land was polluted with blood. 106:039 Thus were they defiled with their works, and prostituted themselves in their deeds. 106:040 Therefore Yahweh burned with anger against his people. He abhorred his inheritance. 106:041 He gave them into the hand of the nations. Those who hated them ruled over them. 106:042 Their enemies also oppressed them. They were brought into subjection under their hand. 106:043 Many times he delivered them, but they were rebellious in their counsel, and were brought low in their iniquity. 106:044 Nevertheless he regarded their distress, when he heard their cry. 106:045 He remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses. 106:046 He made them also to be pitied by all those who carried them captive. 106:047 Save us, Yahweh, our God, gather us from among the nations, to give thanks to your holy name, to triumph in your praise! 106:048 Blessed be Yahweh, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting! Let all the people say, "Amen." Praise Yah! 107:001 Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. 107:002 Let the redeemed by Yahweh say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the adversary, 107:003 And gathered out of the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. 107:004 They wandered in the wilderness in a desert way. They found no city to live in. 107:005 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. 107:006 Then they cried to Yahweh in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses, 107:007 he led them also by a straight way, that they might go to a city to live in. 107:008 Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works to the children of men! 107:009 For he satisfies the longing soul. He fills the hungry soul with good. 107:010 Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron, 107:011 because they rebelled against the words of God, and condemned the counsel of the Most High. 107:012 Therefore he brought down their heart with labor. They fell down, and there was none to help. 107:013 Then they cried to Yahweh in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. 107:014 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their bonds in sunder. 107:015 Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works to the children of men! 107:016 For he has broken the gates of brass, and cut through bars of iron. 107:017 Fools are afflicted because of their disobedience, and because of their iniquities. 107:018 Their soul abhors all kinds of food. They draw near to the gates of death. 107:019 Then they cry to Yahweh in their trouble, he saves them out of their distresses. 107:020 He sends his word, and heals them, and delivers them from their graves. 107:021 Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works to the children of men! 107:022 Let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with singing. 107:023 Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business in great waters; 107:024 These see Yahweh's works, and his wonders in the deep. 107:025 For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up its waves. 107:026 They mount up to the sky; they go down again to the depths. Their soul melts away because of trouble. 107:027 They reel back and forth, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' end. 107:028 Then they cry to Yahweh in their trouble, and he brings them out of their distress. 107:029 He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still. 107:030 Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven. 107:031 Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works for the children of men! 107:032 Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people, and praise him in the seat of the elders. 107:033 He turns rivers into a desert, water springs into a thirsty ground, 107:034 and a fruitful land into a salt waste, for the wickedness of those who dwell in it. 107:035 He turns a desert into a pool of water, and a dry land into water springs. 107:036 There he makes the hungry live, that they may prepare a city to live in, 107:037 sow fields, plant vineyards, and reap the fruits of increase. 107:038 He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn't allow their livestock to decrease. 107:039 Again, they are diminished and bowed down through oppression, trouble, and sorrow. 107:040 He pours contempt on princes, and causes them to wander in a trackless waste. 107:041 Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction, and increases their families like a flock. 107:042 The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths. 107:043 Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of Yahweh. 108:001 <<A Song. A Psalm by David.>> My heart is steadfast, God. I will sing and I will make music with my soul. 108:002 Wake up, harp and lyre! I will wake up the dawn. 108:003 I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations. I will sing praises to you among the peoples. 108:004 For your loving kindness is great above the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. 108:005 Be exalted, God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth. 108:006 That your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and answer us. 108:007 God has spoken from his sanctuary: "In triumph, I will divide Shechem, and measure out the valley of Succoth. 108:008 Gilead is mine. Manasseh is mine. Ephraim also is my helmet. Judah is my scepter. 108:009 Moab is my wash pot. I will toss my sandal on Edom. I will shout over Philistia." 108:010 Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who has led me to Edom? 108:011 Haven't you rejected us, God? You don't go forth, God, with our armies. 108:012 Give us help against the enemy, for the help of man is vain. 108:013 Through God, we will do valiantly. For it is he who will tread down our enemies. 109:001 <<For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.>> God of my praise, don't remain silent, 109:002 for they have opened the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of deceit against me. They have spoken to me with a lying tongue. 109:003 They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause. 109:004 In return for my love, they are my adversaries; but I am in prayer. 109:005 They have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love. 109:006 Set a wicked man over him. Let an adversary stand at his right hand. 109:007 When he is judged, let him come forth guilty. Let his prayer be turned into sin. 109:008 Let his days be few. Let another take his office. 109:009 Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow. 109:010 Let his children be wandering beggars. Let them be sought from their ruins. 109:011 Let the creditor seize all that he has. Let strangers plunder the fruit of his labor. 109:012 Let there be none to extend kindness to him, neither let there be any to have pity on his fatherless children. 109:013 Let his posterity be cut off. In the generation following let their name be blotted out. 109:014 Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered by Yahweh. Don't let the sin of his mother be blotted out. 109:015 Let them be before Yahweh continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth; 109:016 because he didn't remember to show kindness, but persecuted the poor and needy man, the broken in heart, to kill them. 109:017 Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He didn't delight in blessing, and it was far from him. 109:018 He clothed himself also with cursing as with his garment. It came into his inward parts like water, like oil into his bones. 109:019 Let it be to him as the clothing with which he covers himself, for the belt that is always around him. 109:020 This is the reward of my adversaries from Yahweh, of those who speak evil against my soul. 109:021 But deal with me, Yahweh the Lord, for your name's sake, because your loving kindness is good, deliver me; 109:022 for I am poor and needy. My heart is wounded within me. 109:023 I fade away like an evening shadow. I am shaken off like a locust. 109:024 My knees are weak through fasting. My body is thin and lacks fat. 109:025 I have also become a reproach to them. When they see me, they shake their head. 109:026 Help me, Yahweh, my God. Save me according to your loving kindness; 109:027 that they may know that this is your hand; that you, Yahweh, have done it. 109:028 They may curse, but you bless. When they arise, they will be shamed, but your servant shall rejoice. 109:029 Let my adversaries be clothed with dishonor. Let them cover themselves with their own shame as with a robe. 109:030 I will give great thanks to Yahweh with my mouth. Yes, I will praise him among the multitude. 109:031 For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul. 110:001 > Yahweh says to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet." 110:002 Yahweh will send forth the rod of your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies. 110:003 Your people offer themselves willingly in the day of your power, in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your youth. 110:004 Yahweh has sworn, and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek." 110:005 The Lord is at your right hand. He will crush kings in the day of his wrath. 110:006 He will judge among the nations. He will heap up dead bodies. He will crush the ruler of the whole earth. 110:007 He will drink of the brook in the way; therefore he will lift up his head. 111:001 Praise Yah!{Psalm 111 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial "Praise Yah!" starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).} I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation. 111:002 Yahweh's works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them. 111:003 His work is honor and majesty. His righteousness endures forever. 111:004 He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful. 111:005 He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant. 111:006 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations. 111:007 The works of his hands are truth and justice. All his precepts are sure. 111:008 They are established forever and ever. They are done in truth and uprightness. 111:009 He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome! 111:010 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! 112:001 Praise Yah!{Psalm 112 is an acrostic poem, with each verse after the initial "Praise Yah!" starting with a letter of the alphabet (ordered from Alef to Tav).} Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments. 112:002 His seed will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed. 112:003 Wealth and riches are in his house. His righteousness endures forever. 112:004 Light dawns in the darkness for the upright, gracious, merciful, and righteous. 112:005 It is well with the man who deals graciously and lends. He will maintain his cause in judgment. 112:006 For he will never be shaken. The righteous will be remembered forever. 112:007 He will not be afraid of evil news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Yahweh. 112:008 His heart is established. He will not be afraid in the end when he sees his adversaries. 112:009 He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honor. 112:010 The wicked will see it, and be grieved. He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away. The desire of the wicked will perish. 113:001 Praise Yah! Praise, you servants of Yahweh, praise the name of Yahweh. 113:002 Blessed be the name of Yahweh, from this time forth and forevermore. 113:003 From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, Yahweh's name is to be praised. 113:004 Yahweh is high above all nations, his glory above the heavens. 113:005 Who is like Yahweh, our God, who has his seat on high, 113:006 Who stoops down to see in heaven and in the earth? 113:007 He raises up the poor out of the dust. Lifts up the needy from the ash heap; 113:008 that he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people. 113:009 He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother of children. Praise Yah! 114:001 When Israel went forth out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of foreign language; 114:002 Judah became his sanctuary, Israel his dominion. 114:003 The sea saw it, and fled. The Jordan was driven back. 114:004 The mountains skipped like rams, the little hills like lambs. 114:005 What was it, you sea, that you fled? You Jordan, that you turned back? 114:006 You mountains, that you skipped like rams; you little hills, like lambs? 114:007 Tremble, you earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, 114:008 who turned the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a spring of waters. 115:001 Not to us, Yahweh, not to us, but to your name give glory, for your loving kindness, and for your truth's sake. 115:002 Why should the nations say, "Where is their God, now?" 115:003 But our God is in the heavens. He does whatever he pleases. 115:004 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 115:005 They have mouths, but they don't speak. They have eyes, but they don't see. 115:006 They have ears, but they don't hear. They have noses, but they don't smell. 115:007 They have hands, but they don't feel. They have feet, but they don't walk, neither do they speak through their throat. 115:008 Those who make them will be like them; yes, everyone who trusts in them. 115:009 Israel, trust in Yahweh! He is their help and their shield. 115:010 House of Aaron, trust in Yahweh! He is their help and their shield. 115:011 You who fear Yahweh, trust in Yahweh! He is their help and their shield. 115:012 Yahweh remembers us. He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel. He will bless the house of Aaron. 115:013 He will bless those who fear Yahweh, both small and great. 115:014 May Yahweh increase you more and more, you and your children. 115:015 Blessed are you by Yahweh, who made heaven and earth. 115:016 The heavens are the heavens of Yahweh; but the earth has he given to the children of men. 115:017 The dead don't praise Yah, neither any who go down into silence; 115:018 But we will bless Yah, from this time forth and forevermore. Praise Yah! 116:001 I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy. 116:002 Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. 116:003 The cords of death surrounded me, the pains of Sheol got a hold of me. I found trouble and sorrow. 116:004 Then called I on the name of Yahweh: "Yahweh, I beg you, deliver my soul." 116:005 Gracious is Yahweh, and righteous; yes, our God is merciful. 116:006 Yahweh preserves the simple. I was brought low, and he saved me. 116:007 Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you. 116:008 For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. 116:009 I will walk before Yahweh in the land of the living. 116:010 I believed, therefore I said, "I was greatly afflicted." 116:011 I said in my haste, "All men are liars." 116:012 What will I give to Yahweh for all his benefits toward me? 116:013 I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of Yahweh. 116:014 I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people. 116:015 Precious in the sight of Yahweh is the death of his saints. 116:016 Yahweh, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains. 116:017 I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of Yahweh. 116:018 I will pay my vows to Yahweh, yes, in the presence of all his people, 116:019 in the courts of Yahweh's house, in the midst of you, Jerusalem. Praise Yah! 117:001 Praise Yahweh, all you nations! Extol him, all you peoples! 117:002 For his loving kindness is great toward us. Yahweh's faithfulness endures forever. Praise Yah! 118:001 Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. 118:002 Let Israel now say that his loving kindness endures forever. 118:003 Let the house of Aaron now say that his loving kindness endures forever. 118:004 Now let those who fear Yahweh say that his loving kindness endures forever. 118:005 Out of my distress, I called on Yah. Yah answered me with freedom. 118:006 Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 118:007 Yahweh is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me. 118:008 It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man. 118:009 It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in princes. 118:010 All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of Yahweh, I cut them off. 118:011 They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. In the name of Yahweh I indeed cut them off. 118:012 They surrounded me like bees. They are quenched like the burning thorns. In the name of Yahweh I cut them off. 118:013 You pushed me back hard, to make me fall, but Yahweh helped me. 118:014 Yah is my strength and song. He has become my salvation. 118:015 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. "The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly. 118:016 The right hand of Yahweh is exalted! The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly!" 118:017 I will not die, but live, and declare Yah's works. 118:018 Yah has punished me severely, but he has not given me over to death. 118:019 Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will enter into them. I will give thanks to Yah. 118:020 This is the gate of Yahweh; the righteous will enter into it. 118:021 I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation. 118:022 The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner. 118:023 This is Yahweh's doing. It is marvelous in our eyes. 118:024 This is the day that Yahweh has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! 118:025 Save us now, we beg you, Yahweh! Yahweh, we beg you, send prosperity now. 118:026 Blessed is he who comes in the name of Yahweh! We have blessed you out of the house of Yahweh. 118:027 Yahweh is God, and he has given us light. Bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar. 118:028 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you. You are my God, I will exalt you. 118:029 Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. 119:001 > Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh's law. 119:002 Blessed are those who keep his statutes, who seek him with their whole heart. 119:003 Yes, they do nothing wrong. They walk in his ways. 119:004 You have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them. 119:005 Oh that my ways were steadfast to obey your statutes! 119:006 Then I wouldn't be disappointed, when I consider all of your commandments. 119:007 I will give thanks to you with uprightness of heart, when I learn your righteous judgments. 119:008 I will observe your statutes. Don't utterly forsake me. 119:009 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. 119:010 With my whole heart, I have sought you. Don't let me wander from your commandments. 119:011 I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. 119:012 Blessed are you, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes. 119:013 With my lips, I have declared all the ordinances of your mouth. 119:014 I have rejoiced in the way of your testimonies, as much as in all riches. 119:015 I will meditate on your precepts, and consider your ways. 119:016 I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word. 119:017 Do good to your servant. I will live and I will obey your word. 119:018 Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things out of your law. 119:019 I am a stranger on the earth. Don't hide your commandments from me. 119:020 My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times. 119:021 You have rebuked the proud who are cursed, who wander from your commandments. 119:022 Take reproach and contempt away from me, for I have kept your statutes. 119:023 Though princes sit and slander me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. 119:024 Indeed your statutes are my delight, and my counselors. 119:025 My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word! 119:026 I declared my ways, and you answered me. Teach me your statutes. 119:027 Let me understand the teaching of your precepts! Then I will meditate on your wondrous works. 119:028 My soul is weary with sorrow: strengthen me according to your word. 119:029 Keep me from the way of deceit. Grant me your law graciously! 119:030 I have chosen the way of truth. I have set your ordinances before me. 119:031 I cling to your statutes, Yahweh. Don't let me be disappointed. 119:032 I run in the path of your commandments, for you have set my heart free. 119:033 Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes. I will keep them to the end. 119:034 Give me understanding, and I will keep your law. Yes, I will obey it with my whole heart. 119:035 Direct me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in them. 119:036 Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain. 119:037 Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways. 119:038 Fulfill your promise to your servant, that you may be feared. 119:039 Take away my disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good. 119:040 Behold, I long for your precepts! Revive me in your righteousness. 119:041 Let your loving kindness also come to me, Yahweh, your salvation, according to your word. 119:042 So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, for I trust in your word. 119:043 Don't snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances. 119:044 So I will obey your law continually, forever and ever. 119:045 I will walk in liberty, for I have sought your precepts. 119:046 I will also speak of your statutes before kings, and will not be disappointed. 119:047 I will delight myself in your commandments, because I love them. 119:048 I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes. 119:049 Remember your word to your servant, because you gave me hope. 119:050 This is my comfort in my affliction, for your word has revived me. 119:051 The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don't swerve from your law. 119:052 I remember your ordinances of old, Yahweh, and have comforted myself. 119:053 Indignation has taken hold on me, because of the wicked who forsake your law. 119:054 Your statutes have been my songs, in the house where I live. 119:055 I have remembered your name, Yahweh, in the night, and I obey your law. 119:056 This is my way, that I keep your precepts. 119:057 Yahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words. 119:058 I sought your favor with my whole heart. Be merciful to me according to your word. 119:059 I considered my ways, and turned my steps to your statutes. 119:060 I will hurry, and not delay, to obey your commandments. 119:061 The ropes of the wicked bind me, but I won't forget your law. 119:062 At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, because of your righteous ordinances. 119:063 I am a friend of all those who fear you, of those who observe your precepts. 119:064 The earth is full of your loving kindness, Yahweh. Teach me your statutes. 119:065 Do good to your servant, according to your word, Yahweh. 119:066 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. 119:067 Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word. 119:068 You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes. 119:069 The proud have smeared a lie upon me. With my whole heart, I will keep your precepts. 119:070 Their heart is as callous as the fat, but I delight in your law. 119:071 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes. 119:072 The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. 119:073 Your hands have made me and formed me. Give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments. 119:074 Those who fear you will see me and be glad, because I have put my hope in your word. 119:075 Yahweh, I know that your judgments are righteous, that in faithfulness you have afflicted me. 119:076 Please let your loving kindness be for my comfort, according to your word to your servant. 119:077 Let your tender mercies come to me, that I may live; for your law is my delight. 119:078 Let the proud be disappointed, for they have overthrown me wrongfully. I will meditate on your precepts. 119:079 Let those who fear you turn to me. They will know your statutes. 119:080 Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed. 119:081 My soul faints for your salvation. I hope in your word. 119:082 My eyes fail for your word. I say, "When will you comfort me?" 119:083 For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke. I don't forget your statutes. 119:084 How many are the days of your servant? When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me? 119:085 The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law. 119:086 All of your commandments are faithful. They persecute me wrongfully. Help me! 119:087 They had almost wiped me from the earth, but I didn't forsake your precepts. 119:088 Preserve my life according to your loving kindness, so I will obey the statutes of your mouth. 119:089 Yahweh, your word is settled in heaven forever. 119:090 Your faithfulness is to all generations. You have established the earth, and it remains. 119:091 Your laws remain to this day, for all things serve you. 119:092 Unless your law had been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. 119:093 I will never forget your precepts, for with them, you have revived me. 119:094 I am yours. Save me, for I have sought your precepts. 119:095 The wicked have waited for me, to destroy me. I will consider your statutes. 119:096 I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless. 119:097 How I love your law! It is my meditation all day. 119:098 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for your commandments are always with me. 119:099 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation. 119:100 I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts. 119:101 I have kept my feet from every evil way, that I might observe your word. 119:102 I have not turned aside from your ordinances, for you have taught me. 119:103 How sweet are your promises to my taste, more than honey to my mouth! 119:104 Through your precepts, I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path. 119:106 I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances. 119:107 I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word. 119:108 Accept, I beg you, the willing offerings of my mouth. Yahweh, teach me your ordinances. 119:109 My soul is continually in my hand, yet I won't forget your law. 119:110 The wicked have laid a snare for me, yet I haven't gone astray from your precepts. 119:111 I have taken your testimonies as a heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. 119:112 I have set my heart to perform your statutes forever, even to the end. 119:113 I hate double-minded men, but I love your law. 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield. I hope in your word. 119:115 Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God. 119:116 Uphold me according to your word, that I may live. Let me not be ashamed of my hope. 119:117 Hold me up, and I will be safe, and will have respect for your statutes continually. 119:118 You reject all those who stray from your statutes, for their deceit is in vain. 119:119 You put away all the wicked of the earth like dross. Therefore I love your testimonies. 119:120 My flesh trembles for fear of you. I am afraid of your judgments. 119:121 I have done what is just and righteous. Don't leave me to my oppressors. 119:122 Ensure your servant's well-being. Don't let the proud oppress me. 119:123 My eyes fail looking for your salvation, for your righteous word. 119:124 Deal with your servant according to your loving kindness. Teach me your statutes. 119:125 I am your servant. Give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies. 119:126 It is time to act, Yahweh, for they break your law. 119:127 Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more than pure gold. 119:128 Therefore I consider all of your precepts to be right. I hate every false way. 119:129 Your testimonies are wonderful, therefore my soul keeps them. 119:130 The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple. 119:131 I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for your commandments. 119:132 Turn to me, and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. 119:133 Establish my footsteps in your word. Don't let any iniquity have dominion over me. 119:134 Redeem me from the oppression of man, so I will observe your precepts. 119:135 Make your face shine on your servant. Teach me your statutes. 119:136 Streams of tears run down my eyes, because they don't observe your law. 119:137 You are righteous, Yahweh. Your judgments are upright. 119:138 You have commanded your statutes in righteousness. They are fully trustworthy. 119:139 My zeal wears me out, because my enemies ignore your words. 119:140 Your promises have been thoroughly tested, and your servant loves them. 119:141 I am small and despised. I don't forget your precepts. 119:142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. Your law is truth. 119:143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold of me. Your commandments are my delight. 119:144 Your testimonies are righteous forever. Give me understanding, that I may live. 119:145 I have called with my whole heart. Answer me, Yahweh! I will keep your statutes. 119:146 I have called to you. Save me! I will obey your statutes. 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words. 119:148 My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word. 119:149 Hear my voice according to your loving kindness. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your ordinances. 119:150 They draw near who follow after wickedness. They are far from your law. 119:151 You are near, Yahweh. All your commandments are truth. 119:152 Of old I have known from your testimonies, that you have founded them forever. 119:153 Consider my affliction, and deliver me, for I don't forget your law. 119:154 Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise. 119:155 Salvation is far from the wicked, for they don't seek your statutes. 119:156 Great are your tender mercies, Yahweh. Revive me according to your ordinances. 119:157 Many are my persecutors and my adversaries. I haven't swerved from your testimonies. 119:158 I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don't observe your word. 119:159 Consider how I love your precepts. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your loving kindness. 119:160 All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. 119:161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause, but my heart stands in awe of your words. 119:162 I rejoice at your word, as one who finds great spoil. 119:163 I hate and abhor falsehood. I love your law. 119:164 Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances. 119:165 Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble. 119:166 I have hoped for your salvation, Yahweh. I have done your commandments. 119:167 My soul has observed your testimonies. I love them exceedingly. 119:168 I have obeyed your precepts and your testimonies, for all my ways are before you. 119:169 Let my cry come before you, Yahweh. Give me understanding according to your word. 119:170 Let my supplication come before you. Deliver me according to your word. 119:171 Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes. 119:172 Let my tongue sing of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness. 119:173 Let your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen your precepts. 119:174 I have longed for your salvation, Yahweh. Your law is my delight. 119:175 Let my soul live, that I may praise you. Let your ordinances help me. 119:176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don't forget your commandments. 120:001 <> In my distress, I cried to Yahweh. He answered me. 120:002 Deliver my soul, Yahweh, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue. 120:003 What will be given to you, and what will be done more to you, you deceitful tongue? 120:004 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. 120:005 Woe is me, that I live in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar! 120:006 My soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates peace. 120:007 I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war. 121:001 <> I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? 121:002 My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth. 121:003 He will not allow your foot to be moved. He who keeps you will not slumber. 121:004 Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 121:005 Yahweh is your keeper. Yahweh is your shade on your right hand. 121:006 The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 121:007 Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul. 121:008 Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. 122:001 <<A Song of Ascents. By David.>> I was glad when they said to me, "Let's go to Yahweh's house!" 122:002 Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem; 122:003 Jerusalem, that is built as a city that is compact together; 122:004 where the tribes go up, even Yah's tribes, according to an ordinance for Israel, to give thanks to the name of Yahweh. 122:005 For there are set thrones for judgment, the thrones of David's house. 122:006 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Those who love you will prosper. 122:007 Peace be within your walls, and prosperity within your palaces. 122:008 For my brothers' and companions' sakes, I will now say, "Peace be within you." 122:009 For the sake of the house of Yahweh our God, I will seek your good. 123:001 <> To you I do lift up my eyes, you who sit in the heavens. 123:002 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress; so our eyes look to Yahweh, our God, until he has mercy on us. 123:003 Have mercy on us, Yahweh, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt. 123:004 Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scoffing of those who are at ease, with the contempt of the proud. 124:001 <<A Song of Ascents. By David.>> If it had not been Yahweh who was on our side, let Israel now say, 124:002 if it had not been Yahweh who was on our side, when men rose up against us; 124:003 then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their wrath was kindled against us; 124:004 then the waters would have overwhelmed us, the stream would have gone over our soul; 124:005 then the proud waters would have gone over our soul. 124:006 Blessed be Yahweh, who has not given us as a prey to their teeth. 124:007 Our soul has escaped like a bird out of the fowler's snare. The snare is broken, and we have escaped. 124:008 Our help is in the name of Yahweh, who made heaven and earth. 125:001 <> Those who trust in Yahweh are as Mount Zion, which can't be moved, but remains forever. 125:002 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so Yahweh surrounds his people from this time forth and forevermore. 125:003 For the scepter of wickedness won't remain over the allotment of the righteous; so that the righteous won't use their hands to do evil. 125:004 Do good, Yahweh, to those who are good, to those who are upright in their hearts. 125:005 But as for those who turn aside to their crooked ways, Yahweh will lead them away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be on Israel. 126:001 <> When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream. 126:002 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, "Yahweh has done great things for them." 126:003 Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad. 126:004 Restore our fortunes again, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev. 126:005 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy. 126:006 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves. 127:001 <<A Song of Ascents. By Solomon.>> Unless Yahweh builds the house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless Yahweh watches over the city, the watchman guards it in vain. 127:002 It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil; for he gives sleep to his loved ones. 127:003 Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward. 127:004 As arrows in the hand of a mighty man, so are the children of youth. 127:005 Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them. They won't be disappointed when they speak with their enemies in the gate. 128:001 <> Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways. 128:002 For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you. 128:003 Your wife will be as a fruitful vine, in the innermost parts of your house; your children like olive plants, around your table. 128:004 Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears Yahweh. 128:005 May Yahweh bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life. 128:006 Yes, may you see your children's children. Peace be upon Israel. 129:001 <> Many times they have afflicted me from my youth up. Let Israel now say, 129:002 many times they have afflicted me from my youth up, yet they have not prevailed against me. 129:003 The plowers plowed on my back. They made their furrows long. 129:004 Yahweh is righteous. He has cut apart the cords of the wicked. 129:005 Let them be disappointed and turned backward, all those who hate Zion. 129:006 Let them be as the grass on the housetops, which withers before it grows up; 129:007 with which the reaper doesn't fill his hand, nor he who binds sheaves, his bosom. 129:008 Neither do those who go by say, "The blessing of Yahweh be on you. We bless you in the name of Yahweh." 130:001 <> Out of the depths I have cried to you, Yahweh. 130:002 Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my petitions. 130:003 If you, Yah, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? 130:004 But there is forgiveness with you, therefore you are feared. 130:005 I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word. 130:006 My soul longs for the Lord more than watchmen long for the morning; more than watchmen for the morning. 130:007 Israel, hope in Yahweh, for with Yahweh there is loving kindness. With him is abundant redemption. 130:008 He will redeem Israel from all their sins. 131:001 <<A Song of Ascents. By David.>> Yahweh, my heart isn't haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me. 131:002 Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. 131:003 Israel, hope in Yahweh, from this time forth and forevermore. 132:001 <> Yahweh, remember David and all his affliction, 132:002 how he swore to Yahweh, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: 132:003 "Surely I will not come into the structure of my house, nor go up into my bed; 132:004 I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids; 132:005 until I find out a place for Yahweh, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob." 132:006 Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah. We found it in the field of Jaar: 132:007 "We will go into his dwelling place. We will worship at his footstool. 132:008 Arise, Yahweh, into your resting place; you, and the ark of your strength. 132:009 Let your priest be clothed with righteousness. Let your saints shout for joy!" 132:010 For your servant David's sake, don't turn away the face of your anointed one. 132:011 Yahweh has sworn to David in truth. He will not turn from it: "I will set the fruit of your body on your throne. 132:012 If your children will keep my covenant, my testimony that I will teach them, their children also will sit on your throne forevermore." 132:013 For Yahweh has chosen Zion. He has desired it for his habitation. 132:014 "This is my resting place forever. Here I will live, for I have desired it. 132:015 I will abundantly bless her provision. I will satisfy her poor with bread. 132:016 Her priests I will also clothe with salvation. Her saints will shout aloud for joy. 132:017 There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed. 132:018 I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on himself, his crown will be resplendent." 133:001 <<A Song of Ascents. By David.>> See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity! 133:002 It is like the precious oil on the head, that ran down on the beard, even Aaron's beard; that came down on the edge of his robes; 133:003 like the dew of Hermon, that comes down on the hills of Zion: for there Yahweh gives the blessing, even life forevermore. 134:001 <> Look! Praise Yahweh, all you servants of Yahweh, who stand by night in Yahweh's house! 134:002 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary. Praise Yahweh! 134:003 May Yahweh bless you from Zion; even he who made heaven and earth. 135:001 Praise Yah! Praise the name of Yahweh! Praise him, you servants of Yahweh, 135:002 you who stand in the house of Yahweh, in the courts of our God's house. 135:003 Praise Yah, for Yahweh is good. Sing praises to his name, for that is pleasant. 135:004 For Yah has chosen Jacob for himself; Israel for his own possession. 135:005 For I know that Yahweh is great, that our Lord is above all gods. 135:006 Whatever Yahweh pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps; 135:007 who causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth; who makes lightnings with the rain; who brings forth the wind out of his treasuries; 135:008 Who struck the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and animal; 135:009 Who sent signs and wonders into the midst of you, Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his servants; 135:010 who struck many nations, and killed mighty kings, 135:011 Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan, 135:012 and gave their land for a heritage, a heritage to Israel, his people. 135:013 Your name, Yahweh, endures forever; your renown, Yahweh, throughout all generations. 135:014 For Yahweh will judge his people, and have compassion on his servants. 135:015 The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 135:016 They have mouths, but they can't speak. They have eyes, but they can't see. 135:017 They have ears, but they can't hear; neither is there any breath in their mouths. 135:018 Those who make them will be like them; yes, everyone who trusts in them. 135:019 House of Israel, praise Yahweh! House of Aaron, praise Yahweh! 135:020 House of Levi, praise Yahweh! You who fear Yahweh, praise Yahweh! 135:021 Blessed be Yahweh from Zion, Who dwells at Jerusalem. Praise Yah! 136:001 Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever. 136:002 Give thanks to the God of gods; for his loving kindness endures forever. 136:003 Give thanks to the Lord of lords; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:004 To him who alone does great wonders; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:005 To him who by understanding made the heavens; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:006 To him who spread out the earth above the waters; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:007 To him who made the great lights; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:008 The sun to rule by day; for his loving kindness endures forever; 136:009 The moon and stars to rule by night; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:010 To him who struck down the Egyptian firstborn; for his loving kindness endures forever; 136:011 And brought out Israel from among them; for his loving kindness endures forever; 136:012 With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:013 To him who divided the Red Sea{or, Sea of Reeds} apart; for his loving kindness endures forever; 136:014 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; for his loving kindness endures forever; 136:015 But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea{or, Sea of Reeds}; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:016 To him who led his people through the wilderness; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:017 To him who struck great kings; for his loving kindness endures forever; 136:018 And killed mighty kings; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:019 Sihon king of the Amorites; for his loving kindness endures forever; 136:020 Og king of Bashan; for his loving kindness endures forever; 136:021 And gave their land as an inheritance; for his loving kindness endures forever; 136:022 Even a heritage to Israel his servant; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:023 Who remembered us in our low estate; for his loving kindness endures forever; 136:024 And has delivered us from our adversaries; for his loving kindness endures forever: 136:025 Who gives food to every creature; for his loving kindness endures forever. 136:026 Oh give thanks to the God of heaven; for his loving kindness endures forever. 137:001 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down. Yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 137:002 On the willows in the midst of it, we hung up our harps. 137:003 For there, those who led us captive asked us for songs. Those who tormented us demanded songs of joy: "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!" 137:004 How can we sing Yahweh's song in a foreign land? 137:005 If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill. 137:006 Let my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I don't remember you; if I don't prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy. 137:007 Remember, Yahweh, against the children of Edom, the day of Jerusalem; who said, "Raze it! Raze it even to its foundation!" 137:008 Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, he will be happy who rewards you, as you have served us. 137:009 Happy shall he be, who takes and dashes your little ones against the rock. 138:001 > I will give you thanks with my whole heart. Before the gods, I will sing praises to you. 138:002 I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your Name for your loving kindness and for your truth; for you have exalted your Name and your Word above all. 138:003 In the day that I called, you answered me. You encouraged me with strength in my soul. 138:004 All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, Yahweh, for they have heard the words of your mouth. 138:005 Yes, they will sing of the ways of Yahweh; for great is Yahweh's glory. 138:006 For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar. 138:007 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch forth your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me. 138:008 Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me; your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don't forsake the works of your own hands. 139:001 <<For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.>> Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me. 139:002 You know my sitting down and my rising up. You perceive my thoughts from afar. 139:003 You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. 139:004 For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, Yahweh, you know it altogether. 139:005 You hem me in behind and before. You laid your hand on me. 139:006 This knowledge is beyond me. It's lofty. I can't attain it. 139:007 Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence? 139:008 If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there! 139:009 If I take the wings of the dawn, and settle in the uttermost parts of the sea; 139:010 Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me. 139:011 If I say, "Surely the darkness will overwhelm me; the light around me will be night;" 139:012 even the darkness doesn't hide from you, but the night shines as the day. The darkness is like light to you. 139:013 For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother's womb. 139:014 I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well. 139:015 My frame wasn't hidden from you, when I was made in secret, woven together in the depths of the earth. 139:016 Your eyes saw my body. In your book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there were none of them. 139:017 How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! 139:018 If I would count them, they are more in number than the sand. When I wake up, I am still with you. 139:019 If only you, God, would kill the wicked. Get away from me, you bloodthirsty men! 139:020 For they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain. 139:021 Yahweh, don't I hate those who hate you? Am I not grieved with those who rise up against you? 139:022 I hate them with perfect hatred. They have become my enemies. 139:023 Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts. 139:024 See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way. 140:001 <<For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.>> Deliver me, Yahweh, from the evil man. Preserve me from the violent man; 140:002 those who devise mischief in their hearts. They continually gather themselves together for war. 140:003 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent. Viper's poison is under their lips. Selah. 140:004 Yahweh, keep me from the hands of the wicked. Preserve me from the violent men who have determined to trip my feet. 140:005 The proud have hidden a snare for me, they have spread the cords of a net by the path. They have set traps for me. Selah. 140:006 I said to Yahweh, "You are my God." Listen to the cry of my petitions, Yahweh. 140:007 Yahweh, the Lord, the strength of my salvation, you have covered my head in the day of battle. 140:008 Yahweh, don't grant the desires of the wicked. Don't let their evil plans succeed, or they will become proud. Selah. 140:009 As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. 140:010 Let burning coals fall on them. Let them be thrown into the fire, into miry pits, from where they never rise. 140:011 An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him. 140:012 I know that Yahweh will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the needy. 140:013 Surely the righteous will give thanks to your name. The upright will dwell in your presence. 141:001 > Yahweh, I have called on you. Come to me quickly! Listen to my voice when I call to you. 141:002 Let my prayer be set before you like incense; the lifting up of my hands like the evening sacrifice. 141:003 Set a watch, Yahweh, before my mouth. Keep the door of my lips. 141:004 Don't incline my heart to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity. Don't let me eat of their delicacies. 141:005 Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; don't let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds. 141:006 Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock. They will hear my words, for they are well spoken. 141:007 "As when one plows and breaks up the earth, our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol." 141:008 For my eyes are on you, Yahweh, the Lord. In you, I take refuge. Don't leave my soul destitute. 141:009 Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, from the traps of the workers of iniquity. 141:010 Let the wicked fall together into their own nets, while I pass by. 142:001 <<A contemplation by David, when he was in the cave. A Prayer.>> I cry with my voice to Yahweh. With my voice, I ask Yahweh for mercy. 142:002 I pour out my complaint before him. I tell him my troubles. 142:003 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my path. In the way in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me. 142:004 Look on my right, and see; for there is no one who is concerned for me. Refuge has fled from me. No one cares for my soul. 142:005 I cried to you, Yahweh. I said, "You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living." 142:006 Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need. deliver me from my persecutors, For they are stronger than me. 142:007 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will be good to me. 143:001 > Hear my prayer, Yahweh. Listen to my petitions. In your faithfulness and righteousness, relieve me. 143:002 Don't enter into judgment with your servant, for in your sight no man living is righteous. 143:003 For the enemy pursues my soul. He has struck my life down to the ground. He has made me live in dark places, as those who have been long dead. 143:004 Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed within me. My heart within me is desolate. 143:005 I remember the days of old. I meditate on all your doings. I contemplate the work of your hands. 143:006 I spread forth my hands to you. My soul thirsts for you, like a parched land. Selah. 143:007 Hurry to answer me, Yahweh. My spirit fails. Don't hide your face from me, so that I don't become like those who go down into the pit. 143:008 Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to you. 143:009 Deliver me, Yahweh, from my enemies. I flee to you to hide me. 143:010 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness. 143:011 Revive me, Yahweh, for your name's sake. In your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble. 143:012 In your loving kindness, cut off my enemies, and destroy all those who afflict my soul, For I am your servant. 144:001 > Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, who teaches my hands to war, and my fingers to battle: 144:002 my loving kindness, my fortress, my high tower, my deliverer, my shield, and he in whom I take refuge; who subdues my people under me. 144:003 Yahweh, what is man, that you care for him? Or the son of man, that you think of him? 144:004 Man is like a breath. His days are like a shadow that passes away. 144:005 Part your heavens, Yahweh, and come down. Touch the mountains, and they will smoke. 144:006 Throw out lightning, and scatter them. Send out your arrows, and rout them. 144:007 Stretch out your hand from above, rescue me, and deliver me out of great waters, out of the hands of foreigners; 144:008 whose mouths speak deceit, Whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood. 144:009 I will sing a new song to you, God. On a ten-stringed lyre, I will sing praises to you. 144:010 You are he who gives salvation to kings, who rescues David, his servant, from the deadly sword. 144:011 Rescue me, and deliver me out of the hands of foreigners, whose mouths speak deceit, whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood. 144:012 Then our sons will be like well-nurtured plants, our daughters like pillars carved to adorn a palace. 144:013 Our barns are full, filled with all kinds of provision. Our sheep bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our fields. 144:014 Our oxen will pull heavy loads. There is no breaking in, and no going away, and no outcry in our streets. 144:015 Happy are the people who are in such a situation. Happy are the people whose God is Yahweh. {} 145:001 <<A praise psalm by David.This is an acrostic psalm, with every verse (including the second half of verse 13) starting with a consecutive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.>> I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will praise your name forever and ever. 145:002 Every day I will praise you. I will extol your name forever and ever. 145:003 Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable. 145:004 One generation will commend your works to another, and will declare your mighty acts. 145:005 Of the glorious majesty of your honor, of your wondrous works, I will meditate. 145:006 Men will speak of the might of your awesome acts. I will declare your greatness. 145:007 They will utter the memory of your great goodness, and will sing of your righteousness. 145:008 Yahweh is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving kindness. 145:009 Yahweh is good to all. His tender mercies are over all his works. 145:010 All your works will give thanks to you, Yahweh. Your saints will extol you. 145:011 They will speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk about your power; 145:012 to make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, the glory of the majesty of his kingdom. 145:013 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Your dominion endures throughout all generations. Yahweh is faithful in all his words, and loving in all his deeds.{Some manuscripts omit these last two lines.} 145:014 Yahweh upholds all who fall, and raises up all those who are bowed down. 145:015 The eyes of all wait for you. You give them their food in due season. 145:016 You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing. 145:017 Yahweh is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works. 145:018 Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. 145:019 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them. 145:020 Yahweh preserves all those who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. 145:021 My mouth will speak the praise of Yahweh. Let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever. 146:001 Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh, my soul. 146:002 While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist. 146:003 Don't put your trust in princes, each a son of man in whom there is no help. 146:004 His spirit departs, and he returns to the earth. In that very day, his thoughts perish. 146:005 Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Yahweh, his God: 146:006 who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps truth forever; 146:007 who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. Yahweh frees the prisoners. 146:008 Yahweh opens the eyes of the blind. Yahweh raises up those who are bowed down. Yahweh loves the righteous. 146:009 Yahweh preserves the foreigners. He upholds the fatherless and widow, but the way of the wicked he turns upside down. 146:010 Yahweh will reign forever; your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise Yah! 147:001 Praise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him. 147:002 Yahweh builds up Jerusalem. He gathers together the outcasts of Israel. 147:003 He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. 147:004 He counts the number of the stars. He calls them all by their names. 147:005 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite. 147:006 Yahweh upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground. 147:007 Sing to Yahweh with thanksgiving. Sing praises on the harp to our God, 147:008 who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass grow on the mountains. 147:009 He provides food for the livestock, and for the young ravens when they call. 147:010 He doesn't delight in the strength of the horse. He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man. 147:011 Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness. 147:012 Praise Yahweh, Jerusalem! Praise your God, Zion! 147:013 For he has strengthened the bars of your gates. He has blessed your children within you. 147:014 He makes peace in your borders. He fills you with the finest of the wheat. 147:015 He sends out his commandment to the earth. His word runs very swiftly. 147:016 He gives snow like wool, and scatters frost like ashes. 147:017 He hurls down his hail like pebbles. Who can stand before his cold? 147:018 He sends out his word, and melts them. He causes his wind to blow, and the waters flow. 147:019 He shows his word to Jacob; his statutes and his ordinances to Israel. 147:020 He has not done this for just any nation. They don't know his ordinances. Praise Yah! 148:001 Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights! 148:002 Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army! 148:003 Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars! 148:004 Praise him, you heavens of heavens, You waters that are above the heavens. 148:005 Let them praise the name of Yahweh, For he commanded, and they were created. 148:006 He has also established them forever and ever. He has made a decree which will not pass away. 148:007 Praise Yahweh from the earth, you great sea creatures, and all depths! 148:008 Lightning and hail, snow and clouds; stormy wind, fulfilling his word; 148:009 mountains and all hills; fruit trees and all cedars; 148:010 wild animals and all livestock; small creatures and flying birds; 148:011 kings of the earth and all peoples; princes and all judges of the earth; 148:012 both young men and maidens; old men and children: 148:013 let them praise the name of Yahweh, for his name alone is exalted. His glory is above the earth and the heavens. 148:014 He has lifted up the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise Yah! 149:001 Praise Yahweh! Sing to Yahweh a new song, his praise in the assembly of the saints. 149:002 Let Israel rejoice in him who made them. Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 149:003 Let them praise his name in the dance! Let them sing praises to him with tambourine and harp! 149:004 For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation. 149:005 Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds. 149:006 May the high praises of God be in their mouths, and a two-edged sword in their hand; 149:007 To execute vengeance on the nations, and punishments on the peoples; 149:008 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; 149:009 to execute on them the written judgment. All his saints have this honor. Praise Yah! 150:001 Praise Yah! Praise God in his sanctuary! Praise him in his heavens for his acts of power! 150:002 Praise him for his mighty acts! Praise him according to his excellent greatness! 150:003 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet! Praise him with harp and lyre! 150:004 Praise him with tambourine and dancing! Praise him with stringed instruments and flute! 150:005 Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with resounding cymbals! 150:006 Let everything that has breath praise Yah! Praise Yah!

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