I rejoice in your instructions, like one who finds much plunder.

I am committed to peace, but when I speak, they want to make war.

If you, O Lord, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you?

By David. Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have integrity, and I trust in the Lord without wavering.

For the music director; written by the Lord’s servant, David; an oracle. An evil man is rebellious to the core. He does not fear God,

For the music director; according to the tune of “Lilies;” by David. Deliver me, O God, for the water has reached my neck.

Yet he is compassionate. He forgives sin and does not destroy. He often holds back his anger, and does not stir up his fury.

He drove the nations out from before them; he assigned them their tribal allotments and allowed the tribes of Israel to settle down.

You cause those who know me to keep their distance; you make me an appalling sight to them. I am trapped and cannot get free.

Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals.

Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.

The Lord strengthens his people; he protects and delivers his chosen king.

O Lord, in your good favor you made me secure. Then you rejected me and I was terrified.

You are my hiding place; you protect me from distress. You surround me with shouts of joy from those celebrating deliverance. (Selah)

By David. O Lord, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!

Your justice is like the highest mountains, your fairness like the deepest sea; you preserve mankind and the animal kingdom.

By David. Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!

Wealthy people do not understand; they are like animals that perish.

The Lord speaks; many, many women spread the good news.

to the one who rides through the sky from ancient times! Look! He thunders loudly.