They believed his promises; they sang praises to him.

They rejected the fruitful land; they did not believe his promise.

I had faith when I said, “I am severely oppressed.”

Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the Lord’s favor in the land of the living?

because they did not have faith in God, and did not trust his ability to deliver them.

Despite all this, they continued to sin, and did not trust him to do amazing things.

They were not really committed to him, and they were unfaithful to his covenant.

it will remain stable, like the moon, his throne will endure like the skies.” (Selah)

His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable.

Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.

The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one’s life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

I will always extend my loyal love to him, and my covenant with him is secure.

The rules you set down are completely reliable. Holiness aptly adorns your house, O Lord, forever.

I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.

For the music director; according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Deliver, Lord! For the godly have disappeared; people of integrity have vanished.

Love the Lord, all you faithful followers of his! The Lord protects those who have integrity, but he pays back in full the one who acts arrogantly.

Then they will not be like their ancestors, who were a stubborn and rebellious generation, a generation that was not committed and faithful to God.