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.

I am a friend to all your loyal followers, and to those who keep your precepts.

The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.

May the arrogant be humiliated, for they have slandered me! But I meditate on your precepts.

You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm.

Support me, so that I will be delivered. Then I will focus on your statutes continually.

For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.