I am like a man who cannot hear and is incapable of arguing his defense.

Your sons will carry on the dynasty of your ancestors; you will make them princes throughout the land.

For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea,

This is the destiny of fools, and of those who approve of their philosophy. (Selah)

Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich and his wealth multiplies!

Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you, and you will honor me!”

Look, you desire integrity in the inner man; you want me to possess wisdom.

Grant me the ultimate joy of being forgiven! May the bones you crushed rejoice!

I say, “I wish I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and settle in a safe place!

He will rescue me and protect me from those who attack me, even though they greatly outnumber me.

Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape! In your anger bring down the nations, O God!

in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

How long will you threaten a man? All of you are murderers, as dangerous as a leaning wall or an unstable fence.

in order to shoot down the innocent in secluded places. They shoot at him suddenly and are unafraid of retaliation.

Come! Listen, all you who are loyal to God! I will declare what he has done for me.

God has countless chariots; they number in the thousands. The Lord comes from Sinai in holy splendor.

Certainly zeal for your house consumes me; I endure the insults of those who insult you.

Rescue me from the mud! Don’t let me sink! Deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep water!

Answer me, O Lord, for your loyal love is good! Because of your great compassion, turn toward me!

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