The birds of the sky live beside them; they chirp among the bushes.

Boast about his holy name! Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

The king authorized his release; the ruler of nations set him free.

They ate all the vegetation in their land, and devoured the crops of their fields.

He remembered his covenant with them, and relented because of his great loyal love.

O family of Aaron, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector.

I called on the name of the Lord, “Please Lord, rescue my life!”

All the nations surrounded me. Indeed, in the name of the Lord I pushed them away.

You remove all the wicked of the earth like slag. Therefore I love your rules.

Yes, sons are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.

For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you.

We will seize all kinds of precious wealth; we will fill our houses with plunder.

Then you will find favor and good understanding, in the sight of God and people.

beside the gates opening into the city, at the entrance of the doorways she cries out:

All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked.

The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the creator of them both.

A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

Pay careful attention to the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds,