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For the director of music. A psalm of David. A song. God, you will be praised in Jerusalem. We will keep our promises to you.

The pastures are full of flocks, and the valleys are covered with grain. Everything shouts and sings for joy.

For the director of music. A song. A psalm. Everything on earth, shout with joy to God!

Come and see what God has done, the amazing things he has done for people.

All of you who fear God, come and listen, and I will tell you what he has done for me.

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm. A song. God, have mercy on us and bless us and show us your kindness Selah

For the director of music. A psalm of David. A song. Let God rise up and scatter his enemies; let those who hate him run away from him.

Sing to God; sing praises to his name. Prepare the way for him who rides through the desert, whose name is the Lord . Rejoice before him.

Why do you mountains with many peaks look with envy on the mountain that God chose for his home? The Lord will live there forever.

God, order up your power; show the mighty power you have used for us before.

For the director of music. To the tune of "Lilies." A psalm of David. God, save me, because the water has risen to my neck.

I am tired from calling for help; my throat is sore. My eyes are tired from waiting for God to help me.

There are more people who hate me for no reason than hairs on my head; powerful enemies want to destroy me for no reason. They make me pay back what I did not steal.

For you, I carry this shame, and my face is covered with disgrace.

My strong love for your Temple completely controls me. When people insult you, it hurts me.

But I pray to you, Lord , for favor. God, because of your great love, answer me. You are truly able to save.

Insults have broken my heart and left me weak. I looked for sympathy, but there was none; I found no one to comfort me.

For the director of music. A psalm of David. To help people remember. God, come quickly and save me. Lord , hurry to help me.

I will shout for joy when I sing praises to you. You have saved me.

Help him judge your people fairly and decide what is right for the poor.