Before the kindling is even placed under your pots, he will sweep it away along with both the raw and cooked meat.

Then I will sing praises to your name continually, as I fulfill my vows day after day.

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

Yet he brought out his people like sheep; he led them through the wilderness like a flock.

“I would feed Israel the best wheat, and would satisfy your appetite with honey from the rocky cliffs.”

Certainly his loyal followers will soon experience his deliverance; then his splendor will again appear in our land.

As for the singers, as well as the pipers – all of them sing within your walls.

For who in the skies can compare to the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings,

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

Zion hears and rejoices, the towns of Judah are happy, because of your judgments, O Lord.

He made it dark; they did not disobey his orders.

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.