Many times he delivered them, but they had a rebellious attitude, and degraded themselves by their sin.

The Lord God of Israel deserves praise, in the future and forevermore. Let all the people say, “We agree! Praise the Lord!”

He led them on a level road, that they might find a city in which to live.

May the Lord be constantly aware of them, and cut off the memory of his children from the earth!

O sovereign Lord, intervene on my behalf for the sake of your reputation! Because your loyal love is good, deliver me!

Then they will realize this is your work, and that you, Lord, have accomplished it.

From the stream along the road he drinks; then he lifts up his head.

He makes the barren woman of the family a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord!

The Lord is on my side, I am not afraid! What can people do to me?

I will lift my hands to your commands, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.

A song of ascents. When the Lord restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming.

I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly;

May he rain down fiery coals upon them! May he throw them into the fire! From bottomless pits they will not escape.

Teach me to do what pleases you, for you are my God. May your kind presence lead me into a level land.

The Lord is great and certainly worthy of praise! No one can fathom his greatness!

He is secure at all times. He has no regard for your commands; he disdains all his enemies.

For the music director; by David. In the Lord I have taken shelter. How can you say to me, “Flee to a mountain like a bird!

For look, the wicked prepare their bows, they put their arrows on the strings, to shoot in the darkness at the morally upright.

Pay them back for their evil deeds! Pay them back for what they do! Punish them!

For they do not understand the Lord’s actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them.