92  An accompanied song for Rest Days.

1 It’s good when people thank you, Yahweh,

≈ and sing praises to you, the highest one

2 to proclaim your loyal commitment in the morning,

≈ and your truthfulness every night,

3 using the ten-stringed instrument,

≈ and the melody from a harp.

4 Yes, you, Yahweh, have made me happy by your actions.

≈ I will cheerfully sing because of what you’ve done.

5 Yahweh, you do incredible things.

≈ Your thoughts are extremely complex.

6 A stupid person doesn’t know that,

≈ and a fool can’t understand it.

7 Wicked people sprout up like plants,

≈ and wickedness flourishes.

They’re doomed to eternal destruction,

8 but you, Yahweh, will always rule on high.

9 Take note of your enemies, Yahweh,

because your enemies will perish.

All those who do evil will be forced to flee.

10 You’ve made me as powerful as a wild bull.

I’ve been anointed with fresh oil.

11 With my own eyes, I’ve looked at my enemies.

≈ With my own ears, I’ve heard the opposition against me.

12 A godly person flourishes like a palm tree.

≈ That person will grow like a cedar tree in Levanon.

13 They’ll be planted in Yahweh’s house.

≈ They’ll flourish in God’s courtyards.

14 They’ll still bear fruit even when they’re old.

≈ They’ll be fresh and vigorous.

15 They’ll proclaim that Yahweh is an honest judge.

≈ He’s reliable and can only ever do what is right.