For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!

For the music director; according to the tune “Morning Doe;” a psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? I groan in prayer, but help seems far away.

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. I decided, “I will watch what I say and make sure I do not sin with my tongue. I will put a muzzle over my mouth while in the presence of an evil man.”

So he caused them to die unsatisfied and filled with terror.

Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest.

I rashly declared, “All men are liars.”

They will not be ashamed when hard times come; when famine comes they will have enough to eat.

Look, I was guilty of sin from birth, a sinner the moment my mother conceived me.

The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.

He is not enamored with the strength of a horse, nor is he impressed by the warrior’s strong legs.

I will lie down and sleep peacefully, for you, Lord, make me safe and secure.

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

Their land was overrun by frogs, which even got into the rooms of their kings.

For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly.

He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.

May he show the humble what is right! May he teach the humble his way!

by saving their lives from death and sustaining them during times of famine.

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

But now, O Lord, upon what am I relying? You are my only hope!

For you are my deliverer; under your wings I rejoice.