He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever.”

Rescue me from the mouth of the lion, and from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered me!

Remember your compassionate and faithful deeds, O Lord, for you have always acted in this manner.

An evil person suffers much pain, but the Lord’s faithfulness overwhelms the one who trusts in him.

The Lord promotes equity and justice; the Lord’s faithfulness extends throughout the earth.

Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness

O Lord, your loyal love reaches to the sky; your faithfulness to the clouds.

Extend your loyal love to your faithful followers, and vindicate the morally upright!

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

O Lord, you do not withhold your compassion from me. May your loyal love and faithfulness continually protect me!

For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.

The princess looks absolutely magnificent, decked out in pearls and clothed in a brocade trimmed with gold.

May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.

God deserves praise, for he did not reject my prayer or abandon his love for me!

Answer me, O Lord, for your loyal love is good! Because of your great compassion, turn toward me!

Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has his anger stifled his compassion?”

Then I said, “I am sickened by the thought that the sovereign One might become inactive.

For you will extend your great loyal love to me, and will deliver my life from the depths of Sheol.

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.