<p class="poetry">The <sc>Lordsc> will protect you from all harm;p> <p class="poetry">he will protect your life.p>

<t /><p class="psasuper">A song of ascents.<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">I look up<n id="3" /> toward you,p> <p class="poetry">the one enthroned<n id="4" /> in heaven.p>

<p class="poetry">the sun to rule by day,p> <p class="poetry">for his loyal love endures,p>

<p class="poetry">the moon and stars to rule by night,p> <p class="poetry">for his loyal love endures,p>

<p class="poetry">How can we sing a song to the <sc>Lordsc>p> <p class="poetry">in a foreign land?p>

<p class="poetry">How blessed will be the one who grabs your babiesp> <p class="poetry">and smashes them on a rock!<n id="1" />p>

<p class="poetry">You open your hand,p> <p class="poetry">and fill every living thing with the food they desire.<n id="1" />p>

<p class="poetry">He satisfies the desire<n id="1" /> of his loyal followers;<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">he hears their cry for help and delivers them.p>

<p class="poetry">Extol the <sc>Lordsc>, O Jerusalem!p> <p class="poetry">Praise your God, O Zion!p>

<p class="poetry">Let them praise the name of the <sc>Lordsc>,p> <p class="poetry">for he gave the command and they came into existence.p>

<p class="poetry">Praise the <sc>Lordsc> from the earth,p> <p class="poetry">you sea creatures and all you ocean depths,p>

<p class="poetry">For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed;<n id="1" />p> <p class="poetry">he did not overlook<n id="2" /> their cry for help<n id="3" />p>

<p class="poetry">They say,<n id="1" /> &#8220;We speak persuasively;<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">we know how to flatter and boast.<n id="3" />p> <p class="poetry">Who is our master?&#8221;<n id="4" />p>

<p class="poetry">The <sc>Lordsc> looks down from heaven<n id="1" /> at the human race,<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">to see if there is anyone who is wise<n id="3" /> and seeks God.<n id="4" />p>

<p class="poetry">He despises a reprobate,<n id="1" />p> <p class="poetry">but honors the <sc>Lordsc>&#8217;s loyal followers.<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.<n id="3" />p>

<p class="poetry">I will praise<n id="1" /> the <sc>Lordsc> who<n id="2" /> guides<n id="3" /> me;p> <p class="poetry">yes, during the night I reflect and learn.<n id="4" />p>

<p class="poetry">You lead me in<n id="1" /> the path of life;<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">I experience absolute joy in your presence;<n id="3" />p> <p class="poetry">you always give me sheer delight.<n id="4" />p>

<p class="poetry">You are the reason I offer praise<n id="1" /> in the great assembly;p> <p class="poetry">I will fulfill my promises before the <sc>Lordsc>&#8217;s loyal followers.<n id="2" />p>

<p class="poetry">When evil men attack me<n id="1" />p> <p class="poetry">to devour my flesh,<n id="2" />p> <p class="poetry">when my adversaries and enemies attack me,<n id="3" />p> <p class="poetry">they stumble and fall.<n id="4" />p>

<p class="poetry">My heart tells me to pray to you,<n id="1" />p> <p class="poetry">and I do pray to you, O <sc>Lordsc>.<n id="2" />p>