Your enemies, O Lord, hurl insults; they insult your chosen king as they dog his footsteps.

who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe.

What we have heard and learned – that which our ancestors have told us –

They forgot what he had done, the amazing things he had shown them.

the promise he made to Abraham, the promise he made by oath to Isaac!

Our God is in heaven! He does whatever he pleases!

Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.

I will find delight in your commands, which I love.

ז (Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

and how he made a vow to the Lord, and swore an oath to the powerful ruler of Jacob.

They rebel against you and act deceitfully; your enemies lie.

He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts.

Pour out your anger on the nations that do not acknowledge you, on the kingdoms that do not pray to you!

As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much –

Violent men perjure themselves, and falsely accuse me.

which my lips uttered and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.

God deserves praise, for he did not reject my prayer or abandon his love for me!

My lips will shout for joy! Yes, I will sing your praises! I will praise you when you rescue me!

when he performed his awesome deeds in Egypt, and his acts of judgment in the region of Zoan.

who said, “Let’s take over the pastures of God!”