The stands were constructed with frames between the joints.

So the three elite warriors broke through the Philistine forces and drew some water from the cistern in Bethlehem near the city gate. They carried it back to David, but David refused to drink it. He poured it out as a drink offering to the Lord

He will yet fill your mouth with laughter, and your lips with gladness.

Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

But you even break off piety, and hinder meditation before God.

His memory perishes from the earth, he has no name in the land.

For, when I think about this, I am terrified and my body feels a shudder.

Is it not misfortune for the unjust, and disaster for those who work iniquity?

“If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say.

He strikes them for their wickedness, in a place where people can see,

Would your wealth sustain you, so that you would not be in distress, even all your mighty efforts?

For the hills bring it food, where all the wild animals play.

“I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill.”

Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

By David. O Lord, I come before you in prayer.

My enemies ask this cruel question about me, ‘When will he finally die and be forgotten?’

Present to God a thank-offering! Repay your vows to the sovereign One!

I wear sackcloth and they ridicule me.

Worship the Lord in holy attire! Tremble before him, all the earth!

He makes the winds his messengers, and the flaming fire his attendant.