As when one plows and breaks up the soil, so our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol.

For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors I will say, “May there be peace in you!”

The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one’s life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.

A prayer of David. Listen O Lord! Answer me! For I am oppressed and needy.

The Lord writes in the census book of the nations, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

As for the singers, as well as the pipers – all of them sing within your walls.

Take note of my brief lifespan! Why do you make all people so mortal?

Yet he delivered them for the sake of his reputation, that he might reveal his power.

their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.

May he take notice of your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice! (Selah)

For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me.

by saving their lives from death and sustaining them during times of famine.

The mountains will bring news of peace to the people, and the hills will announce justice.

Take notice of this, you ignorant people! You fools, when will you ever understand?

All of your creatures wait for you to provide them with food on a regular basis.

They made an image of a calf at Horeb, and worshiped a metal idol.

They cultivated fields, and planted vineyards, which yielded a harvest of fruit.

For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David’s affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!

May their names be deleted from the scroll of the living! Do not let their names be listed with the godly!