At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said, “The Lord has accomplished great things for these people.”

A song of ascents, by David. O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me.

It is like the dew of Hermon, which flows down upon the hills of Zion. Indeed that is where the Lord has decreed a blessing will be available – eternal life.

Remember, O Lord, what the Edomites did on the day Jerusalem fell. They said, “Tear it down, tear it down, right to its very foundation!”

Answer me quickly, Lord! My strength is fading. Do not reject me, or I will join those descending into the grave.