He sent hail along with the rain; there was lightning in their land.

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

He piles up the water of the sea; he puts the oceans in storehouses.

He preserves our lives and does not allow our feet to slip.

He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them the grain of heaven.

He drove his enemies back; he made them a permanent target for insults.

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

to the one who gives food to all living things, for his loyal love endures.

He established them so they would endure; he issued a decree that will not be revoked.

Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves.

He spoke to them from a pillar of cloud; they obeyed his regulations and the ordinance he gave them.

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

vindicates the oppressed, and gives food to the hungry. The Lord releases the imprisoned.

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.

You are awe-inspiring, O God, as you emerge from your holy temple! It is the God of Israel who gives the people power and strength. God deserves praise!

For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David’s affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!