It wraps its roots around a heap of stones and it looks for a place among stones.

Gather your belongings together and prepare to leave the land, you people of Jerusalem who are being besieged.

My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials,

The earth was ruined in the sight of God; the earth was filled with violence.

Nebo, Baal Meon (with a change of name), and Sibmah. They renamed the cities they built.

Do not be afraid of them, for the Lord your God will personally fight for you.”

The Lord rewarded me for my godly deeds; he took notice of my blameless behavior.

The king responded to the people harshly. He rejected the advice of the older men

I said to myself, ‘Age should speak, and length of years should make wisdom known.’

“Who shut up the sea with doors when it burst forth, coming out of the womb,

You are my source of strength! I will wait for you! For God is my refuge.

He sent a man ahead of them – Joseph was sold as a servant.

I will thank the Lord profusely, in the middle of a crowd I will praise him,

A song of ascents. I look up toward the hills. From where does my help come?

A song of ascents. I look up toward you, the one enthroned in heaven.

A song of ascents. “Since my youth they have often attacked me,” let Israel say.

The Lord is great and certainly worthy of praise! No one can fathom his greatness!

Like a coating of glaze over earthenware are fervent lips with an evil heart.

Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

Fools are placed in many positions of authority, while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.