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For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack.

In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life.

…in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me.

For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.

For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David. Do you indeed speak justly, O rulers? Do you judge uprightly, O sons of men?

…refusing to hear the tune of the charmer who skillfully weaves his spell.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me.

For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.

For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice.

O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah

O LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, rouse Yourself to punish all the nations; show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah

My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.

Consume them in wrath; consume them till they are no more, so it may be known to the ends of the earth that God rules over Jacob. Selah

To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A Miktam of David for instruction. When he fought Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck down 12,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. You have rejected us, O God; You have broken us; You have been angry; restore us!

Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?

Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer.

From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.

Then I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.

For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.

They fully intend to cast him down from his lofty perch; they delight in lies; with their mouths they bless, but inwardly they curse. Selah

God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God,

…and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

…and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

My soul clings to You; Your right hand upholds me.

But those who seek my life to destroy it will go into the depths of the earth.

They will fall to the power of the sword; they will become a portion for foxes.

They hold fast to their evil purpose; they speak of hiding their snares. “Who will see them?” they say.

They will be made to stumble, their own tongues turned against them. All who see will shake their heads.

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled.

O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You.

O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You.

Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple.

You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth.

For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth!

Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.

All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah

All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah

All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah

I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You—

I cried out to Him with my mouth and praised Him with my tongue.

But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer.

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah

For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm. A song. May God be gracious to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah

Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him.

Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds—His name is the LORD—and rejoice before Him.

God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.

Envoys will arrive from Egypt; Cush will stretch out her hands to God.

Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord—Selah

Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth; sing praises to the Lord—Selah

…to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds.

Ascribe the power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose strength is in the skies.

O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.

For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck.

I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons,

I have become a stranger to my brothers and a foreigner to my mother’s sons,

I made sackcloth my clothing, and I was sport to them.

But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation.

Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion.

Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.

They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst.

May their place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in their tents.

Add iniquity to their iniquity; let them not share in Your righteousness.

For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.

For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!

For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!

For the choirmaster. Of David. To bring remembrance. Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me!

But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.

In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.

Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress.

I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.

…saying, “God has forsaken him; pursue him and seize him, for there is no one to rescue him.”

Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me.

O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.

Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.

Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.

Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.

Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You?

So I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.

When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.

May the mountains bring peace to the people, and the hills bring righteousness.

May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.

A Psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.

So their people return to this place and drink up waters in abundance.

When I tried to understand all this, it was troublesome in my sight