For too long I have had to reside with those who hate peace.

I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions.

For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.

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

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

Do not sweep me away with sinners, or execute me along with violent people,

I said, “During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully.” I tried to make sense of what was happening.

Sing a song and play the tambourine, the pleasant sounding harp, and the ten-stringed instrument!

I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. Here are Philistia and Tyre, along with Ethiopia. It is said of them, “This one was born there.”

They treat me like those who descend into the grave. I am like a helpless man,

Your arm is powerful, your hand strong, your right hand victorious.

For he is our God; we are the people of his pasture, the sheep he owns. Today, if only you would obey him!

so I may see the prosperity of your chosen ones, rejoice along with your nation, and boast along with the people who belong to you.

How miserable I am! For I have lived temporarily in Meshech; I have resided among the tents of Kedar.

O Israel, hope in the Lord, for the Lord exhibits loyal love, and is more than willing to deliver.

He has made his people victorious, and given all his loyal followers reason to praise – the Israelites, the people who are close to him. Praise the Lord!

By David. To you, O Lord, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave.

The nobles of the nations assemble, along with the people of the God of Abraham, for God has authority over the rulers of the earth. He is highly exalted!

Trust in him at all times, you people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter! (Selah)

For forty years I was continually disgusted with that generation, and I said, ‘These people desire to go astray; they do not obey my commands.’