How blessed are those who promote justice, and do what is right all the time!

They made him angry by the waters of Meribah, and Moses suffered because of them,

Many times he delivered them, but they had a rebellious attitude, and degraded themselves by their sin.

A psalm of David. Here is the Lord’s proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”

He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

How will he severely punish you, you deceptive talker?

A song of ascents. I look up toward you, the one enthroned in heaven.

We have had our fill of the taunts of the self-assured, of the contempt of the proud.

By the rivers of Babylon we sit down and weep when we remember Zion.

O Lord, do not let the wicked have their way! Do not allow their plan to succeed when they attack! (Selah)

By David. The Lord, my protector, deserves praise – the one who trains my hands for battle, and my fingers for war,

the one who delivers kings, and rescued David his servant from a deadly sword.

All he has made will give thanks to the Lord. Your loyal followers will praise you.

so that mankind might acknowledge your mighty acts, and the majestic splendor of your kingdom.

Fearing the Lord is the beginning of moral knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

For the upright will reside in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it,

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.

She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.