1 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or j… 2 Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans?

3 O Lord, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. 4 Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy o… 5 O Lord, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning. 6 O Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage. 7 I come to you for protection, O Lord my God. Save me from my persecutors—rescue me! 8 O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens. 9 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. 10 O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? 11 I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to the mountains for s… 12 Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth! 13 O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? 14 Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not… 15 Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? 16 Keep me safe, O God, for I have come to you for refuge. 17 O Lord, hear my plea for justice. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, for it come… 18 I love you, Lord; you are my strength. 19 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. 20 In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry. May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe fr… 21 How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord! He shouts with joy because you give him victory. 22 My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? Why are you so far away when I groan for help? 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 24 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. 25 O Lord, I give my life to you. 26 Declare me innocent, O Lord, for I have acted with integrity; I have trusted in the Lord without wav… 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protectin… 28 I pray to you, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well… 29 Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings; honor the Lord for his glory and strength. 30 I will exalt you, Lord, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumph over me. 31 O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is ri… 32 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! 33 Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise him. 34 I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 35 O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. 36 Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts. They have no fear of God at all. 37 Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. 38 O Lord, don’t rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your rage! 39 I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the … 40 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.

41 Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.

42 As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. 43 Declare me innocent, O God! Defend me against these ungodly people. Rescue me from these unjust liar… 44 O God, we have heard it with our own ears— our ancestors have told us of all you did in their day, i… 45 Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king, for my tongue is like the… 46 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. 47 Come, everyone! Clap your hands! Shout to God with joyful praise! 48 How great is the Lord, how deserving of praise, in the city of our God, which sits on his holy mount… 49 Listen to this, all you people! Pay attention, everyone in the world! 50 The Lord, the Mighty One, is God, and he has spoken; he has summoned all humanity from where the sun… 51 Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out … 52 Why do you boast about your crimes, great warrior? Don’t you realize God’s justice continues forever… 53 Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not… 54 Come with great power, O God, and rescue me! Defend me with your might. 55 Listen to my prayer, O God. Do not ignore my cry for help! 56 O God, have mercy on me, for people are hounding me. My foes attack me all day long. 57 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of… 58 Justice—do you rulers know the meaning of the word? Do you judge the people fairly? 59 Rescue me from my enemies, O God. Protect me from those who have come to destroy me. 60 You have rejected us, O God, and broken our defenses. You have been angry with us; now restore us to… 61 O God, listen to my cry! Hear my prayer! 62 I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. 63 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for … 64 O God, listen to my complaint. Protect my life from my enemies’ threats. 65 What mighty praise, O God, belongs to you in Zion. We will fulfill our vows to you, 66 Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth! 67 May God be merciful and bless us. May his face smile with favor on us. Interlude 68 Rise up, O God, and scatter your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives. 69 Save me, O God, for the floodwaters are up to my neck. 70 Please, God, rescue me! Come quickly, Lord, and help me. 71 O Lord, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced.

72 Give your love of justice to the king, O God, and righteousness to the king’s son.

73 Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure. 74 O God, why have you rejected us so long? Why is your anger so intense against the sheep of your own … 75 We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful d… 76 God is honored in Judah; his name is great in Israel. 77 I cry out to God; yes, I shout. Oh, that God would listen to me! 78 O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, 79 O God, pagan nations have conquered your land, your special possession. They have defiled your holy … 80 Please listen, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph’s descendants like a flock. O God, enthrone… 81 Sing praises to God, our strength. Sing to the God of Jacob. 82 God presides over heaven’s court; he pronounces judgment on the heavenly beings: 83 O God, do not be silent! Do not be deaf. Do not be quiet, O God. 84 How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of Heaven’s Armies. 85 Lord, you poured out blessings on your land! You restored the fortunes of Israel. 86 Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help. 87 On the holy mountain stands the city founded by the Lord. 88 O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out to you by day. I come to you at night.

89 I will sing of the Lord’s unfailing love forever! Young and old will hear of your faithfulness.

90 Lord, through all the generations you have been our home! 91 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. 92 It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High. 93 The Lord is king! He is robed in majesty. Indeed, the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with streng… 94 O Lord, the God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, let your glorious justice shine forth! 95 Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. 96 Sing a new song to the Lord! Let the whole earth sing to the Lord! 97 The Lord is king! Let the earth rejoice! Let the farthest coastlands be glad. 98 Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. His right hand has won a mighty victor… 99 The Lord is king! Let the nations tremble! He sits on his throne between the cherubim. Let the whole… 100 Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! 101 I will sing of your love and justice, Lord. I will praise you with songs. 102 Lord, hear my prayer! Listen to my plea! 103 Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. 104 Let all that I am praise the Lord. O Lord my God, how great you are! You are robed with honor and m… 105 Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.

106 Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.

107 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. 108 My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart! 109 O God, whom I praise, don’t stand silent and aloof 110 The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, m… 111 Praise the Lord! I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people. 112 Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. 113 Praise the Lord! Yes, give praise, O servants of the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord! 114 When the Israelites escaped from Egypt— when the family of Jacob left that foreign land— 115 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithf… 116 I love the Lord because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. 117 Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth. 118 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. 119 Aleph Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the Lord. 120 I took my troubles to the Lord; I cried out to him, and he answered my prayer. 121 I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? 122 I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” 123 I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven. 124 What if the Lord had not been on our side? Let all Israel repeat: 125 Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion; they will not be defeated but will endure f… 126 When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! 127 Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city,… 128 How joyful are those who fear the Lord— all who follow his ways! 129 From my earliest youth my enemies have persecuted me. Let all Israel repeat this: 130 From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. 131 Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great … 132 Lord, remember David and all that he suffered. 133 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! 134 Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the house of the Lord. 135 Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord! Praise him, you who serve the Lord, 136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. 137 Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept as we thought of Jerusalem. 138 I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will sing your praises before the gods. 139 O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. 140 O Lord, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent, 141 O Lord, I am calling to you. Please hurry! Listen when I cry to you for help! 142 I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. 143 Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my plea! Answer me because you are faithful and righteous. 144 Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle. 145 I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever.

146 Praise the Lord! Let all that I am praise the Lord. 147 Praise the Lord! How good to sing praises to our God! How delightful and how fitting! 148 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens! Praise him from the skies! 149 Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful. 150 Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven!