They are dividing up my clothes among themselves; they are rolling dice for my garments.

By David. O Lord, I come before you in prayer.

I am safe, and among the worshipers I will praise the Lord.

When I tripped, they taunted me relentlessly, and tried to bite me.

All who pass by have robbed him; he has become an object of disdain to his neighbors.

He makes the winds his messengers, and the flaming fire his attendant.

They surround me and say hateful things; they attack me for no reason.

He does not charge interest when he lends his money. He does not take bribes to testify against the innocent. The one who lives like this will never be upended.

For the music director; by David; written to get God’s attention. O God, please be willing to rescue me! O Lord, hurry and help me!

O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,

for you live among them. You sustain the oppressed with your good blessings, O God.

For Solomon. O God, grant the king the ability to make just decisions! Grant the king’s son the ability to make fair decisions!

When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.

At the sound of your battle cry, O God of Jacob, both rider and horse “fell asleep.”

Cruel rulers are not your allies, those who make oppressive laws.

Let’s enter his presence with thanksgiving! Let’s shout out to him in celebration!

hands, but cannot touch, feet, but cannot walk. They cannot even clear their throats.

Arrogant people smear my reputation with lies, but I observe your precepts with all my heart.

I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.

By David. The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!