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A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. What if the Lord had not been on our side? Let all Israel repeat:

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure forever.

The wicked will not rule the land of the godly, for then the godly might be tempted to do wrong.

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream!

We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, "What amazing things the Lord has done for them."

Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy!

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.

It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. How joyful are those who fear the Lord — all who follow his ways!

That is the Lord 's blessing for those who fear him.

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. From my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me. Let all Israel repeat this:

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. From the depths of despair, O Lord , I call for your help.

I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.

O Israel, hope in the Lord ; for with the Lord there is unfailing love. His redemption overflows.

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. Lord , my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don't concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp.

Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother's milk. Yes, like a weaned child is my soul within me.

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. Lord , remember David and all that he suffered.

until I find a place to build a house for the Lord , a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel."

May your priests be clothed in godliness; may your loyal servants sing for joy.

For the sake of your servant David, do not reject the king you have anointed.