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

If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your loyal followers.

You delivered your people by your strength – the children of Jacob and Joseph. (Selah)

The Ephraimites were armed with bows, but they retreated in the day of battle.

I thought, ‘You are gods; all of you are sons of the Most High.’

Written by the Korahites; a psalm, a song. The Lord’s city is in the holy hills.

If his sons reject my law and disobey my regulations,

You make mankind return to the dust, and say, “Return, O people!”

May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!

in order to hear the painful cries of the prisoners, and to set free those condemned to die,

The children of your servants will settle down here, and their descendants will live securely in your presence.”

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on his faithful followers.

He makes the barren woman of the family a happy mother of children. Praise the Lord!

The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind.

Yes, sons are a gift from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.

O Lord, of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should be concerned about them?

so that mankind might acknowledge your mighty acts, and the majestic splendor of your kingdom.

Do not trust in princes, or in human beings, who cannot deliver!

He gives food to the animals, and to the young ravens when they chirp.

For he makes the bars of your gates strong. He blesses your children within you.