David went out to meet them and said, “If you come to me in peace and want to help me, then I will make an alliance with you. But if you come to betray me to my enemies when I have not harmed you, may the God of our ancestors take notice and judge!”

Seek the Lord and the strength he gives! Seek his presence continually!

I have refused to touch such things; they are like loathsome food to me.

“Nothing is left for him to devour; that is why his prosperity does not last.

He strikes them for their wickedness, in a place where people can see,

Indeed, God is exalted in his power; who is a teacher like him?

See how he scattered his lightning about him; he has covered the depths of the sea.

It ranges the hills as its pasture, and searches after every green plant.

May he take notice of your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice! (Selah)

Watch my enemies, for they outnumber me; they hate me and want to harm me.

But now, O Lord, upon what am I relying? You are my only hope!

Hide your face from my sins! Wipe away all my guilt!

Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her! Fortify the walls of Jerusalem!

O Lord who rules over all, how blessed are those who trust in you!

Indeed, your servants take delight in her stones, and feel compassion for the dust of her ruins.

Seek the Lord and the strength he gives! Seek his presence continually!

Smile on your servant! Teach me your statutes!

Surely it is futile to spread a net in plain sight of any bird,

A naive person believes everything, but the shrewd person discerns his steps.

An evil person seeks only rebellion, and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.