Not so with the wicked! Instead they are like wind-driven chaff.

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

Certainly you reward the godly, Lord. Like a shield you protect them in your good favor.

I am exhausted as I groan; all night long I drench my bed in tears; my tears saturate the cushion beneath me.

Sing praises to the Lord, who rules in Zion! Tell the nations what he has done!

Terrify them, Lord! Let the nations know they are mere mortals! (Selah)

He says to himself, “I will never be upended, because I experience no calamity.”

He says to himself, “God overlooks it; he does not pay attention; he never notices.”

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

Certainly the Lord is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.

You, Lord, will protect them; you will continually shelter each one from these evil people,

He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

Indeed, with your help I can charge against an army; by my God’s power I can jump over a wall.

He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever.”

They will come and tell about his saving deeds; they will tell a future generation what he has accomplished.

Protect me and deliver me! Please do not let me be humiliated, for I have taken shelter in you!

Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.

Hear me, O Lord, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!

Even if my father and mother abandoned me, the Lord would take me in.