God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. But sinful rebels live in the desert.

For God will deliver Zion and rebuild the cities of Judah, and his people will again live in them and possess Zion.

When the earth and all its inhabitants dissolve in fear, I make its pillars secure.” (Selah)

I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me.

Deceitful people will not live in my palace. Liars will not be welcome in my presence.

A psalm of David. Here is the Lord’s proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”

A song of ascents. Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion; it cannot be upended and will endure forever.

A song of ascents, by David. Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together!

By the rivers of Babylon we sit down and weep when we remember Zion.

Certainly the godly will give thanks to your name; the morally upright will live in your presence.

Certainly my enemies chase me. They smash me into the ground. They force me to live in dark regions, like those who have been dead for ages.

How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!

I have asked the Lord for one thing – this is what I desire! I want to live in the Lord’s house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the Lord and contemplate in his temple.

God, the one who has reigned as king from long ago, will hear and humiliate them. (Selah) They refuse to change, and do not fear God.

Why do you look with envy, O mountains with many peaks, at the mountain where God has decided to live? Indeed the Lord will live there permanently!

For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a psalm of Asaph. O shepherd of Israel, pay attention, you who lead Joseph like a flock of sheep! You who sit enthroned above the winged angels, reveal your splendor!

It is vain for you to rise early, come home late, and work so hard for your food. Yes, he can provide for those whom he loves even when they sleep.

If your sons keep my covenant and the rules I teach them, their sons will also sit on your throne forever.”