Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia and the inhabitants of Tyre.

How blessed are those who live in your temple and praise you continually! (Selah)

The Lord reigns! The nations tremble. He sits enthroned above the winged angels; the earth shakes.

But you, O Lord, rule forever, and your reputation endures.

He makes the barren woman of the family a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord!

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

Indeed, the leaders sit there on thrones and make legal decisions, on the thrones of the house of David.

A song of ascents. I look up toward you, the one enthroned in heaven.

He said, “This will be my resting place forever; I will live here, for I have chosen it.

You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives.

I will lie down and sleep peacefully, for you, Lord, make me safe and secure.

For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision.

He waits in ambush near the villages; in hidden places he kills the innocent. His eyes look for some unfortunate victim.

Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days, and I will live in the Lord’s house for the rest of my life.

I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.

Let the whole earth fear the Lord! Let all who live in the world stand in awe of him!

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

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

May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

Even those living in the most remote areas are awestruck by your acts; you cause those living in the east and west to praise you.