But now, the sun cannot be looked at – it is bright in the skies – after a wind passed and swept the clouds away.

Is it not fierce when it is awakened? Who is he, then, who can stand before it?

(Who has confronted me that I should repay? Everything under heaven belongs to me!)

It looks on every haughty being; it is king over all that are proud.”

The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord’s promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.

Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course.

I continually look to the Lord for help, for he will free my feet from the enemy’s net.

“O Lord, help me understand my mortality and the brevity of life! Let me realize how quickly my life will pass!

would not God discover it, for he knows one’s thoughts?

Then the king will be attracted by your beauty. After all, he is your master! Submit to him!

For God, our God, is our defender forever! He guides us!

Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended.

He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be upended.

But it is said of Zion’s residents, “Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure.”

For he is our God; we are the people of his pasture, the sheep he owns. Today, if only you would obey him!

For the Lord is great and certainly worthy of praise; he is more awesome than all gods.

Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel was one of those who prayed to him. They prayed to the Lord and he answered them.

I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.

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

Do not plot evil against your neighbor when he dwells by you unsuspectingly.