The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold.

He would pour contempt upon princes, and he made them wander in a wasteland with no road.

In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. O God, you are my God! I long for you! My soul thirsts for you, my flesh yearns for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.

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!

He shouted at the Red Sea and it dried up; he led them through the deep water as if it were a desert.

A psalm of David. Here is the Lord’s proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”

In my distress I cried out to the Lord. The Lord answered me and put me in a wide open place.

Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.

The roof of my mouth is as dry as a piece of pottery; my tongue sticks to my gums. You set me in the dust of death.

You allowed men to ride over our heads; we passed through fire and water, but you brought us out into a wide open place.

Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! For you are my high ridge and my stronghold.

for there our captors ask us to compose songs; those who mock us demand that we be happy, saying: “Sing for us a song about Zion!”

Then our sons will be like plants, that quickly grow to full size. Our daughters will be like corner pillars, carved like those in a palace.

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided, “I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”

He gave me reason to sing a new song, praising our God. May many see what God has done, so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the Lord!

Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver.”

A prayer of David. Lord, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer!

But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I continually trust in God’s loyal love.

They surrounded me like bees. But they disappeared as quickly as a fire among thorns. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.