Sing to him! Make music to him! Tell about all his miraculous deeds!

He let no one oppress them; he disciplined kings for their sake,

He called down a famine upon the earth; he cut off all the food supply.

Yes, he remembered the sacred promise he made to Abraham his servant.

Phinehas took a stand and intervened, and the plague subsided.

They did not destroy the nations, as the Lord had commanded them to do.

Yet he took notice of their distress, when he heard their cry for help.

He caused all their conquerors to have pity on them.

Let them present thank offerings, and loudly proclaim what he has done!

They cultivated fields, and planted vineyards, which yielded a harvest of fruit.

They repay me evil for good, and hate for love.

The sea looked and fled; the Jordan River turned back.

This is the Lord’s gate – the godly enter through it.

I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior.

Spare me shame and humiliation, for I observe your rules.

I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word!

Remove me from the path of deceit! Graciously give me your law!

Confirm to your servant your promise, which you made to the one who honors you.

Take away the insults that I dread! Indeed, your regulations are good.

I remember your ancient regulations, O Lord, and console myself.