On what were its bases set, or who laid its cornerstone –

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)

Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them,

Why does the wicked man reject God? He says to himself, “You will not hold me accountable.”

For the music director; a psalm of David. O Lord, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.

“What profit is there in taking my life, in my descending into the Pit? Can the dust of the grave praise you? Can it declare your loyalty?

How precious is your loyal love, O God! The human race finds shelter under your wings.

Rouse yourself! Why do you sleep, O Lord? Wake up! Do not reject us forever!

God says this to the evildoer: “How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant?

In God – I boast in his promise – in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

Say to God: “How awesome are your deeds! Because of your great power your enemies cower in fear before you.

A well-written song by Asaph. Why, O God, have you permanently rejected us? Why does your anger burn against the sheep of your pasture?

We do not see any signs of God’s presence; there are no longer any prophets and we have no one to tell us how long this will last.

How long will this go on, O Lord? Will you stay angry forever? How long will your rage burn like fire?

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Before our very eyes may the shed blood of your servants be avenged among the nations!

For the music director; according to the gittith style; written by the Korahites, a psalm. How lovely is the place where you live, O Lord who rules over all!

How long, O Lord, will this last? Will you remain hidden forever? Will your anger continue to burn like fire?

How many living things you have made, O Lord! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made.

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.