I will serve the Lord in the land of the living.

This is the Lord’s gate – the godly enter through it.

I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions.

You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed.

I run along the path of your commands, for you enable me to do so.

All your commands are reliable. I am pursued without reason. Help me!

If you, O Lord, were to keep track of sins, O Lord, who could stand before you?

and led Israel through its midst, for his loyal love endures,

They rebel against you and act deceitfully; your enemies lie.

Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I escape.

You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive? (Selah)

He lifted me out of the watery pit, out of the slimy mud. He placed my feet on a rock and gave me secure footing.

How blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!

Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!

The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God,

As for the actions of people – just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

He mounted a winged angel and flew; he glided on the wings of the wind.

I chase my enemies and catch them; I do not turn back until I wipe them out.

For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head.

Rescue me from the mouth of the lion, and from the horns of the wild oxen! You have answered me!