Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.

A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. Lord, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.

For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David. Listen to what I say, Lord! Carefully consider my complaint!

With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you! I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good!

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

They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.

Give thanks to the Lord with the harp! Sing to him to the accompaniment of a ten-stringed instrument!

He made the moon to mark the months, and the sun sets according to a regular schedule.

Then I will have a reply for the one who insults me, for I trust in your word.

and how he made a vow to the Lord, and swore an oath to the powerful ruler of Jacob.

May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.

For the music director; according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Deliver, Lord! For the godly have disappeared; people of integrity have vanished.

He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.

I mourned for them as I would for a friend or my brother. I bowed down in sorrow as if I were mourning for my mother.

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David. Do you rulers really pronounce just decisions? Do you judge people fairly?

The Lord made a reliable promise to David; he will not go back on his word. He said, “I will place one of your descendants on your throne.

For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.

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

A song of ascents, by David. I was glad because they said to me, “We will go to the Lord’s temple.”