You destroy their offspring from the earth, their descendants from among the human race.

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

A horse disappoints those who trust in it for victory; despite its great strength, it cannot deliver.

The godly face many dangers, but the Lord saves them from each one of them.

Evil men borrow, but do not repay their debt, but the godly show compassion and are generous.

For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.

Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.

He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive: “May men praise you, for you have done well!”

God looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

Throw your burden upon the Lord, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the godly to be upended.

The godly will rejoice when they see vengeance carried out; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked.

Then observers will say, “Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!”

The godly will rejoice in the Lord and take shelter in him. All the morally upright will boast.

Come and witness God’s exploits! His acts on behalf of people are awesome!

My own brothers treat me like a stranger; they act as if I were a foreigner.

They are immune to the trouble common to men; they do not suffer as other men do.

Do not let the afflicted be turned back in shame! Let the oppressed and poor praise your name!

For victory does not come from the east or west, or from the wilderness.

Protect me, for I am loyal! O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you!

The Lord said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have made a promise on oath to David, my servant: