who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe.

May we experience your faithfulness, O Lord, for we wait for you.

For you are the one who gives and sustains life.

The law of their God controls their thinking; their feet do not slip.

We reflect on your loyal love, O God, within your temple.

Disaster is within it; violence and deceit do not depart from its public square.

May their camp become desolate, their tents uninhabited!

They willfully challenged God by asking for food to satisfy their appetite.

If only my people would obey me! If only Israel would keep my commands!

Majestic splendor emanates from him; his sanctuary is firmly established and beautiful.

The Lord is compassionate and merciful; he is patient and demonstrates great loyal love.

His house contains wealth and riches; his integrity endures.

The Lord values the lives of his faithful followers.

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people,

This is the Lord’s work. We consider it amazing!

I remember your name during the night, O Lord, and I will keep your law.

The rules you impose are just, and absolutely reliable.

Our deliverer is the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth.

and ears, but cannot hear. Indeed, they cannot breathe.

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