It ranks first among the works of God, the One who made it has furnished it with a sword.

For he set its foundation upon the seas, and established it upon the ocean currents.

For the sake of your reputation, O Lord, forgive my sin, because it is great.

The Lord strengthens his people; he protects and delivers his chosen king.

You are my king, O God! Decree Jacob’s deliverance!

The heavens declare his fairness, for God is judge. (Selah)

He alone is my protector and deliverer. He is my refuge; I will not be upended.

For observing the festival is a requirement for Israel; it is an ordinance given by the God of Jacob.

He will call out to me, ‘You are my father, my God, and the protector who delivers me.’

he will certainly rescue you from the snare of the hunter and from the destructive plague.

The Lord is elevated in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations.

Praise the Lord our God! Worship before his footstool! He is holy!

For he knows what we are made of; he realizes we are made of clay.

O family of Aaron, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector.

You loyal followers of the Lord, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector.

Let them praise the name of the Lord, for he gave the command and they came into existence.

Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.

He will die because there was no discipline; because of the greatness of his folly he will reel.

A man who commits adultery with a woman lacks wisdom, whoever does it destroys his own life.

The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool.