Yes indeed, the man who fears the Lord will be blessed in this way.

But you are willing to forgive, so that you might be honored.

and how he made a vow to the Lord, and swore an oath to the powerful ruler of Jacob.

If your sons keep my covenant and the rules I teach them, their sons will also sit on your throne forever.”

The nations’ idols are made of silver and gold, they are man-made.

O family of Levi, praise the Lord! You loyal followers of the Lord, praise the Lord!

for there our captors ask us to compose songs; those who mock us demand that we be happy, saying: “Sing for us a song about Zion!”

I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky.

The Lord avenges me. O Lord, your loyal love endures. Do not abandon those whom you have made!

I will give you thanks because your deeds are awesome and amazing. You knew me thoroughly;

Do not let me have evil desires, or participate in sinful activities with men who behave wickedly. I will not eat their delicacies.

Protect me from the snare they have laid for me, and the traps the evildoers have set.

I recall the old days; I meditate on all you have done; I reflect on your accomplishments.

May I hear about your loyal love in the morning, for I trust in you. Show me the way I should go, because I long for you.

who speak lies, and make false promises.

Grab me and rescue me from the power of foreigners, who speak lies, and make false promises.

One generation will praise your deeds to another, and tell about your mighty acts!

I will focus on your honor and majestic splendor, and your amazing deeds!

They will proclaim the power of your awesome acts! I will declare your great deeds!

The Lord is good to all, and has compassion on all he has made.