O Lord who rules over all, how blessed are those who trust in you!

Make your servant glad, for to you, O Lord, I pray!

I have discovered David, my servant. With my holy oil I have anointed him as king.

I will punish their rebellion by beating them with a club, their sin by inflicting them with bruises.

His dynasty will last forever. His throne will endure before me, like the sun,

Certainly you will see it with your very own eyes – you will see the wicked paid back.

No harm will overtake you; no illness will come near your home.

Take notice of this, you ignorant people! You fools, when will you ever understand?

when he responds to the prayer of the destitute, and does not reject their request.

For he knows what we are made of; he realizes we are made of clay.

to those who keep his covenant, who are careful to obey his commands.

The lions roar for prey, seeking their food from God.

Sing to him! Make music to him! Tell about all his miraculous deeds!

Seek the Lord and the strength he gives! Seek his presence continually!

saying, “Don’t touch my chosen ones! Don’t harm my prophets!”

He turned their water into blood, and killed their fish.

He ordered flies to come; gnats invaded their whole territory.

They rejected the fruitful land; they did not believe his promise.

Yet he took notice of their distress, when he heard their cry for help.

They repay me evil for good, and hate for love.