when the nations gather together, and the kingdoms pay tribute to the Lord.

Praise the Lord, O my soul! Do not forget all his kind deeds!

As far as the eastern horizon is from the west, so he removes the guilt of our rebellious actions from us.

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

He made it dark; they did not disobey his orders.

They traded their majestic God for the image of an ox that eats grass.

They did not destroy the nations, as the Lord had commanded them to do.

So the Lord was angry with his people and despised the people who belong to him.

I love the Lord because he heard my plea for mercy,

Praise the Lord, all you nations! Applaud him, all you foreigners!

I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me!

ב (Bet) How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions!

The Lord will protect you from all harm; he will protect your life.

A song of ascents. I look up toward you, the one enthroned in heaven.

A song of ascents. O Lord, for David’s sake remember all his strenuous effort,

the sun to rule by day, for his loyal love endures,

the moon and stars to rule by night, for his loyal love endures,

How can we sing a song to the Lord in a foreign land?

How blessed will be the one who grabs your babies and smashes them on a rock!

You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire.