God reigns over the nations! God sits on his holy throne!

You will rise up and have compassion on Zion. For it is time to have mercy on her, for the appointed time has come.

He caused all their conquerors to have pity on them.

Some traveled on the sea in ships, and carried cargo over the vast waters.

He mounted a winged angel and flew; he glided on the wings of the wind.

if the Lord had not been on our side, when men attacked us,

We reflect on your loyal love, O God, within your temple.

When the sovereign judge scatters kings, let it snow on Zalmon!

They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.

Help me to understand what your precepts mean! Then I can meditate on your marvelous teachings.

For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head.

The Lord supports him on his sickbed; you completely heal him from his illness.

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

Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.

May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.

Pour out your judgment on them! May your raging anger overtake them!

His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed.

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.

Day and night they walk around on its walls, while wickedness and destruction are within it.

Whom do I have in heaven but you? I desire no one but you on earth.