May those who are trying to take my life be embarrassed and ashamed! May those who want to harm me be turned back and ashamed!

For forty years I was continually disgusted with that generation, and I said, ‘These people desire to go astray; they do not obey my commands.’

and lays the beams of the upper rooms of his palace on the rain clouds. He makes the clouds his chariot, and travels along on the wings of the wind.

I will remember and weep! For I was once walking along with the great throng to the temple of God, shouting and giving thanks along with the crowd as we celebrated the holy festival.

For they did not conquer the land by their swords, and they did not prevail by their strength, but rather by your power, strength and good favor, for you were partial to them.

For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David’s affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!

I rested and slept; I awoke, for the Lord protects me.

I am absolutely terrified, and you, Lord – how long will this continue?

You are holy; you sit as king receiving the praises of Israel.

I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.

Evil men plot against the godly and viciously attack them.

Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.

Evil men set an ambush for the godly and try to kill them.

Yes, I confess my wrongdoing, and I am concerned about my sins.

You led us into a trap; you caused us to suffer.

Hold them accountable for all their sins! Do not vindicate them!

They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.

He drove his enemies back; he made them a permanent target for insults.

Deliverance goes before him, and prepares a pathway for him.

You rule over the proud sea. When its waves surge, you calm them.