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who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,

who lends his money without interest and refuses a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.

For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength.

In my distress I called upon the LORD and I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals flamed forth.

He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds under His feet.

He made darkness His hiding place, and storm clouds a canopy around Him.

From the brightness of His presence, His clouds advanced-hailstones and coals of fire.

He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.

For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.

So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in His sight.

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.

Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.

You have granted his heart's desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.

Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.