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The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge! [Selah]

If you see a thief, you are a friend of his; and you keep company with adulterers.

He who brings thanksgiving as his sacrifice honors me; to him who orders his way aright I will show the salvation of God!"

"See the man who would not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and sought refuge in his wealth!"

To the choirmaster: according to Mahalath. A Maskil of David. The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, doing abominable iniquity; there is none that does good.

O that deliverance for Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice and Israel be glad.

My companion stretched out his hand against his friends, he violated his covenant.

His speech was smoother than butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.

I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfils his purpose for me.

He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample upon me. [Selah] God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness!

The righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance; he will bathe his feet in the blood of the wicked.

To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God, protect me from those who rise up against me,

My God in his steadfast love will meet me; my God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.

To the choirmaster: according to Shushan Eduth. A Miktam of David; for instruction; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, and when Joab on his return killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. O God, thou hast rejected us, broken our defenses; thou hast been angry; oh, restore us.

God has spoken in his sanctuary: "With exultation I will divide up Shechem and portion out the Vale of Succoth.

Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations!

They only plan to thrust him down from his eminence. They take pleasure in falsehood. They bless with their mouths, but inwardly they curse. [Selah]

and that to thee, O Lord, belongs steadfast love. For thou dost requite a man according to his work.

But God will shoot his arrow at them; they will be wounded suddenly.

sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise!