The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.

You have given them tears as food; you have made them drink tears by the measure.

ז (Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

You have given your loyal followers a rallying flag, so that they might seek safety from the bow. (Selah)

It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land.

They have given the corpses of your servants to the birds of the sky; the flesh of your loyal followers to the beasts of the earth.

For observing the festival is a requirement for Israel; it is an ordinance given by the God of Jacob.

The commands to fear the Lord are right and endure forever. The judgments given by the Lord are trustworthy and absolutely just.

He has made his people victorious, and given all his loyal followers reason to praise – the Israelites, the people who are close to him. Praise the Lord!

The Lord severely punished me, but he did not hand me over to death.

The Lord deserves praise, for he did not hand us over as prey to their teeth.

For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers.

You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.

You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

May he live! May they offer him gold from Sheba! May they continually pray for him! May they pronounce blessings on him all day long!

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

How will he severely punish you, you deceptive talker?

You have made your people experience hard times; you have made us drink intoxicating wine.

He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.

However, God heard; he listened to my prayer.