Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his kingdom.

Sing to the Lord, you faithful followers of his; give thanks to his holy name.

They made him angry with their pagan shrines, and made him jealous with their idols.

They worshiped Baal of Peor, and ate sacrifices offered to the dead.

א (Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the Lord.

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

until I find a place for the Lord, a fine dwelling place for the powerful ruler of Jacob.”

and execute the judgment to which their enemies have been sentenced. All his loyal followers will be vindicated. Praise the Lord!

The Lord rules forever! The nations are driven out of his land.

I was innocent before him, and kept myself from sinning.

I hate those who serve worthless idols, but I trust in the Lord.

All day long he shows compassion and lends to others, and his children are blessed.

You created the mountains by your power, and demonstrated your strength.

Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song. The Lord’s city is in the holy hills.

This brought him a reward, an eternal gift.

for they aroused his temper, and he spoke rashly.

For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just.

I had faith when I said, “I am severely oppressed.”

The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.

O family of Israel, praise the Lord! O family of Aaron, praise the Lord!