God looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

For he will rescue the needy when they cry out for help, and the oppressed who have no defender.

For victory does not come from the east or west, or from the wilderness.

But then the Lord awoke from his sleep; he was like a warrior in a drunken rage.

But you have spurned and rejected him; you are angry with your chosen king.

No man can live on without experiencing death, or deliver his life from the power of Sheol. (Selah)

Your enemies, O Lord, hurl insults; they insult your chosen king as they dog his footsteps.

Cruel rulers are not your allies, those who make oppressive laws.

The prayer of an oppressed man, as he grows faint and pours out his lament before the Lord. O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my cry for help!

All he has made will give thanks to the Lord. Your loyal followers will praise you.

When the foundations are destroyed, what can the godly accomplish?”

I carefully obey your commands; I do not deviate from them.

You are holy; you sit as king receiving the praises of Israel.

so that he might continue to live forever and not experience death.

You created the mountains by your power, and demonstrated your strength.

Hold them accountable for all their sins! Do not vindicate them!

They invade like lumberjacks swinging their axes in a thick forest.

He turned their rivers into blood, and they could not drink from their streams.

O Lord who rules over all, how blessed are those who trust in you!

Loyal love and faithfulness meet; deliverance and peace greet each other with a kiss.