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God blesses those people who refuse evil advice and won't follow sinners or join in sneering at God.

Sinners won't have an excuse on the day of judgment, and they won't have a place with the people of God.

me and say, "God won't rescue you!"

Come and save me, Lord God! Break my enemies' jaws and shatter their teeth,

(A psalm by David for the music leader. Use stringed instruments.) You are my God and protector. Please answer my prayer. I was in terrible distress, but you set me free. Now have pity and listen as I pray.

You are my King and my God. Answer my cry for help because I pray to you.

You are not the kind of God who is pleased with evil. Sinners can't stay with you.

Punish them, God, and let their own plans bring their downfall. Get rid of them! They keep committing crimes and turning against you.

(Written by David. He sang this to the Lord because of Cush from the tribe of Benjamin.) You, Lord God, are my protector. Rescue me and keep me safe from all who chase me.

I am innocent, Lord God!

Get angry, Lord God! Do something! Attack my furious enemies. See that justice is done.

You, God, are my shield, the protector of everyone whose heart is right.

God Most High, I will rejoice; I will celebrate and sing because of you.

They say, "God can't see! He's got on a blindfold."

Do something, Lord God, and use your powerful arm to help those in need.

The wicked don't respect you. In their hearts they say, "God won't punish us!"

Please listen, Lord God, and answer my prayers. Make my eyes sparkle again, or else I will fall into the sleep of death.

(A psalm by David for the music leader.) Only a fool would say, "There is no God!" People like that are worthless; they are heartless and cruel and never do right.

But you will be frightened, because God is on the side of every good person.

Only those who obey God and do as they should. They speak the truth