Offer the prescribed sacrifices and trust in the Lord!

Many say, “Who can show us anything good?” Smile upon us, Lord!

When I look up at the heavens, which your fingers made, and see the moon and the stars, which you set in place,

you appoint them to rule over your creation; you have placed everything under their authority,

The Lord revealed himself; he accomplished justice; the wicked were ensnared by their own actions. (Higgaion. Selah)

Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.

The Lord repaid me for my godly deeds; he rewarded my blameless behavior.

For I have obeyed the Lord’s commands; I have not rebelled against my God.

He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.

You give me your protective shield; your right hand supports me; your willingness to help enables me to prevail.

Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!

Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!

Remember your compassionate and faithful deeds, O Lord, for you have always acted in this manner.

Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help, when I lift my hands toward your holy temple!

The Lord pays attention to the godly and hears their cry for help.

May they be like wind-driven chaff, as the Lord’s angel attacks them!

If we had rejected our God, and spread out our hands in prayer to another god,

I do not need to take a bull from your household or goats from your sheepfolds.

For every wild animal in the forest belongs to me, as well as the cattle that graze on a thousand hills.

Pray to me when you are in trouble! I will deliver you, and you will honor me!”