O God, you have taught me since I was young, and I am still declaring your amazing deeds.

During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.

Then I entered the precincts of God’s temple, and understood the destiny of the wicked.

Its branches reached the Mediterranean Sea, and its shoots the Euphrates River.

He says, “How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)

May they be humiliated and continually terrified! May they die in shame!

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

Turn back toward us, O Lord! How long must this suffering last? Have pity on your servants!

in order to protect him from times of trouble, until the wicked are destroyed.

until the time when his prediction came true. The Lord’s word proved him right.

This brought him a reward, an eternal gift.

They lost their appetite for all food, and they drew near the gates of death.

His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.

May the Lord’s name be praised now and forevermore!

From east to west the Lord’s name is deserving of praise.

But we will praise the Lord now and forevermore. Praise the Lord!

I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me!

Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.

The Lord will protect you in all you do, now and forevermore.

O Israel, hope in the Lord now and forevermore!