I have not even permitted my mouth to sin by asking for his life through a curse –

But no one says, ‘Where is God, my Creator, who gives songs in the night,

It is by these that he judges the nations and supplies food in abundance.

The breath of God produces ice, and the breadth of the waters freeze solid.

Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.

You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine.

The one true God gives me strength; he removes the obstacles in my way.

You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.

The one true God completely vindicates me; he makes nations submit to me.

May he grant your heart’s desire; may he bring all your plans to pass!

He piles up the water of the sea; he puts the oceans in storehouses.

Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

You plot against your brother; you slander your own brother.

You have given your loyal followers a rallying flag, so that they might seek safety from the bow. (Selah)

He preserves our lives and does not allow our feet to slip.

The earth yields its crops. May God, our God, bless us!

The Lord speaks; many, many women spread the good news.

I wear sackcloth and they ridicule me.

They put bitter poison into my food, and to quench my thirst they give me vinegar to drink.