Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you pay no attention during times of trouble?

Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

He restores my strength. He leads me down the right paths for the sake of his reputation.

Who is allowed to ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?

Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!

Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!

But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me!

Look, the Lord takes notice of his loyal followers, those who wait for him to demonstrate his faithfulness

I have told the great assembly about your justice. Look! I spare no words! O Lord, you know this is true.

Yet you have battered us, leaving us a heap of ruins overrun by wild dogs; you have covered us with darkness.

Princesses are among your honored guests, your bride stands at your right hand, wearing jewelry made with gold from Ophir.

God lives within it, it cannot be moved. God rescues it at the break of dawn.

He says, “Stop your striving and recognize that I am God! I will be exalted over the nations! I will be exalted over the earth!”

God delivers me and exalts me; God is my strong protector and my shelter.

He is a father to the fatherless and an advocate for widows. God rules from his holy palace.

Vindicate me by rescuing me! Listen to me! Deliver me!

From harm and violence he will defend them; he will value their lives.

He led them with a cloud by day, and with the light of a fire all night long.

But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and merciful God. You are patient and demonstrate great loyal love and faithfulness.

How blessed are the people who worship you! O Lord, they experience your favor.