When the sovereign judge scatters kings, let it snow on Zalmon!

when the Lord rebuilds Zion, and reveals his splendor,

They witnessed the acts of the Lord, his amazing feats on the deep water.

to the one who remembered us when we were down, for his loyal love endures,

My whole body is sick because of your judgment; I am deprived of health because of my sin.

Despite all this, they continued to sin, and did not trust him to do amazing things.

A psalm of David. O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for help! Because of your faithfulness and justice, answer me!

The Exalted God is my shield, the one who delivers the morally upright.

O Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth!

The Lord is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live.

For I am ever aware of your faithfulness, and your loyalty continually motivates me.

who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe.

May we experience your faithfulness, O Lord, for we wait for you.

For you are the one who gives and sustains life.

The law of their God controls their thinking; their feet do not slip.

We reflect on your loyal love, O God, within your temple.

Disaster is within it; violence and deceit do not depart from its public square.

May their camp become desolate, their tents uninhabited!

They willfully challenged God by asking for food to satisfy their appetite.

If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!