You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine.

The Exalted God is my shield, the one who delivers the morally upright.

Lord, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

But I trust in your faithfulness. May I rejoice because of your deliverance!

I am forgotten, like a dead man no one thinks about; I am regarded as worthless, like a broken jar.

Rejoice in the Lord and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright!

The Lord’s decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.

He is the one who forms every human heart, and takes note of all their actions.

For our hearts rejoice in him, for we trust in his holy name.

Do not let them say to themselves, “Aha! We have what we wanted!” Do not let them say, “We have devoured him!”

Extend your loyal love to your faithful followers, and vindicate the morally upright!

Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.

I am numb with pain and severely battered; I groan loudly because of the anxiety I feel.

I will declare a wise saying; I will share my profound thoughts.

My heart beats violently within me; the horrors of death overcome me.

If I had harbored sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.

They were not really committed to him, and they were unfaithful to his covenant.

Yes, they devise a unified strategy; they form an alliance against you.

Boast about his holy name! Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

For I am oppressed and needy, and my heart beats violently within me.