You cause those who know me to keep their distance; you make me an appalling sight to them. I am trapped and cannot get free.

I will not even consider doing what is dishonest. I hate doing evil; I will have no part of it.

You make it dark and night comes, during which all the beasts of the forest prowl around.

A psalm of David. Here is the Lord’s proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”

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.

“Because of the violence done to the oppressed, because of the painful cries of the needy, I will spring into action,” says the Lord. “I will provide the safety they so desperately desire.”

How long must I worry, and suffer in broad daylight? How long will my enemy gloat over me?

Do not trust in what you can gain by oppression! Do not put false confidence in what you can gain by robbery! If wealth increases, do not become attached to it!

Even the birds find a home there, and the swallow builds a nest, where she can protect her young near your altars, O Lord who rules over all, my king and my God.

Proud men hide a snare for me; evil men spread a net by the path; they set traps for me. (Selah)