until the time when his prediction came true. The Lord’s word proved him right.

He destroyed their vines and fig trees, and broke the trees throughout their territory.

His acts are characterized by faithfulness and justice; all his precepts are reliable.

For his loyal love towers over us, and the Lord’s faithfulness endures. Praise the Lord!

ה (He) Teach me, O Lord, the lifestyle prescribed by your statutes, so that I might observe it continually.

Revive me with your loyal love, that I might keep the rules you have revealed.

How difficult it is for me to fathom your thoughts about me, O God! How vast is their sum total!

May you accept my prayer like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering!

By David. The Lord, my protector, deserves praise – the one who trains my hands for battle, and my fingers for war,

Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis.

Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.

My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.

For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

for jealousy kindles a husband’s rage, and he will not show mercy when he takes revenge.

The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.

Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.

People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it.

A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

The one who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious – the king will be his friend.