Now David achieved success in all he did, for the Lord was with him.

When Saul saw how very successful he was, he was afraid of him.

“Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit? Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable?

By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned!

For God is king of the whole earth! Sing a well-written song!

The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked; he overthrows the wicked to their ruin.

The Lord looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy!

A well-written song by Asaph. Why, O God, have you permanently rejected us? Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture?

A well-written song by Asaph. Pay attention, my people, to my instruction! Listen to the words I speak!

A well-written song by Ethan the Ezrachite. I will sing continually about the Lord’s faithful deeds; to future generations I will proclaim your faithfulness.

A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

For the music director; a well-written song by the Korahites. As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God!

For the music director; by the Korahites, a well-written song. O God, we have clearly heard; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in ancient times.

For the music director; according to the machalath style; a well-written song by David. Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.