I said, “During the night I will remember the song I once sang; I will think very carefully.” I tried to make sense of what was happening.

Then I said, “I am sickened by the thought that the sovereign One might become inactive.

You walked through the sea; you passed through the surging waters, but left no footprints.

He broke open rocks in the wilderness, and gave them enough water to fill the depths of the sea.

When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.

David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.

How long will this go on, O Lord? Will you stay angry forever? How long will your rage burn like fire?

You cleared the ground for it; it took root, and filled the land.

The wild boars of the forest ruin it; the insects of the field feed on it.

Sound the ram’s horn on the day of the new moon, and on the day of the full moon when our festival begins.

Even Assyria has allied with them, lending its strength to the descendants of Lot. (Selah)

How blessed are those who find their strength in you, and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple!

Protect me, for I am loyal! O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you!

None can compare to you among the gods, O Lord! Your exploits are incomparable!

But it is said of Zion’s residents, “Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure.”

The Lord writes in the census book of the nations, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

Is your loyal love proclaimed in the grave, or your faithfulness in the place of the dead?

I will not break my covenant or go back on what I promised.

You have cut short his youth, and have covered him with shame. (Selah)

Take note of my brief lifespan! Why do you make all people so mortal?