Yet he is compassionate. He forgives sin and does not destroy. He often holds back his anger, and does not stir up his fury.

when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.

The Lord is just in all his actions, and exhibits love in all he does.

By this I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

He remembered that they were made of flesh, and were like a wind that blows past and does not return.

Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right, and speaks honestly.

For the Lord’s decrees are just, and everything he does is fair.

Why does the wicked man reject God? He says to himself, “You will not hold me accountable.”

Does the one who disciplines the nations not punish? He is the one who imparts knowledge to human beings!

For victory does not come from the east or west, or from the wilderness.

How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

The Lord does what is fair, and executes justice for all the oppressed.

For the music director; by David. Fools say to themselves, “There is no God.” They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed; he is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil.

He says to himself, “God overlooks it; he does not pay attention; he never notices.”

Their venom is like that of a snake, like a deaf serpent that does not hear,

Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.

Gilead belongs to me, as does Manasseh! Ephraim is my helmet, Judah my royal scepter.

He does amazing things that will be remembered; the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.