You demand that your precepts be carefully kept.

If only I were predisposed to keep your statutes!

Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.

I will be secure, for I seek your precepts.

I will speak about your regulations before kings and not be ashamed.

I will find delight in your commands, which I love.

May your loyal followers turn to me, those who know your rules.

Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!

Your word is absolutely pure, and your servant loves it!

I hope for your deliverance, O Lord, and I obey your commands.

I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.

to the one who used wisdom to make the heavens, for his loyal love endures,

My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked.

By David. The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!

Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

Even those living in the most remote areas are awestruck by your acts; you cause those living in the east and west to praise you.

Show me evidence of your favor! Then those who hate me will see it and be ashamed, for you, O Lord, will help me and comfort me.

You cause those who know me to keep their distance; you make me an appalling sight to them. I am trapped and cannot get free.

The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty, the Lord is robed, he wears strength around his waist. Indeed, the world is established, it cannot be moved.