for they aroused his temper, and he spoke rashly.

They worshiped their idols, which became a snare to them.

They sacrificed their sons and daughters to demons.

Yet he took notice of their distress, when he heard their cry for help.

Smile on your servant! Teach me your statutes!

O Lord, restore our well-being, just as the streams in the arid south are replenished.

He will deliver Israel from all the consequences of their sins.

Lift your hands toward the sanctuary and praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul!

Written by David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the king to send him away. I will praise the Lord at all times; my mouth will continually praise him.

A psalm of Asaph. O God, foreigners have invaded your chosen land; they have polluted your holy temple and turned Jerusalem into a heap of ruins.

How blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! They will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate.

I maintain a pure lifestyle, so I can appear before your altar, O Lord,

The Lord watches from heaven; he sees all people.

I sought the Lord’s help and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.

Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her! Fortify the walls of Jerusalem!

Yet they challenged and defied the sovereign God, and did not obey his commands.

For they have devoured Jacob and destroyed his home.

who said, “Let’s take over the pastures of God!”

Worship the Lord with joy! Enter his presence with joyful singing!