If I lie down, I say, ‘When will I arise?’, and the night stretches on and I toss and turn restlessly until the day dawns.

You who tear yourself to pieces in your anger, will the earth be abandoned for your sake? Or will a rock be moved from its place?

The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

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

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!

For I hear what so many are saying, the terrifying news that comes from every direction. When they plot together against me, they figure out how they can take my life.

He brings an end to wars throughout the earth; he shatters the bow and breaks the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

For the music director; by David; written to get God’s attention. O God, please be willing to rescue me! O Lord, hurry and help me!

All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice, for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed.

As for those who are bent on traveling a sinful path, may the Lord remove them, along with those who behave wickedly! May Israel experience peace!

How blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! They will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate.

A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the Lord I cry out; to the Lord I plead for mercy.

Our cattle will be weighted down with produce. No one will break through our walls, no one will be taken captive, and there will be no terrified cries in our city squares.

then, my child, do this in order to deliver yourself, because you have fallen into your neighbor’s power: go, humble yourself, and appeal firmly to your neighbor.

for it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than to put you lower before a prince, whom your eyes have seen.

The Beloved to Her Lover: Until the dawn arrives and the shadows flee, turn, my beloved – be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountain gorges.

At that time every place where there had been a thousand vines worth a thousand shekels will be overrun with thorns and briers.

I will fasten him like a peg into a solid place; he will bring honor and respect to his father’s family.

Is this really your boisterous city whose origins are in the distant past, and whose feet led her to a distant land to reside?

Just as birds hover over a nest, so the Lord who commands armies will protect Jerusalem. He will protect and deliver it; as he passes over he will rescue it.