ז (Zayin) Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.

I remember your ancient regulations, O Lord, and console myself.

I remember your name during the night, O Lord, and I will keep your law.

Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.

I am determined to obey your statutes at all times, to the very end.

A song of ascents. In my distress I cried out to the Lord and he answered me.

and that you might see your grandchildren. May Israel experience peace!

O Israel, hope in the Lord now and forevermore!

A song of ascents. O Lord, for David’s sake remember all his strenuous effort,

He said, “I will not enter my own home, or get into my bed.

Certainly the Lord has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.

I will abundantly supply what she needs; I will give her poor all the food they need.

to the one who remembered us when we were down, for his loyal love endures,

I absolutely hate them, they have become my enemies!

The Lord protects those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked.

For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth! You reveal your majesty in the heavens above!

He lies in ambush in a hidden place, like a lion in a thicket; he lies in ambush, waiting to catch the oppressed; he catches the oppressed by pulling in his net.

The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

By David. Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have integrity, and I trust in the Lord without wavering.

Let destruction take them by surprise! Let the net they hid catch them! Let them fall into destruction!