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

You give food to them and they receive it; you open your hand and they are filled with food.

saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.”

He handed the territory of nations over to them, and they took possession of what other peoples had produced,

He announced that he would do mighty deeds for his people, giving them a land that belonged to other nations.

The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.

The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

How will he severely punish you, you deceptive talker?

May he not allow your foot to slip! May your protector not sleep!

to the one who gives food to all living things, for his loyal love endures.

He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp.

He established them so they would endure; he issued a decree that will not be revoked.

You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

The Lord thundered in the sky; the sovereign One shouted.

You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.

You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.

Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.

The Lord gives his people strength; the Lord grants his people security.

He gave me reason to sing a new song, praising our God. May many see what God has done, so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the Lord!