The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag of seed, will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain.

For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me.

But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me!

They speak as if they rule in heaven, and lay claim to the earth.

I gave them over to their stubborn desires; they did what seemed right to them.

the plague that comes in the darkness, or the disease that comes at noon.

Come! Let’s sing for joy to the Lord! Let’s shout out praises to our protector who delivers us!

Fire goes before him; on every side it burns up his enemies.

He turns springs into streams; they flow between the mountains.

I am fading away like a shadow at the end of the day; I am shaken off like a locust.

I will serve the Lord in the land of the living.

א (Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.

who, moreover, do no wrong, but follow in his footsteps.

I will be secure, for I seek your precepts.

to the one who led his people through the wilderness, for his loyal love endures,

Where can I go to escape your spirit? Where can I flee to escape your presence?

for the wicked seem to be everywhere, when people promote evil.

Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right, and speaks honestly.

I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.

Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the Lord.