The law of their God controls their thinking; their feet do not slip.

Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.

Moreover, keep me from committing flagrant sins; do not allow such sins to control me. Then I will be blameless, and innocent of blatant rebellion.

They say, “Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us! Let’s free ourselves from their ropes!”

Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!

O Lord, place a guard on my mouth! Protect the opening of my lips!

Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah)

For Solomon. O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king’s son the ability to make fair decisions!

David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.

For look, your enemies are making a commotion; those who hate you are hostile.

I will place his hand over the sea, his right hand over the rivers.

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided, “I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”