When he led his people out, they rejoiced; his chosen ones shouted with joy.

They carefully plot against your people, and make plans to harm the ones you cherish.

saying, “Don’t touch my chosen ones! Don’t harm my prophets!”

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

Then he will judge your people fairly, and your oppressed ones equitably.

Deliver by your power and answer me, so that the ones you love may be safe.

Man ate the food of the mighty ones. He sent them more than enough to eat.

Deliver by your power and answer me, so that the ones you love may be safe.

You godly ones, rejoice in the Lord! Give thanks to his holy name.

would not God discover it, for he knows one’s thoughts?

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

so I may see the prosperity of your chosen ones, rejoice along with your nation, and boast along with the people who belong to you.

Where are your earlier faithful deeds, O Lord, the ones performed in accordance with your reliable oath to David?

You godly ones, shout for joy because of the Lord! It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise.

The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one’s life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

Wicked men will be wiped out, but those who rely on the Lord are the ones who will possess the land.

For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one’s life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.

The days of our lives add up to seventy years, or eighty, if one is especially strong. But even one’s best years are marred by trouble and oppression. Yes, they pass quickly and we fly away.

How blessed will be the one who grabs your babies and smashes them on a rock!

The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.