The clouds poured down rain; the skies thundered. Yes, your arrows flashed about.

For I am overcome with shame and my whole body is sick.

They surround me like water all day long; they join forces and encircle me.

when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.

The stone which the builders discarded has become the cornerstone.

Fight for me and defend me! Revive me with your word!

You squeeze me in from behind and in front; you place your hand on me.

By David. O Lord, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!

Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me?

He divided the sea and led them across it; he made the water stand in a heap.

They were unfaithful and acted as treacherously as their ancestors; they were as unreliable as a malfunctioning bow.

He rejected the tent of Joseph; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.

The Lord is your protector; the Lord is the shade at your right hand.

May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, “May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure.”

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

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine in the inner rooms of your house; your children will be like olive branches, as they sit all around your table.

Look to the right and see! No one cares about me. I have nowhere to run; no one is concerned about my life.