They are calloused; they speak arrogantly.

The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord’s promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.

For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.

Day after day it speaks out; night after night it reveals his greatness.

For the music director; according to the tune “Morning Doe;” a psalm of David. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? I groan in prayer, but help seems far away.

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!

You are the reason I offer praise in the great assembly; I will fulfill my promises before the Lord’s loyal followers.

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor, Jacob’s descendants, who pray to him. (Selah)

Guide me into your truth and teach me. For you are the God who delivers me; on you I rely all day long.

The Lord shows his faithful followers the way they should live.

The Lord’s loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them.

Deliver me from my distress; rescue me from my suffering!

I do not associate with deceitful men, or consort with those who are dishonest.

to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds.

My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O Lord.

Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!

Pay them back for their evil deeds! Pay them back for what they do! Punish them!

For they do not understand the Lord’s actions, or the way he carries out justice. The Lord will permanently demolish them.

“What profit is there in taking my life, in my descending into the Pit? Can the dust of the grave praise you? Can it declare your loyalty?