You give me strength for battle; you make my foes kneel before me.

By David. O Lord, fight those who fight with me! Attack those who attack me!

Do not be angry and frustrated! Do not fret! That only leads to trouble!

He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

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

He does amazing things that will be remembered; the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

There I will make David strong; I have determined that my chosen king’s dynasty will continue.

Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord. My God illuminates the darkness around me.

How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!

He rained hail down on their cattle, and hurled lightning bolts down on their livestock.

You have made our neighbors dislike us, and our enemies insult us.

Like the fire that burns down the forest, or the flames that consume the mountainsides,

The Lord made his people very fruitful, and made them more numerous than their enemies.

He calmed the storm, and the waves grew silent.

who plan ways to harm me. All day long they stir up conflict.

For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them.

How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house – your holy palace.

For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly.

He becomes the victim of his own destructive plans and the violence he intended for others falls on his own head.