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

For the music director; by David. In the Lord I have taken shelter. How can you say to me, “Flee to a mountain like a bird!

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.

Accomplish awesome, faithful deeds, you who powerfully deliver those who look to you for protection from their enemies.

By David. Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have integrity, and I trust in the Lord without wavering.

I jumped to conclusions and said, “I am cut off from your presence!” But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

He gave me reason to sing a new song, praising our God. May many see what God has done, so that they might swear allegiance to him and trust in the Lord!

Let foreigners rejoice and celebrate! For you execute justice among the nations, and govern the people living on earth. (Selah)

But as for me, God’s presence is all I need. I have made the sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.

as well as wine that makes people feel so good, and so they can have oil to make their faces shine, as well as food that sustains people’s lives.

He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts.

Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me!

Then I confessed my sin; I no longer covered up my wrongdoing. I said, “I will confess my rebellious acts to the Lord.” And then you forgave my sins. (Selah)

Written by David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, causing the king to send him away. I will praise the Lord at all times; my mouth will continually praise him.

Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his kingdom.

The raging water would have overwhelmed us.

But you, Lord, are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me.

Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek your help.

He waits in ambush near the villages; in hidden places he kills the innocent. His eyes look for some unfortunate victim.

He is like a lion that wants to tear its prey to bits, like a young lion crouching in hidden places.