For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.

They did not remember what he had done, how he delivered them from the enemy,

where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work.

A song of ascents, by David. I was glad because they said to me, “We will go to the Lord’s temple.”

If I tried to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. Even if I finished counting them, I would still have to contend with you.

they wandered from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another.

You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine.

Then my enemy will say, “I have defeated him!” Then my foes will rejoice because I am upended.

Let them disappear like water that flows away! Let them wither like grass!

The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and trembled. Yes, the depths of the sea shook with fear.

The Lord writes in the census book of the nations, “This one was born there.” (Selah)

They will be thrown down the side of a cliff by their judges. They will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.

Rely on the Lord! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

From the most remote place on earth I call out to you in my despair. Lead me up to an inaccessible rocky summit!

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

You make it dark and night comes, during which all the beasts of the forest prowl around.

I am fading away like a shadow at the end of the day; I am shaken off like a locust.

Their life’s breath departs, they return to the ground; on that day their plans die.

In my self-confidence I said, “I will never be upended.”

Our record of sins overwhelms me, but you forgive our acts of rebellion.