I praise you constantly and speak of your splendor all day long.

Certainly the Lord does not forsake his people; he does not abandon the nation that belongs to him.

But you, O Lord, rule forever, and your reputation endures.

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

His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever.

His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures.

Direct my steps by your word! Do not let any sin dominate me!

I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last.

All those who behave wickedly do not understand – those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the Lord.

For they do not understand the Lord’s actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them.

The Lord says, “Because he is devoted to me, I will deliver him; I will protect him because he is loyal to me.

The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty, the Lord is robed, he wears strength around his waist. Indeed, the world is established, it cannot be moved.

Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns! The world is established, it cannot be moved. He judges the nations fairly.”

Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, for I am praying to you!

The wicked man is so arrogant he always thinks, “God won’t hold me accountable; he doesn’t care.”

Why does the wicked man reject God? He says to himself, “You will not hold me accountable.”

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

For the king trusts in the Lord, and because of the sovereign Lord’s faithfulness he is not upended.

You destroy their offspring from the earth, their descendants from among the human race.

Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.