You loyal followers of the Lord, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! All you descendants of Israel, stand in awe of him!

But I have integrity! Rescue me and have mercy on me!

He makes Lebanon skip like a calf and Sirion like a young ox.

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

You determine my destiny! Rescue me from the power of my enemies and those who chase me.

The Lord’s decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.

Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

Trust in the Lord and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!

He will vindicate you in broad daylight, and publicly defend your just cause.

My heart beats quickly; my strength leaves me; I can hardly see.

They repay me evil for the good I have done; though I have tried to do good to them, they hurl accusations at me.

They say, ‘An awful disease overwhelms him, and now that he is bed-ridden he will never recover.’

You sold your people for a pittance; you did not ask a high price for them.

For the music director; by the Korahites; a psalm. All you nations, clap your hands! Shout out to God in celebration!

Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.

but, despite their wealth, people do not last, they are like animals that perish.

Wealthy people do not understand; they are like animals that perish.

He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people.

For foreigners attack me; ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life. (Selah)

I say, “I wish I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and settle in a safe place!