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1 The Nations and God’s Anointed Why are the nations in an uproar, and their people involved in a vain plot?
2 As the kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers conspire together against the LORD and his anointed one, they say,
3 “Let us tear off their shackles from us, and cast off their chains.”
4 He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
5 In his anger he rebukes them, and in his wrath he terrifies them:
6 “I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
7The Anointed King SpeaksLet me announce the decree of the LORD that he told me: “You are my son, today I have become your father.
8 Ask of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession.
9 You will break them with an iron rod, you will shatter them like pottery.”
10 Therefore, kings, act wisely! Earthly rulers, be warned!
11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the son before he becomes angry, and you die where you stand. Indeed, his wrath can flare up quickly. How blessed are those who take refuge in him.
3 1A Davidic Psalm, when he fled from his son Absalom.
God Delivers His Servants LORD, I have so many persecutors! Many are rising up against me!
2 Many are saying about me, “God will never deliver him!” Interlude
3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
4 I cry aloud to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Interlude
5 I lie down and sleep, I wake up, because the LORD sustains me.
6 I will not fear multitudes of people, who set themselves against me on every side.
7 Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! For you strike the jaw of all my enemies, and you break the teeth of the wicked.
8 Deliverance comes from the LORD! May your blessing be on your people. Interlude
4 1To the Director: With stringed instruments. A Davidic Psalm
Trust God under Adversity When I call, answer me, my righteous God! When I was in distress, you set me free. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2 You people, how long will you malign my reputation? How long will you love what is vain and what is false? Interlude
3 But understand this: the LORD has set apart the godly for himself! The LORD will hear me when I cry out to him!
4 Be angry, yet do not sin. Think about this when upon your beds, and be silent. Interlude
5 Offer sacrifices that are righteous, and put your confidence in the LORD.
6 Many are asking, “Who will help us to see better days?” LORD, may the light of your favor shine upon us.
7 You have given me more joy in my heart than at harvest times, when grain and wine abound.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, LORD, enable me to live securely.
5 1To the Director: For flutes. A Davidic Psalm
A Prayer for God’s Help LORD, listen to my words, consider my groaning.
2 Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, for unto you will I pray.
3 LORD, in the morning you will hear my voice; in the morning I will pray to you, and I will watch for your answer.
4 Indeed, you aren’t a God who delights in wickedness; evil will never dwell with you.
5 Boastful ones will not stand before you; you hate all those who practice wickedness.
6 You will destroy those who speak lies. The LORD abhors the person of bloodshed and deceit.
7 But I, because of the abundance of your gracious love, may come into your house. In awe of you, I will worship in your holy Temple.
8 LORD, lead me in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your path straight before me.
9 But as for the wicked, they do not speak truth at all. Inside them there is only wickedness. Their throat is an open grave, on their tongue is deceitful flattery.
10 Declare them guilty, God! Let them fall by their own schemes. Drive them away because of their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against you.
11 Let all those who take refuge in you rejoice! Let them shout for joy forever, and may you protect them. Let those who love your name exult in you.
12 Indeed, you will bless the righteous one, LORD, like a large shield, you will surround him with favor.
6 1To the Director: With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Davidic Psalm
A Prayer in Times of Trouble LORD, in your anger, do not rebuke me, in your wrath, do not discipline me.
2 Be gracious to me, LORD, because I am fading away.
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God Delivers His Servants
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Trust God under Adversity
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A Prayer for God’s Help
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A Prayer in Times of Trouble