I will punish their rebellion by beating them with a club, their sin by inflicting them with bruises.

For the music director; a psalm of David. How long, Lord, will you continue to ignore me? How long will you pay no attention to me?

For the music director; a psalm of David. O Lord, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.

A psalm of David. The Lord owns the earth and all it contains, the world and all who live in it.

Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!

For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the Lord, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.

For the music director, a psalm by the Korahites. Listen to this, all you nations! Pay attention, all you inhabitants of the world!

For the music director; a psalm of David. Listen to me, O God, as I offer my lament! Protect my life from the enemy’s terrifying attacks.

For the music director; written by the Korahites, a psalm. O Lord, you showed favor to your land; you restored the well-being of Jacob.

A song of ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.

A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!

A song of ascents. Attention! Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, who serve in the Lord’s temple during the night.

A psalm of David. O Lord, I cry out to you. Come quickly to me! Pay attention to me when I cry out to you!

A psalm of David. O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for help! Because of your faithfulness and justice, answer me!

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

The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.

But the Lord does not surrender the godly, or allow them to be condemned in a court of law.

May those who wait to ambush me be repaid for their evil! As a demonstration of your faithfulness, destroy them!

I will be a permanent guest in your home; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings. (Selah)

For my enemies talk about me; those waiting for a chance to kill me plot my demise.