Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

that does not respond to the magicians, or to a skilled snake-charmer.

For his anger lasts only a brief moment, and his good favor restores one’s life. One may experience sorrow during the night, but joy arrives in the morning.

Otherwise they will rip me to shreds like a lion; they will tear me to bits and no one will be able to rescue me.

You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full.

As they pass through the Baca Valley, he provides a spring for them. The rain even covers it with pools of water.

O God, arrogant men attack me; a gang of ruthless men, who do not respect you, seek my life.

They will perish, but you will endure. They will wear out like a garment; like clothes you will remove them and they will disappear.

Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.

A psalm by Asaph. Certainly God is good to Israel, and to those whose motives are pure!

a God who is honored in the great angelic assembly, and more awesome than all who surround him?

A psalm of David. I will sing about loyalty and justice! To you, O Lord, I will sing praises!

A song of ascents, by David. “If the Lord had not been on our side” – let Israel say this! –

A song of ascents, by David. Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together!

But the Lord rules forever; he reigns in a just manner.

Make a just decision on my behalf! Decide what is right!

He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet.

I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O Lord,

Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves.

I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.