for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.

You defend the fatherless and oppressed, so that mere mortals may no longer terrorize them.

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

People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.

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

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

He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.

Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.

Let all the people of the earth acknowledge the Lord and turn to him! Let all the nations worship you!

O Lord, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed.

For you are my high ridge and my stronghold; for the sake of your own reputation you lead me and guide me.

You will free me from the net they hid for me, for you are my place of refuge.

The Lord promotes equity and justice; the Lord’s faithfulness extends throughout the earth.

No king is delivered by his vast army; a warrior is not saved by his great might.

This oppressed man cried out and the Lord heard; he saved him from all his troubles.

Remain loyal to the Lord, you chosen people of his, for his loyal followers lack nothing!

Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the Lord.

The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

They are filled with food from your house, and you allow them to drink from the river of your delicacies.

By David. Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!