Pay attention, all you people, both rich and poor!

foreigners lose their courage; they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds.

O children of Abraham, God’s servant, you descendants of Jacob, God’s chosen ones!

Sons born during one’s youth are like arrows in a warrior’s hand.

Men are nothing but a mere breath; human beings are unreliable. When they are weighed in the scales, all of them together are lighter than air.

The Lord watches from heaven; he sees all people.

You delivered your people by your strength – the children of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah)

The Ephraimites were armed with bows, but they retreated in the day of battle.

You make mankind return to the dust, and say, “Return, O people!”

in order to hear the painful cries of the prisoners, and to set free those condemned to die,

The children of your servants will settle down here, and their descendants will live securely in your presence.”

Let Israel rejoice in their Creator! Let the people of Zion delight in their king!

The king says, “I will announce the Lord’s decree. He said to me: ‘You are my son! This very day I have become your father!

You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive? (Selah)

The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

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

When they hear of my exploits, they submit to me. Foreigners are powerless before me;

A psalm of David. Acknowledge the Lord, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the Lord’s majesty and power!

Come and witness God’s exploits! His acts on behalf of people are awesome!

Listen to the painful cries of the prisoners! Use your great strength to set free those condemned to die!