xt Ps 103:8; 145:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 \nd Lord\nd*, hear my~prayer;
\q listen to my cries for~mercy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:6 \ft \+xt Ps 55:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 I call on you in~the~day of~my~distress,
\q for you will~answer~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:7 \ft \+xt Gn 35:3; Ps 17:6; 20:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 Lord, there is no~one like~you among~the~gods,
\q and there are no~works like~yours.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:8 \ft \+xt Ex 15:11; Dt 3:24; Ps 89:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 All the nations you~have~made
\q will come and~bow~down before~you,~Lord,
\q and will honor your~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:9 \ft \+xt Ps 22:7; Is 66:24; Rv 15:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 For you are great and~perform~wonders;
\q you alone are~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:10 \ft \+xt 2Kg 19:15; Ps 72:18; 83:18; Jr 10:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 Teach me your~way,~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and I will live by~your~truth.
\q Give me an undivided mind to~fear your~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:11 \ft \+xt Ps 25:4–5; 26:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 I will praise you with~all~my~heart, Lord~my~God,
\q and will honor your~name~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:12 \ft \+xt Ps 111:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 For your faithful love for~me is~great,
\q and you rescue my~life from~the~depths of~Sheol.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:13 \ft \+xt Ps 30:3; Ezk 26:20\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 14 God, arrogant people have~attacked~me;
\q a gang of ruthless men intends to~kill~me.
\q They do not let you guide~them.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 86:14 \ft Lit \fqa They do not set you in front of them\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:14 \ft \+xt Ps 54:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 But you, Lord, are a~compassionate and~gracious~God,
\q slow to anger and~abounding in~faithful~love and~truth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:15 \ft \+xt Ex 34:6; Nm 14:18; Neh 9:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 Turn to me and~be~gracious to~me.
\q Give your strength to~your~servant;
\q save the son of~your~female~servant.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:16 \ft \+xt Ps 25:16; 68:35\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 Show me a sign of~your~goodness;
\q my enemies will see and~be~put to~shame
\q because you, \nd Lord\nd*, have~helped and~comforted~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 86:17 \ft \+xt Ps 112:10; 132:18\+xt*\f*
\c 87
\cp 87
\s1 Zion, the City of God
\d A psalm of the sons of Korah. A song.
\q1
\v 1 The city he founded~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 87:1 \ft Lit \fqa His foundation\f* is on~the~holy~mountains.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 87:1 \ft \+xt Ps 78:69; Is 28:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 The \nd Lord\nd* loves Zion’s city~gates
\q more than all the~dwellings of~Jacob.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 87:2 \ft \+xt Ps 78:67–68\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Glorious things are~said about~you,
\q city of God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 87:3 \ft \+xt Ps 48:8\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 4 “I will make a record of those who~know~me:
\q Rahab, Babylon, Philistia, Tyre, and~Cush~—
\q each one was born~there.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 87:4 \ft \+xt Is 19:23–25; 56:6–7; Zch 2:10–12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 And it will be said of~Zion,
\q “This one and that one were~born in~her.”
\q The Most High himself will~establish~her.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 87:5 \ft \+xt Ps 48:8; Is 2:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 When he registers the~peoples,
\q the~\nd Lord\nd* will~record,
\q “This one was~born~there.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 87:6 \ft \+xt Is 4:3; Ezk 13:9\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 7 Singers and dancers~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 87:7 \ft Or \fqa musicians\f* alike will~say,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 87:7 \ft Or \fqa As they dance they will sing\f*
\q “My whole source of joy is~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 87:7 \ft Lit \fqa “All my springs are\f* in~you.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 87:7 \ft \+xt Ps 46:4; 68:25\+xt*\f*
\c 88
\cp 88
\s1 A Cry of Desperation
\d A song. A psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choir director: according to \tl Mahalath Leannoth.\tl* A \tl Maskil\tl* of Heman the Ezrahite.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:title \ft \+xt 1Kg 4:31; 1Ch 2:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, God~of~my~salvation,
\q I cry out before~you day~and~night.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:1 \ft \+xt Ps 22:2; 86:3; Lk 18:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 May my prayer reach your~presence;
\q listen to my~cry.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:2 \ft \+xt Ps 18:6; 31:2; 86:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 For I have had enough troubles,
\q and my life is near~Sheol.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:3 \ft \+xt Ps 16:10; 116:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 I am counted among those going~down to~the~Pit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:4 \ft \+xt Ps 28:1; 143:7\+xt*\f*
\q I am like a man without~strength,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:4 \ft \+xt Ps 61:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 abandoned~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 88:5 \ft Or \fqa set free\f* among~the~dead.
\q I am like the slain lying in~the~grave,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:5 \ft \+xt Ps 31:12\+xt*\f*
\q whom you no~longer~remember,
\q and who are cut off from~your~care.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 88:5 \ft Or \fqa hand\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:5 \ft \+xt Ps 31:22; Is 53:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 You have put me in~the~lowest~part of~the~Pit,
\q in the darkest places, in~the~depths.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:6 \ft \+xt Ps 69:15; 86:13; Ezk 26:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Your wrath weighs heavily on~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:7 \ft \+xt Ps 32:4; 39:10\+xt*\f*
\q you have overwhelmed me with~all your~waves.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:7 \ft \+xt Ps 42:7\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 8 You have distanced my~friends from~me;
\q you have made me repulsive to~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:8 \ft \+xt Jb 19:13–22; Ps 31:11\+xt*\f*
\q I am shut in and~cannot go~out.
\q1
\v 9 My eyes are worn out from~crying.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:9 \ft \+xt Ps 6:7; 31:9\+xt*\f*
\q \nd Lord\nd*, I cry out to~you all~day~long;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:9 \ft \+xt Ps 86:3\+xt*\f*
\q I spread out my~hands to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:9 \ft \+xt Ps 143:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 Do you work wonders for~the~dead?
\q Do departed spirits rise~up to~praise~you?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:10 \ft \+xt Ps 6:5; 30:9\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 11 Will your faithful love be~declared in~the~grave,
\q your faithfulness in~Abaddon?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:11 \ft \+xt Jb 26:6; Pr 15:11; 27:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Will your wonders be~known in the~darkness
\q or your righteousness in~the~land of~oblivion?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:12 \ft \+xt Ec 9:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 But I call to you for~help,~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q in the morning my~prayer meets~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:13 \ft \+xt Ps 5:3; 119:147\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 \nd Lord\nd*, why do~you reject~me?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:14 \ft \+xt Ps 43:2\+xt*\f*
\q Why do you hide your~face from~me?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:14 \ft \+xt Jb 13:24; Ps 10:1; 13:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 From my youth,
\q I~have~been suffering and~near death.
\q I suffer your horrors; I~am~desperate.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:15 \ft \+xt Jb 31:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 Your wrath sweeps over~me;
\q your terrors destroy~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:16 \ft \+xt Jb 6:4; 9:34\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 They surround me like~water all~day~long;
\q they close in on me from~every~side.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:17 \ft \+xt Ps 22:12,16; 118:10–12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 You have distanced loved~one and~neighbor from~me;
\q darkness is my~only~friend.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 88:18 \ft Or \fqa from me, my friends. Oh darkness!\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 88:18 \ft \+xt Jb 19:13; Ps 31:11; 38:11\+xt*\f*
\c 89
\cp 89
\s1 Perplexity about God’s Promises
\d A \tl Maskil\tl* of Ethan the Ezrahite.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:title \ft \+xt 1Kg 4:31; 1Ch 2:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 I will sing about the~\nd Lord\nd*’s faithful~love~forever;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:1 \ft \+xt Ps 101:1\+xt*\f*
\q I will proclaim your~faithfulness to~all generations
\q with~my~mouth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:1 \ft \+xt Ps 92:2; 119:90\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 For I will declare,
\q “Faithful~love is~built~up~forever;
\q you establish your~faithfulness in~the~heavens.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:2 \ft \+xt Ps 36:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 The \nd Lord\nd* said,
\q “I~have~made a~covenant with~my~chosen~one;
\q I have sworn an~oath to~David my~servant:
\q1
\v 4 ‘I will establish your~offspring~forever
\q and build up your~throne for~all~generations.’~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:3–4 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:8–16; 1Ch 17:7–14; Jr 33:17–21\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 5 \nd Lord\nd*, the heavens praise your~wonders~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:5 \ft \+xt Ps 19:1; 97:6\+xt*\f*~—
\q your faithfulness also~—
\q in~the~assembly of~the~holy~ones.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:5 \ft \+xt Ps 149:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 For who in the skies can~compare with~the~\nd Lord\nd*?
\q Who among the~heavenly~beings~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 89:6 \ft Or \fqa the angels\ft , or \fqa the sons of the mighty\f* is like~the~\nd Lord\nd*?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:6 \ft \+xt Ps 86:8; 113:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 God is greatly feared in~the~council of~the~holy~ones,
\q more awe-inspiring than~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 89:7 \ft Or \fqa ones, revered by\f* all~who~surround~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:7 \ft \+xt Ps 89:5; 96:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 \nd Lord\nd* God of~Armies,
\q who is strong like~you,~\nd Lord\nd*?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:8 \ft \+xt Ex 15:11; 2Sm 7:22\+xt*\f*
\q Your faithfulness surrounds~you.
\q1
\v 9 You rule the~raging~sea;
\q when its waves surge, you~still~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:9 \ft \+xt Jb 38:11; Ps 104:9; Mt 8:23–27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 You crushed Rahab like~one who~is~slain;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:10 \ft \+xt Is 30:7; 51:9–10\+xt*\f*
\q you scattered your~enemies with~your~powerful~arm.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:10 \ft \+xt Ps 68:1; 92:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 The heavens are yours; the~earth also is~yours.
\q The world and everything in~it~#—~#you~founded~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:11 \ft \+xt 1Ch 29:11; Ps 24:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 North and south~#—~#you~created~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:12 \ft \+xt Jb 26:7\+xt*\f*
\q Tabor and Hermon shout for~joy at~your~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:12 \ft \+xt Ps 133:3; Jr 46:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 You have a~mighty~arm;
\q your hand is powerful;
\q your~right~hand is~lifted high.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:13 \ft \+xt Ps 98:1; 118:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 Righteousness and~justice are the~foundation
\q of~your~throne;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:14 \ft \+xt Ps 97:2\+xt*\f*
\q faithful love and~truth go~before~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:14 \ft \+xt Ps 85:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Happy are the~people who~know the~joyful~shout;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:15 \ft \+xt Ps 98:6\+xt*\f*
\q \nd Lord\nd*, they walk in~the~light from~your~face.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:15 \ft \+xt Nm 6:25; Ps 56:13; 1Jn 1:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 They rejoice in~your~name all~day~long,
\q and they are~exalted by~your~righteousness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:16 \ft \+xt Ps 20:5; 105:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 For you are their~magnificent~strength;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:17 \ft \+xt Ps 28:8\+xt*\f*
\q by your favor our~horn is~exalted.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:17 \ft \+xt Ps 148:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Surely our shield~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 89:18 \ft = the king\f* belongs~to~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q our king to~the~Holy~One of~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:18 \ft \+xt Ps 84:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 You once spoke in~a~vision to~your~faithful~ones
\q and~said, “I have granted help to~a~warrior;
\q I have exalted one chosen~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 89:19 \ft Or \fqa exalted a young man\f* from~the~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:19 \ft \+xt 2Sm 17:10; 1Kg 11:34; Ps 78:70\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 I have found David my~servant;
\q I have anointed him with~my~sacred~oil.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:20 \ft \+xt 1Sm 16:13; Ps 47:9; Ac 13:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 My hand will always be with~him,
\q and my arm will strengthen~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:21 \ft \+xt Ps 18:35; 80:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 The enemy will not oppress~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 89:22 \ft Or \fqa not exact tribute from\f*~him;
\q the wicked will~not afflict~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:22 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 I will crush his foes before~him
\q and strike those who~hate~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:23 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:9; Ps 2:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 My faithfulness and~love will~be with~him,
\q and through my~name
\q his~horn will~be~exalted.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:24 \ft \+xt Ps 21:7; 132:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 I will extend his~power to~the~sea
\q and his right hand to~the~rivers.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:25 \ft \+xt Ps 72:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 He will call to~me, ‘You~are my~Father,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:26 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:14; 1Ch 22:10\+xt*\f*
\q my God, the rock of~my~salvation.’~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:26 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:47; Ps 18:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 I will also make him my~firstborn,
\q greatest of the kings of~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:27 \ft \+xt Ex 4:22; Jr 31:9; Col 1:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 I will always preserve my~faithful~love for~him,
\q and my covenant with~him will~endure.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:28 \ft \+xt 2Ch 13:5; Ps 105:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 I will establish his~line~forever,
\q his throne as~long~as heaven~lasts.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 89:29 \ft Lit \fqa as days of heaven\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:29 \ft \+xt Is 9:7; Jr 33:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 30 If his sons abandon my~instruction
\q and do not live by~my~ordinances,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:30 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:14; 1Kg 2:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 if they dishonor my~statutes
\q and do not keep my~commands,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:31 \ft \+xt 1Sm 12:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 32 then I will call their~rebellion
\q to~account with~the~rod,
\q their iniquity with~blows.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:32 \ft \+xt Jb 9:34\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 33 But I will not~withdraw
\q my~faithful~love from~him
\q or betray my~faithfulness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:33 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 34 I will not violate my~covenant
\q or change what my~lips have~said.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:34 \ft \+xt Lv 26:44; Jdg 2:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 35 Once and~for~all
\q I~have~sworn an~oath by~my~holiness;
\q I will not lie to~David.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:35 \ft \+xt Am 4:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 36 His offspring will~continue~forever,
\q his throne like~the~sun before~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:36 \ft \+xt Ps 72:5,17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 37 like the moon, established~forever,
\q a faithful witness in~the~sky.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:37 \ft \+xt Jb 16:19; Lk 1:33\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 38 But you have spurned and~rejected~him;
\q you have become enraged with~your~anointed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:38 \ft \+xt 1Ch 28:9; Ps 44:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 39 You have repudiated the~covenant with~your~servant;
\q you have completely dishonored his~crown.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 89:39 \ft Lit \fqa have dishonored his crown to the ground\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:39 \ft \+xt Ps 74:7; Lm 2:7; 5:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 40 You have broken down all~his~walls;
\q you have reduced his~fortified~cities to~ruins.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:40 \ft \+xt Ps 80:12; Lm 2:2,5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 41 All who pass by plunder~him;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:41 \ft \+xt Jr 30:16\+xt*\f*
\q he has become an object of ridicule
\q to his neighbors.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:41 \ft \+xt Dt 28:37; 1Kg 9:7; Ps 44:13; 79:4; 102:8; Jr 20:7; 24:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 42 You have lifted high the~right~hand of~his~foes;
\q you have made all his~enemies~rejoice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:42 \ft \+xt Ps 13:4; 80:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 43 You have also turned~back his~sharp~sword
\q and have not let~him~stand in~battle.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:43 \ft \+xt Ps 44:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 44 You have made his~splendor~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 89:44 \ft Hb obscure\f*~cease
\q and have overturned his~throne.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:44 \ft \+xt Ezk 28:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 45 You have shortened the~days of~his~youth;
\q you have covered him with~shame.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:45 \ft \+xt Is 54:4; Ezk 7:18; Ob 10\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 46 How long, \nd Lord\nd*? Will~you~hide~forever?
\q Will your anger keep~burning like~fire?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:46 \ft \+xt Ps 6:3; 13:1; 35:17; 79:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 47 Remember how short my~life~is.
\q Have you created everyone for~nothing?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:47 \ft \+xt Ps 39:6–7; 90:5–6,9–10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 48 What courageous person can live and never~see~death?
\q Who can save himself from~the~power of~Sheol?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:48 \ft \+xt Ps 16:10; 22:29\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\q1
\v 49 Lord, where are the~former~acts of~your~faithful~love
\q that you swore to~David in~your~faithfulness?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:49 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:15; Jr 30:9; Ezk 34:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 50 Remember, Lord, the~ridicule against~your~servants~—
\q in my heart I carry abuse from~all the~peoples~—
\q1
\v 51 how your enemies have~ridiculed,~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q how they have ridiculed every~step of~your~anointed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:50–51 \ft \+xt Ps 69:9; 74:10,18,22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 52 Blessed be the \nd Lord\nd*~forever.
\q Amen and~amen.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 89:52 \ft \+xt Ps 41:13; 72:19–20; 106:48\+xt*\f*
\c 90
\ms2 BOOK IV
\ms3 (Psalms 90–106)
\cp 90
\s1 Eternal God and Mortal Man
\d A prayer of Moses, the man of God.
\q1
\v 1 Lord, you have been our~refuge~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 90:1 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX; other Hb mss read \fqa dwelling place\f*
\q in every generation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:1 \ft \+xt Ps 71:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Before the mountains were~born,
\q before you gave birth to~the~earth and~the~world,
\q from eternity to eternity, you~are~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:2 \ft \+xt Jb 36:26; Ps 102:27; Pr 8:25\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 You return mankind to~the~dust,
\q saying, “Return, descendants~of~Adam.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:3 \ft \+xt Gn 3:19; Ec 12:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 For in your sight a~thousand~years
\q are like yesterday that passes~by,
\q like a few hours of~the~night.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:4 \ft \+xt 2Pt 3:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 You end their lives;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 90:5 \ft Or \fqa You overwhelm them\ft ; Hb obscure\f* they~sleep.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:5 \ft \+xt Jb 14:12\+xt*\f*
\q They are like grass that~grows in~the~morning~—
\q1
\v 6 in the morning it~sprouts and~grows;
\q by evening it withers and~dries~up.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:5–6 \ft \+xt Jb 14:1–2; Ps 37:2; 103:15–16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 For we are consumed by~your~anger;
\q we are terrified by~your~wrath.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:7 \ft \+xt Ps 39:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 You have set our~iniquities before~you,
\q our secret sins in~the~light of~your~presence.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:8 \ft \+xt Ps 19:12; Ec 12:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 For all our days ebb~away under~your~wrath;
\q we end our years like~a~sigh.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:9 \ft \+xt Ps 78:33\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Our lives last~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 90:10 \ft Lit \fqa The days of our years in them\f* seventy~years
\q or, if we are strong, eighty~years.
\q Even the best of~them are~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 90:10 \ft LXX, Tg, Syr, Vg read \fqa Even their span is\ft ; Hb obscure\f*~struggle and~sorrow;
\q indeed, they pass quickly and~we fly~away.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:10 \ft \+xt Jb 20:8; Ps 78:39\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Who understands the~power of~your~anger?
\q Your wrath matches the~fear that is~due~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:11 \ft \+xt Ps 76:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Teach us to number our~days~carefully
\q so that we may develop~wisdom in~our~hearts.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 90:12 \ft Or \fqa develop a heart of wisdom\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:12 \ft \+xt Dt 32:29; Ps 39:4; Ec 12:1; Eph 5:16–17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 \nd Lord\nd*~#—~#how~long?
\q Turn and have compassion on~your~servants.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:13 \ft \+xt Dt 32:36; Ps 135:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 Satisfy us in the morning with~your~faithful~love
\q so that we may shout with~joy and~be~glad all~our~days.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:14 \ft \+xt Ps 36:8; 65:4; 103:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Make us rejoice for as~many~days as~you~have~humbled~us,
\q for as many years as we~have~seen~adversity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:15 \ft \+xt Ps 86:4; 92:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 Let your work be seen by~your~servants,
\q and your splendor by~their~children.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:16 \ft \+xt Ps 96:6; Is 35:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 Let the favor of~the~Lord our~God be on~us;
\q establish for us the~work of~our~hands~—
\q establish the~work of~our~hands!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 90:17 \ft \+xt Ps 27:4; Is 26:12\+xt*\f*
\c 91
\cp 91
\s1 The Protection of the Most High
\q1
\v 1 The one who lives under~the~protection of~the~Most~High
\q dwells in~the~shadow of~the~Almighty.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:1 \ft \+xt Ps 27:5; 32:7; 121:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 2 I will say~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 91:1–2 \ft LXX, Syr, Jer read \fv 2\fv*\fqa Almighty, saying\ft , or \fv 2\fv*\fqa Almighty, he will say\f* concerning~the~\nd Lord\nd*, who is my~refuge and~my~fortress,
\q my God in~whom I~trust:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:2 \ft \+xt Ps 18:2; 61:4; 62:7–8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 He himself will rescue you from~the~bird~trap,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:3 \ft \+xt Ps 124:7; 141:9; Ec 9:12\+xt*\f*
\q from the destructive plague.
\q1
\v 4 He will cover you with~his~feathers;
\q you will take refuge under~his~wings.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:4 \ft \+xt Ps 57:1; 63:7\+xt*\f*
\q His faithfulness will~be a~protective~shield.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:4 \ft \+xt Ps 5:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 You will not fear the~terror of~the~night,
\q the arrow that~flies by~day,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:5 \ft \+xt Ps 58:7; 76:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 the plague that~stalks in~darkness,
\q or the pestilence that~ravages at~noon.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:5–6 \ft \+xt Jb 5:19–23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Though a thousand fall at~your~side
\q and ten thousand at~your~right~hand,
\q the pestilence will~not reach~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:7 \ft \+xt 2Ch 20:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 You will only see it with~your~eyes
\q and witness the~punishment of~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:8 \ft \+xt Ps 37:34; 58:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Because you have made the~\nd Lord\nd*~#—~#my~refuge,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:9 \ft \+xt Ps 18:2; 62:7–8\+xt*\f*
\q the Most High~#—~#your~dwelling~place,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:9 \ft \+xt Ps 121:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 no harm will come to~you;
\q no plague will come near your~tent.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:10 \ft \+xt Pr 12:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 For he will give his~angels orders concerning~you,
\q to protect you in all your~ways.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:11 \ft \+xt Ps 34:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 They will support you with~their~hands
\q so that you will not strike your~foot against~a~stone.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:11–12 \ft \+xt Mt 4:6; Lk 4:10–11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 You will tread on~the~lion and~the~cobra;
\q you will trample the~young~lion and~the~serpent.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:13 \ft \+xt Lk 10:19\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 14 Because he has his heart set~on~me,
\q I~will~deliver~him;
\q I will protect him because~he~knows my~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:14 \ft \+xt Ps 9:10; 37:40; 107:41\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 When he calls out to~me, I~will~answer~him;
\q I will be with him in~trouble.
\q I will rescue him and~give~him~honor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:15 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:20; Ps 18:19; 50:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 I will satisfy him with~a~long~life~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:16 \ft \+xt Dt 4:40; Ps 21:4\+xt*\f*
\q and show him my~salvation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 91:16 \ft \+xt Ps 50:23\+xt*\f*
\c 92
\cp 92
\s1 God’s Love and Faithfulness
\d A psalm. A song for the Sabbath day.
\q1
\v 1 It is good to give thanks to~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q to sing praise to~your~name, Most~High,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:1 \ft \+xt Ps 135:3; 147:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 to declare your~faithful~love in~the~morning
\q and your~faithfulness at~night,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:2 \ft \+xt Ps 59:16; 89:1; Lm 3:22–23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 with a~ten-stringed~harp~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 92:3 \ft Or \fqa ten-stringed instrument and a harp\f*
\q and~the~music of~a~lyre.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:3 \ft \+xt Ps 33:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 For you have made me rejoice, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q by~what~you~have~done;
\q I will shout for~joy
\q because~of the~works of~your~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:4 \ft \+xt Ps 40:5; 143:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 How magnificent are your~works,~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q how profound your~thoughts!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:5 \ft \+xt Ps 139:17; Is 55:8–9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 A stupid person does~not~know,
\q a fool does~not understand~this:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:6 \ft \+xt Ps 73:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 though the wicked sprout like~grass~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:7 \ft \+xt Ps 103:15–16; Is 37:27; 40:6–7\+xt*\f*
\q and all evildoers flourish,
\q they will~be eternally~destroyed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:7 \ft \+xt Ps 37:1–2; 73:12–20; 90:5–6; Mal 4:1; Jms 1:10–11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 But you, \nd Lord\nd*, are~exalted~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:8 \ft \+xt Ps 93:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 For indeed, \nd Lord\nd*, your~enemies~—
\q indeed, your~enemies will~perish;
\q all evildoers will~be~scattered.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:9 \ft \+xt Ps 37:20; 68:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 You have lifted up my~horn~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:10 \ft \+xt Ps 89:17,24; 112:9\+xt*\f*
\q like that of~a~wild~ox;
\q I have been anointed~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 92:10 \ft Syr reads \fqa you have anointed me\f* with the~finest~oil.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:10 \ft \+xt Ps 45:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 My eyes look at my~enemies;
\q when evildoers rise against~me,
\q my ears hear~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:11 \ft \+xt Ps 37:34; 54:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 The righteous thrive like~a~palm~tree
\q and grow like~a~cedar~tree in~Lebanon.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:12 \ft \+xt Ps 1:3; Is 61:3; Jr 17:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Planted in~the~house of~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q they thrive in the~courts of our~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:13 \ft \+xt Is 60:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 They will still bear~fruit in~old~age,
\q healthy and~green,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:14 \ft \+xt Is 37:31; 46:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 to declare, “The~\nd Lord\nd* is~just;
\q he is my~rock,
\q and~there~is no~unrighteousness in~him.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 92:15 \ft \+xt Dt 32:4; Ps 18:2; 94:22\+xt*\f*
\c 93
\cp 93
\s1 God’s Eternal Reign
\q1
\v 1 The \nd Lord\nd* reigns! He~is~robed in~majesty;
\q the \nd Lord\nd* is robed, enveloped~in~strength.
\q The world is firmly~established;
\q it~cannot be~shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 93:1 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:30–31; Ps 96:10; 97:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Your throne has~been~established
\q from~the~beginning;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 93:2 \ft Lit \fqa from then\f*
\q you are from~eternity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 93:2 \ft \+xt Ps 9:7; 90:2; 103:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 The floods have lifted~up,~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q the floods have lifted~up their~voice;
\q the floods lift~up their~pounding~waves.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 93:3 \ft \+xt Ps 96:11; 98:7–8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Greater than the~roar of~a huge~torrent~—
\q the mighty breakers of~the~sea~—
\q the \nd Lord\nd* on~high is~majestic.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 93:4 \ft \+xt Ps 65:7; 89:9; Ezk 43:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 \nd Lord\nd*, your testimonies are~completely~reliable;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 93:5 \ft \+xt Ps 19:7\+xt*\f*
\q holiness adorns your~house
\q for all the~days to~come.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 93:5 \ft \+xt Ps 29:2; 96:9\+xt*\f*
\c 94
\cp 94
\s1 The Just Judge
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, God~of~vengeance~—
\q God of~vengeance, shine!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:1 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:48; Ps 18:47–48; Jr 46:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Rise up, Judge~of~the~earth;
\q repay the proud what~they~deserve.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:2 \ft \+xt Ps 7:6; 28:4; 98:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 \nd Lord\nd*, how long will the~wicked~—
\q how long will the~wicked~celebrate?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:3 \ft \+xt Ps 74:10; Rv 6:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 They pour out arrogant words;
\q all the evildoers boast.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:4 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:3; Ps 31:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 \nd Lord\nd*, they crush your~people;
\q they oppress your~heritage.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:5 \ft \+xt Is 3:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 They kill the widow and the~resident~alien
\q and murder the~fatherless.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:6 \ft \+xt Dt 27:19; Is 10:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 They say, “The~\nd Lord\nd* doesn’t~see~it.
\q The God of Jacob doesn’t~pay~attention.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:7 \ft \+xt Jb 22:13; Ps 10:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 Pay attention, you~stupid~people!
\q Fools, when will you be~wise?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:8 \ft \+xt Ps 92:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Can the one who~shaped the~ear not~hear,
\q the one who~formed the~eye not~see?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:9 \ft \+xt Ex 4:11; Pr 20:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 The one who~instructs~nations,
\q the one who~teaches mankind~knowledge~—
\q does he not discipline?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:10 \ft \+xt Jb 35:11; Is 28:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 The \nd Lord\nd* knows the thoughts of~mankind;
\q they are futile.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:11 \ft \+xt Ps 139:2; Is 66:18; 1Co 3:20\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 \nd Lord\nd*, how happy is anyone you~discipline
\q and teach from~your~law~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:12 \ft \+xt Ps 25:5,9; 71:17; Is 48:17; Heb 12:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 to give him relief from~troubled~times
\q until a pit is~dug for~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:13 \ft \+xt Ps 7:15; 9:15; Pr 26:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 The \nd Lord\nd* will~not leave his~people
\q or abandon his~heritage,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:14 \ft \+xt 1Sm 12:22; Rm 11:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 for the administration of justice will again be~righteous,
\q and all the upright in~heart will~follow~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 94:15 \ft Or \fqa heart will support\ft ; lit \fqa heart after\f*~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:15 \ft \+xt Ps 36:10; 64:10; 97:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 Who stands up for~me against~the~wicked?
\q Who takes a stand for~me against~evildoers?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:16 \ft \+xt Ps 59:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 If the \nd Lord\nd* had not been my~helper,
\q I would soon rest in~the~silence of~death.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:17 \ft \+xt Ps 115:17; 124:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 If I say, “My~foot is~slipping,”
\q your faithful love will~support~me,~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:18 \ft \+xt Ps 18:35; 66:9; 121:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 When I am filled with~cares,
\q your comfort brings me~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:19 \ft \+xt Is 57:18; 66:13\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 20 Can a corrupt throne be~your~ally,
\q a throne that makes evil~laws?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:20 \ft \+xt Ps 50:16; 58:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 They band together against~the~life of~the~righteous
\q and condemn the~innocent to~death.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:21 \ft \+xt 2Kg 21:16; Ps 106:38; Jr 26:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 But the \nd Lord\nd* is my~refuge;
\q my God is the~rock of~my~protection.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:22 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:3; Ps 46:1,7; 62:2,6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 He will pay them back for~their~sins
\q and destroy~them for~their~evil.
\q The \nd Lord\nd* our God will~destroy~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 94:23 \ft \+xt Ps 73:27; 94:23; 101:5,8\+xt*\f*
\c 95
\cp 95
\s1 Worship and Warning
\q1
\v 1 Come, let’s shout joyfully to~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q shout triumphantly to~the~rock of~our~salvation!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:1 \ft \+xt Jb 38:7; Ps 81:1; 98:4,6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Let’s enter his~presence with~thanksgiving;
\q let’s shout triumphantly to~him in~song.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:2 \ft \+xt Ps 100:4; Jnh 2:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 For the \nd Lord\nd* is a~great~God,
\q a great King above all gods.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:3 \ft \+xt Dt 10:17; Ps 47:2; 96:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 The depths of~the~earth are in~his~hand,
\q and the mountain peaks are~his.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:4 \ft \+xt Ps 135:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 The sea is his; he~made~it.
\q His hands formed the~dry~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:5 \ft \+xt Gn 1:9–10; Ps 146:6; Jnh 1:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Come, let’s worship and~bow~down;
\q let’s kneel before~the~\nd Lord\nd* our~Maker.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:6 \ft \+xt Ps 96:9; 100:3; Is 17:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 For he is our~God,
\q and we are the~people of~his~pasture,
\q the~sheep under~his~care.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 95:7 \ft Lit \fqa sheep of his hand\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:7 \ft \+xt Ps 79:13\+xt*\f*
\b
\q Today, if you hear his~voice:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:7 \ft \+xt Heb 3:7–11,15; 4:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Do not harden your~hearts as~at~Meribah,
\q as on that day at~Massah in~the~wilderness~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:8 \ft \+xt Ex 17:7; Dt 6:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 where your ancestors tested~me;
\q they tried me, though they~had~seen what~I~did.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:9 \ft \+xt Nm 14:22; Ps 78:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 For forty years I~was disgusted with~that~generation;
\q I said, “They are a~people whose~hearts go~astray;
\q they do not know my~ways.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:10 \ft \+xt Dt 9:7; Ac 13:18; Heb 3:10,17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 So I swore in~my~anger,
\q “They will not enter my~rest.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 95:11 \ft \+xt Nm 14:23,28–30; Dt 12:9\+xt*\f*
\c 96
\cp 96
\s1 King of the Earth
\q1
\v 1 Sing a new song to~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q let the whole earth sing to~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:1 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:23; Ps 98:1; Is 42:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Sing to the \nd Lord\nd*, bless~his~name;
\q proclaim his salvation from~day to~day.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:2 \ft \+xt Is 25:9; 52:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Declare his glory among~the~nations,
\q his wondrous works among~all~peoples.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:3 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:9,24; Ps 145:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 For the \nd Lord\nd* is great and~is highly~praised;
\q he is feared above all gods.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:4 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:25; Ps 47:2; 95:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 For all the gods of~the~peoples are~worthless~idols,
\q but the \nd Lord\nd* made the~heavens.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:5 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:27; Jr 10:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Splendor and majesty are before~him;
\q strength and beauty are in~his~sanctuary.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:6 \ft \+xt Ps 104:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Ascribe to the \nd Lord\nd*, you families of~the~peoples,
\q ascribe to~the~\nd Lord\nd* glory and~strength.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:7 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:28–29; Ps 29:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Ascribe to~the \nd Lord\nd* the~glory of~his~name;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:8 \ft \+xt Ps 79:9\+xt*\f*
\q bring an offering and~enter his~courts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:8 \ft \+xt Ps 100:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Worship the~\nd Lord\nd* in~the~splendor of~his~holiness;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:8–9 \ft \+xt Ps 29:2\+xt*\f*
\q let~the~whole earth tremble before~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:9 \ft \+xt Ps 33:8; 114:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 Say among the~nations, “The~\nd Lord\nd*~reigns.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:10 \ft \+xt Ps 93:1; 97:1\+xt*\f*
\q The world is firmly established; it~cannot be~shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:10 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:30\+xt*\f*
\q He judges the~peoples~fairly.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:10 \ft \+xt Ps 9:8; 67:4; 98:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Let the heavens be~glad and~the~earth~rejoice;
\q let the sea and all that~fills~it~resound.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:11 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:31–32; Ps 69:34; 98:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Let the fields and~everything in~them~celebrate.
\q Then all the trees of~the~forest will~shout for~joy~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:12 \ft \+xt Is 35:1; 55:12–13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 before the~\nd Lord\nd*, for~he~is~coming~—
\q for he is coming to~judge the~earth.
\q He will judge the~world with~righteousness
\q and the peoples with~his~faithfulness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 96:13 \ft \+xt Ps 98:9; Rv 19:11\+xt*\f*
\c 97
\cp 97
\s1 The Majestic King
\q1
\v 1 The \nd Lord\nd* reigns! Let the~earth~rejoice;
\q let the many coasts and islands be~glad.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:1 \ft \+xt Ps 93:1; 96:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 2 Clouds and total~darkness surround~him;
\q righteousness and~justice are the~foundation of~his~throne.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:2 \ft \+xt Dt 4:11; 5:20; Ps 18:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Fire goes before~him
\q and burns up his~foes on~every~side.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:3 \ft \+xt Ps 18:8; 50:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 His lightning lights~up the~world;
\q the earth sees and~trembles.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:4 \ft \+xt Ex 19:16; Ps 77:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 The mountains melt like~wax
\q at~the~presence of~the~\nd Lord\nd*~—
\q at the presence of~the~Lord of~the~whole~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:5 \ft \+xt Neh 1:5; Mc 1:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 The heavens proclaim his~righteousness;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:6 \ft \+xt Ps 50:6\+xt*\f*
\q all the peoples see his~glory.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:6 \ft \+xt Is 40:5; 66:18\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 All who serve carved~images,
\q those who boast in~worthless~idols, will~be put~to~shame.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:7 \ft \+xt Is 44:9,11; Jr 10:14; 50:2\+xt*\f*
\q All the gods~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 97:7 \ft LXX, Syr read \fqa All his angels\ft ; Heb 1:6\f* must~worship~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:7 \ft \+xt Heb 1:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 Zion hears and~is~glad,
\q Judah’s villages~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 97:8 \ft Lit \fqa daughters\f* rejoice
\q because of your~judgments,~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:8 \ft \+xt Ps 48:11; Zph 3:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 For you, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q are the~Most~High over the~whole~earth;
\q you are exalted above all the~gods.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:9 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:25; Ps 95:3; 96:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 You who love the~\nd Lord\nd*, hate~evil!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:10 \ft \+xt Am 5:15\+xt*\f*
\q He protects the~lives of~his~faithful~ones;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:10 \ft \+xt Ps 145:20\+xt*\f*
\q he rescues them from~the~power of the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:10 \ft \+xt Ps 37:40\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Light dawns~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 97:11 \ft One Hb ms, LXX, some ancient versions read \fqa rises to shine\ft ; Ps 112:4\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 97:11 \ft Lit \fqa Light is sown\f* for~the~righteous,
\q gladness for~the~upright in~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:11 \ft \+xt Ps 112:4; Pr 4:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Be glad in the \nd Lord\nd*, you~righteous~ones,
\q and give~thanks to~his~holy~name.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 97:12 \ft Lit \fqa to the memory of his holiness\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 97:12 \ft \+xt Ps 30:4; 32:11\+xt*\f*
\c 98
\cp 98
\s1 Praise the King
\d A psalm.
\q1
\v 1 Sing a new song to~the~\nd Lord\nd*,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 98:1 \ft \+xt Ps 33:3\+xt*\f*
\q for he has performed~wonders;
\q his right hand and~holy~arm
\q have~won~him~victory.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 98:1 \ft \+xt Ex 15:6; Is 52:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 The \nd Lord\nd* has made his~victory known;
\q he has revealed his~righteousness
\q in~the~sight of~the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 98:2 \ft \+xt Is 56:1; 62:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 He has remembered his~love
\q and~faithfulness to~the~house of~Israel;
\q all the ends of~the~earth
\q have~seen our~God’s~victory.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 98:3 \ft \+xt Ps 22:27; Is 52:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Let the whole earth shout to~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q be jubilant, shout for~joy, and~sing.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 98:4 \ft \+xt Ps 66:1; 100:1; Is 44:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Sing to~the~\nd Lord\nd* with~the~lyre,
\q with the lyre and~melodious~song.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 98:5 \ft \+xt Ps 51:3; Is 51:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 With trumpets and~the~blast of~the~ram’s~horn
\q shout triumphantly
\q in~the~presence of~the~\nd Lord\nd*, our~King.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 98:6 \ft \+xt Nm 10:10; 2Ch 15:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Let the sea and~all that~fills~it,
\q the world and~those who~live in~it, resound.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 98:7 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:31–32; Ps 93:1; 97:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Let the rivers clap their~hands;
\q let the mountains shout~together for~joy~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 98:8 \ft \+xt Ps 89:12; Is 55:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 before the \nd Lord\nd*,
\q for~he~is~coming to~judge the~earth.
\q He will judge the~world~righteously
\q and the peoples fairly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 98:9 \ft \+xt Ps 9:8; 67:4; 96:13\+xt*\f*
\c 99
\cp 99
\s1 The King Is Holy
\q1
\v 1 The \nd Lord\nd* reigns! Let the~peoples~tremble.
\q He is enthroned between~the~cherubim.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:1 \ft \+xt Ex 25:22; 1Sm 4:4; Ezk 11:22\+xt*\f*
\q Let the earth quake.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:1 \ft \+xt Ps 33:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 The \nd Lord\nd* is great in~Zion;
\q he is exalted above all~the~peoples.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:2 \ft \+xt Ps 48:1; 113:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Let them praise your~great
\q and~awe-inspiring~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:3 \ft \+xt Ps 111:9\+xt*\f*
\q He is holy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:3 \ft \+xt Is 6:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 The mighty King loves~justice.
\q You have established fairness;
\q you have administered~justice
\q and~righteousness in~Jacob.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:4 \ft \+xt Ps 33:5; 103:6; Jr 23:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Exalt the \nd Lord\nd* our~God;
\q bow in worship at~his~footstool.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:5 \ft \+xt Ps 132:7\+xt*\f*
\q He is holy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:5 \ft \+xt Is 6:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Moses and Aaron were among~his~priests;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:6 \ft \+xt Ex 24:6–8; Lv 8:1–30\+xt*\f*
\q Samuel also was~among those~calling~on his~name.
\q They called to~the \nd Lord\nd* and~he~answered~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:6 \ft \+xt 1Sm 12:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 He spoke to~them in~a~pillar of~cloud;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:7 \ft \+xt Nm 12:5; 14:14; Dt 31:15–18\+xt*\f*
\q they kept his~decrees and~the~statutes he~gave~them.
\q1
\v 8 \nd Lord\nd* our~God, you~answered~them.
\q You were a forgiving~God to~them,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:8 \ft \+xt Ps 78:38; 103:3\+xt*\f*
\q but an avenger of~their sinful~actions.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:8 \ft \+xt Jr 46:28\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Exalt the~\nd Lord\nd* our~God;
\q bow in worship at~his~holy~mountain,
\q for the \nd Lord\nd* our~God is~holy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 99:9 \ft \+xt Ps 2:6; 48:1; Ezk 20:40\+xt*\f*
\c 100
\cp 100
\s1 Be Thankful
\d A psalm of thanksgiving.
\q1
\v 1 Let the~whole~earth shout triumphantly to~the \nd Lord\nd*!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 100:1 \ft \+xt Ps 66:1; 98:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Serve the \nd Lord\nd* with~gladness;
\q come before him with~joyful~songs.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 100:1–2 \ft \+xt Ps 95:1–2; 98:4–6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Acknowledge that the \nd Lord\nd* is~God.
\q He made us, and~we~are~his~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 100:3 \ft Alt Hb tradition, some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Vg read \fqa and not we ourselves\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 100:3 \ft \+xt Dt 32:6; Ps 95:6\+xt*\f*—
\q his people, the~sheep of~his~pasture.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 100:3 \ft \+xt Ps 79:13; 95:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Enter his gates with~thanksgiving~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 100:4–5 \ft \+xt Ps 119:90; 136:1; Lm 3:22–23\+xt*\f*
\q and his courts with~praise.
\q Give thanks to him and~bless his~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 100:4 \ft \+xt Ps 75:1; 116:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 For the \nd Lord\nd* is good, and~his faithful~love endures~forever;
\q his faithfulness, through~all~generations.
\c 101
\cp 101
\s1 A Vow of Integrity
\d A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 I will sing of~faithful~love and~justice;
\q I will sing praise to~you,~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 101:1 \ft \+xt Ps 89:1; 145:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I will pay attention to~the~way of~integrity.
\q When will you~come to~me?
\q I will live with a heart of~integrity in~my~house.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 101:2 \ft \+xt 1Kg 9:4; Ps 119:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 I will not let anything~worthless guide~me.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 101:3 \ft Lit \fqa I will not put a worthless thing in front of my eyes\f*
\q I hate the practice of~transgression;
\q it will not cling to~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 101:3 \ft \+xt Dt 15:9; Ps 40:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 A devious heart will~be~far from~me;
\q I will not be involved with~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 101:4 \ft Lit \fqa not know\f*~evil.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 101:4 \ft \+xt Pr 3:32; 14:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 I will destroy~anyone
\q who~secretly slanders his~neighbor;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 101:5 \ft \+xt Ps 50:20\+xt*\f*
\q I cannot tolerate~anyone
\q with~haughty~eyes or~an~arrogant~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 101:5 \ft \+xt Ps 18:27; Is 5:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 My eyes favor the~faithful of~the~land
\q so that they may sit~down with~me.
\q The one who follows the~way of~integrity
\q may~serve~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 101:6 \ft \+xt Ps 119:1; Pr 11:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 No one who acts deceitfully
\q will~live in~my~palace;
\q the one who tells lies
\q will~not be retained here to~guide~me.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 101:7 \ft Lit \fqa be established in front of my eyes\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 101:7 \ft \+xt Ps 31:18; 52:3; 63:11; Pr 29:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Every morning I~will~destroy
\q all~the~wicked of~the~land,
\q wiping out all evildoers from~the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~city.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 101:8 \ft \+xt Ps 119:119; Jr 21:12\+xt*\f*
\c 102
\cp 102
\s1 Affliction in light of Eternity
\d A prayer of a suffering person who is weak and pours out his lament before the \nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:title \ft \+xt Ps 142:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, hear my~prayer;
\q let my cry for help come before~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:1 \ft \+xt Ps 18:6; 39:12; 61:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Do not hide your~face from~me in~my~day of~trouble.
\q Listen closely to~me;
\q answer me quickly when~I~call.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:2 \ft \+xt Ps 27:9; 31:2; 69:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 For my days vanish like~smoke,
\q and my bones burn like~a~furnace.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:3 \ft \+xt Jb 30:30; Ps 31:10; Lm 1:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 My heart is suffering, withered~like~grass;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:4 \ft \+xt Ps 37:2\+xt*\f*
\q I even forget to~eat my~food.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:4 \ft \+xt Ezr 10:6; Jb 33:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Because of the sound of~my~groaning,
\q my flesh sticks to~my~bones.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:5 \ft \+xt Jb 19:20; Lm 4:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I am like an~eagle~owl,
\q like a little owl among~the~ruins.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:6 \ft \+xt Is 34:11; Zph 2:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 I stay awake;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:7 \ft \+xt Ps 77:4\+xt*\f*
\q I am like a~solitary~bird on~a~roof.
\q1
\v 8 My enemies taunt me all~day~long;
\q they ridicule and~use my~name as~a~curse.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:8 \ft \+xt Ps 31:11; 69:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 I eat ashes like~bread
\q and mingle my~drinks with~tears~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:9 \ft \+xt Ps 42:3; 80:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 because of your~indignation and~wrath;
\q for you have picked me up and~thrown~me~aside.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:10 \ft \+xt Jb 30:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 My days are like a~lengthening~shadow,
\q and I wither away like~grass.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:11 \ft \+xt Jb 8:9; Ps 109:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 But you, \nd Lord\nd*, are~enthroned~forever;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:12 \ft \+xt Ps 9:7; Lm 5:19\+xt*\f*
\q your fame endures to~all~generations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:12 \ft \+xt Ps 135:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 You will rise up and~have~compassion on~Zion,
\q for it is time to~show~favor to~her~—
\q the appointed time has~come.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:13 \ft \+xt Is 60:10; Zch 1:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 For your servants take~delight in~its~stones
\q and favor its~dust.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:14 \ft \+xt Neh 4:2; Lm 4:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 Then the nations will~fear the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and all the kings of~the~earth your~glory,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:15 \ft \+xt Ps 138:4; Is 60:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 for the \nd Lord\nd* will~rebuild~Zion;
\q he will appear in~his~glory.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:16 \ft \+xt Ps 147:2; Is 60:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 He will pay attention to~the~prayer of~the~destitute
\q and will not despise their~prayer.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:17 \ft \+xt Ps 22:24\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 18 This will be written for~a~later~generation,
\q and a people who have not~yet been~created will~praise the~\nd Lord\nd*:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:18 \ft \+xt Dt 31:19; Ps 22:30–31; 78:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 He looked down from his~holy~heights~—
\q the \nd Lord\nd* gazed out from~heaven to~earth~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:19 \ft \+xt Ps 14:2; 33:13; 53:2\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 20 to hear a~prisoner’s~groaning,
\q to set free those condemned to~die,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 102:20 \ft Lit \fqa free sons of death\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:20 \ft \+xt Ps 79:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 so that they might declare
\q the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd* in~Zion
\q and his praise in~Jerusalem~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:21 \ft \+xt Ps 22:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 when peoples and~kingdoms are~assembled
\q to serve the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:22 \ft \+xt Ps 22:27; 86:9; Zch 8:20–23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 23 He has broken my~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 102:23 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX read \fqa his\f*~strength in~midcourse;
\q he has shortened my~days.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:23 \ft \+xt Ps 39:5; 89:45\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 I say, “My God, do~not take~me
\q in~the~middle of~my~life!~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 102:24 \ft Lit \fqa my days\f*
\q Your years continue through~all~generations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:24 \ft \+xt Jb 36:26; Ps 90:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 Long ago you established the~earth,
\q and the heavens are the~work of~your~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:25 \ft \+xt Neh 9:6; Ps 96:5; Heb 1:10–12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 They will perish, but~you will~endure;
\q all of them will wear out like~clothing.
\q You will change them like~a~garment,
\q and~they will pass~away.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:26 \ft \+xt Is 34:4; 51:6; Mt 24:35\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 But you are the~same,
\q and your years will~never~end.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:27 \ft \+xt Mal 3:6; Jms 1:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 Your servants’ children will~dwell~securely,
\q and their offspring will~be established before~you.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 102:28 \ft \+xt Ps 37:25; 69:36; 89:4; 112:2\+xt*\f*
\c 103
\cp 103
\s1 The Forgiving God
\d Of David.
\q1
\v 1 My soul, bless~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and all that is within~me, bless his~holy~name.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:1 \ft \+xt Ps 30:4; 97:12; 104:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 My soul, bless~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and do not forget all~his~benefits.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:2 \ft \+xt Dt 6:12; 8:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 He forgives all~your~iniquity;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:3 \ft \+xt Is 43:25\+xt*\f*
\q he heals all~your~diseases.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:3 \ft \+xt Jr 30:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 He redeems your~life from~the~Pit;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:4 \ft \+xt Ps 49:15\+xt*\f*
\q he crowns you with~faithful~love and~compassion.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:4 \ft \+xt Ps 5:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 He satisfies you~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 103:5 \ft Lit \fqa satisfies your ornament\ft ; Hb obscure\f* with good~things;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:5 \ft \+xt Ps 107:9\+xt*\f*
\q your youth is~renewed like~the~eagle.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:5 \ft \+xt Is 40:31\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 The \nd Lord\nd* executes acts of~righteousness
\q and justice for all the~oppressed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:6 \ft \+xt Ps 147:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 He revealed his~ways to~Moses,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:7 \ft \+xt Ex 33:13\+xt*\f*
\q his deeds to~the~people of~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:7 \ft \+xt Ps 78:11; 99:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 The \nd Lord\nd* is compassionate and~gracious,
\q slow to anger and~abounding in~faithful~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:8 \ft \+xt Ex 34:6; Nm 14:18; Neh 9:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He will not always accuse~us
\q or be angry forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:9 \ft \+xt Is 57:16; Jr 3:12; Mc 7:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 He has not dealt with~us as our~sins~deserve
\q or repaid us according~to our~iniquities.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:10 \ft \+xt Ezr 9:13; Lm 3:22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 For as~high as~the~heavens are~above the~earth,
\q so great is his faithful love
\q toward~those who~fear~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:11 \ft \+xt Ps 36:5; 57:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 As far as the~east is from~the~west,
\q so far has he removed
\q our~transgressions from~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:12 \ft \+xt Is 43:25; Mc 7:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 As a father has~compassion on~his~children,
\q so the \nd Lord\nd* has~compassion on~those who~fear~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:13 \ft \+xt Mal 3:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 For he knows what~we~are made~of,
\q remembering that~we~are~dust.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:14 \ft \+xt Gn 2:7; 3:19; Ps 78:39\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 As for man, his~days are like~grass~—
\q he blooms like~a~flower of~the~field;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:15 \ft \+xt Jb 14:2; 1Pt 1:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 when the wind passes over~it, it~vanishes,
\q and its place is no~longer known.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 103:16 \ft Lit \fqa place no longer knows it\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:15–16 \ft \+xt Is 40:6–7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 But from eternity to~eternity
\q the~\nd Lord\nd*’s faithful~love is toward those~who~fear~him,
\q and his righteousness toward~the~grandchildren~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:17 \ft \+xt Ex 20:6; Dt 5:10; Ps 25:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 of those who~keep his~covenant,
\q who remember to~observe his~precepts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:18 \ft \+xt Dt 7:9; Ps 25:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 The \nd Lord\nd* has established his~throne in~heaven,
\q and his kingdom rules over~all.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:19 \ft \+xt Ps 11:4; 47:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 20 Bless the \nd Lord\nd*,
\q all his~angels of~great~strength,
\q who do his~word,
\q obedient to his~command.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:20 \ft \+xt Ps 29:1; 148:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 Bless the \nd Lord\nd*, all his~armies,
\q his servants who do his~will.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:21 \ft \+xt 1Kg 22:19; Neh 9:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 Bless the \nd Lord\nd*, all~his~works
\q in all the places where~he~rules.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 103:22 \ft \+xt Ps 145:10\+xt*\f*
\q My soul, bless~the~\nd Lord\nd*!
\c 104
\cp 104
\s1 God the Creator
\q1
\v 1 My soul, bless~the~\nd Lord\nd*!
\q \nd Lord\nd* my God, you~are very~great;
\q you are clothed with~majesty and~splendor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:1 \ft \+xt Ps 93:1; 103:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 He wraps himself in~light as~if it~were a~robe,
\q spreading out the~sky like~a~canopy,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:2 \ft \+xt Jb 9:8; Is 40:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 laying the beams of~his~palace
\q on~the~waters~above,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:3 \ft \+xt Am 9:6\+xt*\f*
\q making the~clouds his~chariot,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:3 \ft \+xt Is 19:1\+xt*\f*
\q walking on~the~wings of~the~wind,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:3 \ft \+xt Ps 18:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 and making the~winds his~messengers,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 104:4 \ft Or \fqa angels\f*
\q flames of~fire his~servants.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:4 \ft \+xt Ps 148:8; Heb 1:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 He established the~earth on~its~foundations;
\q it will never be shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:5 \ft \+xt Jb 38:4; Ps 24:2; 93:1; 96:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 You covered it with~the~deep
\q as~if it~were a~garment;
\q the water stood above~the~mountains.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:6 \ft \+xt Gn 7:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 At your rebuke the~water~fled;
\q at the sound of~your~thunder they~hurried~away~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:7 \ft \+xt Ps 18:15; 106:9\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 8 mountains rose and~valleys~sank~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 104:7–8 \ft Or \fqa away. They flowed over the mountains and went down valleys\f*~—
\q to the place you~established for~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:8 \ft \+xt Ps 65:6; Am 4:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 You set a boundary they~cannot~cross;
\q they will never cover the~earth~again.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:9 \ft \+xt Jb 26:10; 38:10–11; Jr 5:22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 He causes the springs to~gush into~the~valleys;
\q they flow between~the~mountains.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:10 \ft \+xt Ps 107:35; Is 41:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 They supply water for~every~wild~beast;
\q the wild donkeys quench their~thirst.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:11 \ft \+xt Jb 39:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 The birds of~the~sky live beside~the~springs;
\q they make their voices heard among~the~foliage.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:12 \ft \+xt Mt 8:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 He waters the~mountains from~his~palace;
\q the earth is satisfied by~the~fruit of~your~labor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:13 \ft \+xt Jb 5:10; Ps 65:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 14 He causes grass to~grow for~the~livestock
\q and provides crops for~man to~cultivate,
\q producing food from~the~earth,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:14 \ft \+xt Jb 28:5; Ps 147:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 wine that makes human~hearts~glad~—
\q making his~face shine with~oil~—
\q and bread that sustains human~hearts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:15 \ft \+xt Gn 18:5; Ps 141:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 The trees of~the~\nd Lord\nd* flourish,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 104:16 \ft Lit \fqa are satisfied\f*
\q the cedars of~Lebanon that~he~planted.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:16 \ft \+xt Nm 24:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 There the birds make their~nests;
\q storks make their~homes in~the~pine~trees.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:17 \ft \+xt Lv 11:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 The high mountains are for~the~wild~goats;
\q the cliffs are a~refuge for~hyraxes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:18 \ft \+xt Lv 11:5; Pr 30:26\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 He made the~moon to~mark the~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 104:19 \ft Lit \fqa moon for\f*~festivals;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 104:19 \ft Or \fqa the appointed times\f*
\q the sun knows when to~set.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:19 \ft \+xt Gn 1:14; Ps 19:6; 74:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 You bring darkness, and~it~becomes~night,
\q when all the~forest~animals~stir.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:20 \ft \+xt Is 45:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 The young lions roar for~their~prey
\q and seek their food from~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:21 \ft \+xt Jb 38:39\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 The sun rises; they~go~back
\q and lie down in~their~dens.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:22 \ft \+xt Jb 37:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 Man goes out to~his~work
\q and to his labor until~evening.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:23 \ft \+xt Gn 3:19\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 24 How countless are your~works,~\nd Lord\nd*!
\q In wisdom you~have~made~them~all;
\q the earth is full of your~creatures.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 104:24 \ft Lit \fqa possessions\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:24 \ft \+xt Pr 3:19; Jr 10:12; 51:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 Here is the sea, vast~and~wide,
\q teeming with~creatures beyond~number~—
\q living things both large and~small.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:25 \ft \+xt Gn 1:21; Ps 69:34\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 There the ships move~about,
\q and Leviathan, which~you~formed to~play~there.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:26 \ft \+xt Jb 41:1; Ps 74:14; Is 27:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 27 All of them wait~for~you
\q to give them their~food at~the~right~time.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:27 \ft \+xt Gn 1:30; Ps 136:25; 145:15; 147:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 When you give it to~them,
\q they~gather~it;
\q when you open your~hand,
\q they~are~satisfied with~good~things.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:28 \ft \+xt Ps 145:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 When you hide your~face,
\q they~are~terrified;
\q when you take away their~breath,
\q they~die and~return to~the~dust.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:29 \ft \+xt Jb 10:9; Ps 90:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 30 When you send your~breath,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 104:30 \ft Or \fqa Spirit\f*
\q they~are~created,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:30 \ft \+xt Gn 2:7\+xt*\f*
\q and you renew the~surface of~the~ground.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:30 \ft \+xt Jb 33:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 31 May the glory of~the~\nd Lord\nd* endure~forever;
\q may the \nd Lord\nd* rejoice in~his~works.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:31 \ft \+xt Ps 72:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 32 He looks at the earth, and~it~trembles;
\q he touches the~mountains,
\q and~they~pour~out~smoke.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:32 \ft \+xt Ex 19:18; Ps 144:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 33 I will sing to~the~\nd Lord\nd* all~my~life;
\q I will sing praise to~my~God while~I~live.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:33 \ft \+xt Ps 63:4; 146:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 34 May my meditation be~pleasing to~him;
\q I will rejoice in~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:34 \ft \+xt Ps 19:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 35 May sinners vanish from~the~earth
\q and wicked people be no~more.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 104:35 \ft \+xt Ps 37:10; 59:13\+xt*\f*
\q My soul, bless~the~\nd Lord\nd*!
\q Hallelujah!
\c 105
\cp 105
\s1 God’s Faithfulness to His People
\q1
\v 1 Give thanks to~the \nd Lord\nd*, call~on his~name;
\q proclaim his deeds among~the~peoples.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:1 \ft \+xt Ps 9:11; Is 12:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Sing to him, sing~praise to~him;
\q tell about all his~wondrous~works!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:2 \ft \+xt Ps 96:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Boast in his~holy~name;
\q let the hearts of~those who~seek the~\nd Lord\nd*~rejoice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:3 \ft \+xt Ps 33:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Seek the~\nd Lord\nd* and~his~strength;
\q seek his face always.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:4 \ft \+xt Ps 27:8; 63:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Remember the~wondrous~works he~has~done,
\q his wonders, and~the~judgments he~has~pronounced,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 105:5 \ft Lit \fqa judgments of his mouth\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:5 \ft \+xt Ps 77:11; 119:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 you offspring of~Abraham his~servant,
\q Jacob’s descendants~#—~#his~chosen~ones.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:6 \ft \+xt Ps 135:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 He is the \nd Lord\nd* our~God;
\q his judgments govern the~whole~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:7 \ft \+xt Is 26:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 He remembers his~covenant forever,
\q the promise he~ordained
\q for~a~thousand~generations~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:8 \ft \+xt Dt 7:9; Ps 106:45; Lk 1:42\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 9 the covenant he~made with~Abraham,
\q swore~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 105:9 \ft Lit \fqa and his oath\f* to~Isaac,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:9 \ft \+xt Gn 12:7; 22:16–18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 and confirmed to~Jacob as~a~decree
\q and to Israel as~a~permanent~covenant:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:10 \ft \+xt Gn 28:13–15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 “I~will~give the~land of~Canaan to~you
\q as your inherited portion.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:11 \ft \+xt Gn 13:15; 15:18; Ps 78:55\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 When they were~few in~number,
\q very few indeed,
\q and~resident~aliens in~Canaan,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:12 \ft \+xt Gn 34:30; Dt 7:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 wandering from~nation to~nation
\q and from one~kingdom to~another,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:13 \ft \+xt Dt 26:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 he allowed no one to~oppress~them;
\q he rebuked kings on~their~behalf:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:14 \ft \+xt Gn 12:17; 20:3,7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 “Do not touch my~anointed~ones,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:15 \ft \+xt Gn 20:6–7; 26:11\+xt*\f*
\q or harm my~prophets.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:1–15 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:8–22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 He called down famine against~the~land
\q and destroyed the~entire~food~supply.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:16 \ft \+xt Gn 41:54; Lv 26:26; Ezk 4:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 He had sent a man ahead of~them~—
\q Joseph, who~was~sold as~a~slave.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:17 \ft \+xt Gn 37:28–36; 45:5; Ac 7:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 They hurt his feet with~shackles;
\q his neck was put in an~iron~collar.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:18 \ft \+xt Gn 39:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Until the time his~prediction came~true,
\q the word of~the~\nd Lord\nd* tested~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:19 \ft \+xt Gn 40:20–21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 The king sent for~him and~released~him;
\q the ruler of peoples set him free.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:20 \ft \+xt Gn 41:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 He made him master of~his~household,
\q ruler over all his~possessions~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:21 \ft \+xt Gn 41:40–43\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 22 binding~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 105:22 \ft LXX, Syr, Vg read \fqa teaching\f* his~officials at~will
\q and instructing his~elders.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:22 \ft \+xt Gn 41:44\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 23 Then Israel went to~Egypt;
\q Jacob lived as~an~alien in~the~land of~Ham.~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 105:23 \ft = Egypt, also in v.~27\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:23 \ft \+xt Gn 46:6; Ac 7:15; 13:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 The \nd Lord\nd*~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 105:24 \ft Lit \fqa He\f* made his~people very~fruitful;
\q he made them more~numerous than~their~foes,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:24 \ft \+xt Ex 1:7,9; Dt 26:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 whose hearts he~turned to~hate his~people
\q and to deal deceptively with~his~servants.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:25 \ft \+xt Ex 1:8–14; Ac 7:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 He sent Moses his~servant,
\q and Aaron, whom~he~had~chosen.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:26 \ft \+xt Ex 3:10; 4:12,14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 They performed his~miraculous~signs among~them
\q and wonders in~the~land of~Ham.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:27 \ft \+xt Ex 7:3; 11:9–10; Ps 78:43–51\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 He sent darkness, and~it~became~dark~—
\q for did they not~defy his~commands?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:28 \ft \+xt Ex 10:21–23; Ps 99:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 He turned their~water into~blood
\q and caused their~fish to~die.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:29 \ft \+xt Ex 7:20–21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 30 Their land was overrun with~frogs,
\q even in their royal chambers.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:30 \ft \+xt Ex 8:3,6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 He spoke, and~insects~came~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:31 \ft \+xt Ex 8:21\+xt*\f*~—
\q gnats throughout~their~country.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:31 \ft \+xt Ex 8:16–17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 32 He gave them hail for~rain,
\q and lightning throughout their~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:32–33 \ft \+xt Ex 9:23–25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 33 He struck their~vines and~fig~trees
\q and shattered the~trees of~their~territory.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:33 \ft \+xt Ps 78:47\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 34 He spoke, and~locusts~came~—
\q young locusts without~number.
\q1
\v 35 They devoured all~the~vegetation in~their~land
\q and consumed the~produce of~their~land.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:34–35 \ft \+xt Ex 10:12–15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 36 He struck all the~firstborn in~their~land,
\q all their first progeny.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:36 \ft \+xt Ex 12:29; 13:15; Ps 78:51\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 37 Then he brought Israel out with~silver and~gold,
\q and no one among his~tribes~stumbled.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:37 \ft \+xt Ex 12:35–36\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 38 Egypt was glad when~they~left,
\q for the dread of Israel~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 105:38 \ft Lit \fqa them\f* had~fallen on~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:38 \ft \+xt Ex 12:33; 15:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 39 He spread a cloud as~a~covering
\q and gave a~fire to~light~up the~night.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:39 \ft \+xt Ex 13:21; Neh 9:12; Ps 78:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 40 They asked, and~he~brought~quail
\q and satisfied them with~bread from~heaven.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:40 \ft \+xt Ex 16:15; Ps 78:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 41 He opened a~rock, and~water gushed~out;
\q it flowed like a~stream in~the~desert.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:41 \ft \+xt Ex 17:6; Nm 20:11; Ps 78:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 42 For he remembered his~holy~promise
\q to Abraham his~servant.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:42 \ft \+xt Ex 2:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 43 He brought his~people out with~rejoicing,
\q his chosen ones with~shouts of~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:43 \ft \+xt Ex 15:1; Ps 106:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 44 He gave them the~lands of~the~nations,
\q and they inherited
\q what other~peoples had~worked~for.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:44 \ft \+xt Jos 24:13; Ps 78:55\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 45 All this happened
\q so~that they~might~keep his~statutes
\q and obey his~instructions.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 105:45 \ft \+xt Dt 4:1,40; Ps 78:7\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
\c 106
\cp 106
\s1 Israel’s Unfaithfulness to God
\q1
\v 1 Hallelujah!
\q Give thanks to~the~\nd Lord\nd*, for~he~is~good;
\q his faithful love endures~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:1 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:34,41; Ps 100:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Who can declare the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~mighty~acts
\q or proclaim all the~praise due~him?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:2 \ft \+xt Ps 145:4,12; 150:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 How happy are those who~uphold~justice,
\q who practice righteousness at~all~times.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:3 \ft \+xt Ps 15:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Remember me, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q when~you~show~favor to~your~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:4 \ft \+xt Ps 119:132\+xt*\f*
\q Come to me with~your~salvation
\q1
\v 5 so that I may enjoy the~prosperity
\q of~your~chosen~ones,
\q rejoice in~the~joy of~your~nation,
\q and boast about~your~heritage.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:5 \ft \+xt Dt 32:9; Ps 105:6,43\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Both we and~our~ancestors have~sinned;
\q we have done wrong and~have~acted~wickedly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:6 \ft \+xt Lv 26:40; Jr 3:25; 14:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Our ancestors in~Egypt did~not grasp
\q the~significance~of your~wondrous~works
\q or remember your~many~acts of~faithful~love;
\q instead, they rebelled by~the~sea~#—~#the~Red~Sea.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:7 \ft \+xt Ex 14:10–12; Ps 78:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Yet he saved them for his~name’s~sake,
\q to make his~power~known.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:8 \ft \+xt Ex 9:16; Ezk 20:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He rebuked the~Red~Sea, and~it~dried~up;
\q he led them through the~depths as~through a~desert.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:9 \ft \+xt Ps 18:15; 104:7; Is 63:11–13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 He saved them from~the~power of~the~adversary;
\q he redeemed them from~the~power of~the~enemy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:10 \ft \+xt Ex 14:30; Ps 107:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Water covered their~foes;
\q not one of them remained.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:11 \ft \+xt Ex 14:27–28; 15:5; Ps 78:53\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Then they believed his~promises
\q and sang his~praise.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:12 \ft \+xt Ex 14:31; 15:1–21; Ps 105:43\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 They soon forgot his~works
\q and would not wait for~his~counsel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:13 \ft \+xt Ex 15:24; Ps 78:11; 107:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 They were seized with~craving in~the~wilderness
\q and tested God in~the~desert.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:14 \ft \+xt Nm 11:4; Ps 78:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 He gave them what they~asked~for,
\q but sent a~wasting~disease among~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:15 \ft \+xt Nm 11:31; Ps 78:29\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 In the camp they~were~envious of~Moses
\q and of Aaron, the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~holy~one.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:16 \ft \+xt Nm 16:1–3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 The earth opened~up and~swallowed~Dathan;
\q it covered the~assembly of~Abiram.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:17 \ft \+xt Nm 16:31–32; Dt 11:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Fire blazed throughout their~assembly;
\q flames consumed the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:18 \ft \+xt Nm 16:35\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 At Horeb they made a~calf
\q and worshiped the~cast~metal~image.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:19 \ft \+xt Ex 32:4; Dt 9:8; Ac 7:41\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 They exchanged their~glory~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 106:20 \ft Alt Hb tradition reads \fqa his glory\ft , or \fqa my glory\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 106:20 \ft = God\f*
\q for the image of~a~grass-eating~ox.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:20 \ft \+xt Jr 2:11; Rm 1:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 They forgot God their~Savior,
\q who did great things in~Egypt,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:21 \ft \+xt Dt 10:21; Ps 78:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 wondrous works in~the~land of~Ham,~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 106:22 \ft = Egypt\f*
\q awe-inspiring acts at~the~Red~Sea.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:22 \ft \+xt Ps 105:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 So he said he~would~have destroyed~them~—
\q if Moses his~chosen~one
\q had~not stood before him in~the~breach
\q to turn his wrath away from~destroying~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:23 \ft \+xt Ex 32:10; Dt 9:14; Ezk 20:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 24 They despised the~pleasant~land
\q and did not believe his~promise.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:24 \ft \+xt Nm 14:31; Dt 9:23; Heb 3:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 They grumbled in~their~tents
\q and did not listen to~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:25 \ft \+xt Nm 14:2; Dt 1:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 So he raised his~hand against~them with~an~oath
\q that he would~make them fall in~the~desert~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:26 \ft \+xt Nm 14:28–35; Ezk 20:15; Heb 3:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 and would disperse their~descendants~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 106:27 \ft Syr; MT reads \fqa would make their descendants fall\f*
\q among~the~nations,
\q scattering them throughout~the~lands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:27 \ft \+xt Lv 26:33; Dt 4:27; Ps 44:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 28 They aligned themselves with~Baal of~Peor
\q and ate sacrifices offered to~lifeless~gods.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 106:28 \ft Lit \fqa sacrifices for dead ones\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:28 \ft \+xt Nm 25:3; Dt 4:3; Hs 9:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 They angered the~\nd Lord\nd* with~their~deeds,
\q and a plague broke~out against~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:29 \ft \+xt Nm 25:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 30 But Phinehas stood~up and~intervened,
\q and the plague was~stopped.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:30 \ft \+xt Nm 25:7–8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 It was credited to~him as~righteousness
\q throughout all generations to~come.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:31 \ft \+xt Gn 15:6; Nm 25:10–13\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 32 They angered the~\nd Lord\nd* at~the~Waters of~Meribah,
\q and Moses suffered~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 106:32 \ft Lit \fqa and it was evil for Moses\f* because~of~them,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:32 \ft \+xt Nm 20:2–13; Ps 81:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 33 for they embittered his~spirit,~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 106:33 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr, Jer; other Hb mss read \fqa they rebelled against his Spirit\f*
\q and he spoke rashly with~his~lips.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:33 \ft \+xt Ps 78:40; Is 63:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 34 They did not destroy the~peoples
\q as the \nd Lord\nd* had~commanded~them~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:34 \ft \+xt Dt 7:2,16; Jdg 1:21,27–36\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 35 but mingled with~the~nations
\q and adopted their~ways.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:35 \ft \+xt Jdg 3:5–6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 36 They served their~idols,
\q which became a~snare to~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:36 \ft \+xt Dt 7:16; Jdg 2:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 37 They sacrificed their~sons and~daughters to~demons.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:37 \ft \+xt Lv 17:7; Dt 32:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 38 They shed innocent~blood~—
\q the blood of~their~sons and~daughters
\q whom they~sacrificed to~the~idols of~Canaan;
\q so the land became~polluted with~blood.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:38 \ft \+xt Nm 35:33; Is 24:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 39 They defiled themselves by~their~actions
\q and prostituted themselves by~their~deeds.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:39 \ft \+xt Lv 18:24; Ezk 20:18,30–31\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 40 Therefore the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~anger burned against~his~people,
\q and he abhorred his~own~inheritance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:40 \ft \+xt Dt 32:19; Ps 78:59\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 41 He handed them over to~the~nations;
\q those who hated them ruled~over~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:41 \ft \+xt Jdg 2:14; Neh 9:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 42 Their enemies oppressed~them,
\q and they were~subdued under~their~power.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:42 \ft \+xt Jdg 4:3; 10:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 43 He rescued them many~times,
\q but they continued to~rebel~deliberately
\q and were beaten down by~their~iniquity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:43 \ft \+xt Jdg 2:16–18; Ps 81:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 44 When he heard their~cry,
\q he took note of their~distress,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:44 \ft \+xt Jdg 3:3; 6:7; 10:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 45 remembered his~covenant with~them,
\q and relented according~to the~abundance
\q of~his~faithful~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:45 \ft \+xt Lv 26:42; Ps 105:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 46 He caused them to~be~pitied
\q before all their~captors.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:46 \ft \+xt 1Kg 8:50; 2Ch 30:9; Ezr 9:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 47 Save us, \nd Lord\nd*~our~God,
\q and gather us from~the~nations,
\q so that we may give~thanks to~your~holy~name
\q and rejoice in your~praise.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:47 \ft \+xt Ps 107:3; 147:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 48 Blessed be the \nd Lord\nd* God of~Israel,
\q from everlasting to~everlasting.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:48 \ft \+xt Ps 41:13; 72:18; 89:52\+xt*\f*
\q Let all the~people say,~“Amen!~”
\q Hallelujah!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 106:47–48 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:35–36\+xt*\f*
\c 107
\ms2 BOOK V
\ms3 (Psalms 107–150)
\cp 107
\s1 Thanksgiving for God’s Deliverance
\q1
\v 1 Give thanks to~the~\nd Lord\nd*, for~he~is~good;
\q his faithful love endures~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:1 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:34; Ps 100:5; 106:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Let the redeemed of~the~\nd Lord\nd*~proclaim
\q that he has redeemed them from~the~power of~the~foe~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:2 \ft \+xt Ps 78:42; 106:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 and has gathered them from~the~lands~—
\q from the east and~the~west,
\q from the north and~the~south.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:3 \ft \+xt Is 11:12; 43:5; Ezk 20:34\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Some wandered in~the~desolate~wilderness,
\q finding no way to~a~city where they~could~live.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:4 \ft \+xt Nm 14:33; 32:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 They were hungry and~thirsty;
\q their spirits failed~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 107:5 \ft Lit \fqa their soul fainted\f* within~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:5 \ft \+xt Ps 77:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Then they~cried~out to~the~\nd Lord\nd* in~their~trouble;
\q he rescued them from~their~distress.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:6 \ft \+xt Ps 106:44\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 He led them by~the~right~path
\q to go to~a~city where they~could~live.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:7 \ft \+xt Jr 31:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Let them give thanks to~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q for~his~faithful~love
\q and his wondrous works for all~humanity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:8 \ft \+xt Ps 75:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 For he has satisfied the~thirsty
\q and filled the~hungry with~good~things.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:9 \ft \+xt Ps 22:26; 34:10; Lk 1:53\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 Others sat in~darkness and~gloom~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 107:10 \ft Or \fqa the shadow of death\ft , also in v.~14\f*~—
\q prisoners in~cruel~chains~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:10 \ft \+xt Ps 102:20; Is 42:7; Lk 1:79\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 11 because they rebelled against~God’s~commands
\q and despised the~counsel of~the~Most~High.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:11 \ft \+xt 2Ch 36:16; Ps 78:40; 106:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 He broke their~spirits~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 107:12 \ft Lit \fqa hearts\f* with~hard~labor;
\q they stumbled, and~there~was no~one to~help.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:12 \ft \+xt Ex 6:9; Dt 26:6; Is 14:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Then they cried out to~the~\nd Lord\nd* in~their~trouble;
\q he saved them from~their~distress.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:13 \ft \+xt Ex 2:23–25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 He brought them out~of~darkness and~gloom
\q and broke their~chains~apart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:14 \ft \+xt Jr 2:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Let them give thanks to~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q for~his~faithful~love
\q and his wondrous works for all~humanity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:15 \ft \+xt Ps 75:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 For he has broken down the~bronze~gates
\q and cut through the~iron~bars.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:16 \ft \+xt Is 45:1–2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 17 Fools suffered affliction
\q because of their~rebellious~ways and~their~iniquities.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:17 \ft \+xt Jr 30:14–15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 They loathed all food
\q and came near the~gates of~death.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:18 \ft \+xt Jb 33:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Then they cried out to~the~\nd Lord\nd* in~their~trouble;
\q he saved them from~their~distress.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:19 \ft \+xt Nm 21:7–9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 He sent his~word and~healed~them;
\q he rescued them from their~traps.
\q1
\v 21 Let them give thanks to~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q for~his~faithful~love
\q and his wondrous works for all~humanity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:21 \ft \+xt Ps 75:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 Let them offer thanksgiving~sacrifices
\q and announce his~works with~shouts of~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:22 \ft \+xt Ps 9:11; 105:43; 116:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 23 Others went to~sea in~ships,
\q conducting trade on~the~vast~water.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:23 \ft \+xt Is 42:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 They saw the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~works,
\q his wondrous works in~the~deep.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:24 \ft \+xt Is 33:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 He spoke and~raised a~stormy~wind
\q that stirred up the~waves of~the~sea.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 107:25 \ft Lit \fqa of it\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:25 \ft \+xt Ps 93:3–4; Ezk 26:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 Rising up to the sky, sinking~down to~the~depths,
\q their courage~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 107:26 \ft Lit \fqa souls\f* melting away in~anguish,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:26 \ft \+xt Ps 22:14; 119:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 they reeled and~staggered like~a~drunkard,
\q and all their skill was~useless.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:27 \ft \+xt Jb 12:25; Is 29:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 Then they cried out to~the~\nd Lord\nd* in~their~trouble,
\q and he brought them out~of~their~distress.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:28 \ft \+xt Jnh 1:14; Mk 4:39\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 He stilled the~storm to~a~whisper,
\q and the waves of~the~sea were~hushed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:29 \ft \+xt Ps 89:9; Mt 8:26; Lk 8:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 30 They rejoiced when~the~waves grew~quiet.
\q Then he guided them to~the~harbor they~longed~for.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:30 \ft \+xt Ex 15:13; Ps 78:72\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 Let them give thanks to~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q for~his~faithful~love
\q and his wondrous works for all~humanity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:31 \ft \+xt Ps 75:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 32 Let them exalt him in~the~assembly of~the~people
\q and praise him in~the~council of~the~elders.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:32 \ft \+xt Ps 22:22,25\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 33 He turns rivers into~desert,
\q springs into~thirsty~ground,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:33 \ft \+xt Is 42:15; 50:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 34 and fruitful land into~salty~wasteland,
\q because of the~wickedness of~its~inhabitants.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:34 \ft \+xt Gn 19:24–28; Dt 29:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 35 He turns a~desert into~a~pool,
\q dry land into~springs.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:35 \ft \+xt Is 35:6–7; 41:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 36 He causes the~hungry to~settle~there,
\q and they establish a~city where they~can~live.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:36 \ft \+xt Ps 60:9; 146:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 37 They sow fields and~plant~vineyards
\q that yield a~fruitful~harvest.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:37 \ft \+xt Is 65:21; Am 9:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 38 He blesses them, and~they~multiply~greatly;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:38 \ft \+xt Gn 12:2; Ex 1:7\+xt*\f*
\q he does not let their~livestock~decrease.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:38 \ft \+xt Dt 7:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 39 When they are diminished and~are~humbled
\q by cruel oppression and~sorrow,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:39 \ft \+xt Ps 44:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 40 he pours contempt on~nobles~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:40 \ft \+xt Jb 12:21\+xt*\f*
\q and makes them wander in~a~trackless~wasteland.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:40 \ft \+xt Jb 12:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 41 But he lifts the needy out~of their~suffering~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:41 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:8; Ps 113:7–8\+xt*\f*
\q and makes their~families multiply like~flocks.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:41 \ft \+xt Jb 21:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 42 The upright see it and~rejoice,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:42 \ft \+xt Jb 22:19; Ps 64:10\+xt*\f*
\q and all injustice shuts its~mouth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:42 \ft \+xt Jb 5:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 43 Let whoever is wise pay~attention to~these~things
\q and consider the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~acts of~faithful~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 107:43 \ft \+xt Ps 64:9; Hs 14:9\+xt*\f*
\c 108
\cp 108
\s1 A Plea for Victory
\d A song. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 My heart is~confident,~God;
\q I will sing; I~will~sing~praises
\q with~the~whole of~my~being.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 108:1 \ft Lit \fqa praises, even my glory\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:1 \ft \+xt Ps 59:17; 112:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Wake up, harp~and~lyre!
\q I will wake up the~dawn.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:2 \ft \+xt Jdg 5:12; Ps 33:2; 81:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 I will praise you, \nd Lord\nd*, among~the~peoples;
\q I will sing praises to~you among~the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:3 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:50; Ps 9:11; 18:49\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 For your faithful love is~higher than~the~heavens,
\q and your faithfulness reaches to the~clouds.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:4 \ft \+xt Ps 36:5; 103:11; Lm 3:22–23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 God, be exalted above the~heavens,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:5 \ft \+xt Ps 113:4\+xt*\f*
\q and let your glory be over the~whole~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:1–5 \ft \+xt Ps 57:7–11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Save with your right hand and~answer~me
\q so that those you love may~be~rescued.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:6 \ft \+xt Ps 17:7; 20:6; 138:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 God has spoken in~his~sanctuary:~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 108:7 \ft Or \fqa has promised by his holy nature\f*
\q “I will celebrate!
\q I will divide up Shechem.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:7 \ft \+xt Gn 12:6; 33:18\+xt*\f*
\q I will apportion the~Valley of~Succoth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:7 \ft \+xt Gn 33:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Gilead is~mine, Manasseh is mine,
\q and Ephraim is my~helmet;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:8 \ft \+xt Dt 33:17; Jos 13:31\+xt*\f*
\q Judah is my~scepter.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:8 \ft \+xt Gn 49:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Moab is my~washbasin;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:9 \ft \+xt 2Sm 8:2\+xt*\f*
\q I throw my sandal on~Edom.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:9 \ft \+xt 2Sm 8:14\+xt*\f*
\q I shout in triumph over~Philistia.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:9 \ft \+xt 2Sm 8:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 Who will bring me to~the~fortified~city?
\q Who will lead me to~Edom?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:10 \ft \+xt Jr 1:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 God, haven’t you rejected us?
\q God, you do not march out with~our~armies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:11 \ft \+xt Ps 44:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Give us aid against~the~foe,
\q for human help is worthless.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:12 \ft \+xt Ps 146:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 With God we will perform~valiantly;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:13 \ft \+xt Nm 24:18; Ps 44:5; 118:15–16\+xt*\f*
\q he will trample our~foes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 108:6–13 \ft \+xt Ps 60:5–12\+xt*\f*
\c 109
\cp 109
\s1 Prayer against an Enemy
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 God of my praise, do~not~be~silent.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:1 \ft \+xt Ps 28:1; 83:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 For wicked and~deceitful~mouths open against~me;
\q they speak against me with~lying~tongues.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:2 \ft \+xt Ps 10:7; 52:4; 120:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 They surround me with~hateful~words
\q and attack me without~cause.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:3 \ft \+xt Ps 35:7; 69:4; Jn 15:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 In return for my love they~accuse~me,
\q but I continue to~pray.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 109:4 \ft Lit \fqa but I, prayer\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:4 \ft \+xt Ps 69:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 They repay me evil for~good,
\q and hatred for~my~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:5 \ft \+xt Ps 35:12; 38:20\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Set a wicked person over~him;
\q let an accuser~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 109:6 \ft Or \fqa adversary\f* stand at~his~right~hand.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:6 \ft \+xt Zch 3:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 When he is judged, let~him be~found~guilty,
\q and let his prayer be~counted as~sin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:7 \ft \+xt Ps 1:5; Pr 28:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Let his days be~few;
\q let another take~over his~position.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:8 \ft \+xt Ps 55:23; Ac 1:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Let his children be~fatherless
\q and his wife a~widow.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:9 \ft \+xt Ex 22:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Let his children wander as~beggars,
\q searching for~food far~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 109:10 \ft LXX reads \fqa beggars, driven far\f* from~their~demolished~homes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:10 \ft \+xt Jb 30:5–8; Ps 59:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Let a creditor seize all~he~has;
\q let strangers plunder what~he~has worked~for.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:11 \ft \+xt Dt 28:43–44; Lm 5:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 Let no one show him kindness,
\q and let no one be gracious to~his~fatherless~children.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:12 \ft \+xt Jb 5:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Let the line of~his~descendants be~cut~off;
\q let their name be~blotted~out in~the~next~generation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:13 \ft \+xt Jb 18:17,19; Ps 9:5; Pr 10:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 Let the iniquity of~his~fathers
\q be~remembered before~the~\nd Lord\nd*,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:14 \ft \+xt Ex 20:5; Nm 14:18\+xt*\f*
\q and do not let his~mother’s~sin be~blotted~out.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:14 \ft \+xt Neh 4:5; Jr 18:23\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Let their sins~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 109:15 \ft Lit \fqa Let them\f* always~remain before~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and let him remove~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 109:15 \ft Or \fqa cut off\f* all memory of~them from~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:15 \ft \+xt Ps 34:16; 90:8; Jr 16:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 16 For he did not think to~show~kindness,
\q but pursued the~suffering, needy, and~brokenhearted
\q in order to put them to~death.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:16 \ft \+xt Ps 34:18; 94:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 He loved cursing~#—~#let~it~fall on~him;
\q he took no delight in~blessing~#—~#let~it~be~far from~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:17 \ft \+xt Pr 14:14; Ezk 35:6; Mt 7:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 He wore cursing like~his~coat~—
\q let it enter his~body like~water
\q and go into his~bones like~oil.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:18 \ft \+xt Nm 5:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 Let it be like a robe he~wraps around~himself,
\q like a belt he always wears.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:19 \ft \+xt Ps 73:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 Let this be the \nd Lord\nd*’s payment to~my~accusers,
\q to those who speak evil against~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:20 \ft \+xt Ps 54:5; 94:23; Is 3:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 21 But you, \nd Lord\nd*,~my~Lord,
\q deal kindly with~me for~your~name’s~sake;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:21 \ft \+xt Ps 79:9; 106:8\+xt*\f*
\q because your~faithful~love is good, rescue~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:21 \ft \+xt Ps 69:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 For I am suffering and~needy;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:22 \ft \+xt Ps 40:17; 86:1\+xt*\f*
\q my heart is wounded within~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:22 \ft \+xt Ps 143:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 I fade away like~a~lengthening~shadow;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:23 \ft \+xt Ps 102:11\+xt*\f*
\q I am shaken off like~a~locust.
\q1
\v 24 My knees are~weak from~fasting,
\q and my body is~emaciated.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 109:24 \ft Lit \fqa denied from fat\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:24 \ft \+xt Jb 16:8; Ps 35:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 25 I have become an~object of~ridicule to~my~accusers;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 109:25 \ft Lit \fqa to them\f*
\q when they see me, they~shake their~heads in~scorn.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:25 \ft \+xt Ps 22:6–7; 69:19\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 26 Help me, \nd Lord\nd*~my~God;
\q save me according~to your~faithful~love~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:26 \ft \+xt Ps 119:86\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 so they may know that this~is your~hand
\q and that you, \nd Lord\nd*, have~done~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:27 \ft \+xt Jb 37:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 Though they curse, you~will~bless.
\q When they rise up, they~will~be put~to~shame,
\q but your servant will~rejoice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:28 \ft \+xt 2Sm 16:11–12; Is 65:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 My accusers will be clothed with~disgrace;
\q they will wear their~shame like~a~cloak.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:29 \ft \+xt Jb 8:22; Ps 35:26; 132:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 30 I will fervently thank~the~\nd Lord\nd* with~my~mouth;
\q I will praise him in~the~presence of~many.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:30 \ft \+xt Ps 22:22,25; 35:18; 111:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 For he stands at~the~right~hand of the~needy
\q to save him from those~who~would condemn~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 109:31 \ft \+xt Ps 16:8; 110:5; 121:5\+xt*\f*
\c 110
\cp 110
\s1 The Priestly King
\d A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 This~is the~declaration of~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q to~my~Lord:
\q “Sit at my right hand
\q until I make your~enemies your~footstool.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 110:1 \ft \+xt Mt 22:44; Mk 12:36; Lk 20:42–43; Ac 2:34–35; 1Co 15:25; Heb 1:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 The \nd Lord\nd* will extend your~mighty~scepter from~Zion.
\q Rule~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 110:2 \ft One Hb ms, LXX, Tg read \fqa You will rule\f* over your~surrounding~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 110:2 \ft Lit \fqa Rule in the midst of your\f*~enemies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 110:2 \ft \+xt Ps 45:6; Ezk 19:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Your people will~volunteer
\q on your day of~battle.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 110:3 \ft Lit \fqa power\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 110:3 \ft \+xt Jdg 5:2\+xt*\f*
\q In holy splendor, from~the~womb of~the~dawn,
\q the dew of~your~youth~belongs~to~you.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 110:3 \ft Hb obscure\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 110:3 \ft \+xt 1Ch 16:29; Ps 96:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 The \nd Lord\nd* has sworn an~oath and~will~not take~it~back:
\q “You are a~priest forever
\q according to the pattern of~Melchizedek.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 110:4 \ft \+xt Gn 14:18; Heb 5:6,10; 7:17,21\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 The Lord is at~your~right~hand;
\q he will crush kings on~the~day of~his~anger.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 110:5 \ft \+xt Ps 16:8; 68:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 He will judge the~nations, heaping~up~corpses;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 110:6 \ft \+xt Is 66:24; Rv 19:17–18\+xt*\f*
\q he will crush leaders over~the~entire~world.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 110:6 \ft \+xt Ps 68:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 He will drink from~the~brook by~the~road;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 110:7 \ft \+xt Jdg 7:5–6\+xt*\f*
\q therefore, he will lift up his~head.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 110:7 \ft \+xt Ps 27:6\+xt*\f*
\c 111
\cp 111
\s1 Praise for the \nd Lord\nd*’s Works
\q1
\v 1 Hallelujah!~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 111:1 \ft The lines of this poem form an acrostic.\f*
\q I will praise the \nd Lord\nd* with~all my~heart
\q in the assembly of~the~upright and~in~the~congregation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:1 \ft \+xt Ps 35:18; 149:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 The \nd Lord\nd*’s works are~great,
\q studied by all who~delight in~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:2 \ft \+xt Ps 92:5; 143:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 All that he does is~splendid and~majestic;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:3 \ft \+xt Ps 145:5\+xt*\f*
\q his righteousness endures~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:3 \ft \+xt Ps 112:3,9; 119:142\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 He has caused his~wondrous~works to~be~remembered.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:4 \ft \+xt Ps 78:4\+xt*\f*
\q The \nd Lord\nd* is gracious and~compassionate.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:4 \ft \+xt Ps 103:8; 145:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 He has provided food for~those who~fear~him;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:5 \ft \+xt Mt 6:31–33\+xt*\f*
\q he remembers his~covenant~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:5 \ft \+xt Ps 105:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 He has shown his~people the~power of~his~works
\q by giving them the~inheritance of~the~nations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:6 \ft \+xt Dt 4:38; 32:8; Ps 78:55\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 The works of his hands are~truth and~justice;
\q all his instructions are~trustworthy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:7 \ft \+xt Ps 19:7; 93:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 They are established forever and~ever,
\q enacted in truth and~in~uprightness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:8 \ft \+xt Ps 119:160; Is 40:8; Mt 5:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He has sent redemption to~his~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:9 \ft \+xt Lk 1:68\+xt*\f*
\q He has ordained his~covenant~forever.
\q His name is holy and~awe-inspiring.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:9 \ft \+xt Ps 99:3; Lk 1:49\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 The fear of the \nd Lord\nd* is the~beginning of~wisdom;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:10 \ft \+xt Pr 1:7; 9:10\+xt*\f*
\q all who follow his instructions~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 111:10 \ft Lit \fqa follow them\f* have good~insight.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:10 \ft \+xt Ps 119:98\+xt*\f*
\q His praise endures forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 111:10 \ft \+xt Ps 44:8; 145:2\+xt*\f*
\c 112
\cp 112
\s1 The Traits of the Righteous
\q1
\v 1 Hallelujah!~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 112:1 \ft The lines of this poem form an acrostic.\f*
\q Happy is the~person who~fears the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q taking great delight in~his~commands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:1 \ft \+xt Ps 1:2; 119:16; 128:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 His descendants will~be powerful in~the~land;
\q the generation of~the~upright will~be~blessed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:2 \ft \+xt Ps 102:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Wealth and riches are in~his~house,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:3 \ft \+xt Pr 3:16; 8:18\+xt*\f*
\q and his righteousness endures~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:3 \ft \+xt Ps 111:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Light shines in~the~darkness for~the~upright.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:4 \ft \+xt Ps 97:11\+xt*\f*
\q He is gracious, compassionate, and~righteous.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:4 \ft \+xt Ex 34:6; Neh 9:17; Ps 116:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Good will come to~the~one who~lends~generously
\q and conducts his~business~fairly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:5 \ft \+xt Ps 15:5; 37:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 He will never be shaken.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:6 \ft \+xt Ps 55:22\+xt*\f*
\q The righteous one will~be remembered~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:6 \ft \+xt Pr 10:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 He will not fear bad~news;
\q his heart is confident, trusting~in~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:7 \ft \+xt Ps 56:4; 57:7; Pr 1:33\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 His heart is assured; he~will~not~fear.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:8 \ft \+xt Ps 27:1; 56:11\+xt*\f*
\q In the end he will look in~triumph on~his~foes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:8 \ft \+xt Ps 54:7; 59:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He distributes freely to~the~poor;
\q his righteousness endures~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:9 \ft \+xt 2Co 9:9\+xt*\f*
\q His horn will be exalted in~honor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:9 \ft \+xt Ps 75:10; 89:17\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 The wicked one will~see~it and~be~angry;
\q he will gnash his~teeth in~despair.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:10 \ft \+xt Jb 16:9; Ps 35:16\+xt*\f*
\q The desire of the wicked leads~to~ruin.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 112:10 \ft \+xt Pr 10:28; 11:7\+xt*\f*
\c 113
\cp 113
\s1 Praise to the Merciful God
\q1
\v 1 Hallelujah!
\q Give praise, servants of~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q praise the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 113:1 \ft \+xt Ps 34:22; 69:36; 135:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Let the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd* be~blessed
\q both now and~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 113:2 \ft \+xt Ps 115:18; 145:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 From the rising of~the~sun to~its~setting,
\q let the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd* be~praised.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 113:3 \ft \+xt Mal 1:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 The \nd Lord\nd* is exalted~above all~the~nations,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 113:4 \ft \+xt Ps 99:2\+xt*\f*
\q his glory above the~heavens.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 113:4 \ft \+xt Ps 57:5,11; 148:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Who is like~the \nd Lord\nd* our~God~—
\q the one enthroned on~high,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 113:5 \ft \+xt Ex 15:11; Ps 89:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 who stoops down to~look
\q on the heavens and~the~earth?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 113:6 \ft \+xt Ps 11:4; 138:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 He raises the poor from~the~dust
\q and lifts the needy from~the~trash~heap~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 113:7 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:8; Ps 107:41\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 in order to seat them with~nobles~—
\q with the nobles of~his~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 113:8 \ft \+xt Jb 36:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He gives the~childless~woman a~household,
\q making her the~joyful~mother of~children.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 113:9 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:5; Ps 68:6\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
\c 114
\cp 114
\s1 God’s Deliverance of Israel
\q1
\v 1 When Israel came out~of~Egypt~—
\q the house of Jacob from~a~people
\q who spoke a~foreign~language~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 114:1 \ft \+xt Ex 13:3; Ps 81:5\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 2 Judah became his~sanctuary,
\q Israel, his~dominion.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 114:2 \ft \+xt Ex 15:17; Ps 78:68–69\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 The sea looked and~fled;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 114:3 \ft \+xt Ex 14:21; Ps 77:16\+xt*\f*
\q the Jordan turned back.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 114:3 \ft \+xt Jos 3:13–16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 The mountains skipped like~rams,
\q the hills, like~lambs.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 114:4 \ft \+xt Ex 19:18; Ps 29:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Why was it, sea, that~you~fled?
\q Jordan, that you turned back?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 114:5 \ft \+xt Hab 3:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Mountains, that you skipped like~rams?
\q Hills, like~lambs?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 114:6 \ft \+xt Hab 3:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Tremble, earth, at~the~presence of~the~Lord,
\q at the presence of~the~God of~Jacob,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 114:7 \ft \+xt Ps 96:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 who turned the~rock into~a~pool,
\q the flint into a~spring.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 114:8 \ft \+xt Ex 17:6; Nm 20:11; Dt 8:15\+xt*\f*
\c 115
\cp 115
\s1 Glory to God Alone
\q1
\v 1 Not to us, \nd Lord\nd*, not~to~us,
\q but to your name give glory
\q because of your~faithful~love, because~of your~truth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:1 \ft \+xt Ezk 36:22; Dn 9:18–19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Why should the~nations~say,
\q “Where is their~God?~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:2 \ft \+xt Ps 42:3,10; 79:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Our God is in~heaven
\q and does whatever he~pleases.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:3 \ft \+xt Ps 135:6; Dn 4:35\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Their idols are silver and~gold,
\q made by~human~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:4 \ft \+xt 2Kg 19:18; Is 37:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 They have mouths but~cannot~speak,
\q eyes, but~cannot~see.
\q1
\v 6 They have ears but~cannot~hear,
\q noses, but~cannot~smell.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:5–6 \ft \+xt Is 46:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 They have hands but~cannot~feel,
\q feet, but~cannot~walk.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:7 \ft \+xt Jr 10:5\+xt*\f*
\q They cannot make a~sound with~their~throats.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:7 \ft \+xt Hab 2:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Those who make them are~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 115:8 \ft Or \fqa May those who make them become\f* just like~them,
\q as are all who~trust in~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:4–8 \ft \+xt Ps 135:15–18\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 Israel,~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 115:9 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Syr read \fqa House of Israel\f* trust in~the~\nd Lord\nd*!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:9 \ft \+xt Ps 118:2\+xt*\f*
\q He is their help and~shield.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:9 \ft \+xt Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 5:12; 18:2; 28:7; 33:20; 119:114\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 House of Aaron, trust~in~the~\nd Lord\nd*!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:10 \ft \+xt Ps 118:3; 135:19\+xt*\f*
\q He is their help and~shield.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:10–11 \ft \+xt Ps 33:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 You who fear the \nd Lord\nd*, trust~in~the~\nd Lord\nd*!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:11 \ft \+xt Ps 22:23; 118:4\+xt*\f*
\q He is their help and~shield.
\q1
\v 12 The \nd Lord\nd* remembers us and~will~bless~us.
\q He will bless the~house of~Israel;
\q he will bless the~house of~Aaron;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:12 \ft \+xt Ps 98:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 he will bless those who~fear the~\nd Lord\nd*~—
\q small and great alike.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:13 \ft \+xt Rv 11:18; 19:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 14 May the \nd Lord\nd* add to your~numbers,
\q both yours and~your~children’s.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:14 \ft \+xt Dt 1:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 May you be blessed by~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q the Maker of heaven and~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:15 \ft \+xt Ps 121:2; 124:8; 134:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 The heavens are the~\nd Lord\nd*’s,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 115:16 \ft Lit \fqa the \+nd Lord\+nd*’s heavens\f*
\q but the earth he~has~given to~the~human~race.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:16 \ft \+xt Ps 89:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 It is not the dead who~praise the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q nor any of those descending into~the~silence of~death.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:17 \ft \+xt Ps 6:5; 31:17; 88:10–12; 94:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 But we will bless~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q both now and~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 115:18 \ft \+xt Ps 113:2; Dn 2:20\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
\c 116
\cp 116
\s1 Thanks to God for Deliverance
\q1
\v 1 I love the \nd Lord\nd* because~he~has~heard
\q my appeal for mercy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:1 \ft \+xt Ps 18:1; 66:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Because he has turned his~ear to~me,
\q I will call out~to~him as~long~as I~live.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:2 \ft \+xt Ps 17:6; 40:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 The ropes of death were~wrapped around~me,
\q and the torments of~Sheol overcame~me;
\q I encountered trouble and~sorrow.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:3 \ft \+xt Ps 18:4–5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Then I called on~the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*:
\q “\nd Lord\nd*, save~me!~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:4 \ft \+xt Ps 18:6; 118:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 The \nd Lord\nd* is gracious and~righteous;
\q our God is compassionate.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:5 \ft \+xt Ex 34:6; Neh 9:17; Ps 112:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 The \nd Lord\nd* guards the~inexperienced;
\q I was helpless, and~he~saved~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:6 \ft \+xt Ps 19:7; 79:8; 142:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Return to your rest, my~soul,
\q for the \nd Lord\nd* has been good to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:7 \ft \+xt Ps 13:6; Jr 6:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 For you, \nd Lord\nd*, rescued me from~death,
\q my eyes from~tears,
\q my feet from~stumbling.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:8 \ft \+xt Ps 49:15; 56:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 I will walk before~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q in the land of~the~living.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:9 \ft \+xt Ps 27:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 I believed, even~when~I~said,
\q “I am severely oppressed.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:10 \ft \+xt 2Co 4:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 In my alarm I~said,
\q “Everyone is a~liar.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:11 \ft \+xt Ps 31:22; 62:9; Rm 3:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 How can I repay the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q for all the good he has done for~me?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:12 \ft \+xt 2Ch 32:25; 1Th 3:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 I will take the cup of~salvation
\q and call on the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:13 \ft \+xt Ps 16:5; 105:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 I will fulfill my vows to~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q in the presence of all his~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:14 \ft \+xt Ps 22:25; 50:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 The death of~his~faithful~ones
\q is valuable in~the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~sight.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:15 \ft \+xt Ps 72:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 \nd Lord\nd*, I am indeed your~servant;
\q I am your servant, the~son of~your~female~servant.
\q You have loosened my~bonds.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:16 \ft \+xt Jb 12:18; Ps 86:16; 107:14\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 17 I will offer you a thanksgiving~sacrifice
\q and call on~the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:17 \ft \+xt Lv 7:12; Ps 50:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 I will fulfill my~vows to~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q in the presence of~all his~people,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:18 \ft \+xt Ps 22:25; 50:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 in the courts of~the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~house~—
\q within you, Jerusalem.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 116:19 \ft \+xt Ps 96:8; 102:21\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
\c 117
\cp 117
\s1 Universal Call to Praise
\q1
\v 1 Praise the \nd Lord\nd*, all~nations!
\q Glorify him, all~peoples!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 117:1 \ft \+xt Rm 15:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 For his faithful~love to us~is~great;
\q the \nd Lord\nd*’s faithfulness endures~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 117:2 \ft \+xt Ps 100:5; 103:11; 146:6\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
\c 118
\cp 118
\s1 Thanksgiving for Victory
\q1
\v 1 Give thanks to~the~\nd Lord\nd*, for~he~is~good;
\q his faithful love endures~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:1 \ft \+xt 2Ch 5:13; Ezr 3:11; Ps 100:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Let Israel say,
\q “His faithful love endures~forever.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:2 \ft \+xt Ps 115:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Let the house of~Aaron say,
\q “His faithful love endures~forever.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:3 \ft \+xt Ps 115:10; 135:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Let those who fear the~\nd Lord\nd* say,
\q “His faithful love endures~forever.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:4 \ft \+xt Ps 22:23; 115:11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 I called to the \nd Lord\nd* in~distress;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:5 \ft \+xt Ps 18:6; 120:1\+xt*\f*
\q the \nd Lord\nd* answered~me
\q and~put~me in~a~spacious place.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 118:5 \ft Or \fqa answered me with freedom\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:5 \ft \+xt Ps 18:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 The \nd Lord\nd* is for me; I~will~not~be~afraid.
\q What can a mere mortal do to~me?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:6 \ft \+xt Ps 56:4,11; Rm 8:31; Heb 13:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 The \nd Lord\nd* is my~helper;
\q therefore, I will look in triumph on~those who~hate~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:7 \ft \+xt Ps 54:4,7; 59:10\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 It is better to~take refuge in~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q than to trust in~humanity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:8 \ft \+xt Ps 40:4; 108:12; Jr 17:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 It is better to~take~refuge in~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q than to trust in~nobles.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:9 \ft \+xt Ps 146:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 All the nations surrounded~me;
\q in~the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd* I~destroyed~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:10 \ft \+xt Ps 3:6; 88:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 They surrounded~me, yes, they~surrounded~me;
\q in~the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd* I~destroyed~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:11 \ft \+xt Ps 18:40\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 They surrounded me like~bees;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:12 \ft \+xt Dt 1:44\+xt*\f*
\q they were extinguished like~a~fire among~thorns;
\q in~the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd* I~destroyed~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:12 \ft \+xt Ps 58:9; Nah 1:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 They~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 118:13 \ft Lit \fqa You\f* pushed me hard to~make~me~fall,
\q but the \nd Lord\nd* helped~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:13 \ft \+xt Ps 140:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 The \nd Lord\nd* is my~strength and~my~song;
\q he has become my~salvation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:14 \ft \+xt Ex 15:2; Ps 27:1; Is 12:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 There are shouts of~joy and~victory
\q in the tents of~the~righteous:
\q “The \nd Lord\nd*’s right hand performs~valiantly!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:15 \ft \+xt Ex 15:6; Lk 1:51\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 The \nd Lord\nd*’s right hand is~raised.
\q The \nd Lord\nd*’s right hand performs~valiantly!~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:16 \ft \+xt Ps 89:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 I will not die, but~I~will~live
\q and proclaim what~the~\nd Lord\nd* has~done.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:17 \ft \+xt Ps 73:28; Hab 1:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 The \nd Lord\nd* disciplined me severely
\q but did not give me over to~death.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:18 \ft \+xt Ps 86:13; Jr 30:11; 2Co 6:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 Open the gates of~righteousness for~me;
\q I will enter through them
\q and~give~thanks to~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:19 \ft \+xt Is 26:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 This is the \nd Lord\nd*’s~gate;
\q the righteous will enter through~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:20 \ft \+xt Ps 24:3–6; Rv 22:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 I will give thanks to~you
\q because you~have answered~me
\q and have become my~salvation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:21 \ft \+xt Ps 116:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 The stone that the~builders rejected
\q has become the~cornerstone.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:22 \ft \+xt Lk 20:17; Ac 4:11; 1Pt 2:4,7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 23 This came from~the~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q it is wondrous in~our~sight.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:23 \ft \+xt Mt 21:42; Mk 12:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 This is the day the~\nd Lord\nd* has~made;
\q let’s rejoice and~be~glad in~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:24 \ft \+xt Ps 31:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 25 \nd Lord\nd*, save us!
\q \nd Lord\nd*, please grant us success!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:25 \ft \+xt Neh 2:20; Ps 122:6–7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 26 He who comes in the~name
\q of the~\nd Lord\nd* is~blessed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:25–26 \ft \+xt Mt 21:9; Mk 11:9–10; Lk 13:35; Jn 12:13\+xt*\f*
\q From the house of the \nd Lord\nd* we~bless~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:26 \ft \+xt Ps 129:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 The \nd Lord\nd* is God and~has~given us light.
\q Bind the festival sacrifice with~cords
\q to~the~horns of~the~altar.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:27 \ft \+xt Ex 27:2; Ps 18:28; 1Pt 2:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 You are my God, and~I~will~give you~thanks.
\q You are my God; I~will~exalt~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:28 \ft \+xt Is 25:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 Give thanks to the \nd Lord\nd*, for~he~is~good;
\q his faithful love endures~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 118:29 \ft \+xt 2Ch 5:13; Ezr 3:11; Ps 100:5\+xt*\f*
\c 119
\cp 119
\s1 Delight in God’s Word
\s2 \qac א\qac* \tl Aleph\tl*
\q1
\v 1 How~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 119:1 \ft The stanzas of this poem form an acrostic.\f* happy are those whose way is~blameless,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:1 \ft \+xt Ps 101:6; Pr 11:20\+xt*\f*
\q who walk according to~the~\nd Lord\nd*’s instruction!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:1 \ft \+xt Ps 128:1; Mc 4:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Happy are those who~keep his~decrees~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:2 \ft \+xt Ps 25:10; 119:10,22,168\+xt*\f*
\q and seek him with~all their~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:2 \ft \+xt Dt 4:29; 10:12; 11:13; 13:3; 30:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 They do nothing wrong;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:3 \ft \+xt 1Jn 3:9; 5:18\+xt*\f*
\q they walk in his~ways.
\q1
\v 4 You have commanded that~your~precepts~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:4 \ft \+xt Dt 4:13; Neh 9:13; Ps 19:8\+xt*\f*
\q be diligently kept.
\q1
\v 5 If only my ways were~committed
\q to keeping your~statutes!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:5 \ft \+xt Dt 12:1; 2Ch 7:17; Pr 4:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Then I would not be~ashamed~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:6 \ft \+xt Jb 22:26; Ps 119:80\+xt*\f*
\q when I think about all~your~commands.
\q1
\v 7 I will praise you with~an~upright~heart~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:7 \ft \+xt Ps 119:62,106\+xt*\f*
\q when I learn your~righteous~judgments.
\q1
\v 8 I will keep your~statutes;
\q never abandon me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:8 \ft \+xt Ps 38:21; 71:9,18\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac ב\qac* \tl Beth\tl*
\q1
\v 9 How can a~young~man keep his~way pure?
\q By keeping your~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 119:9 \ft Or \fqa keeping it according to your\f*~word.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:9 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:31; Ps 12:6; 19:9–10; 119:140; Pr 20:11; 30:5; Php 4:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 I have sought you with~all~my~heart;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:10 \ft \+xt Ps 119:2\+xt*\f*
\q don’t let me wander from~your~commands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:10 \ft \+xt Ps 119:21,118\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 I have treasured your~word in~my~heart~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:11 \ft \+xt Ps 37:31; 40:8; Lk 2:19,51\+xt*\f*
\q so that I may not sin against~you.
\q1
\v 12 \nd Lord\nd*, may you be~blessed;
\q teach me your statutes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:12 \ft \+xt Ps 119:26,64,108,124,135,171\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 With my lips I proclaim
\q all the judgments from~your~mouth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:13 \ft \+xt Ps 40:9; 119:72\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 I rejoice in the way revealed~by your~decrees~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:14 \ft \+xt Ps 119:111,162; Pr 3:13–15; 8:10–11,18–19\+xt*\f*
\q as much as in all riches.
\q1
\v 15 I will meditate on your~precepts~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:15 \ft \+xt Ps 1:2; 119:23,48,78,97,148\+xt*\f*
\q and think about your~ways.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:15 \ft \+xt Ps 25:4; 27:11; Is 58:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 I will delight in your~statutes;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:16 \ft \+xt Ps 1:2; 119:24,47,70,77,92,143,174\+xt*\f*
\q I will not forget your~word.
\s2 \qac ג\qac* \tl Gimel\tl*
\q1
\v 17 Deal generously with~your~servant~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:17 \ft \+xt Ps 13:6; 119:144\+xt*\f*
\q so~that I~might~live;
\q then I will keep your~word.
\q1
\v 18 Open my eyes so~that I~may~contemplate
\q wondrous things from~your~instruction.
\q1
\v 19 I am a resident alien on~earth;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:19 \ft \+xt 1Ch 29:15; Ps 39:12; 119:54; Heb 11:13\+xt*\f*
\q do not hide your commands from~me.
\q1
\v 20 I am continually overcome
\q with longing for your~judgments.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:20 \ft \+xt Ps 42:1–2; 63:1; 84:2; 119:40,131\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 You rebuke the~arrogant,
\q the ones under~a~curse,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:21 \ft \+xt Dt 27:26\+xt*\f*
\q who wander from~your~commands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:21 \ft \+xt Ps 119:10,118\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 22 Take insult and contempt away from~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:22 \ft \+xt Ps 39:8; 119:39\+xt*\f*
\q for I have kept your~decrees.
\q1
\v 23 Though princes sit~together speaking against~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:23 \ft \+xt Ps 119:161\+xt*\f*
\q your servant will think about~your~statutes;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:23 \ft \+xt Ps 119:15,27–28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 your decrees are my~delight
\q and my counselors.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:24 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16; Rm 7:22\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac ד\qac* \tl Daleth\tl*
\q1
\v 25 My life is down in~the~dust;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:25 \ft \+xt Ps 44:25\+xt*\f*
\q give me life~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:25 \ft \+xt Ps 119:37,40,88,93,107,149,154,156,159\+xt*\f* through your~word.
\q1
\v 26 I told you about my~life,
\q and~you~answered~me;
\q teach me your~statutes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:26 \ft \+xt Ps 25:4; 86:11; 119:12,26,64,68,124,135,171\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 27 Help me understand
\q the~meaning of~your~precepts
\q so that I can meditate on your~wonders.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:27 \ft \+xt Ps 105:2; 119:15,73,125; 145:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 28 I am weary~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 119:28 \ft Or \fqa I weep\f* from~grief;
\q strengthen me through your~word.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:28 \ft \+xt 1Pt 5:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 29 Keep me from the~way of~deceit
\q and graciously give me your~instruction.
\q1
\v 30 I have chosen the~way of~truth;
\q I have set your~ordinances before~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:30 \ft \+xt Ps 16:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 31 I cling to your~decrees;
\q \nd Lord\nd*, do not put me to~shame.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:31 \ft \+xt Ps 119:116\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 32 I pursue the way of your~commands,
\q for you broaden my~understanding.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 119:32 \ft Lit \fqa you enlarge my heart\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:32 \ft \+xt 1Kg 4:29; 2Co 6:11,13\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac ה\qac* \tl He\tl*
\q1
\v 33 Teach me, \nd Lord\nd*, the~meaning~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 119:33 \ft Lit \fqa way\f* of~your~statutes,
\q and I will always keep~them.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 119:33 \ft Or \fqa will keep it as my reward\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:33 \ft \+xt Ps 119:112; Mt 10:22; Heb 3:6; Rv 2:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 34 Help me understand your~instruction,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:34 \ft \+xt Ps 119:125,144,169\+xt*\f*
\q and~I~will obey~it
\q and follow it with all my~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:34 \ft \+xt 1Ch 22:12; Ps 119:2,69\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 35 Help me stay on~the~path of~your~commands,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:35 \ft \+xt Ps 25:4; Is 40:14\+xt*\f*
\q for I take pleasure in~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:35 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 36 Turn my heart to~your~decrees~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:36 \ft \+xt 1Kg 8:58\+xt*\f*
\q and not to dishonest profit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:36 \ft \+xt Ezk 33:31; Mk 7:21,22; Lk 12:15; Heb 13:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 37 Turn my~eyes
\q from looking~at what~is~worthless;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:37 \ft \+xt Is 33:15\+xt*\f*
\q give me life in~your~ways.~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 119:37 \ft Some Hb mss, Tg read \fqa word\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:37 \ft \+xt Ps 119:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 38 Confirm what you said to~your~servant,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:38 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:25\+xt*\f*
\q for it produces reverence for~you.
\q1
\v 39 Turn away the~disgrace I~dread;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:39 \ft \+xt Ps 119:22\+xt*\f*
\q indeed, your judgments are~good.
\q1
\v 40 How I long for your~precepts!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:40 \ft \+xt Ps 119:20\+xt*\f*
\q Give me life through your~righteousness.
\s2 \qac ו\qac* \tl Waw\tl*
\q1
\v 41 Let your faithful love come~to~me,~\nd Lord\nd*,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:41 \ft \+xt Ps 119:77\+xt*\f*
\q your salvation, as~you~promised.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:41 \ft \+xt Ps 119:58,76,116,170\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 42 Then I can answer the~one who~taunts~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:42 \ft \+xt Ps 102:8; Pr 27:11\+xt*\f*
\q for I trust in~your~word.
\q1
\v 43 Never take the word of~truth from~my~mouth,
\q for I hope in your~judgments.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:43 \ft \+xt Ps 119:49,74,81,114,147\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 44 I will always obey your~instruction,
\q forever and~ever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:44 \ft \+xt Ps 119:33\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 45 I will walk freely in~an~open~place~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:45 \ft \+xt Pr 4:12\+xt*\f*
\q because I study your~precepts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:45 \ft \+xt Ps 119:94,155\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 46 I will speak of your~decrees before~kings
\q and not be ashamed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:46 \ft \+xt Mt 10:18; Ac 26:1,2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 47 I delight in your~commands,
\q which I love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:47 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16,97,127,159\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 48 I will lift up my hands~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:48 \ft \+xt Ps 63:4\+xt*\f* to~your~commands,
\q which~I~love,
\q and will meditate on~your~statutes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:48 \ft \+xt Ps 119:15\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac ז\qac* \tl Zayin\tl*
\q1
\v 49 Remember your word to~your~servant;
\q you have given me hope through~it.
\q1
\v 50 This is my comfort in~my~affliction:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:50 \ft \+xt Rm 15:4\+xt*\f*
\q Your promise has given me~life.
\q1
\v 51 The arrogant constantly ridicule~me,
\q but I do not turn away from~your~instruction.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:51 \ft \+xt Jb 23:11; Ps 44:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 52 \nd Lord\nd*, I remember your~judgments from~long~ago
\q and find comfort.
\q1
\v 53 Fury seizes me~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:53 \ft \+xt Ezr 9:3; Neh 13:25; Ps 119:158\+xt*\f* because~of the~wicked
\q who reject your~instruction.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:53 \ft \+xt Ps 89:30\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 54 Your statutes are the~theme~of my~song
\q during my earthly life.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 119:54 \ft Lit \fqa song in the house of my sojourning\f*
\q1
\v 55 \nd Lord\nd*, I remember your~name~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:55 \ft \+xt Ps 63:6\+xt*\f* in~the~night,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:55 \ft \+xt Ps 42:8; 92:2; Is 26:9; Ac 16:25\+xt*\f*
\q and I obey your~instruction.
\q1
\v 56 This is my practice:
\q I obey your precepts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:56 \ft \+xt Ps 119:22,69,100\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac ח\qac* \tl Cheth\tl*
\q1
\v 57 The \nd Lord\nd* is my~portion;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 119:57 \ft Lit \fqa You are my portion, \+nd Lord\+nd*\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:57 \ft \+xt Ps 16:5; Lm 3:24\+xt*\f*
\q I have promised to~keep your~words.
\q1
\v 58 I have sought your~favor~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:58 \ft \+xt 1Kg 13:6\+xt*\f* with~all my~heart;
\q be gracious to me~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:58 \ft \+xt Ps 41:4; 56:1; 57:1\+xt*\f* according~to your~promise.
\q1
\v 59 I thought about my~ways~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:59 \ft \+xt Lk 15:17\+xt*\f*
\q and turned my steps back to~your~decrees.
\q1
\v 60 I hurried, not hesitating
\q to keep your commands.
\q1
\v 61 Though the ropes of~the~wicked~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:61 \ft \+xt Jb 36:8; Ps 140:5\+xt*\f*
\q were~wrapped around~me,
\q I did not forget your~instruction.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:61 \ft \+xt Ps 119:83,141,153,176\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 62 I rise at midnight to~thank~you~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:62 \ft \+xt Ps 119:55\+xt*\f*
\q for your righteous judgments.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:62 \ft \+xt Ps 119:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 63 I am a friend to all who~fear~you,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:63 \ft \+xt Ps 101:6\+xt*\f*
\q to those who keep your~precepts.
\q1
\v 64 \nd Lord\nd*, the earth is filled with your~faithful~love;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:64 \ft \+xt Ps 33:5\+xt*\f*
\q teach me your statutes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:64 \ft \+xt Ps 119:12\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac ט\qac* \tl Teth\tl*
\q1
\v 65 \nd Lord\nd*, you have treated your~servant~well,
\q just as you~promised.
\q1
\v 66 Teach me good judgment and~discernment,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:66 \ft \+xt Php 1:9–10\+xt*\f*
\q for I rely on your~commands.
\q1
\v 67 Before I was afflicted I~went~astray,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:67 \ft \+xt Ps 119:71,75; Jr 31:18–19; Heb 12:5–11\+xt*\f*
\q but now I keep your~word.
\q1
\v 68 You are good,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:68 \ft \+xt Ps 100:5; 106:1; 107:1\+xt*\f* and~you~do what~is~good;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:68 \ft \+xt Ps 125:4\+xt*\f*
\q teach me your~statutes.
\q1
\v 69 The arrogant have~smeared~me with~lies,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:69 \ft \+xt Jb 13:4; Ps 109:2\+xt*\f*
\q but I obey your precepts with~all my~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:69 \ft \+xt Ps 119:56\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 70 Their hearts are hard and~insensitive,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:70 \ft \+xt Ps 17:10\+xt*\f*
\q but I delight in your~instruction.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:70 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 71 It was good for me to~be~afflicted~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:71 \ft \+xt Ps 119:67,75\+xt*\f*
\q so that I could learn your~statutes.
\q1
\v 72 Instruction from your~lips~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:72 \ft \+xt Ps 19:10; 119:127; Pr 8:10,11,19\+xt*\f* is~better for~me
\q than thousands of gold and~silver~pieces.
\s2 \qac י\qac* \tl Yod\tl*
\q1
\v 73 Your hands made me and~formed~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:73 \ft \+xt Jb 10:8; 31:15; Ps 100:3; 139:15–16\+xt*\f*
\q give me understanding
\q so that I can~learn your~commands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:73 \ft \+xt Ps 119:34\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 74 Those who fear you will~see~me and~rejoice,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:74 \ft \+xt Ps 34:2; 107:42\+xt*\f*
\q for I put my hope in~your~word.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:74 \ft \+xt Ps 119:43\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 75 I know, \nd Lord\nd*, that~your~judgments are~just
\q and that you have afflicted me fairly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:75 \ft \+xt Ps 119:138; Heb 12:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 76 May your faithful love comfort~me
\q as you promised your~servant.
\q1
\v 77 May your compassion come~to~me~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:77 \ft \+xt Ps 119:41\+xt*\f*
\q so~that I~may~live,
\q for your instruction is my~delight.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:77 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 78 Let the arrogant be put~to~shame~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:78 \ft \+xt Jr 50:32\+xt*\f*
\q for~slandering~me with~lies;
\q I will meditate on your~precepts.
\q1
\v 79 Let those who~fear~you,
\q those who know your~decrees, turn~to~me.
\q1
\v 80 May my heart be blameless regarding~your~statutes~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:80 \ft \+xt Ps 119:1\+xt*\f*
\q so that I will not be~put to~shame.
\s2 \qac כ\qac* \tl Kaph\tl*
\q1
\v 81 I long for your~salvation;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:81 \ft \+xt Ps 84:2\+xt*\f*
\q I put my hope in~your~word.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:81 \ft \+xt Ps 119:43\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 82 My eyes grow~weary
\q looking for~what you~have~promised;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:82 \ft \+xt Ps 69:3; 119:123; Is 38:14\+xt*\f*
\q I ask, “When will you comfort~me?~”
\q1
\v 83 Though I have become like~a~wineskin dried by~smoke,
\q I do not forget your~statutes.
\q1
\v 84 How many days must your~servant~wait?
\q When will you execute judgment on~my~persecutors?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:84 \ft \+xt Rv 6:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 85 The arrogant have dug pits for~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:85 \ft \+xt Ps 35:7; 57:6; Jr 18:22\+xt*\f*
\q they violate your~instruction.
\q1
\v 86 All your commands are~true;
\q people persecute me with~lies~#—~#help~me!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:86 \ft \+xt Ps 35:19; 109:26; 119:78\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 87 They almost ended my~life on~earth,
\q but I did not abandon your~precepts.
\q1
\v 88 Give me life in accordance with your~faithful~love,
\q and I will obey the~decree you~have~spoken.
\s2 \qac ל\qac* \tl Lamed\tl*
\q1
\v 89 \nd Lord\nd*, your word is~forever;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:89 \ft \+xt Ps 89:2; 119:160; Is 40:8; Mt 24:35; 1Pt 1:25\+xt*\f*
\q it is firmly fixed in~heaven.
\q1
\v 90 Your faithfulness is for~all~generations;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:90 \ft \+xt Ps 89:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q you established the earth, and~it~stands~firm.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:90 \ft \+xt Ps 148:6; Ec 1:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 91 Your judgments stand firm today,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:91 \ft \+xt Jr 31:35\+xt*\f*
\q for all things are your~servants.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:91 \ft \+xt Ps 104:2–4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 92 If your instruction had~not~been my~delight,
\q I would have died in~my~affliction.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:92 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16,50\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 93 I will never forget your~precepts,
\q for you have given me life through~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:93 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16,25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 94 I am yours; save~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:94 \ft \+xt Ps 119:146\+xt*\f*
\q for I have studied your~precepts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:94 \ft \+xt Ps 119:45\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 95 The wicked hope to~destroy me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:95 \ft \+xt Ps 40:14\+xt*\f*
\q but I contemplate your~decrees.
\q1
\v 96 I have seen a limit to~all~perfection,
\q but your command is without~limit.
\s2 \qac מ\qac* \tl Mem\tl*
\q1
\v 97 How I love your~instruction!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:97 \ft \+xt Ps 119:47,127,163,165\+xt*\f*
\q It is my meditation all day~long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:97 \ft \+xt Ps 1:2; 119:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 98 Your command makes me wiser than~my~enemies,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:98 \ft \+xt Dt 4:6; Ps 119:130\+xt*\f*
\q for it is always with~me.
\q1
\v 99 I have more insight than all~my~teachers
\q because your decrees are my~meditation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:99 \ft \+xt Ps 119:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 100 I understand more than~the~elders~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:100 \ft \+xt Jb 32:7–9\+xt*\f*
\q because I obey your~precepts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:100 \ft \+xt Ps 119:56\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 101 I have kept my~feet from~every~evil~path~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:101 \ft \+xt Pr 1:15\+xt*\f*
\q to follow your~word.
\q1
\v 102 I have not turned from your~judgments,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:102 \ft \+xt Dt 17:20; Jos 23:6; 1Kg 15:5\+xt*\f*
\q for you yourself have instructed~me.
\q1
\v 103 How sweet your word is~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:103 \ft \+xt Ps 19:10; Pr 8:11; 24:13–14\+xt*\f* to~my~taste~—
\q sweeter than honey in my~mouth.
\q1
\v 104 I gain understanding from~your~precepts;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:104 \ft \+xt Ps 119:130\+xt*\f*
\q therefore I hate every~false~way.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:104 \ft \+xt Ps 119:128\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac נ\qac* \tl Nun\tl*
\q1
\v 105 Your word is a~lamp for~my~feet~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:105 \ft \+xt Pr 6:23\+xt*\f*
\q and a light on my~path.
\q1
\v 106 I have solemnly sworn~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:106 \ft \+xt Neh 10:29\+xt*\f*
\q to keep your~righteous~judgments.
\q1
\v 107 I am severely afflicted;
\q \nd Lord\nd*, give me life according to~your~word.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:107 \ft \+xt Ps 119:25,50\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 108 \nd Lord\nd*, please accept my~freewill~offerings of~praise,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:108 \ft \+xt Hs 14:2; Heb 13:15\+xt*\f*
\q and teach me your~judgments.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:108 \ft \+xt Ps 119:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 109 My life is constantly in~danger,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 119:109 \ft Lit \fqa in my hand\f*
\q yet I do not forget your~instruction.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:109 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 110 The wicked have set a~trap for~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:110 \ft \+xt Ps 140:5; 141:9\+xt*\f*
\q but I have not wandered from~your~precepts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:110 \ft \+xt Ps 119:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 111 I have your decrees as~a~heritage~forever;
\q indeed, they are the~joy of~my~heart.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:111 \ft \+xt Ps 119:14,162\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 112 I am resolved to obey your~statutes
\q to the very end.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 119:112 \ft Or \fqa statutes; the reward is eternal\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:112 \ft \+xt Ps 119:33,36\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac ס\qac* \tl Samek\tl*
\q1
\v 113 I hate those who are double-minded,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:113 \ft \+xt 1Kg 18:21; Jms 1:8; 4:8\+xt*\f*
\q but I love your instruction.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:113 \ft \+xt Ps 119:47\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 114 You are my shelter and~my~shield;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:114 \ft \+xt Gn 15:1; Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 28:7; 115:9–11; 144:2; Pr 2:7\+xt*\f*
\q I put my hope in~your~word.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:114 \ft \+xt Ps 119:74\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 115 Depart from me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:115 \ft \+xt Ps 6:8; 139:19; Mt 4:10\+xt*\f* you~evil~ones,
\q so that I may obey my~God’s~commands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:115 \ft \+xt Ps 119:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 116 Sustain me as you promised,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:116 \ft \+xt Ps 54:4\+xt*\f* and~I~will~live;
\q do not let me be~ashamed of~my~hope.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:116 \ft \+xt Ps 25:20; 31:1; Rm 9:33; Php 1:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 117 Sustain me so~that I~can be~safe~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:117 \ft \+xt Pr 29:25\+xt*\f*
\q and always be concerned about your~statutes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:117 \ft \+xt Ps 119:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 118 You reject all who stray from~your~statutes,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:118 \ft \+xt Ps 119:10,21\+xt*\f*
\q for their deceit is a~lie.
\q1
\v 119 You remove all~the~wicked on~earth
\q as if they were~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 119:119 \ft Some Hb mss, DSS, LXX, Aq, Sym, Jer read \fqa All the wicked of the earth you count as\f*~dross~from~metal;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:119 \ft \+xt Is 1:25; Ezk 22:18–19\+xt*\f*
\q therefore, I love your~decrees.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:119 \ft \+xt Ps 119:47\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 120 I tremble~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 119:120 \ft Lit \fqa My flesh shudders\f* in~awe of~you;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:120 \ft \+xt Jb 4:14; Hab 3:16\+xt*\f*
\q I fear your~judgments.
\s2 \qac ע\qac* \tl Ayin\tl*
\q1
\v 121 I have done what is just and~right;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:121 \ft \+xt Jb 29:14\+xt*\f*
\q do not leave me to my~oppressors.
\q1
\v 122 Guarantee your~servant’s well-being;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:122 \ft \+xt Ps 119:134\+xt*\f*
\q do not let the~arrogant oppress~me.
\q1
\v 123 My eyes grow weary~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:123 \ft \+xt Ps 119:82\+xt*\f* looking~for your~salvation
\q and for your righteous promise.
\q1
\v 124 Deal with your servant based~on your~faithful~love;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:124 \ft \+xt Ps 51:1; 109:26; 119:88,149,159\+xt*\f*
\q teach me your~statutes.
\q1
\v 125 I am your servant;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:125 \ft \+xt Ps 116:16\+xt*\f* give~me~understanding~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:125 \ft \+xt Ps 119:27\+xt*\f*
\q so that I may know your~decrees.
\q1
\v 126 It is time for the~\nd Lord\nd* to~act,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:126 \ft \+xt Jr 18:23\+xt*\f*
\q for they have violated your~instruction.
\q1
\v 127 Since I love your~commands~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:127 \ft \+xt Ps 19:10; 119:47\+xt*\f*
\q more than gold, even~the~purest~gold,
\q1
\v 128 I carefully follow all your~precepts~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:128 \ft \+xt Ps 19:8\+xt*\f*
\q and hate every~false~way.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:128 \ft \+xt Ps 119:104\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac פ\qac* \tl Pe\tl*
\q1
\v 129 Your decrees are wondrous;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:129 \ft \+xt Ps 119:18\+xt*\f*
\q therefore I obey them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:129 \ft \+xt Ps 119:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 130 The revelation of your~words~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:130 \ft \+xt Pr 6:23\+xt*\f* brings~light
\q and gives understanding to~the~inexperienced.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:130 \ft \+xt Ps 19:7; 116:6; Pr 1:4; 9:4–6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 131 I open my mouth and pant~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:131 \ft \+xt Ps 42:1\+xt*\f*
\q because I long for~your~commands.
\q1
\v 132 Turn to me and~be~gracious to~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:132 \ft \+xt Ps 25:16\+xt*\f*
\q as is your practice toward~those who~love your~name.
\q1
\v 133 Make my steps steady through~your~promise;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:133 \ft \+xt Ps 17:5\+xt*\f*
\q don’t let any sin dominate~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:133 \ft \+xt Ps 19:13; Rm 6:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 134 Redeem me from~human~oppression,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:134 \ft \+xt Ps 142:6; Lk 1:74\+xt*\f*
\q and I will keep your~precepts.
\q1
\v 135 Make your face shine on your~servant,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:135 \ft \+xt Nm 6:25; Ps 31:16; 80:3,7,19\+xt*\f*
\q and teach me your~statutes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:135 \ft \+xt Ps 119:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 136 My eyes pour out streams of~tears~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:136 \ft \+xt Jr 9:1; 14:17; Lm 3:48\+xt*\f*
\q because people do not follow your~instruction.
\s2 \qac צ\qac* \tl Tsade\tl*
\q1
\v 137 You are righteous, \nd Lord\nd*,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:137 \ft \+xt Neh 9:33; Ps 129:4; 145:17; Lm 1:18\+xt*\f*
\q and your judgments are~just.
\q1
\v 138 The decrees you issue are~righteous
\q and altogether trustworthy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:138 \ft \+xt Ps 19:7–9; 119:86,90,144,172\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 139 My anger overwhelms~me
\q because my foes forget your~words.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:139 \ft \+xt Ps 69:9; Jn 2:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 140 Your word is completely~pure,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:140 \ft \+xt Ps 12:6; 19:9\+xt*\f*
\q and your servant loves~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:140 \ft \+xt Ps 119:47\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 141 I am insignificant and~despised,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:141 \ft \+xt Ps 22:6\+xt*\f*
\q but I do not forget your~precepts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:141 \ft \+xt Ps 119:61\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 142 Your righteousness is an~everlasting~righteousness,
\q and your instruction is true.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:142 \ft \+xt Ps 119:151,160\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 143 Trouble and distress have~overtaken~me,
\q but your commands are my~delight.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:143 \ft \+xt Ps 119:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 144 Your decrees are righteous~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:144 \ft \+xt Ps 19:9\+xt*\f*
\q Give me understanding, and~I~will~live.
\s2 \qac ק\qac* \tl Qoph\tl*
\q1
\v 145 I call with all my~heart; answer~me,~\nd Lord\nd*.
\q I will obey your~statutes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:145 \ft \+xt Ps 119:10,55\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 146 I call to you; save~me,
\q and I will keep your~decrees.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:146 \ft \+xt Ps 3:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 147 I rise before dawn and~cry~out for~help;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:147 \ft \+xt Ps 5:3\+xt*\f*
\q I put my hope in~your~word.
\q1
\v 148 I am awake through each~watch of~the~night
\q to meditate on~your~promise.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:148 \ft \+xt Ps 119:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 149 In keeping with your~faithful~love, hear~my~voice.
\q \nd Lord\nd*, give me life in~keeping~with your~justice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:149 \ft \+xt Ps 119:25,124\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 150 Those who pursue evil plans~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 119:150 \ft Some Hb mss, LXX, Sym, Jer read \fqa who maliciously persecute me\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:150 \ft \+xt Pr 6:17,18; 12:20; 14:22; 24:8\+xt*\f* come~near;
\q they are far from your~instruction.
\q1
\v 151 You are near, \nd Lord\nd*,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:151 \ft \+xt Ps 34:18; 145:18; Is 50:8\+xt*\f*
\q and all your commands are~true.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:151 \ft \+xt Ps 119:142\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 152 Long ago I learned from your~decrees
\q that you have established them~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:152 \ft \+xt Ps 119:89; Lk 21:33\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac ר\qac* \tl Resh\tl*
\q1
\v 153 Consider my affliction and~rescue~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:153 \ft \+xt Ps 119:50; Lm 5:1\+xt*\f*
\q for I have not forgotten your~instruction.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:153 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16; Hs 4:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 154 Champion my cause and~redeem~me;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:154 \ft \+xt 1Sm 24:15; Ps 35:1; Mc 7:9\+xt*\f*
\q give me life as~you~promised.
\q1
\v 155 Salvation is far from~the~wicked
\q because they do not study your~statutes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:155 \ft \+xt Ps 119:45,94\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 156 Your compassions are many,~\nd Lord\nd*;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:156 \ft \+xt 2Sm 24:14\+xt*\f*
\q give me life according~to your~judgments.
\q1
\v 157 My persecutors and~foes are~many.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:157 \ft \+xt Ps 7:1\+xt*\f*
\q I have not turned from~your~decrees.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:157 \ft \+xt Ps 119:51\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 158 I have seen the disloyal~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:158 \ft \+xt Pr 14:14\+xt*\f* and~feel~disgust~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:158 \ft \+xt Ps 139:21\+xt*\f*
\q because they do not keep your~word.
\q1
\v 159 Consider how I love your~precepts;
\q \nd Lord\nd*, give me life according~to your~faithful~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:159 \ft \+xt Ps 119:25,47\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 160 The entirety of your~word is~truth,
\q each of your righteous judgments endures~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:160 \ft \+xt Ps 119:89,142,152\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac שׂ\qac* \tl Sin\tl*~/ \qac שׁ\qac* \tl Shin\tl*
\q1
\v 161 Princes have persecuted me without~cause,
\q but my heart fears only your~word.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:161 \ft \+xt Ps 119:23,120\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 162 I rejoice over your~promise~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:162 \ft \+xt Ps 119:14,111\+xt*\f*
\q like one who finds vast~treasure.
\q1
\v 163 I hate and abhor falsehood,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:163 \ft \+xt Ps 119:104,128; Pr 13:5\+xt*\f*
\q but I love your~instruction.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:163 \ft \+xt Ps 119:47\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 164 I praise you seven~times a~day
\q for your righteous judgments.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:164 \ft \+xt Ps 119:7,160\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 165 Abundant peace belongs to~those~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:165 \ft \+xt Pr 3:1–2; Is 26:3; 32:17\+xt*\f*
\q who~love your~instruction;
\q nothing makes them stumble.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:165 \ft \+xt Pr 3:23; Is 63:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 166 \nd Lord\nd*, I hope for your~salvation~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:166 \ft \+xt Gn 49:18; Ps 119:81,174\+xt*\f*
\q and carry out your~commands.
\q1
\v 167 I obey your decrees
\q and love them greatly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:167 \ft \+xt Ps 119:47,129\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 168 I obey your precepts and~decrees,
\q for all my ways are before~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:168 \ft \+xt Ps 139:3; Pr 5:21\+xt*\f*
\s2 \qac ת\qac* \tl Taw\tl*
\q1
\v 169 Let my cry reach you, \nd Lord\nd*;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:169 \ft \+xt Ps 18:6; 102:1; 140:6\+xt*\f*
\q give me understanding according~to your~word.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:169 \ft \+xt Ps 119:144\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 170 Let my plea reach you;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:170 \ft \+xt Ps 28:2; 130:2; 143:1\+xt*\f*
\q rescue me according~to your~promise.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:170 \ft \+xt Ps 22:20; 59:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 171 My lips pour out praise,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:171 \ft \+xt Ps 51:15; 63:3\+xt*\f*
\q for you teach me your~statutes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:171 \ft \+xt Ps 119:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 172 My tongue sings about~your~promise,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:172 \ft \+xt Ps 51:14\+xt*\f*
\q for all your commands are~righteous.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:172 \ft \+xt Ps 119:138\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 173 May your hand be ready to~help~me,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:173 \ft \+xt Ps 37:24; 73:23\+xt*\f*
\q for I have chosen your~precepts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:173 \ft \+xt Jos 24:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 174 I long for your salvation, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q and your instruction is my~delight.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:174 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16,24,166\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 175 Let me live, and~I~will praise~you;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:175 \ft \+xt Ps 119:25\+xt*\f*
\q may your judgments help~me.
\q1
\v 176 I wander like a~lost~sheep;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:176 \ft \+xt Is 53:6; Jr 50:6\+xt*\f*
\q seek your servant,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:176 \ft \+xt Mt 18:12; Lk 15:4\+xt*\f*
\q for I do not forget your~commands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 119:176 \ft \+xt Ps 119:16\+xt*\f*
\c 120
\cp 120
\s1 A Cry for Truth and Peace
\d A song of ascents.
\q1
\v 1 In my distress I~called to~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and he answered me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 120:1 \ft \+xt Ps 18:6; Jnh 2:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 “\nd Lord\nd*, rescue me from~lying~lips
\q and a deceitful tongue.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 120:2 \ft \+xt Pr 12:22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 What will he give you,
\q and what will he do to~you,
\q you deceitful tongue?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 120:3 \ft \+xt Zph 3:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 A warrior’s sharp arrows
\q with burning charcoal!~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 120:4 \ft Lit \fqa with coals of the broom bush\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 120:4 \ft \+xt Pr 25:18,22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 What misery that I have stayed in~Meshech,~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 120:5 \ft = a people far to the north of Palestine\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 120:5 \ft \+xt Ezk 27:13\+xt*\f*
\q that I have lived among the~tents of~Kedar!~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 120:5 \ft = a nomadic people of the desert to the southeast\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 120:5 \ft \+xt Sg 1:5; Ezk 27:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I have dwelt too~long
\q with those who hate peace.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 120:6 \ft \+xt Ps 35:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 I am for peace; but~when~I~speak,
\q they are for~war.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 120:7 \ft \+xt Ps 109:4\+xt*\f*
\c 121
\cp 121
\s1 The \nd Lord\nd* Our Protector
\d A song of ascents.
\q1
\v 1 I lift my eyes toward~the~mountains.
\q Where will my help come~from?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 121:1 \ft \+xt Ps 87:1; 123:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 My help comes from~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q the Maker of heaven and~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 121:2 \ft \+xt Ps 115:15; 124:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 He will not allow your~foot to~slip;
\q your Protector will not slumber.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 121:3 \ft \+xt Ps 41:2; 66:9; 127:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Indeed, the Protector of~Israel
\q does not slumber or~sleep.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 121:4 \ft \+xt Dt 33:29\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 The \nd Lord\nd* protects you;
\q the \nd Lord\nd* is a shelter right by~your~side.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 121:5 \ft Lit \fqa is your shelter at your right hand\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 121:5 \ft \+xt Ps 16:8; 91:1,4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 The sun will not strike you by~day
\q or the moon by~night.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 121:6 \ft \+xt Is 49:10; Rv 7:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 The \nd Lord\nd* will protect you from~all~harm;
\q he will protect your~life.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 121:7 \ft \+xt Ps 41:2; 91:10–12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 The \nd Lord\nd* will protect your~coming and~going
\q both now and~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 121:8 \ft \+xt Dt 28:6\+xt*\f*
\c 122
\cp 122
\s1 A Prayer for Jerusalem
\d A song of ascents. Of David.
\q1
\v 1 I rejoiced with those who~said to~me,
\q “Let’s go to~the~house of~the~\nd Lord\nd*.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 122:1 \ft \+xt Is 2:3; Mc 4:2; Zch 8:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Our feet were~standing
\q within your gates, Jerusalem~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 122:2 \ft \+xt Ps 9:14; Jr 7:2\+xt*\f*~—
\b
\q1
\v 3 Jerusalem, built as~a~city should~be,
\q solidly united,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 122:3 \ft \+xt Neh 4:6; Ps 147:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 where the tribes, the \nd Lord\nd*’s tribes, go~up
\q to give thanks to~the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 122:4 \ft \+xt Is 2:3; Mc 4:2\+xt*\f*
\q (This is an ordinance for~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 122:4 \ft \+xt 1Ch 22:13\+xt*\f*)
\q1
\v 5 There, thrones for~judgment are~placed,
\q thrones of the~house of~David.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 122:5 \ft \+xt Dt 17:8; 2Ch 19:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Pray for the well-being~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 122:6 \ft Or \fqa peace\f* of~Jerusalem:
\q “May those who love you be~secure;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 122:6 \ft \+xt Ps 51:18; Jr 29:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 may there be peace within~your~walls,
\q security within~your~fortresses.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 122:7 \ft \+xt Ps 48:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Because of my~brothers and~friends,
\q I will say, “May peace be in~you.”~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 122:8 \ft = Jerusalem\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 122:8 \ft \+xt 1Sm 25:6; Ps 85:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Because of the~house of~the~\nd Lord\nd* our~God,
\q I will pursue your~prosperity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 122:9 \ft \+xt Neh 2:10; Est 10:3\+xt*\f*
\c 123
\cp 123
\s1 Looking for God’s Favor
\d A song of ascents.
\q1
\v 1 I lift my eyes to~you,
\q the one enthroned in~heaven.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 123:1 \ft \+xt Ps 2:4; 121:1; 141:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Like a servant’s eyes on~his~master’s~hand,
\q like a servant girl’s eyes on~her~mistress’s~hand,
\q so our eyes are on~the~\nd Lord\nd* our~God
\q until he shows us favor.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 123:2 \ft \+xt Ps 25:15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Show us favor, \nd Lord\nd*, show~us favor,
\q for we’ve had more than enough contempt.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 123:3 \ft \+xt Neh 4:4; Ps 4:1; 119:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 We’ve had more than enough
\q scorn from the~arrogant
\q and contempt from~the~proud.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 123:4 \ft \+xt Is 32:9,11; Am 6:1\+xt*\f*
\c 124
\cp 124
\s1 The \nd Lord\nd* Is on Our Side
\d A song of ascents. Of David.
\q1
\v 1 If the \nd Lord\nd* had not been on~our~side~—
\q let Israel say~—
\q1
\v 2 if the \nd Lord\nd* had not been on~our~side~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 124:1–2 \ft \+xt Ps 94:17; Rm 8:31\+xt*\f*
\q when people attacked~us,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 124:2 \ft \+xt Ps 129:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 then they would have swallowed~us~alive
\q in their burning anger against~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 124:3 \ft \+xt Ps 35:25; 56:1; Pr 1:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Then the water would~have engulfed~us;
\q the torrent would~have swept over~us;
\q1
\v 5 the raging water would~have swept over~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 124:4–5 \ft \+xt Jb 22:11; Ps 32:6; 69:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Blessed be the \nd Lord\nd*,
\q who has not let us be ripped~apart by~their~teeth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 124:6 \ft \+xt Ps 27:2; Pr 30:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 We have escaped like~a~bird from~the~hunter’s~net;
\q the net is torn, and~we~have~escaped.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 124:7 \ft \+xt Ps 91:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Our help is in~the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q the Maker of~heaven and~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 124:8 \ft \+xt Ps 115:15; 121:2\+xt*\f*
\c 125
\cp 125
\s1 Israel’s Stability
\d A song of ascents.
\q1
\v 1 Those who trust in~the~\nd Lord\nd* are like~Mount~Zion.
\q It cannot be shaken; it~remains~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 125:1 \ft \+xt Ps 46:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 The mountains surround Jerusalem
\q and the \nd Lord\nd* surrounds his~people,
\q both now and~forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 125:2 \ft \+xt Zch 2:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 The scepter of the wicked will~not~remain
\q over the land allotted to~the~righteous,
\q so that the righteous will~not~apply their~hands to~injustice.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 125:3 \ft \+xt Ps 89:22; Is 14:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Do what is good, \nd Lord\nd*, to~the~good,
\q to those whose hearts are~upright.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 125:4 \ft \+xt Ps 7:10; 119:68\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 But as for those who~turn~aside to~crooked~ways,
\q the \nd Lord\nd* will banish them with~the~evildoers.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 125:5 \ft \+xt Ps 92:7,9; 94:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q Peace be with~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 125:4–5 \ft \+xt Ps 128:5–6\+xt*\f*
\c 126
\cp 126
\s1 Zion’s Restoration
\d A song of ascents.
\q1
\v 1 When the \nd Lord\nd* restored the~fortunes of~Zion,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 126:1 \ft Or \fqa \+nd Lord\+nd* returned those of Zion who had been captives\f*
\q we were like those who~dream.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 126:1 \ft \+xt Ps 85:1; Jr 29:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Our mouths were filled with~laughter~then,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 126:2 \ft \+xt Jb 8:21\+xt*\f*
\q and our tongues with~shouts of~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 126:2 \ft \+xt Ps 51:14\+xt*\f*
\q Then they said among~the~nations,
\q “The \nd Lord\nd* has done great~things for~them.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 126:2 \ft \+xt Ps 71:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 The \nd Lord\nd* had done great~things for~us;
\q we were joyful.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 126:3 \ft \+xt Is 25:9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Restore our fortunes,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 126:4 \ft Or \fqa Return our captives\f* \nd Lord\nd*,
\q like watercourses in~the~Negev.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 126:4 \ft \+xt Is 35:6; 43:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Those who sow in~tears
\q will reap with~shouts of~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 126:5 \ft \+xt Jr 31:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Though one goes along weeping,
\q carrying the bag of~seed,
\q he will surely come back with~shouts of~joy,
\q carrying his~sheaves.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 126:6 \ft \+xt Is 35:10; 51:11\+xt*\f*
\c 127
\cp 127
\s1 The Blessing of the \nd Lord\nd*
\d A song of ascents. Of Solomon.
\q1
\v 1 Unless the \nd Lord\nd* builds a~house,
\q its builders labor over it in~vain;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 127:1 \ft \+xt Ps 78:69\+xt*\f*
\q unless the \nd Lord\nd* watches over a~city,
\q the watchman stays alert in~vain.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 127:1 \ft \+xt Ps 121:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 In vain you get up early and~stay~up~late,
\q working hard to~have enough~food~#—~#
\q yes, he gives sleep to~the~one he~loves.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 127:2 \ft Or \fqa yes, he gives such things to his loved ones while they sleep\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 127:2 \ft \+xt Ps 3:5; 4:8; Pr 3:24\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Sons are indeed a~heritage from~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q offspring, a~reward.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 127:3 \ft \+xt Dt 7:13; Ps 113:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Like arrows in~the~hand of~a~warrior
\q are the sons born in one’s~youth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 127:4 \ft \+xt Ps 120:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Happy is the man who has~filled his~quiver with~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 127:5 \ft \+xt Ps 128:2–3\+xt*\f*
\q They will never be put to~shame
\q when they speak with~their~enemies at~the~city~gate.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 127:5 \ft \+xt Jl 2:26–27\+xt*\f*
\c 128
\cp 128
\s1 Blessings for Those Who Fear God
\d A song of ascents.
\q1
\v 1 How happy is everyone who~fears the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q who walks in~his~ways!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 128:1 \ft \+xt Ps 112:1; 119:1,3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 You will surely eat
\q what your~hands have~worked~for.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 128:2 \ft \+xt Is 3:10\+xt*\f*
\q You will be happy,
\q and~it~will~go~well for~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 128:2 \ft \+xt Ec 8:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Your wife will be like~a~fruitful~vine
\q within~your~house,
\q your children, like~young~olive~trees
\q around~your~table.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 128:3 \ft \+xt Ps 52:8; Ezk 19:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 In this very way
\q the~man who~fears the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q will be blessed.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 128:4 \ft \+xt Ps 115:13\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 May the \nd Lord\nd* bless you from~Zion,
\q so that you will see the~prosperity of~Jerusalem
\q all the days of your~life~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 128:5 \ft \+xt Ps 20:2; 134:3; 135:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 and will see your children’s children!
\b
\q Peace be with~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 128:6 \ft \+xt Ps 125:5; Pr 17:6\+xt*\f*
\c 129
\cp 129
\s1 Protection of the Oppressed
\d A song of ascents.
\q1
\v 1 Since my youth they have~often attacked~me~—
\q let Israel say~—
\q1
\v 2 since my youth they have often attacked~me,
\q but they have not prevailed against~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 129:1–2 \ft \+xt Jr 1:19; 20:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Plowmen plowed over~my~back;
\q they made their~furrows~long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 129:3 \ft \+xt Mc 3:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 The \nd Lord\nd* is righteous;
\q he has cut the ropes of~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 129:4 \ft \+xt Ps 2:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 Let all who hate Zion
\q be driven back in~disgrace.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 129:5 \ft \+xt Ps 35:4; 70:3; 71:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Let them be like grass on~the~rooftops,
\q which withers before it~grows~up~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 129:6 \ft Or \fqa it can be pulled out\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 129:6 \ft \+xt 2Kg 19:26; Is 37:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 and can’t even fill the~hands of~the~reaper
\q or the arms of the one who~binds~sheaves.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 129:7 \ft \+xt Ps 79:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Then none who pass~by will~say,
\q “May the \nd Lord\nd*’s blessing be on~you.
\q We bless you in~the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 129:8 \ft \+xt Ru 2:4; Ps 118:26\+xt*\f*
\c 130
\cp 130
\s1 Awaiting Redemption
\d A song of ascents.
\q1
\v 1 Out of the depths I~call to~you,~\nd Lord\nd*!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 130:1 \ft \+xt Ps 69:2; Lm 3:55\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Lord, listen to~my~voice;
\q let your ears be~attentive
\q to my cry for~help.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 130:2 \ft \+xt 2Ch 6:40; Ps 28:6; 140:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 \nd Lord\nd*, if you kept an~account of~iniquities,
\q Lord, who could stand?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 130:3 \ft \+xt Ps 76:7; Mal 3:2; Rv 6:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 But with you there is forgiveness,
\q so that you may be revered.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 130:4 \ft \+xt 1Kg 8:39–40; Ps 86:5; Jr 33:8–9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 I wait for the \nd Lord\nd*; I~wait
\q and put my hope in~his~word.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 130:5 \ft \+xt Ps 33:20; 119:74,81\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I wait for~the~Lord
\q more than watchmen for~the~morning~—
\q more than watchmen for~the~morning.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 130:6 \ft \+xt Ps 63:6; 119:147\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Israel, put your hope in~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 130:7 \ft \+xt Ps 131:3\+xt*\f*
\q For there is faithful love with~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q and with him is redemption in~abundance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 130:7 \ft \+xt Ps 111:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 And he will redeem Israel
\q from all its iniquities.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 130:8 \ft \+xt Lk 1:68; Ti 2:14\+xt*\f*
\c 131
\cp 131
\s1 A Childlike Spirit
\d A song of ascents. Of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, my heart is not proud;
\q my~eyes are~not haughty.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 131:1 \ft \+xt Ps 101:5; Rm 12:16\+xt*\f*
\q I do not get involved with~things
\q too~great or~too~wondrous for~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 131:1 \ft \+xt Jb 42:3; Ps 139:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Instead, I have calmed and~quieted~my soul
\q like a weaned child with~its~mother;
\q my soul is like a weaned~child.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 131:2 \ft \+xt Mt 18:3; 1Co 14:20\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Israel, put your hope in~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q both now and forever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 131:3 \ft \+xt Ps 130:7\+xt*\f*
\c 132
\cp 132
\s1 David and Zion Chosen
\d A song of ascents.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, remember David
\q and all the hardships he~endured,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:1 \ft \+xt 2Sm 16:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 and how he swore an~oath to~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q making a vow to~the~Mighty~One of~Jacob:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:2 \ft \+xt Gn 49:24; Is 49:26; 60:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 “I will not enter my~house
\q or get into my~bed,
\q1
\v 4 I will not allow my~eyes to~sleep
\q or my eyelids to~slumber~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:3–4 \ft \+xt Pr 6:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 until I find a~place for~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q a dwelling for~the~Mighty~One of~Jacob.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:5 \ft \+xt 1Ch 22:7; Ac 7:46\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 We heard of the~ark in~Ephrathah;~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 132:6 \ft = Bethlehem\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:6 \ft \+xt Gn 35:19; Ru 4:11; 1Sm 17:12; Mc 5:2\+xt*\f*
\q we found it in~the~fields of~Jaar.~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 132:6 \ft = Kiriath-jearim\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:6 \ft \+xt 1Sm 7:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Let’s go to~his~dwelling~place;
\q let’s worship at~his~footstool.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:7 \ft \+xt 1Ch 28:2; Ps 99:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Rise up, \nd Lord\nd*, come to your~resting~place,
\q you and your powerful~ark.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:8 \ft \+xt 2Ch 6:41; Ps 68:1; 78:61\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 May your priests be~clothed with~righteousness,
\q and may your faithful people shout for~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:9 \ft \+xt Jb 29:14; Ps 149:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 For the sake of your~servant~David,
\q do not reject your~anointed~one.~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 132:10 \ft = the king\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:10 \ft \+xt 2Ch 6:42\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 The \nd Lord\nd* swore an~oath to~David,
\q a promise he will not abandon:
\q “I will set one~of~your~offspring~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 132:11 \ft Lit \fqa set the fruit of your belly\f*
\q on~your~throne.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:11 \ft \+xt 2Sm 7:12–16; Ps 89:3; Ac 2:30\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 If your sons keep my~covenant
\q and my decrees that~I~will~teach~them,
\q their sons will also sit on your~throne~forever.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:12 \ft \+xt 1Kg 8:25; Lk 1:32\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 For the \nd Lord\nd* has chosen Zion;
\q he has desired it for~his~home:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:13 \ft \+xt Ps 68:16; 78:68\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 “This is my resting place~forever;
\q I will make my~home~here
\q because~I~have~desired~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:14 \ft \+xt Mt 23:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 I will abundantly bless its~food;
\q I will satisfy its needy with~bread.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:15 \ft \+xt Ps 107:9; 147:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 I will clothe its priests with~salvation,
\q and its faithful people will~shout for~joy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:16 \ft \+xt 2Ch 6:41\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 There I will make a~horn~grow for~David;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:17 \ft \+xt 2Sm 23:5; Lk 1:69\+xt*\f*
\q I have prepared a~lamp~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 132:17 \ft Or \fqa dominion\f* for my~anointed~one.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:17 \ft \+xt 1Kg 11:36\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 I will clothe his enemies with~shame,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:18 \ft \+xt Jb 8:22\+xt*\f*
\q but the crown he wears~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 132:18 \ft Lit \fqa but on him his crown\f* will~be~glorious.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 132:18 \ft \+xt Ps 21:3\+xt*\f*
\c 133
\cp 133
\s1 Living in Harmony
\d A song of ascents. Of David.
\q1
\v 1 How delightfully good
\q when brothers live~together in~harmony!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 133:1 \ft \+xt Gn 13:8; Heb 13:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 It is like fine oil on~the~head,
\q running down on~the~beard,
\q running down Aaron’s~beard
\q onto his robes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 133:2 \ft \+xt Ex 30:25,30; Lv 8:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 It is like the~dew of~Hermon~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 133:3 \ft The tallest mountain in the region, noted for its abundant precipitation\f*
\q falling on~the~mountains of~Zion.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 133:3 \ft \+xt Ps 48:1–2; Mc 5:7\+xt*\f*
\q For there the~\nd Lord\nd* has~appointed the~blessing~—
\q life forevermore.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 133:3 \ft \+xt Ps 21:4\+xt*\f*
\c 134
\cp 134
\s1 Call to Evening Worship
\d A song of ascents.
\q1
\v 1 Now bless the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q all you servants of~the~\nd Lord\nd*
\q who stand in~the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~house at~night!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 134:1 \ft \+xt 1Ch 9:23–27; Ps 135:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Lift up your hands in the holy~place
\q and bless the \nd Lord\nd*!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 134:2 \ft \+xt Ps 28:2; 63:2; 1Tm 2:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 May the \nd Lord\nd*,
\q Maker of~heaven and~earth,
\q bless you from~Zion.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 134:3 \ft \+xt Ps 115:15; 128:5\+xt*\f*
\c 135
\cp 135
\s1 The \nd Lord\nd* Is Great
\q1
\v 1 Hallelujah!
\q Praise the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*.
\q Give praise, you servants of~the~\nd Lord\nd*~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:1 \ft \+xt Ps 113:1; 134:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 who stand in~the~house of~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q in the courts of~the~house of~our~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:2 \ft \+xt Ps 92:13; 116:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Praise the \nd Lord\nd*, for~the~\nd Lord\nd* is~good;
\q sing praise to his~name, for~it~is~delightful.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:3 \ft \+xt Ps 100:5; 147:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 For the \nd Lord\nd* has~chosen~Jacob for~himself,
\q Israel as his treasured possession.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:4 \ft \+xt Ex 19:5; Dt 7:6–7; 10:15\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 For I know that the~\nd Lord\nd* is~great;
\q our Lord is greater than~all~gods.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:5 \ft \+xt Ps 95:3; 97:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 The \nd Lord\nd* does whatever~he~pleases
\q in heaven and~on~earth,
\q in the seas and all the~depths.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:6 \ft \+xt Ps 115:3; Is 45:7; Lm 3:37–38; Dn 4:35\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 He causes the clouds to~rise from~the~ends of~the~earth.
\q He makes lightning for~the~rain
\q and brings the~wind from~his~storehouses.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:7 \ft \+xt Jb 28:25–26; Jr 10:13; 51:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 He struck down the~firstborn of~Egypt,
\q both people and~animals.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:8 \ft \+xt Ex 12:12; Ps 78:51; 105:36\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He sent signs and~wonders against~you,~Egypt,
\q against Pharaoh and~all his~officials.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:9 \ft \+xt Dt 6:22; Ps 78:43\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 He struck down many~nations
\q and slaughtered mighty~kings:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:10 \ft \+xt Ps 44:2; 136:17–22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Sihon king of~the~Amorites,
\q Og king of~Bashan,
\q and all the~kings of~Canaan.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:11 \ft \+xt Nm 21:21–35\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 He gave their~land as an~inheritance,
\q an inheritance to~his~people Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:12 \ft \+xt Dt 29:8; Ps 78:55\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 \nd Lord\nd*, your name endures~forever,
\q your reputation, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q through~all~generations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:13 \ft \+xt Ex 3:15; Ps 102:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 For the \nd Lord\nd* will~vindicate his~people
\q and have compassion on~his~servants.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:14 \ft \+xt Dt 32:36; Ps 90:13; 106:46\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 The idols of the nations are of~silver and~gold,
\q made by human~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:15 \ft \+xt 2Kg 19:18; Is 37:19\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 They have mouths but~cannot~speak,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:16 \ft \+xt Hab 2:18\+xt*\f*
\q eyes, but~cannot~see.
\q1
\v 17 They have ears but~cannot~hear;
\q indeed, there is no~breath in~their~mouths.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:16–17 \ft \+xt Is 46:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 Those who make them are~just like~them,
\q as are all who~trust in~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:15–18 \ft \+xt Ps 115:4–11\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 House of Israel, bless~the~\nd Lord\nd*!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:19 \ft \+xt Ps 115:9; 118:2\+xt*\f*
\q House of Aaron, bless~the~\nd Lord\nd*!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:19 \ft \+xt Ps 115:10; 118:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 House of Levi, bless~the~\nd Lord\nd*!
\q You who revere the~\nd Lord\nd*, bless~the~\nd Lord\nd*!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:20 \ft \+xt Ps 22:23; 115:11; 118:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 Blessed be the \nd Lord\nd* from~Zion;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:21 \ft \+xt Ps 128:5\+xt*\f*
\q he dwells in~Jerusalem.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 135:21 \ft \+xt Ps 132:13–14\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
\c 136
\cp 136
\s1 God’s Love Is Eternal
\q1
\v 1 Give thanks to the \nd Lord\nd*, for~he~is~good.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:1 \ft \+xt Ps 106:1; 107:1; 118:1\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 2 Give thanks to the~God of~gods.
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 3 Give thanks to the~Lord of~lords.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:2–3 \ft \+xt Dt 10:17\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 4 He alone does great~wonders.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:4 \ft \+xt Jb 9:10; Ps 72:18\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 5 He made the heavens skillfully.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:5 \ft \+xt Pr 3:19; Jr 10:12; 51:15\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 6 He spread the land on~the~waters.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:6 \ft \+xt Ps 24:2\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 7 He made the~great~lights:~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:7 \ft \+xt Ps 74:16\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 8 the sun to~rule by~day,
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 9 the moon and stars to~rule by~night.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:8–9 \ft \+xt Gn 1:16\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 10 He struck the~firstborn of~the~Egyptians~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:10 \ft \+xt Ex 12:29; Ps 78:51; 135:8\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 11 and brought Israel out from~among them
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 12 with a strong hand and~outstretched~arm.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:12 \ft \+xt Ex 6:1; Dt 4:34\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 13 He divided the~Red~Sea~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:13 \ft \+xt Ex 14:21; Ps 66:6; 78:13\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 14 and led Israel through,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:14 \ft \+xt Ex 14:21–22; Ps 106:9\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 15 but hurled Pharaoh and~his~army~into~the~Red~Sea.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:15 \ft \+xt Ex 14:27; Ps 78:53; 106:11\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 16 He led his people in~the~wilderness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:16 \ft \+xt Dt 8:15; Ps 78:52\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 17 He struck down great~kings
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 18 and slaughtered famous~kings~—
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 19 Sihon king of~the~Amorites
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 20 and Og king of~Bashan~—
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 21 and gave their~land as an~inheritance,
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 22 an inheritance to~Israel his~servant.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:17–22 \ft \+xt Nm 21:21–35; Ps 135:10–12\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 23 He remembered us in~our~humiliation~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:23 \ft \+xt Ps 106:45\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 24 and rescued us from~our~foes.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:24 \ft \+xt Ps 107:2\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 25 He gives food to~every~creature.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:25 \ft \+xt Ps 104:27; 145:15\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\q1
\v 26 Give thanks to~the~God of~heaven!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 136:26 \ft \+xt Neh 1:5\+xt*\f*
\qr His faithful~love endures~forever.
\c 137
\cp 137
\s1 Lament of the Exiles
\q1
\v 1 By the rivers of~Babylon~—
\q there we sat down and~wept
\q when we remembered Zion.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 137:1 \ft \+xt Ezk 1:1,3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 There we hung up our~lyres
\q on the poplar trees,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 137:2 \ft \+xt Jb 30:31; Ezk 26:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 for our captors there asked us for~songs,
\q and our tormentors, for~rejoicing:
\q “Sing us one of~the~songs of~Zion.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 137:3 \ft \+xt Ps 80:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 How can we sing the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~song
\q on foreign soil?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 137:4 \ft \+xt Neh 12:46\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem,
\q may my right hand forget its~skill.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 137:5 \ft \+xt Is 65:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 May my tongue stick to~the~roof of~my~mouth
\q if I do not remember you,
\q if I do not exalt Jerusalem as~my~greatest~joy!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 137:6 \ft \+xt Jb 29:10; Ps 22:15; Ezk 3:26\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Remember, \nd Lord\nd*, what~the~Edomites~said
\q that day~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 137:7 \ft The day Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians in 586 BC\f* at~Jerusalem:
\q “Destroy~it! Destroy~it
\q down to its~foundations!~”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 137:7 \ft \+xt Is 34:5–6; Ezk 35:2; Ob 10–14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Daughter Babylon, doomed~to~destruction,
\q happy is the one who~pays~you~back
\q what you have done to~us.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 137:8 \ft \+xt Jr 50:1–46; 51:1–64\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Happy is he who~takes your~little~ones
\q and dashes them against~the~rocks.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 137:9 \ft \+xt 2Kg 8:12; Is 13:16; Nah 3:10\+xt*\f*
\c 138
\cp 138
\s1 A Thankful Heart
\d Of David.
\q1
\v 1 I will give you thanks with~all~my~heart;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:1 \ft \+xt Ps 111:1\+xt*\f*
\q I will sing your praise before~the~heavenly~beings.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 138:1 \ft Or \fqa before the gods\ft , or \fqa before judges\ft , or \fqa before kings\ft ; Hb elohim\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:1 \ft \+xt Ps 82:1,6–7; 95:3; 96:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I will bow down toward~your~holy~temple
\q and give thanks to~your~name
\q for your constant love and~truth.
\q You have exalted your~name
\q and~your~promise above everything~else.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 138:2 \ft Or \fqa You have exalted your promise above all your name\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:2 \ft \+xt 1Kg 8:29; Ps 5:7; 28:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 On the day I called, you~answered~me;
\q you increased strength within~me.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 138:3 \ft Hb obscure\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:3 \ft \+xt Ps 28:7; 46:1\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 4 All the kings on earth will~give~you~thanks,~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q when they hear what~you~have~promised.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 138:4 \ft Lit \fqa hear the words of your mouth\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:4 \ft \+xt Ps 72:11; 102:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 They will sing of the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~ways,
\q for the \nd Lord\nd*’s glory is~great.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:5 \ft \+xt Ps 21:5; 145:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Though the \nd Lord\nd* is~exalted,
\q he takes note of~the~humble;
\q but he knows the~haughty from~a~distance.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:6 \ft \+xt Ps 113:4–7; Pr 3:34; Jms 4:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 If I walk into the~thick of~danger,
\q you will preserve my~life
\q from the~anger of~my~enemies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:7 \ft \+xt Ps 23:4\+xt*\f*
\q You will extend your~hand;
\q your right hand will~save~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:7 \ft \+xt Ps 20:6; 60:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 The \nd Lord\nd* will fulfill his~purpose for~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:8 \ft \+xt Ps 57:2; Php 1:6\+xt*\f*
\q \nd Lord\nd*, your faithful love endures~forever;
\q do not abandon the~work of~your~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 138:8 \ft \+xt Jb 10:3; Ps 100:3\+xt*\f*
\c 139
\cp 139
\s1 The All-Knowing, Ever-Present God
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, you have searched me and~known~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:1 \ft \+xt Ps 17:3; 44:21; Jr 12:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 You know when I~sit~down and~when I~stand~up;
\q you understand my~thoughts from~far~away.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:2 \ft \+xt 2Kg 19:27; Is 66:18; Mt 9:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 You observe my~travels and~my~rest;
\q you are aware of all my~ways.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:3 \ft \+xt Jb 14:16; 31:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Before a word is on~my~tongue,
\q you know all about~it,~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:4 \ft \+xt Heb 4:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 You have encircled~me;
\q you have placed your~hand on~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:5 \ft \+xt Jb 9:33; Ps 125:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 This wondrous knowledge is beyond~me.
\q It is lofty; I am unable to~reach~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:6 \ft \+xt Jb 42:3; Rm 11:33\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Where can I go to~escape your~Spirit?
\q Where can I flee from~your~presence?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:7 \ft \+xt Jr 23:24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 If I go up to heaven, you~are~there;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:8 \ft \+xt Am 9:2–4\+xt*\f*
\q if I make my bed in~Sheol, you~are~there.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:8 \ft \+xt Jb 26:6; Is 14:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 If I fly on the~wings of~the~dawn
\q and settle~down on the~western~horizon,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 139:9 \ft Lit \fqa the end of the sea\f*
\q1
\v 10 even there your hand will~lead~me;
\q your right hand will hold~on to~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:9–10 \ft \+xt Ps 23:2–3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 If I say, “Surely the~darkness will~hide~me,
\q and the light around me will~be~night”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:11 \ft \+xt Jb 22:13–14\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 12 even the darkness is not~dark to~you.
\q The night shines like~the~day;
\q darkness and light are alike to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:12 \ft \+xt Jb 34:22; Dn 2:22\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 13 For it was you who created my~inward~parts;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 139:13 \ft Lit \fqa my kidneys\f*
\q you knit me together in~my~mother’s~womb.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:13 \ft \+xt Jb 10:11; Ps 119:73\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 I will praise~you
\q because I have been remarkably and~wondrously~made.~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 139:14 \ft DSS, some LXX mss, Syr, Jer read \fqa because you are remarkable and wonderful\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 139:14 \ft Hb obscure\f*
\q Your works are wondrous,
\q and I know this very~well.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:14 \ft \+xt Ps 40:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 My bones were not hidden from~you
\q when I was made in~secret,
\q when I was formed in~the~depths of~the~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:15 \ft \+xt Jb 10:8–10; Ps 63:9; Ec 11:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 Your eyes saw me when I~was~formless;
\q all my days were written in~your~book and~planned
\q before a single one of them began.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:16 \ft \+xt Jb 14:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 17 God, how precious~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 139:17 \ft Or \fqa difficult\f* your~thoughts~are to~me;
\q how vast their sum~is!
\q1
\v 18 If I counted~them,
\q they~would outnumber the~grains of~sand;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:17–18 \ft \+xt Ps 40:5; 92:5\+xt*\f*
\q when I wake up,~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 139:18 \ft Some Hb mss read \fqa I come to an end\f* I~am~still with~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:18 \ft \+xt Ps 3:5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 God, if only you~would~kill the~wicked~—
\q you bloodthirsty men, stay~away from~me~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:19 \ft \+xt Ps 5:6; 6:8; Is 11:4\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 20 who invoke you deceitfully.
\q Your enemies swear by~you~falsely.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:20 \ft \+xt Ex 20:7; Jd 15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 \nd Lord\nd*, don’t I hate those who~hate~you,
\q and detest those who~rebel against~you?
\q1
\v 22 I hate them with~extreme~hatred;
\q I consider them my~enemies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:21–22 \ft \+xt Ps 26:5; 31:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 23 Search me, God, and~know my~heart;
\q test me and~know my~concerns.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:23 \ft \+xt Jb 31:6; Ps 26:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 24 See if there is any offensive~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 139:24 \ft Or \fqa idolatrous\f*~way in~me;
\q lead me in the everlasting~way.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 139:24 \ft \+xt Ps 16:11\+xt*\f*
\c 140
\cp 140
\s1 Prayer for Rescue
\d For the choir director. A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 Rescue me, \nd Lord\nd*, from~evil~men.
\q Keep me safe from~violent~men~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:1 \ft \+xt Ps 18:48; 71:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 who plan evil in~their~hearts.
\q They stir up wars all day long.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:2 \ft \+xt Ps 36:4; 56:6; Pr 6:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 They make their tongues
\q as~sharp as a~snake’s~bite;
\q viper’s venom is under their~lips.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:3 \ft \+xt Ps 58:4; Rm 3:13; Jms 3:8\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 4 Protect me, \nd Lord\nd*,
\q from~the~power of~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:4 \ft \+xt Ps 71:4\+xt*\f*
\q Keep me safe from~violent~men
\q who plan to~make~me~stumble.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 140:4 \ft Lit \fqa to trip up my steps\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:4 \ft \+xt Ps 36:11\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 The proud hide a~trap with~ropes for~me;
\q they spread a net along the~path
\q and set snares for~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:5 \ft \+xt Ps 35:7; 141:9; 142:3\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 6 I say to the \nd Lord\nd*, “You~are~my~God.”
\q Listen, \nd Lord\nd*, to~my~cry for~help.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:6 \ft \+xt Ps 31:14; 130:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 \nd Lord\nd*, my Lord, my~strong~Savior,
\q you shield my head on~the~day of~battle.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:7 \ft \+xt Ps 28:8; 118:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 \nd Lord\nd*, do not grant the~desires of~the~wicked;
\q do not let them achieve their~goals.
\q Otherwise, they will become proud.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:8 \ft \+xt Ps 10:2–3\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 9 When those who~surround~me rise~up,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 140:9 \ft Lit \fqa Head of those who surround me\f*
\q may the trouble their~lips cause overwhelm~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:9 \ft \+xt Ps 7:16; Pr 18:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Let hot coals fall on~them.
\q Let them be thrown into~the~fire,
\q into the abyss, never again to~rise.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:10 \ft \+xt Ps 11:6; 36:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Do not let a slanderer stay in~the~land.
\q Let evil relentlessly~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 140:11 \ft Hb obscure\f* hunt~down a~violent~man.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:11 \ft \+xt Ps 34:21\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 I~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 140:12 \ft Alt Hb tradition reads \fqa You\f* know that the~\nd Lord\nd* upholds
\q the~just~cause of~the~poor,
\q justice for the~needy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:12 \ft \+xt 1Kg 8:45,49; Ps 9:4; 82:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Surely the righteous will~praise your~name;
\q the upright will live in your~presence.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 140:13 \ft \+xt Ps 11:7; 64:10\+xt*\f*
\c 141
\cp 141
\s1 Protection from Sin and Sinners
\d A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, I call on you; hurry to~help~me.
\q Listen to my voice when I~call on~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:1 \ft \+xt Ps 22:19; 38:22; 70:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 May my prayer be~set before~you as~incense,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:2 \ft \+xt Ex 30:8\+xt*\f*
\q the raising of my~hands as~the~evening~offering.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:2 \ft \+xt Lk 1:10; Rv 5:8; 8:3–4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 \nd Lord\nd*, set up a~guard for~my~mouth;
\q keep watch at~the~door of~my~lips.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:3 \ft \+xt Ps 34:13; 39:1; Pr 13:3; Mc 7:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Do not let my~heart turn to~any~evil~thing
\q or perform wicked~acts with evildoers.
\q Do not let me feast on~their~delicacies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:4 \ft \+xt Ps 119:36; Pr 23:6; Is 32:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Let the righteous one strike~me~—
\q it~is an~act~of faithful~love;
\q let him rebuke~me~—
\q it~is oil for~my~head;
\q let me~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 141:5 \ft Lit \fqa my head\f* not refuse~it.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:5 \ft \+xt Ec 7:5; Gl 6:1\+xt*\f*
\q Even now my prayer is~against
\q the~evil~acts of~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 141:5 \ft Lit \fqa of them\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:5 \ft \+xt Ps 109:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 When their rulers~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 141:6 \ft Or \fqa judges\f* will~be~thrown~off
\q the~sides of~a~cliff,
\q the people~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 141:6 \ft Lit \fqa cliff, and they\f* will listen to~my~words,
\q for they~are pleasing.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:6 \ft \+xt 2Ch 25:12\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 As when one plows and breaks~up the~soil,
\q turning~up~rocks,
\q so our~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 141:7 \ft DSS reads \fqa my\ft ; some LXX mss, Syr read \fqa their\f* bones have~been~scattered
\q at~the~mouth of~Sheol.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:7 \ft \+xt Ps 53:5; 88:3–5\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 But my eyes look to~you, \nd Lord\nd*, my Lord.
\q I seek refuge in you; do~not let~me~die.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 141:8 \ft Or \fqa not pour out my life\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:8 \ft \+xt Ps 7:1; 57:1; 144:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Protect me from~the~trap they~have~set for~me,
\q and from the snares of~evildoers.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:9 \ft \+xt Ps 38:12; 140:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Let the wicked fall into~their~own~nets,
\q while I pass by safely.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 141:10 \ft \+xt Ps 7:15; 35:8; 57:6\+xt*\f*
\c 142
\cp 142
\s1 A Cry of Distress
\d A \tl Maskil\tl* of David. When he was in the cave.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:title \ft \+xt 1Sm 22:1; 24:3\+xt*\f* A prayer.
\q1
\v 1 I cry aloud to~the~\nd Lord\nd*;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:1 \ft \+xt Ps 3:4; 77:1\+xt*\f*
\q I plead aloud to~the~\nd Lord\nd* for~mercy.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:1 \ft \+xt Ps 30:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I pour out my~complaint before~him;
\q I reveal my~trouble to~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:2 \ft \+xt Ps 77:2; 102\+xt* title\f*
\q1
\v 3 Although my~spirit is~weak within~me,
\q you know my~way.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:3 \ft \+xt Ps 77:3; 143:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q Along this path I~travel
\q they have hidden a~trap for~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:3 \ft \+xt Ps 140:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Look to the~right and~see:~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 142:4 \ft DSS, LXX, Syr, Vg, Tg read \fqa I look to the right and I see\f*
\q no one stands~up for~me;
\q there is no~refuge for~me;
\q no one cares about~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:4 \ft \+xt Ps 69:20; Jr 25:35\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 I cry to you, \nd Lord\nd*;
\q I say, “You~are my~shelter,
\q my portion in~the~land of~the~living.”~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:5 \ft \+xt Ps 16:5; 27:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Listen to my~cry,
\q for I am very weak.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:6 \ft \+xt Ps 79:8; 116:6\+xt*\f*
\q Rescue me from those who~pursue~me,
\q for they are too~strong for~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:6 \ft \+xt Ps 18:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Free me from~prison
\q so that I can praise your~name.
\q The righteous will gather around~me
\q because you deal generously with~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 142:7 \ft \+xt Ps 13:6; 143:11\+xt*\f*
\c 143
\cp 143
\s1 A Cry for Help
\d A psalm of David.
\q1
\v 1 \nd Lord\nd*, hear my~prayer.
\q In your faithfulness listen~to~my~plea,
\q and in your righteousness answer~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:1 \ft \+xt Ps 71:2; 140:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Do not bring your~servant into~judgment,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:2 \ft \+xt Jb 14:3\+xt*\f*
\q for no one alive is~righteous in~your~sight.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:2 \ft \+xt Jb 15:14; Ps 130:3; Rm 3:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 For the enemy has~pursued~me,
\q crushing me to~the~ground,
\q making me live in~darkness
\q like those long dead.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:3 \ft \+xt Ps 88:3–6; Lm 3:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 My spirit is weak within~me;
\q my heart is overcome with~dismay.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:4 \ft \+xt Ps 77:3; 142:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 I remember the~days of~old;
\q I meditate on all~you~have~done;
\q I reflect on the~work of~your~hands.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:5 \ft \+xt Ps 77:5,10–12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 I spread out my hands to~you;
\q I am like parched land before~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:6 \ft \+xt Jb 11:13; Ps 42:2; 63:1\+xt*\f* \qs Selah\qs*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Answer me quickly, \nd Lord\nd*;
\q my spirit fails.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:7 \ft \+xt Ps 69:17; 102:2\+xt*\f*
\q Don’t hide your~face from~me,
\q or I will be like~those
\q going down to~the~Pit.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:7 \ft \+xt Ps 28:1; 88:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 Let me experience
\q your~faithful~love in~the~morning,
\q for I trust in~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:8 \ft \+xt Ps 90:14\+xt*\f*
\q Reveal to me the~way I~should~go
\q because I appeal to~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:8 \ft \+xt Ps 25:1,4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 Rescue me from my~enemies, \nd Lord\nd*;
\q I come to you for protection.~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 143:9 \ft One Hb ms, LXX; some Hb mss read \fqa I cover myself to you\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:9 \ft \+xt Ps 31:15; 59:1; 142:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 Teach me to do your will,
\q for you~are my~God.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:10 \ft \+xt Ps 25:4–5; 31:14; 63:1; 86:2; 119:12\+xt*\f*
\q May your~gracious~Spirit
\q lead me on~level~ground.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:10 \ft \+xt Ps 23:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 11 For your~name’s sake,~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q let~me~live.
\q In your righteousness deliver~me from~trouble,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:11 \ft \+xt Ps 25:11; 71:20\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 and in your faithful love destroy~my~enemies.
\q Wipe out all those who~attack~me,
\q for I am your~servant.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 143:12 \ft \+xt Ps 54:5; 116:16\+xt*\f*
\c 144
\cp 144
\s1 A King’s Prayer
\d Of David.
\q1
\v 1 Blessed be the \nd Lord\nd*, my~rock~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:1 \ft \+xt 1Sm 2:2; Ps 18:2; 19:14; 92:15; 95:1; Is 26:4\+xt*\f*
\q who trains my~hands for~battle
\q and my fingers for~warfare.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:1 \ft \+xt Ps 18:34\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 He is my~faithful~love and~my~fortress,
\q my stronghold and~my~deliverer.
\q He is my shield,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:2 \ft \+xt Dt 33:29; Ps 3:3; 28:7; 115:9–11; Pr 2:7\+xt*\f* and~I~take refuge in~him;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:2 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:3; Ps 18:2; 71:1–3; 91:4; 144:2; Pr 30:5\+xt*\f*
\q he subdues my~people~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 144:2 \ft Some Hb mss, DSS, Aq, Syr, Tg, Jer read \fqa subdues peoples\ft ; 2Sm 22:48; Ps 18:47\f* under~me.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:2 \ft \+xt Ps 18:39,47\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 \nd Lord\nd*, what is a human that~you~care for~him,
\q a son of man~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 144:3 \ft Or \fqa a mere mortal\f* that you~think of~him?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:3 \ft \+xt Jb 7:17; Ps 8:4; Heb 2:6\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 A human is like~a~breath;
\q his days are like a~passing~shadow.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:4 \ft \+xt Ps 102:11; 109:23\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 \nd Lord\nd*, part your heavens and~come~down.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:5 \ft \+xt 2Sm 22:10; Ps 18:9–10\+xt*\f*
\q Touch the mountains, and~they~will~smoke.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:5 \ft \+xt Ps 104:32\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 Flash your lightning and~scatter the~foe;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 144:6 \ft Lit \fqa scatter them\f*
\q shoot your arrows and~rout them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:6 \ft \+xt Ps 18:14; Hab 3:11; Zch 9:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 Reach down~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 144:7 \ft Lit \fqa down your hands\f* from~on~high;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:7 \ft \+xt Ps 18:16\+xt*\f*
\q rescue me from~deep~water, and~set~me~free
\q from the grasp of~foreigners~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:7 \ft \+xt Ps 69:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 whose mouths speak lies,
\q whose right hands are~deceptive.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:8 \ft \+xt Ps 12:2; 41:6; 106:26\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 9 God, I will sing a~new~song to~you;
\q I will play on a ten-stringed harp for~you~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:9 \ft \+xt Ps 33:2–3; 40:3\+xt*\f*~—
\q1
\v 10 the one who gives victory to~kings,
\q who frees his~servant~David
\q from~the~deadly~sword.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:10 \ft \+xt Ps 18:50\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 Set me free and~rescue~me
\q from~foreigners~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:11 \ft \+xt Ps 69:14\+xt*\f*
\q whose mouths speak lies,
\q whose right hands are~deceptive.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:11 \ft \+xt Ps 12:2; 41:6; 106:26\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 Then our sons will~be like~plants
\q nurtured in~their~youth,
\q our daughters, like~corner~pillars
\q that~are~carved in~the~palace~style.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:12 \ft \+xt Ps 92:12–14; 128:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Our storehouses will~be~full,
\q supplying all~kinds of~produce;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:13 \ft \+xt Ps 107:37–38\+xt*\f*
\q our flocks will increase by~thousands
\q and tens of thousands in our~open~fields.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:13 \ft \+xt Pr 3:9–10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 Our cattle will be well~fed.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 144:14 \ft Or \fqa will bear heavy loads\ft , or \fqa will be pregnant\f*
\q There will be no~breach in~the~walls,
\q no going into~captivity,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 144:14 \ft Or \fqa be no plague, no miscarriage\f*
\q and no cry of~lament in our~public~squares.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:14 \ft \+xt Is 24:11; Jr 14:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 Happy are the~people with such~blessings.
\q Happy are the~people whose~God is the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 144:15 \ft \+xt Ps 33:12\+xt*\f*
\c 145
\cp 145
\s1 Praising God’s Greatness
\d A hymn of David.
\q1
\v 1 I~\f + \cat (III)\cat* \fr 145:1 \ft The lines of this poem form an acrostic.\f* exalt you, my~God the~King,
\q and bless your~name forever~and~ever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:1 \ft \+xt Ps 30:1; 34:1; 99:5,9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I will bless you every~day;
\q I will praise your~name forever~and~ever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:2 \ft \+xt Ps 146:2\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 The \nd Lord\nd* is great and~is~highly~praised;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:3 \ft \+xt Ps 48:1; 147:5\+xt*\f*
\q his greatness is unsearchable.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:3 \ft \+xt Jb 5:9; 9:10; Is 40:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 One generation will~declare your~works to~the~next
\q and will proclaim your~mighty~acts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:4 \ft \+xt Ps 22:30–31\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 I~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 145:5 \ft LXX, Syr read \fqa They\f* will speak of your~splendor and glorious~majesty
\q and~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 145:5 \ft LXX, Syr read \fqa and they will tell of\f* your~wondrous~works.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:5 \ft \+xt Ps 119:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 They will proclaim the~power of~your~awe-inspiring~acts,
\q and I will declare your~greatness.~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 145:6 \ft Alt Hb tradition, Jer read \fqa great deeds\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:6 \ft \+xt Dt 10:21; Ps 106:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 They will give a~testimony of~your~great~goodness
\q and will joyfully sing of~your~righteousness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:7 \ft \+xt Is 63:7\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 8 The \nd Lord\nd* is gracious and~compassionate,
\q slow to anger and~great in~faithful~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:8 \ft \+xt Ex 34:6; Ps 86:5,15; 103:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 The \nd Lord\nd* is~good to~everyone;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:9 \ft \+xt Ac 14:17\+xt*\f*
\q his compassion rests on~all~he~has~made.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:9 \ft \+xt Ps 100:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 All you have made will~thank~you,~\nd Lord\nd*;
\q the~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 145:10 \ft Lit \fqa your\f* faithful will~bless~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:10 \ft \+xt Ps 19:1; 103:22\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 They will speak of~the~glory of~your~kingdom
\q and will declare your~might,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:11 \ft \+xt Jr 14:21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 informing all people of~your~mighty~acts
\q and of the glorious splendor of~your~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 145:12 \ft LXX, Syr, Jer; MT reads \fqa his\f*~kingdom.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:12 \ft \+xt Ps 105:1; 145:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Your kingdom is an~everlasting~kingdom;
\q your rule is for~all generations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:13 \ft \+xt Ps 10:16; 2Pt 1:11\+xt*\f*
\q The \nd Lord\nd* is faithful in~all his~words
\q and gracious in~all his~actions.~\f + \cat (I)\cat* \fr 145:13 \ft One Hb ms, DSS, LXX, Syr; other Hb mss omit \fqa The \+nd Lord\+nd* is faithful in all his words and gracious in all his actions.\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:13 \ft \+xt Ps 103:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 14 The \nd Lord\nd* helps all~who~fall;
\q he raises up all who~are~oppressed.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 145:14 \ft Lit \fqa bowed down\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:14 \ft \+xt Ps 37:24; 146:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 15 All eyes look to~you,
\q and you give them their~food at the proper~time.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:15 \ft \+xt Ps 104:27; 136:25\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 You open your~hand
\q and satisfy the~desire of~every~living~thing.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:16 \ft \+xt Ps 104:28\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 17 The \nd Lord\nd* is righteous in~all~his~ways
\q and faithful in all his~acts.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:17 \ft \+xt Ps 116:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 The \nd Lord\nd* is near all who~call~out to~him,
\q all who call out to~him with~integrity.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:18 \ft \+xt Dt 4:7; Ps 34:18; Jn 4:23–24\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 19 He fulfills the~desires of~those who~fear~him;
\q he hears their cry for~help and~saves~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:19 \ft \+xt Ps 10:17; 21:2; 37:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 The \nd Lord\nd* guards all those who~love~him,
\q but he destroys all~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:20 \ft \+xt Ps 31:23; 97:10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 21 My mouth will declare the~\nd Lord\nd*’s~praise;
\q let every living~thing
\q bless his~holy~name forever and~ever.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 145:21 \ft \+xt Ps 65:2; 150:6\+xt*\f*
\c 146
\cp 146
\s1 The God of Compassion
\q1
\v 1 Hallelujah!
\q My soul, praise~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:1 \ft \+xt Ps 103:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 I will praise the~\nd Lord\nd* all~my~life;
\q I will sing to~my~God as~long~as I~live.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:2 \ft \+xt Ps 63:4; 104:33\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Do not trust in~nobles,
\q in a son of man,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 146:3 \ft Or \fqa a mere mortal\f* who~cannot~save.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:3 \ft \+xt Ps 60:11; 108:12; 118:8–9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 When his breath~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 146:4 \ft Or \fqa spirit\f* leaves~him,
\q he~returns to~the~ground;
\q on that day his~plans die.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:4 \ft \+xt Gn 2:7; 3:19\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 5 Happy is the one whose help is the~God of~Jacob,
\q whose hope is in~the~\nd Lord\nd* his~God,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:5 \ft \+xt Ps 144:15; Jr 17:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 the Maker of~heaven and~earth,
\q the sea and everything in~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:6 \ft \+xt Ps 115:15; Ac 14:15\+xt*\f*
\q He remains faithful~forever,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:6 \ft \+xt Ps 117:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 executing justice for~the~exploited
\q and giving food to~the~hungry.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:7 \ft \+xt Ps 103:6; 107:9\+xt*\f*
\q The \nd Lord\nd* frees prisoners.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:7 \ft \+xt Is 61:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 The \nd Lord\nd* opens the~eyes~of the~blind.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:8 \ft \+xt Mt 9:27–30; Jn 9:7\+xt*\f*
\q The \nd Lord\nd* raises up those who~are~oppressed.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 146:8 \ft Lit \fqa bowed down\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:8 \ft \+xt Ps 145:15\+xt*\f*
\q The \nd Lord\nd* loves the~righteous.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:8 \ft \+xt Ps 11:7\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 The \nd Lord\nd* protects resident~aliens
\q and helps the~fatherless and~the~widow,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:9 \ft \+xt Ex 22:22–23; Dt 10:18\+xt*\f*
\q but he frustrates the~ways of~the~wicked.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:9 \ft \+xt Ps 147:6\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 The \nd Lord\nd* reigns forever;
\q Zion, your God reigns for~all~generations.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 146:10 \ft \+xt Ex 15:18; Ps 10:16\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
\c 147
\cp 147
\s1 God Restores Jerusalem
\q1
\v 1 Hallelujah!
\q How good it is to~sing to~our~God,
\q for praise is pleasant and~lovely.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:1 \ft \+xt Ps 33:1; 135:3\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 2 The \nd Lord\nd* rebuilds Jerusalem;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:2 \ft \+xt Ps 51:18; 102:16\+xt*\f*
\q he gathers Israel’s exiled~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:2 \ft \+xt Dt 30:3; Ezk 39:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 He heals the~brokenhearted
\q and bandages their~wounds.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:3 \ft \+xt Ps 34:18; Is 61:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 He counts the~number of~the~stars;
\q he gives names to~all~of~them.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:4 \ft \+xt Gn 15:5; Is 40:26\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Our Lord is great, vast~in~power;
\q his understanding is~infinite.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 147:5 \ft Lit \fqa understanding has no number\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:5 \ft \+xt Ps 48:1; Is 40:28\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 The \nd Lord\nd* helps the~oppressed
\q but brings the~wicked to~the~ground.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:6 \ft \+xt Ps 146:8–9\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Sing to the \nd Lord\nd* with~thanksgiving;
\q play the lyre to~our~God,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:7 \ft \+xt Ps 33:2; 95:1–2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 who covers the~sky with~clouds,
\q prepares rain for~the~earth,
\q and causes grass to~grow on~the~hills.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:8 \ft \+xt Jb 5:10; 38:27; Ps 104:14\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 He provides the~animals with~their~food,
\q and the young ravens what~they~cry~for.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:9 \ft \+xt Jb 38:41; Ps 104:27–28\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 10 He is not impressed by~the~strength of~a~horse;
\q he does not value the~power of~a~warrior.~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 147:10 \ft Lit \fqa the legs of the man\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:10 \ft \+xt Ps 33:17\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 The \nd Lord\nd* values those~who~fear~him,
\q those who put their hope in~his~faithful~love.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:11 \ft \+xt Ps 33:18; 149:4\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 12 Exalt the \nd Lord\nd*, Jerusalem;
\q praise your God, Zion!~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:12 \ft \+xt Ps 99:5,9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 For he strengthens the~bars of~your~city~gates
\q and blesses your children within~you.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:13 \ft \+xt Neh 7:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 He endows your territory with~prosperity;~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 147:14 \ft Or \fqa peace\f*\sup ,\sup*\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:14 \ft \+xt Is 54:13\+xt*\f*
\q he satisfies you with~the~finest~wheat.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:14 \ft \+xt Dt 32:14; Ps 81:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 15 He sends his command throughout~the~earth;
\q his word runs swiftly.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:15 \ft \+xt Ps 104:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 16 He spreads snow like~wool;
\q he scatters frost like~ashes;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:16 \ft \+xt Jb 37:6; 38:29\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 17 he throws his hailstones like~crumbs.
\q Who can withstand his~cold?~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:17 \ft \+xt Jb 37:9–10\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 18 He sends his word and~melts~them;
\q he unleashes his~winds,~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 147:18 \ft Or \fqa breath\f* and~the~water~flows.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:18 \ft \+xt Ps 33:9; 107:20\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 19 He declares his~word to~Jacob,
\q his statutes and~judgments to~Israel.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:19 \ft \+xt Dt 33:2–4; Mal 4:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 20 He has not done this for~every~nation;
\q they do not know his~judgments.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 147:20 \ft \+xt Dt 4:7,32–34\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
\c 148
\cp 148
\s1 Creation’s Praise of the \nd Lord\nd*
\q1
\v 1 Hallelujah!
\q Praise the \nd Lord\nd* from~the~heavens;
\q praise him in~the~heights.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:1 \ft \+xt Ps 69:34; Mt 21:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Praise him, all his~angels;
\q praise him, all his~heavenly~armies.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:2 \ft \+xt Ps 103:20–21\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Praise him, sun and~moon;
\q praise him, all you~shining~stars.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:3 \ft \+xt 1Co 15:41\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Praise him, highest~heavens,
\q and you waters above the~heavens.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:4 \ft \+xt Gn 1:7; Dt 10:14; 1Kg 8:27\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Let them praise the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q for he commanded, and~they~were~created.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:5 \ft \+xt Ps 33:6,9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 6 He set them in position forever~and~ever;
\q he gave an order that~will~never pass~away.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:6 \ft \+xt Jr 31:35–36; 33:20,25\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 7 Praise the \nd Lord\nd* from~the~earth,
\q all sea monsters and~ocean~depths,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:7 \ft \+xt Gn 1:2,21; Ps 74:13\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 lightning~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 148:8 \ft Or \fqa fire\f* and hail, snow~and~cloud,
\q stormy wind that~executes his~command,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:8 \ft \+xt Ps 18:12; 103:20; 147:16\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 mountains and~all~hills,
\q fruit trees and~all~cedars,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:9 \ft \+xt Is 44:23; 49:13; 55:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 10 wild animals and~all~cattle,
\q creatures that crawl and~flying~birds,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:10 \ft \+xt Is 43:20; Hs 2:18\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 11 kings of the earth and~all~peoples,
\q princes and all judges of~the~earth,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:11 \ft \+xt Ps 102:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 12 young men as~well~as young~women,
\q old and young together.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:11–12 \ft \+xt Rv 7:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 13 Let them praise the~name of~the~\nd Lord\nd*,
\q for his name alone is~exalted.
\q His majesty covers heaven~and~earth.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:13 \ft \+xt Ps 8:1; 113:4; Is 12:4\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 14 He has raised up a~horn for~his~people,
\q resulting in praise to all his~faithful~ones,
\q to the Israelites, the~people close~to~him.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 148:14 \ft \+xt Dt 10:21; Jr 17:14; Eph 2:17\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
\c 149
\cp 149
\s1 Praise for God’s Triumph
\q1
\v 1 Hallelujah!
\q Sing to the \nd Lord\nd* a~new~song,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:1 \ft \+xt Ps 33:3\+xt*\f*
\q his praise in~the~assembly of~the~faithful.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:1 \ft \+xt Ps 35:18; 89:5\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Let Israel celebrate its~Maker;
\q let the children of~Zion rejoice in~their~King.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:2 \ft \+xt Ps 95:6; Zch 9:9\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 3 Let them praise his name with~dancing
\q and make music to him with~tambourine and~lyre.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:3 \ft \+xt Ps 30:11; 81:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 For the \nd Lord\nd* takes pleasure in~his~people;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:4 \ft \+xt Ps 147:11; Rm 8:8; 1Co 1:21\+xt*\f*
\q he adorns the humble with~salvation.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:4 \ft \+xt Ps 35:27; Is 61:3\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Let the faithful celebrate in~triumphal~glory;
\q let them shout for joy on~their~beds.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:5 \ft \+xt Jb 35:10; Ps 132:16\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Let the exaltation of God be in~their~mouths~\f + \cat (II)\cat* \fr 149:6 \ft Lit \fqa throat\f*
\q and a double-edged sword in~their~hands,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:6 \ft \+xt Ps 66:17; Heb 4:12\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 7 inflicting vengeance on~the~nations
\q and punishment on~the~peoples,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:7 \ft \+xt Ezk 25:16–17; Mc 5:15\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 8 binding their kings with~chains
\q and their dignitaries with~iron~shackles,~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:8 \ft \+xt Jb 36:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 9 carrying out the judgment decreed~against~them.
\q This honor is for all~his~faithful~people.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 149:9 \ft \+xt Ps 148:14; Ezk 28:26\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
\c 150
\cp 150
\s1 Praise the \nd Lord\nd*
\q1
\v 1 Hallelujah!
\q Praise God in~his~sanctuary.
\q Praise him in~his~mighty~expanse.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 150:1 \ft \+xt Gn 1:6; Ps 11:4; 19:1\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 2 Praise him for~his~powerful~acts;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 150:2 \ft \+xt Ps 145:12\+xt*\f*
\q praise him for~his~abundant~greatness.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 150:2 \ft \+xt Dt 3:24\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 3 Praise him with the~blast of a~ram’s~horn;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 150:3 \ft \+xt Ps 98:6\+xt*\f*
\q praise him with~harp and~lyre.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 150:3 \ft \+xt Ps 33:2\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 4 Praise him with~tambourine and~dance;~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 150:4 \ft \+xt Ps 149:3\+xt*\f*
\q praise him with~strings and~flute.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 150:4 \ft \+xt Jb 21:12; Ps 45:8\+xt*\f*
\q1
\v 5 Praise him with~resounding~cymbals;
\q praise him with~clashing~cymbals.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 150:5 \ft \+xt 2Sm 6:5; 1Ch 13:8\+xt*\f*
\b
\q1
\v 6 Let everything that~breathes praise~the~\nd Lord\nd*.~\f + \cat (IV)\cat* \fr 150:6 \ft \+xt Ps 145:21\+xt*\f*
\q Hallelujah!
