Then Job got up and tore his robe. He shaved his head, and then he threw himself down with his face to the ground.

After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day he was born.

Deliver your people! Empower the nation that belongs to you! Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!

He picked out for us a special land to be a source of pride for Jacob, whom he loves. (Selah)

He chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loves.

I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

Indeed, your servants take delight in her stones, and feel compassion for the dust of her ruins.

The nations will respect the reputation of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth will respect his splendor,

By David. Praise the Lord, O my soul! With all that is within me, praise his holy name!

The Lord takes notice of us, he will bless – he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron.

Yes, Lord, you rescued my life from death, and kept my feet from stumbling.

O family of Israel, praise the Lord! O family of Aaron, praise the Lord!

O family of Levi, praise the Lord! You loyal followers of the Lord, praise the Lord!

The Lord protects those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked.

the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, who remains forever faithful,

For the Lord disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.

Consider the work of God: For who can make straight what he has bent?

The Beloved to Her Lover: “I have already taken off my robe – must I put it on again? I have already washed my feet – must I soil them again?”

The Beloved to the Maidens: I admonish you, O maidens of Jerusalem: “Do not arouse or awaken love until it pleases!”

Then I will summon as my reliable witnesses Uriah the priest and Zechariah son of Jeberekiah.”