So they came to him, all his brothers and sisters and all who had known him before, and they dined with him in his house. They comforted him and consoled him for all the trouble the Lord had brought on him, and each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring.

My eyes grow dim from suffering; they grow weak because of all my enemies.

God is a just judge; he is angry throughout the day.

you appoint them to rule over your creation; you have placed everything under their authority,

including all the sheep and cattle, as well as the wild animals,

O Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth!

The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God,

As for God’s chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much –

May he take notice of your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice! (Selah)

May he grant your heart’s desire; may he bring all your plans to pass!

You prevail over all your enemies; your power is too great for those who hate you.

I can count all my bones; my enemies are gloating over me in triumph.

Certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated. Those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated.

The Lord always proves faithful and reliable to those who follow the demands of his covenant.

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

When I refused to confess my sin, my whole body wasted away, while I groaned in pain all day long.

Rejoice in the Lord and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright!

For the Lord’s decrees are just, and everything he does is fair.

By the Lord’s decree the heavens were made; by a mere word from his mouth all the stars in the sky were created.

The Lord watches from heaven; he sees all people.