at the scent of water it will flourish and put forth shoots like a new plant.

Because he covered his face with fat, and made his hips bulge with fat,

In the north when he is at work, I do not see him; when he turns to the south, I see no trace of him.

But he is unchangeable, and who can change him? Whatever he has desired, he does.

for I do not know how to give honorary titles, if I did, my Creator would quickly do away with me.

But no one says, ‘Where is God, my Creator, who gives songs in the night,

God thunders with his voice in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding.

It ranks first among the works of God, the One who made it has furnished it with a sword.

The likes of it is not on earth, a creature without fear.

They will come and tell about his saving deeds; they will tell a future generation what he has accomplished.

By the Lord’s decree the heavens were made; by a mere word from his mouth all the stars in the sky were created.

Turn away from evil and do what is right! Strive for peace and promote it!

But the Lord opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory of them from the earth.

By David. Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!

Trust in the Lord and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!

Commit your future to the Lord! Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.

I am silent and cannot open my mouth because of what you have done.

I want to do what pleases you, my God. Your law dominates my thoughts.”

Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.

By God’s power we will conquer; he will trample down our enemies.