For you make them retreat when you shoot your arrows at them.

My God, I cry out during the day, but you do not answer, and during the night my prayers do not let up.

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

Yes, you are the one who brought me out from the womb and made me feel secure on my mother’s breasts.

Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor, Jacob’s descendants, who pray to him. (Selah)

The Lord’s loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them.

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

My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O Lord.

Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help, when I lift my hands toward your holy temple!

The Lord strengthens his people; he protects and delivers his chosen king.

Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!

The Lord’s shout is heard over the water; the majestic God thunders, the Lord appears over the surging water.

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

The Lord deserves praise for he demonstrated his amazing faithfulness to me when I was besieged by enemies.

By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned!

The Lord promotes equity and justice; the Lord’s faithfulness extends throughout the earth.

Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.

Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!

Do not let them say to themselves, “Aha! We have what we wanted!” Do not let them say, “We have devoured him!”

for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.