But I am like a deaf man – I hear nothing; I am like a mute who cannot speak.

I am like a man who cannot hear and is incapable of arguing his defense.

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!

This is the destiny of fools, and of those who approve of their philosophy. (Selah)

God says this to the evildoer: “How can you declare my commands, and talk about my covenant?

His words are as smooth as butter, but he harbors animosity in his heart. His words seem softer than oil, but they are really like sharp swords.

O God, break the teeth in their mouths! Smash the jawbones of the lions, O Lord!

Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say, “Who hears?”

They speak sinful words. So let them be trapped by their own pride and by the curses and lies they speak!

They spend all their time planning how to bring him down. They love to use deceit; they pronounce blessings with their mouths, but inwardly they utter curses. (Selah)

As if with choice meat you satisfy my soul. My mouth joyfully praises you,

I will tell about your justice, and all day long proclaim your salvation, though I cannot fathom its full extent.

A well-written song by Asaph. Pay attention, my people, to my instruction! Listen to the words I speak!

I am the Lord, your God, the one who brought you out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide and I will fill it!’

A well-written song by Ethan the Ezrachite. I will sing continually about the Lord’s faithful deeds; to future generations I will proclaim your faithfulness.

Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

and ears, but cannot hear. Indeed, they cannot breathe.

Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O Lord, when they hear the words you speak.

Grab me and rescue me from the power of foreigners, who speak lies, and make false promises.

My mouth will praise the Lord. Let all who live praise his holy name forever!