For the music director; a well-written song by the Korahites. As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God!

I will pray to God, my high ridge: “Why do you ignore me? Why must I walk around mourning because my enemies oppress me?”

My enemies’ taunts cut into me to the bone, as they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”

You are the most handsome of all men! You speak in an impressive and fitting manner! For this reason God grants you continual blessings.

The river’s channels bring joy to the city of God, the special, holy dwelling place of the sovereign One.

He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!”

For the music director; by the Korahites; a psalm. All you nations, clap your hands! Shout out to God in celebration!

The praise you receive as far away as the ends of the earth is worthy of your reputation, O God. You execute justice!

All those who behave wickedly do not understand – those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to God.

My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side.

I am obligated to fulfill the vows I made to you, O God; I will give you the thank-offerings you deserve,

God has spoken in his sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem; the Valley of Succoth I will measure off.

For the music director; to be played on a stringed instrument; written by David. O God, hear my cry for help! Pay attention to my prayer!

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.

For the music director; a psalm of David. Listen to me, O God, as I offer my lament! Protect my life from the enemy’s terrifying attacks.

For the music director; a psalm of David, a song. Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion. Vows made to you are fulfilled.

For God will deliver Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, and his people will again live in them and possess Zion.

For Solomon. O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king’s son the ability to make fair decisions!

For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great.

The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and trembled. Yes, the depths of the sea shook with fear.