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The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help.

But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil; he will erase their memory from the earth.

The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles.

But give great joy to those who came to my defense. Let them continually say, "Great is the Lord , who delights in blessing his servant with peace!"

They have made God's law their own, so they will never slip from his path.

Put your hope in the Lord . Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you by giving you the land. You will see the wicked destroyed.

As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper and my savior. O my God, do not delay.

But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing his songs, praying to God who gives me life.

God reigns above the nations, sitting on his holy throne.

A song. A psalm of the descendants of Korah. How great is the Lord , how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on his holy mountain!

Our God approaches, and he is not silent. Fire devours everything in his way, and a great storm rages around him.

He calls on the heavens above and earth below to witness the judgment of his people.

Then let the heavens proclaim his justice, for God himself will be the judge. Interlude

Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When God restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.

As for my companion, he betrayed his friends; he broke his promises.

His words are as smooth as butter, but in his heart is war. His words are as soothing as lotion, but underneath are daggers!

I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for me.

He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me. Interlude My God will send forth his unfailing love and faithfulness.

In his unfailing love, my God will stand with me. He will let me look down in triumph on all my enemies.

God has promised this by his holiness: "I will divide up Shechem with joy. I will measure out the valley of Succoth.