If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your loyal followers.

Remember how the enemy hurls insults, O Lord, and how a foolish nation blasphemes your name!

Remember your covenant promises, for the dark regions of the earth are full of places where violence rules.

Rise up, O God! Defend your honor! Remember how fools insult you all day long!

Do not disregard what your enemies say, or the unceasing shouts of those who defy you.

Do not be so certain you have won! Do not speak with your head held so high!

The bravehearted were plundered; they “fell asleep.” All the warriors were helpless.

He humbles princes; the kings of the earth regard him as awesome.

He rejected the tent of Joseph; he did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.

They have made their blood flow like water all around Jerusalem, and there is no one to bury them.

O God, restore us! Smile on us! Then we will be delivered!

Then we will not turn away from you. Revive us and we will pray to you!

O Lord God, invincible warrior, restore us! Smile on us! Then we will be delivered!

There must be no other god among you. You must not worship a foreign god.

Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!

A prayer of David. Listen O Lord! Answer me! For I am oppressed and needy.

The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

But I will not remove my loyal love from him, nor be unfaithful to my promise.

Once and for all I have vowed by my own holiness, I will never deceive David.

Take note of my brief lifespan! Why do you make all people so mortal?