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For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.

For the Lord holds in his hand a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices, and pours it out. Surely all the wicked of the earth will slurp it up and drink it to its very last drop."

As for me, I will continually tell what you have done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob!

For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great.

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of Asaph. I will cry out to God and call for help! I will cry out to God and he will pay attention to me.

They willfully challenged God by asking for food to satisfy their appetite.

Yes, he struck a rock and water flowed out, streams gushed forth. But can he also give us food? Will he provide meat for his people?"

He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them the grain of heaven.

When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.

He drove his enemies back; he made them a permanent target for insults.

David cared for them with pure motives; he led them with skill.

For they have devoured Jacob and destroyed his home.

Do not hold us accountable for the sins of earlier generations! Quickly send your compassion our way, for we are in serious trouble!

Help us, O God, our deliverer! For the sake of your glorious reputation, rescue us! Forgive our sins for the sake of your reputation!

For the music director; according to the shushan-eduth style; a psalm of Asaph. O shepherd of Israel, pay attention, you who lead Joseph like a flock of sheep! You who sit enthroned above the winged angels, reveal your splendor!

You cleared the ground for it; it took root, and filled the land.

May you give support to the one you have chosen, to the one whom you raised up for yourself!

For the music director; according to the gittith style; by Asaph. Shout for joy to God, our source of strength! Shout out to the God of Jacob!

For observing the festival is a requirement for Israel; it is an ordinance given by the God of Jacob.

Rise up, O God, and execute judgment on the earth! For you own all the nations.