The tribes go up there, the tribes of the Lord, where it is required that Israel give thanks to the name of the Lord.

He chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loves.

He rejected the tent of Joseph; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.

He brought his people out enriched with silver and gold; none of his tribes stumbled.

He drove the nations out from before them; he assigned them their tribal allotments and allowed the tribes of Israel to settle down.

Remember your people whom you acquired in ancient times, whom you rescued so they could be your very own nation, as well as Mount Zion, where you dwell!

Before him the coastlands will bow down, and his enemies will lick the dust.

There is little Benjamin, their ruler, and the princes of Judah in their robes, along with the princes of Zebulun and the princes of Naphtali.

All the nations surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

O family of Levi, praise the Lord! You loyal followers of the Lord, praise the Lord!

Reach down from above! Grab me and rescue me from the surging water, from the power of foreigners,

Grab me and rescue me from the power of foreigners, who speak lies, and make false promises.

A musical composition by David, which he sang to the Lord concerning a Benjaminite named Cush. O Lord my God, in you I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me!