How blessed are those who promote justice, and do what is right all the time!

They made the Lord angry by their actions, and a plague broke out among them.

Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the Lord’s acts of loyal love!

I will give you thanks before the nations, O Lord! I will sing praises to you before foreigners!

For they say cruel and deceptive things to me; they lie to me.

May his ancestors’ sins be remembered by the Lord! May his mother’s sin not be forgotten!

A psalm of David. Here is the Lord’s proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”

He executes judgment against the nations; he fills the valleys with corpses; he shatters their heads over the vast battlefield.

From the stream along the road he drinks; then he lifts up his head.

He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.

It goes well for the one who generously lends money, and conducts his business honestly.

Why do you flee, O sea? Why do you turn back, O Jordan River?

and listened to me. As long as I live, I will call to him when I need help.

The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.

I will present a thank offering to you, and call on the name of the Lord.

the Lord’s right hand gives victory, the Lord’s right hand conquers.

I will give you sincere thanks, when I learn your just regulations.

With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands!

Though rulers plot and slander me, your servant meditates on your statutes.

The ropes of the wicked tighten around me, but I do not forget your law.