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For he himself spoke and it came to pass. He himself commanded and it stood firm.

Blessed is the nation whose God is Yahweh, the people he has chosen for his inheritance.

The horse is a false hope for victory, nor can it save by the greatness of its power.

Behold, the eye of Yahweh is on those who fear him, on those who hope for his loyal love

Our soul waits for Yahweh; he is our help and our shield.

For in him our heart rejoices because in his holy name we trust.

Fear Yahweh, you his saints, for there is no lack for those who fear him.

The young lions are in want and suffer hunger, but those who seek Yahweh will not lack for any good thing.

The eyes of Yahweh are toward the righteous, and his ears toward their cry for help.

For without cause they secretly hide the pit with their net for me; without cause they dug it for my life.

But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth. I weakened my soul with fasting, and my prayer returned to me unanswered.

For they do not speak peace, but against the quiet ones of the land they plan deceitful words.

Wake up and rouse yourself for my right, for my cause, O my God and my Lord.

Let them shout for joy and be glad, who delight in my vindication; and let them say continually, "Yahweh is great, who delights in the welfare of his servant."

For the music director. Of David, the servant of Yahweh. An oracle: the wicked has rebellion in the midst of his heart. There is no fear of God before his eyes.

For he flatters himself in his eyes, hating to detect his iniquity.

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light.

For like the grass they will dry up quickly, and like green vegetation they will wither.

Be quiet before Yahweh and wait for him. Do not fret about one who succeeds in his way, about a man making plots.

For evildoers will be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh— they will possess the land.