You are near, O Lord, and all your commands are reliable.

Certainly his loyal followers will soon experience his deliverance; then his splendor will again appear in our land.

The Lord is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely.

Do not remain far away from me, for trouble is near and I have no one to help me.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

Because of my condition, even my friends and acquaintances keep their distance; my neighbors stand far away.

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!

He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a psalm of Asaph; a song. We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks! You reveal your presence; people tell about your amazing deeds.