A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the Lord’s loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands!

A song of ascents. O Lord, for David’s sake remember all his strenuous effort,

Those who make them will end up like them, as will everyone who trusts in them.

The Lord is good to all, and has compassion on all he has made.

Your kingdom is an eternal kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations.

Praise him, O sun and moon! Praise him, all you shiny stars!

Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

Turn back from me, all you who behave wickedly, for the Lord has heard the sound of my weeping!

May all my enemies be humiliated and absolutely terrified! May they turn back and be suddenly humiliated!

For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David. I will thank the Lord with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds!

Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance.”

The wicked man is so arrogant he always thinks, “God won’t hold me accountable; he doesn’t care.”

He is secure at all times. He has no regard for your commands; he disdains all his enemies.

May the Lord cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that boasts!

All those who behave wickedly do not understand – those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the Lord.

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

Then we will shout for joy over your victory; we will rejoice in the name of our God! May the Lord grant all your requests!

All who see me taunt me; they mock me and shake their heads.

My strength drains away like water; all my bones are dislocated; my heart is like wax; it melts away inside me.

Surely your goodness and faithfulness will pursue me all my days, and I will live in the Lord’s house for the rest of my life.