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I hate those who cling to worthless idols;^(m) as for me, I trust in the Lord .⁽ⁿ⁾

I will be glad and rejoice in your love, for you saw my affliction^(o) and knew the anguish^(p) of my soul.

You have not given me into the hands^(q) of the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place.^(r)

Be merciful to me, Lord , for I am in distress;^(s) my eyes grow weak with sorrow,^(t) my soul and body^(u) with grief.

My life is consumed by anguish^(v) and my years by groaning;^(w) my strength fails^(x) because of my affliction,^[b](y) and my bones grow weak.^(z)

Because of all my enemies,^(aa) I am the utter contempt^(ab) of my neighbors^(ac) and an object of dread to my closest friends— those who see me on the street flee from me.

I am forgotten as though I were dead;^(ad) I have become like broken pottery.

For I hear many whispering,^(ae) "Terror on every side!"^(af) They conspire against me^(ag) and plot to take my life.^(ah)

But I trust^(ai) in you, Lord ; I say, "You are my God."

My times^(aj) are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.

Let your face shine^(ak) on your servant; save me in your unfailing love.^(al)

Let me not be put to shame,^(am) Lord , for I have cried out to you; but let the wicked be put to shame and be silent^(an) in the realm of the dead.

Let their lying lips^(ao) be silenced, for with pride and contempt they speak arrogantly^(ap) against the righteous.

How abundant are the good things^(aq) that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all,^(ar) on those who take refuge^(as) in you.

In the shelter^(at) of your presence you hide^(au) them from all human intrigues;^(av) you keep them safe in your dwelling from accusing tongues.

Praise be to the Lord ,^(aw) for he showed me the wonders of his love^(ax) when I was in a city under siege.^(ay)

In my alarm^(az) I said, "I am cut off^(ba) from your sight!" Yet you heard my cry^(bb) for mercy when I called to you for help.

Love the Lord , all his faithful people!^(bc) The Lord preserves those who are true to him,^(bd) but the proud he pays back^(be) in full.

Be strong and take heart,^(bf) all you who hope in the Lord .

Of David. A maskil.^[a]

Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.^(a)

Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them^(b) and in whose spirit is no deceit.^(c)

When I kept silent,^(d) my bones wasted away^(e) through my groaning^(f) all day long.

For day and night your hand was heavy^(g) on me; my strength was sapped^(h) as in the heat of summer.^[b]

Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity.⁽ⁱ⁾ I said, "I will confess^(j) my transgressions^(k) to the Lord ." And you forgave the guilt of my sin.^(l)

Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found;^(m) surely the rising⁽ⁿ⁾ of the mighty waters^(o) will not reach them.^(p)

You are my hiding place;^(q) you will protect me from trouble^(r) and surround me with songs of deliverance.^(s)

I will instruct^(t) you and teach you^(u) in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on^(v) you.

Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle^(w) or they will not come to you.

Many are the woes of the wicked,^(x) but the Lord 's unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts^(y) in him.

Rejoice in the Lord ^(z) and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!

Sing joyfully^(a) to the Lord , you righteous; it is fitting^(b) for the upright^(c) to praise him.

Praise the Lord with the harp;^(d) make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.^(e)

Sing to him a new song;^(f) play skillfully, and shout for joy.^(g)

For the word of the Lord is right^(h) and true;⁽ⁱ⁾ he is faithful^(j) in all he does.

The Lord loves righteousness and justice;^(k) the earth is full of his unfailing love.^(l)