They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do.

Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure.

How blessed are those who find their strength in you, and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple!

O Lord who rules over all, how blessed are those who trust in you!

You make mankind return to the dust, and say, “Return, O people!”

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

The Lord knows that peoples’ thoughts are morally bankrupt.

He let no one oppress them; he disciplined kings for their sake,

Give us help against the enemy, for any help men might offer is futile.

The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.

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

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

The nations’ idols are made of silver and gold, they are man-made.

O Lord, of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should be concerned about them?

so that mankind might acknowledge your mighty acts, and the majestic splendor of your kingdom.

Do not trust in princes, or in human beings, who cannot deliver!

Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them,

The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

The Lord looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

But I am a worm, not a man; people insult me and despise me.