The reward which the righteous receive is life; the recompense which the wicked receive is judgment.

Who has prescribed his ways for him? Or said to him, ‘You have done what is wicked’?

The wicked person earns deceitful wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a genuine reward.

You will bring them in and plant them in the mountain of your inheritance, in the place you made for your residence, O Lord, the sanctuary, O Lord, that your hands have established.

For they do not understand the Lord’s actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them.

God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,

May the Lord repay my accusers in this way, those who say evil things about me!

O Lord, you make us secure, for even all we have accomplished, you have done for us.

You must not oppress your neighbor or commit robbery against him. You must not withhold the wages of the hired laborer overnight until morning.

How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.

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.