I do not need to take a bull from your household or goats from your sheepfolds.

You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

He chose David, his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds.

May his days be few! May another take his job!

The Lord has heard my appeal for mercy; the Lord has accepted my prayer.

He reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me from the surging water.

God says, “At the appointed times, I judge fairly.

But God will rescue my life from the power of Sheol; certainly he will pull me to safety. (Selah)

For he will take nothing with him when he dies; his wealth will not follow him down into the grave.

Do not reject me! Do not take your Holy Spirit away from me!

He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.

For I hear what so many are saying, the terrifying news that comes from every direction. When they plot together against me, they figure out how they can take my life.

You ascend on high, you have taken many captives. You receive tribute from men, including even sinful rebels. Indeed the Lord God lives there!