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With your hand you drove out nations to plant them in [the land], you crushed peoples to make room for them.

For not by their own swords did they conquer the land, nor did their own arm give them victory; rather, it was your right hand, your arm and the light of your face; because you favored them.

God, you are my king; command complete victory for Ya‘akov.

For I don't rely on my bow, nor can my sword give me victory.

You sell your people for a pittance, you don't even profit on the sale.

You make us an object for our neighbors to mock, one of scorn and derision to those around us.

For your sake we are put to death all day long, we are considered sheep to be slaughtered.

For we are lying flat in the dust, our bodies cling to the ground. Get up, and come to help us! For the sake of your grace, redeem us!

For the leader. Set to "Lilies." By the descendants of Korach. A maskil. A lovesong:

You are the most handsome of men; gracious speech flows from your lips. For God has blessed you forever.

and the king will desire your beauty; for he is your lord, so honor him.

For the leader. By the descendants of Korach. On ‘alamot [high-pitched musical instruments?]. A song:

For the leader. A psalm of the descendants of Korach:

For Adonai ‘Elyon is awesome, a great king over all the earth.

He chooses our heritage for us, the pride of Ya‘akov, whom he loves. (Selah)

For God is king of all the earth; sing praises in a maskil.

God rules the nations; God sits on his holy throne. The leaders of the people gather together, the people of the God of Avraham; for the rulers of the earth belong to God, who is exalted on high.

For the kings met by agreement; together they advanced.

We heard it, and now we see for ourselves in the city of Adonai -Tzva'ot, in the city of our God. May God establish it forever. (Selah)

For the leader. A psalm of the descendants of Korach: