Be strong and confident, all you who wait on the Lord!

Patiently wait for God alone, my soul! For he is the one who gives me confidence.

They say, “How does God know what we do? Is the sovereign one aware of what goes on?”

Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.

Man ate the food of the mighty ones. He sent them more than enough to eat.

Fire burned their group; the flames scorched the wicked.

They made an image of a calf at Horeb, and worshiped a metal idol.

They are forever firm, and should be faithfully and properly carried out.

He bends down to look at the sky and the earth.

Teach me proper discernment and understanding! For I consider your commands to be reliable.

Lift your hands toward the sanctuary and praise the Lord!

They rebel against you and act deceitfully; your enemies lie.

May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, “May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure.”

Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.

You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine.

Certainly you are not a God who approves of evil; evil people cannot dwell with you.

As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.

He brought me out into a wide open place; he delivered me because he was pleased with me.

He takes me to lush pastures, he leads me to refreshing water.