He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

I can count all my bones; my enemies are gloating over me in triumph.

For your arrows pierce me, and your hand presses me down.

As for me, you uphold me because of my integrity; you allow me permanent access to your presence.

Fear and panic overpower me; terror overwhelms me.

My soul pursues you; your right hand upholds me.

Those who sit at the city gate gossip about me; drunkards mock me in their songs.

The Lord says, “Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

All day long my enemies taunt me; those who mock me use my name in their curses.

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

Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!

See if there is any idolatrous tendency in me, and lead me in the reliable ancient path!

by me princes rule, as well as nobles and all righteous judges.

For because of me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

“But you did not call for me, O Jacob; you did not long for me, O Israel.

“Why do you try to refute me? All of you have rebelled against me,” says the Lord.

He repeatedly attacks me, he turns his hand against me all day long.

At Adam they broke the covenant; Oh how they were unfaithful to me!

“My people, how have I wronged you? How have I wearied you? Answer me!

But Edom said to him, “You will not pass through me, or I will come out against you with the sword.”