We reflect on your loyal love, O God, within your temple.

He caused them to fall right in the middle of their camp, all around their homes.

You make us like filthy scum in the estimation of the nations.

Lord, I have heard the report of what you did; I am awed, Lord, by what you accomplished. In our time repeat those deeds; in our time reveal them again. But when you cause turmoil, remember to show us mercy!

After three days the leaders went through the camp

Your enemies roar in the middle of your sanctuary; they set up their battle flags.

But God has been my king from ancient times, performing acts of deliverance on the earth.

The Lord extends your dominion from Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies!

The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

and the Lord has sent the people off to a distant place, and the very heart of the land is completely abandoned.

They will have no inheritance in the midst of their fellow Israelites; the Lord alone is their inheritance, just as he had told them.

your infants, your wives, and the foreigners living in your encampment, those who chop wood and those who carry water –

The people of Asher live among the Canaanites residing in the land because they did not conquer them.

The Israelites lived among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.

When someone approached to bow before him, Absalom would extend his hand and embrace him and kiss him.

When evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall.

A psalm of Asaph. God stands in the assembly of El; in the midst of the gods he renders judgment.

I will walk in the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will conduct my business with integrity in the midst of my palace.

Deceitful people will not live in my palace. Liars will not be welcome in my presence.

Even when I must walk in the midst of danger, you revive me. You oppose my angry enemies, and your right hand delivers me.