The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.

The Lord approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

Certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated. Those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated.

Sing to the Lord, you faithful followers of his; give thanks to his holy name.

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!

Indeed God strikes the heads of his enemies, the hairy foreheads of those who persist in rebellion.

You cause my friends and neighbors to keep their distance; those who know me leave me alone in the darkness.

I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

There I will make David strong; I have determined that my chosen king’s dynasty will continue.

For the music director; according to the machalath style; a well-written song by David. Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

All of the thriving people of the earth will join the celebration and worship; all those who are descending into the grave will bow before him, including those who cannot preserve their lives.

For the Lord promotes justice, and never abandons his faithful followers. They are permanently secure, but the children of evil men are wiped out.

Their insults are painful and make me lose heart; I look for sympathy, but receive none, for comforters, but find none.

When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!

They say, “Commit yourself to the Lord! Let the Lord rescue him! Let the Lord deliver him, for he delights in him.”

Deliver me from the sword! Save my life from the claws of the wild dogs!

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

The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.

For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who are unsuspecting.

Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.