A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the Lord I cry out; to the Lord I plead for mercy.

Certainly the Lord guards the way of the godly, but the way of the wicked ends in destruction.

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

I rested and slept; I awoke, for the Lord protects me.

Offer the prescribed sacrifices and trust in the Lord!

Relent, Lord, rescue me! Deliver me because of your faithfulness!

O Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth!

Consequently the Lord provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble.

Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you pay no attention during times of trouble?

Rise up, Lord! O God, strike him down! Do not forget the oppressed!

The Lord rules forever! The nations are driven out of his land.

Lord, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

The Lord approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

Certainly the Lord is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.

I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.

I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.

They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the Lord helped me.

The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.

For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.