\NormalFont\ShortTitle{PSALMS}
{\MTB This book contains songs that the Israeli people sang. We call this book
\par }{\MT Psalms
\par }{\IMT Book One

\par }\PsalmChap{1}{\SH The people God is pleased with
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
God}}
is
pleased
with
those
who
do
not
do
what [MET]
wicked
people
advise
them
to
do,
\par }{\QB and
who
do
not
imitate
the
behavior
of [MET]
sinful
people,
\par }{\Q and
who
do
not
join
in
with
people
who ◄ridicule/sneer
at►
{\ADD{
God}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Those
whom
God
is
pleased
with
delight
in
doing
the
things
that
he
has
instructed/taught
us
to
do.
\par }{\QB They
read
and
think
about
Yahweh’s
requirements,
day
and
night.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
{\ADD{
constantly
produce/do
things
that
please
God}}
\par }{\QB just
like
fruit
trees
that
have
been
planted
along
the
banks
of
a
stream
produce
fruit
at
the
right
time
every
year.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Like}}
trees
that
never
wither,
\par }{\QB they
succeed
in
everything
that
they
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}But
wicked
people
are
not
like
that!
\par }{\QB Wicked
people
are
{\ADD{
as
worthless
as}}
chaff
\par }{\QB that
is
blown
away
by
the
wind.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Therefore,
wicked
people ◄will
not
be
acquitted/will
be
condemned► [LIT]
when
{\ADD{
God}}
judges
people,
\par }{\QB and
furthermore,
sinful
people
will
not
even
be
present
when
{\ADD{
God}}
gathers
righteous
people
together,
\par }{\Q \VS{6}because
he
guides
and
protects
righteous
people,
\par }{\QB but
the
path
that
the
wicked
walk
on
leads
them
to
where
they
will
be
destroyed/punished
{\ADD{
by
God
forever}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{2}{\Q \VerseOne{1}◄Why
do
the
{\ADD{
leaders
of}}
nations
rage
{\ADD{
against
God}}?/It
is
foolish
for
the
nations
to
be
angry
{\ADD{
with
God}}► [RHQ].
\par }{\QB ◄Why
do
people
plan
to
rebel
{\ADD{
against
God}}
even
though
it
is
in
vain?/It
is
useless
for
people
to
plan
to
rebel
{\ADD{
against
God}}► [RHQ]!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}The
kings
of
the
nations
prepare
to
revolt;
\par }{\QB the
rulers
plot
together
{\ADD{
to
fight}}
against
Yahweh
and
against
his
chosen
king.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
shout, “We
should
free
ourselves
from
their
control [MET];
\par }{\QB we
should
not
let
them
rule
over
us
any
longer!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}But
Yahweh,
the
one
who
sits
{\ADD{
on
his
throne}}
in
heaven,
laughs
{\ADD{
at
them}};
\par }{\QB he
ridicules
those
rulers.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Then,
because
he
is
angry
with
them,
he
rebukes
them.
\par }{\QB He
causes
them
to
be
terrified
when
{\ADD{
they
realize}}
that
he
will
furiously
punish
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
Yahweh
says}}, “I
have
installed
my
king
on
Zion,
my
sacred
hill
{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}}.”
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
And
his
king
says}}, “I
will
proclaim
what
Yahweh
has
decreed.
\par }{\Q He
said
to
me, ‘{\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
you
are
my
son;
\par }{\QB today
I
have
declared
to
everyone
that
{\ADD{
it
is
as
though}} [MET]
I
am
your
father.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Ask
me
to
give
you
the
nations,
\par }{\QB so
that
they
belong
to
you
{\ADD{
to
rule
over
them
permanently}},
\par }{\QB and
I
will
give
them
to
you.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Even}}
the
most
remote
nations
will
be
yours.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You
will
defeat
them
completely [MET];
\par }{\QB you
will
{\ADD{
destroy
them
like
people}}
smash
a
clay
pot
with
an
iron
rod [SIM].’ ”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}So
then,
you
kings
and
other
rulers
on
the
earth,
act
wisely!
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
Heed
what
Yahweh
is}}
warning
you!
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Serve
Yahweh, fervently revering
him;
\par }{\QB Rejoice
{\ADD{
about
what
he
has
done
for
you}},
but
tremble
before
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Bow
down
humbly
before
his
son!
\par }{\QB If
you
do
not
do
that,
Yahweh
will
be
angry,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
suddenly
get
rid
of
you.
\par }{\Q Do
not
forget
that
he
can
very
quickly
show
that
he
is
very
angry!
\par }{\QB But
he
is
very
pleased
with
all
those
who
request
him
to
protect
them [MET].

\par }\PsalmChap{3}{\SH A psalm written by David when he fled from his son Absalom
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
have
many
enemies [DOU]!
\par }{\QB There
are
many
people
who
oppose/rebel
against
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Many
people
are
saying
about
me,
\par }{\QB “God
will
{\ADD{
certainly}}
not
help
him!”
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\QB \VS{3}But
Yahweh,
you
are
like
a
shield
{\ADD{
that
protects
me}} [MET].
\par }{\Q You
greatly
honor
me,
and
you
encourage
me (OR,
enable
me
to
triumph
over
my
enemies) [IDM].
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
cry
out
to
you,
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB and
you
answer
me
from
{\ADD{
Zion}},
your
sacred
hill.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
At
night}}
I
lie
down
and
sleep,
and
I
awake
{\ADD{
in
the
morning feeling
good/refreshed}}
\par }{\QB because
you,
Yahweh, ◄take
care
of/protect►
me
{\ADD{
all
during
the
night}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}There
may
be
thousands
of
{\ADD{
enemy}}
soldiers
who
surround
me,
\par }{\QB but
I
am
not
afraid.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh,
arise!
\par }{\QB My
God,
{\ADD{
come
and}}
rescue
me
{\ADD{
again}}!
\par }{\Q You
{\ADD{
insult}}
my
enemies
by slapping
them
on
their
cheeks;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
when
you
strike
them}},
you
break
their
teeth,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
with
the
result
that
they
cannot
hurt
anyone}} [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh,
you
are
the
one
who
saves
your
people
{\ADD{
from
their
enemies}}.
\par }{\QB Yahweh,
bless
your
people!
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)

\par }\PsalmChap{4}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director; a psalm to be accompanied by people playing stringed instruments
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
answer
me
when
I
pray
to
you.
\par }{\QB You
are
the
one
who
vindicates
me;
\par }{\Q Rescue
me
from
things
that
distress
me.
\par }{\QB Act mercifully
toward
me,
and
listen
to
me
while
I
pray.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}How
long
will
you
people
cause
me
to
be
disgraced
instead
of
honoring
me [RHQ]?
\par }{\QB You
{\ADD{
people}}
love
to
falsely
accuse
me.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}All
those
who
are
loyal
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB he
has
chosen
them
to
belong
to
him.
\par }{\Q Yahweh
listens
to
me
when
I
pray
to
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}When
you
people
get
angry,
do
not
{\ADD{
allow
your
anger
to
control
you
and
cause
you
to}}
sin.
\par }{\Q While
you
lie
on
your
bed,
\par }{\QB silently
examine
what
you
are
thinking g.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Also,
offer
to
Yahweh
the
proper
sacrifices,
\par }{\QB and
continue
trusting
in
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Some
people
ask, “Who
will
allow
good
things
to
happen
to
us?”
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
But
I
say}}, “Yahweh,
continue
to
act
kindly
toward
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You
have
made
me
very
happy;
\par }{\QB I
am happier
than
people
who
have
harvested
a
great
amount
of
grain
and
grapes.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
can
lie
down
{\ADD{
at
night}}
and
sleep soundly
\par }{\QB because
{\ADD{
I
know
that}}
you,
Yahweh,
will
keep
me
safe.”

\par }\PsalmChap{5}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director; a psalm to be accompanied by playing flutes
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
listen
to
me
while
I
pray!
\par }{\QB Pay
attention
to
me
when
I
am
groaning
{\ADD{
because
I
am
suffering
very
much}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
are
my
King
and
my
God.
\par }{\Q When
I
call
to
you
to
ask
you
to
help
me,
listen
to
me,
\par }{\QB because
you
are
the
one
to
whom
I
pray.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Listen
to
me
when
I
pray
to
you
{\ADD{
each}}
morning,
\par }{\QB and
I
wait
for
you
to
reply.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}You
are
not
a
god
who
is
pleased
with
wicked
people;
\par }{\QB you
do
not ◄associate
with/invite
into
your
house►
{\ADD{
those
who
do
what
is}}
evil.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You
do
not
allow
those
who
are
very
proud
to
come
to
you
to
worship
you.
\par }{\QB You
hate
all
those
who
do
evil
things.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You
get
rid
of
liars,
\par }{\QB and
you
despise
those
who
murder
{\ADD{
others}}
and
those
who
deceive
{\ADD{
others}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh,
because
you
love
me
so
much
and
so
faithfully,
\par }{\QB I
come
into
your
temple.
\par }{\Q I
revere
you
greatly,
\par }{\QB and
I
bow
down
to
worship
you
at
your
sacred
temple.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh,
because
you
act
righteously
toward
me,
\par }{\QB show
me
what
is
right
for
me
to
do.
\par }{\Q Because
I
have
many
enemies,
\par }{\QB show
me
clearly
what
you
want
me
to
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}My
enemies
never
say
what
is
true;
\par }{\QB they
just
want
to
destroy
{\ADD{
others}}.
\par }{\Q The
things
that
they
say [MTY]
are
{\ADD{
as
foul
as}}
an
open
grave
{\ADD{
where
a
corpse
is
decaying}}.
\par }{\QB They
use
their
tongues
to
tell
lies.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}O
God,
declare
that
they
are
guilty [MTY]
{\ADD{
and
punish
them}}.
\par }{\QB Cause
them
to
experience
the
same
disasters/troubles
that
they
plan
to
cause
to
happen
to
others.
\par }{\Q Get
rid
of
them
because
they
have
committed
many
sins,
\par }{\QB and
they
have
rebelled
against
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}But
cause
that
all
those
who
go
to
you
to
be
protected
will
rejoice;
\par }{\QB cause
them
to
sing
joyfully
to
you
forever.
\par }{\Q Protect
those
who
love
you [MTY];
\par }{\QB they
are
truly
happy
because ◄of
what
you
{\ADD{
do
for
them/they
belong
to}}
you►.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Yahweh,
you
always
bless
those
who
act
righteously;
\par }{\QB you
protect
them
like
a
{\ADD{
soldier
is
protected
by
his}}
shield [SIM].

\par }\PsalmChap{6}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir leader, to be accompanied by people playing stringed instruments
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
do
not
punish
me
when
you
are
angry
{\ADD{
with
me}};
\par }{\QB Do
not
even
rebuke/scold
me
{\ADD{
when
you
are
angry}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh,
be
kind
to
me
and
heal
me
because
I
have
become
weak.
\par }{\QB My
body [SYN]
shakes
because
I
am
experiencing
much
pain.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh,
I
am
greatly
distressed.
\par }{\QB How
long ◄{\ADD{
must
I
endure
this/will
it
be
before
you
help
me}}► [RHQ]?
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
please
come
and
rescue
me.
\par }{\QB Save
me
because
you
faithfully
love
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
will
not
be
able
to
praise
you
after
I
die [RHQ];
\par }{\QB No
one
in
the
place
of
the
dead
praises
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}I
am
exhausted/groan
{\ADD{
from
my
pain}}.
\par }{\QB At
night
I
cry
very
much,
with
the
result
that
my
bed
and
my
pillow
become
wet
from
my
tears.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}My
tears blur
my
eyes
so
much
that
I
cannot
see
well.
\par }{\QB My
eyes
have
become
weak
because
my
enemies
{\ADD{
have
caused
me
to
cry
constantly}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You
people
who
do
evil
things,
get
away
from
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh
heard
me
when
I
was
crying
and
called
out
to
him
{\ADD{
to
help
me}},
\par }{\QB and
he
will
answer
my
prayer.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
When
that
happens}},
all
my
enemies
will
be
ashamed,
\par }{\QB and
they
will
{\ADD{
also}}
be
terrified.
\par }{\Q They
will
get
away
{\ADD{
from
me}}
and
suddenly
{\ADD{
leave
me}}
\par }{\QB because
they
will
be
disgraced.

\par }\PsalmChap{7}{\SH A psalm that David sang to Yahweh because of David’s enemy, Cush
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh
my
God,
I
come
to
you
to
protect
me.
\par }{\QB Rescue
me,
save
me
from
all
those
who
are
pursuing
me
{\ADD{
in
order
to
harm
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}If
you
do
not
do
that,
they
will
tear
me
into
pieces
\par }{\QB like
a
lion
does
{\ADD{
when
it
attacks
the
animals
it
wants
to
kill}},
\par }{\QB and
no
one
will
save
me
{\ADD{
from
them}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh
my
God,
if
I
have
done
anything
that
is
wrong,
\par }{\QB \VS{4}if
I
have
done
evil
to
some
friend
who
did
good
things
to
me,
\par }{\QB or
if,
for
no
good
reason,
I
have
spared (OR,
acted
violently
toward)
those
who
were
my
enemies,
\par }{\Q \VS{5}allow
my
enemies
to
pursue
me
and
capture
me.
\par }{\Q Allow
them
to
trample
me
into
the
ground
\par }{\QB and
leave
me [SYN]
{\ADD{
lying
dead}}
in
the
dirt.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}But
Yahweh,
because
you
are
{\ADD{
very}}
angry
{\ADD{
with
those
who
pursue
me}},
\par }{\QB arise
and
attack/defeat
my
enemies
who
are
furiously/angrily
{\ADD{
attacking
me}}
\par }{\Q Do
to
them
what
is
just!
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Gather
around
you
the
people
of
{\ADD{
all}}
nations,
\par }{\QB and
rule
them
from
where
you
are
in
heaven [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh,
judge
the
people
of
{\ADD{
all}}
nations!
\par }{\QB And,
Yahweh,
show
that
I
have
done
nothing
that
is
wrong.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}God,
you
know
what
every
person
is
thinking,
\par }{\QB and
because
you
are
righteous,
you
{\ADD{
always}}
do
what
is
just/right.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
So
now}}
stop
evil
people
from
doing
wicked
{\ADD{
deeds}},
\par }{\QB and
defend
{\ADD{
all
of
us
who
are}}
righteous!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}God,
you
protect
me
like
a
shield
{\ADD{
protects
soldiers}} [MET];
\par }{\QB you
protect
all
those
who
are
righteous
in
their
inner
being.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}You
judge
{\ADD{
everyone}}
correctly,
\par }{\QB and
every
day
you
punish
{\ADD{
wicked
people}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Whenever
your
enemies
do
not ◄repent/change
their
behavior►,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}} [MET]
you
sharpen
your
sword
and
put
a
string
on
your
bow
{\ADD{
to
get
ready
to
kill
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You
are
preparing
your
weapons
that
kill
those
whom
they
strike;
\par }{\QB the
arrows
that
you
will
shoot
have
flaming tips.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Wicked
people
tell
lies,
\par }{\QB and
they
think
that
they
surely
will
be
able
to
do [MET]
the
evil
things
that
they
are
planning
to
do
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
just
as
surely
as}}
a
pregnant
woman
{\ADD{
knows
that
she
is
going
to
give
birth
to
a
child}} [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{15}But
when
they
dig
a
deep
pit
{\ADD{
to
trap
others}},
\par }{\QB they
themselves
will
fall
into
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}They
themselves
will
experience
the
trouble
that
they
want
to
cause
others
to
have;
\par }{\QB they
will
hurt
themselves
by
the
violent
things
that
they
want
to
do
to
others.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}I
praise
Yahweh
because
he
{\ADD{
always
acts}}
righteously/justly;
\par }{\QB I
sing
to
praise
Yahweh,
the
one
who
is
much
greater
than
any
other
god.

\par }\PsalmChap{8}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
our
Lord,
people
all
over
the
world
know
that
you [MTY]
are
very
great!
\par }{\QB Your
glory
reaches
up
higher
than
the
heavens!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
have
taught
little
children
and
infants
to
praise
you;
\par }{\QB they
cause
your
enemies
and
those
who
try
to ◄get
revenge
on/get
rid
of►
you
to
be
silent.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
I
look
up
at
the
sky
{\ADD{
at
night}},
\par }{\QB and
see
the
things
that
you
have
made—
\par }{\QB the
moon
and
the
stars
that
you
have
set
in
place—
\par }{\Q \VS{4}it
is
amazing
{\ADD{
to
me}}
that [RHQ]
you
think
about
people,
\par }{\QB that
you
are
concerned
about
{\ADD{
us}} humans!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You
made
the
angels
in
heaven
to
be
only
a
little
more
important
than
we
are;
\par }{\QB you
caused
us
to
be
like
kings [MET]
and
you
gave
us
splendor
and
honor [DOU]!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You
put
us
in
charge
of
everything
that
you
made;
\par }{\QB you
gave
us
authority
over
all
things—
\par }{\Q \VS{7}the
sheep
and
the
cattle,
\par }{\QB and
even
the
wild
animals,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}the
birds,
the
fish,
\par }{\QB and
everything
{\ADD{
else}}
that swims
in
the
seas.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh,
our
Lord,
\par }{\QB people
all
over
the
world
know
that
you [MTY]
are
very
great!

\par }\PsalmChap{9}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, to be sung using the tune ‘The death of my son’
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
will
praise
you
with
all
of
my
inner
being.
\par }{\QB I
will
tell
{\ADD{
others}}
about
all
the
wonderful
things
that
you
have
done.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
sing
to
celebrate
what
you [MTY],
who
are
much
greater
than
all
other
gods,
{\ADD{
have
done}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}When
my
enemies
realize
{\ADD{
that
you
are
very
powerful}},
\par }{\QB they
stumble,
and
then
they
are
killed.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}You
sat
on
your
throne
to
judge
people,
\par }{\QB and
you
have
judged
fairly/justly
concerning
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You
rebuked
the
{\ADD{
people
of
other}}
nations
\par }{\QB and
you
have
gotten
rid
of
the
wicked
people;
\par }{\QB you
have erased
their
names
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Our
enemies
have
disappeared;
\par }{\QB you
destroyed
their
cities,
\par }{\QB and
people
do
not
even
remember
them
anymore.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}But
Yahweh
rules
forever.
\par }{\QB He
judges
{\ADD{
people
while
he
sits}}
on
his
throne
to
judge
people,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}and
he
will
judge
{\ADD{
all
the
people
in}} [SYN]
the
world
justly;
\par }{\QB he
will
judge
the
people
{\ADD{
of
all
nations}}
fairly [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh
will
be
a
refuge
for
those
who
are
oppressed;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
yes,
he
will
be
like}}
a
shelter
for
them
when
they
have
trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Those
who
know
Yahweh [MTY]
trust
in
him;
\par }{\QB he
never
abandons
those
who
come
to
him ◄{\ADD{
for
help/to
worship
him}}►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}Yahweh
rules
from
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill}};
\par }{\QB praise
him
while
you
sing
to
him.
\par }{\Q Tell
{\ADD{
the
people
of
all}}
the
nations
the
{\ADD{
marvelous}}
things
that
he
has
done.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}He
does
not
forget
{\ADD{
to
punish}}
those
who
have
murdered
others;
\par }{\QB and
he
will
not
ignore
people
who
are
crying
because
they
are
suffering.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Yahweh,
be
merciful
to
me!
\par }{\Q Look
at
the
ways
that
my
enemies
have
injured
me.
\par }{\QB Do
not
allow
me
to
die
{\ADD{
because
of
these injuries}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
want
to
live
in
order
that
I
can
praise
you
at
the
gates
of
Jerusalem [MTY]
\par }{\QB and
to
rejoice
because
you
rescued
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}{\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
the
{\ADD{
wicked
people
of
many}}
nations
have
dug
a
pit
for
me
to
fall
into [MET],
\par }{\QB but
they
have
fallen
into
that
same
pit.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
It
is
as
if}}
they
spread
out
a
net
to
catch
me [MET],
\par }{\QB but
their
feet
have
been
caught
in
that
same
net.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Because
of
what
you
have
done,
people
know
that
you
decide
matters
{\ADD{
fairly/justly}},
\par }{\QB but
{\ADD{
you
allow}}
wicked
people
to
be
trapped
by
the
same
evil
things
that
they
themselves
do.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}Wicked
people
will
all
{\ADD{
die
and}}
be
buried
in
their
graves,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
their
spirits}}
will
go
to
be
with
all
those
who
have ◄forgotten
about/rejected►
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}But
you
will
not
forget
those
who
are
needy/poor;
\par }{\QB what
they
confidently
expect
will
certainly
happen.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}Yahweh,
arise
and
judge
the
{\ADD{
wicked}}
people
of
the
nations;
\par }{\QB do
not
allow
them
to
think
that
{\ADD{
because
they
are
strong}}
they
will
never
be
punished.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Yahweh,
teach
them
to
be
terrified
about
you.
\par }{\QB Cause
them
to
know
that
they
are
merely
human
beings.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)

\par }\PsalmChap{10}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh, ◄why
are
you
far
away
{\ADD{
from
us}}?/it
seems
that
you
are
far
away
{\ADD{
from
us}}.► [RHQ]
\par }{\QB Why
do
you
not
pay
attention
when
we
have
troubles [RHQ]?
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}People
who
are
proud
gladly
cause
poor
people
to
suffer.
\par }{\QB So
{\ADD{
cause
what
they
do
to
others
to
happen
to
them}}!
May
they
be
caught
in
the
{\ADD{
same}}
traps
that
they
set
to
catch
others [MET]!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
brag
about
the
{\ADD{
evil}}
things
that
they
want
to
do.
\par }{\QB They
praise
people
who
seize
from
others
things
that
do
not
belong
to
them,
and
they
curse
you,
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Wicked
people
are
very
proud.
\par }{\QB As
a
result,
they
do
not ◄seek
help
from/are
not
concerned
about►
God;
\par }{\QB they
do
not
even
think
that
God
exists.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}But
{\ADD{
it
seems
that}}
they
succeed
in
everything
that
they
do.
\par }{\QB They
do
not
think
that
they
will
be
condemned/punished
for
their
deeds,
\par }{\QB and
they ◄sneer
at/make fun
of►
their
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}They
think, “Nothing
bad
will
happen
to
us!
\par }{\QB We
will
never
have
troubles!”
\par }{\Q \VS{7}When
they
talk [MTY],
they
are
always
cursing,
lying,
and threatening
to
harm
others.
\par }{\QB They
constantly
say [MTY]
evil
things
that
show
that
they
are
ready
to
do
cruel
things
to
others.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
hide
in
villages,
ready
to ◄ambush/suddenly
attack►
and
kill
people
who ◄are
innocent/have
done
nothing
wrong►.
\par }{\QB They
constantly
search
for
people
who
will
not
be
able
to ◄resist/defend
themselves►
{\ADD{
when
they
are
attacked}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}They
are
like [MET]
lions
that
crouch
down
and
hide,
\par }{\QB waiting
to pounce
on
their
prey.
\par }{\QB They
are
like
hunters
that
catch
their
prey
with
a
net
and
then
drag
it
away.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Just
like
helpless
animals
are
crushed,
\par }{\QB people
who
cannot
defend
themselves
are
killed
because
wicked
people
are
very
strong.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Wicked
people
say, “God
will
not
pay
any
attention
{\ADD{
to
what
we
do}}.
\par }{\QB His
eyes
are
covered,
so
he
never
sees
anything.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Yahweh
God,
arise
{\ADD{
and
help
us}}
\par }{\QB Punish [IDM]
those
wicked
people!
\par }{\QB And
do
not
forget
those
who
are
suffering!
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Wicked
people
revile
you [RHQ]
continually.
\par }{\QB They
think, “God
will
never
punish
us!”
\par }{\Q \VS{14}But
you
see
the
trouble
and
the
distress
{\ADD{
that
they
cause}}.
\par }{\QB People
who
are
suffering
expect
that
you
will
help
them;
\par }{\QB and
you
help
orphans,
{\ADD{
also}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}◄Break
the
arms/Destroy
the
power►
of
wicked [DOU]
people!
\par }{\QB Continue
to
pursue
and
punish
them
for
the
wicked
things
that
they
do,
until
they
stop
doing
those
things.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}Yahweh,
you
are
our
king
forever,
\par }{\QB but
{\ADD{
wicked}}
nations
will
disappear
from
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}You
have
listened
to
afflicted/suffering
people
when
they
cry
out
to
you.
\par }{\QB You
hear
them
{\ADD{
when
they
pray}},
and
you
encourage [IDM]
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}You
show
that
orphans
and
oppressed
people
have
not
done
things
that
are
wrong,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
human
beings
will
not
cause
people
to
be
terrified
anymore.

\par }\PsalmChap{11}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
trust
that
Yahweh
will
protect [MTY]
me.
\par }{\QB So
do
not [RHQ]
say
to
me, “You
need
to
escape/flee
to
the
mountains
like
birds
do,
\par }{\Q \VS{2}because
wicked
people
have
hidden
in
the
darkness,
\par }{\Q they
have
pulled
back
their
bowstrings
and
aimed
their
arrows
\par }{\QB to
shoot
them
at
godly/righteous [IDM]
people
{\ADD{
like
you}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
people
are
not
punished
for disobeying
the
laws,
\par }{\QB ◄what
can
righteous
people
do?/there
is
not
much
that
righteous
people
can
do.►” [RHQ]
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}But
Yahweh
is
sitting
on
his
throne
in
his
sacred
temple
in
heaven,
\par }{\QB and
he [SYN]
watches
everything
that
people
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh
examines
what
righteous
people
do
and
what
wicked
people
do,
\par }{\QB and
he
hates
those
who
like
to
perform
violent
actions
{\ADD{
to
injure
others}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
will
send
down
{\ADD{
from
the
sky}}
flaming
coals
and
burning
sulfur,
\par }{\QB and
send
scorching
hot
winds
to
punish
wicked
people.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh
is
righteous
and
he
loves
those
who
act
righteously;
\par }{\QB righteous
people
are
able
to
come
into
his
presence.

\par }\PsalmChap{12}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
help
us!
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
It
seems
that}}
people
who
are
loyal
to
you
have
all
vanished.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Everyone
tells
lies
to
other
people;
\par }{\QB they
deceive
others
by ◄flattering
them/saying
good
things
about
them
that
they
know
are
not
true►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh,
we
wish
that
you
would
cut
off
their
tongues
\par }{\QB so
that
they
cannot
continue
to
boast.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}They
say, “By
telling
lies
we
will
get
what
we
want;
\par }{\QB we
control
what
we
say [MTY],
so
no
one
can
tell
us
what
we
should
not
do!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}But
Yahweh
replies, “I
have
seen
the
violent
things
that
they
have
done
to
helpless
people;
\par }{\QB and
I
have
heard
those
people
groaning,
\par }{\QB so
I
will
arise
and
rescue
the
people
who
are
wanting
me
to
help
them.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh,
you
always
do
what
you
have
promised
to
do;
\par }{\QB what
you
have
promised
is
{\ADD{
as
precious
and
pure
as}}
silver
\par }{\QB that
has
been
heated
seven
times
in
a
furnace
{\ADD{
to
get
rid
of
all
the}}
impure
material.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7-8}Wicked
people
strut
around
{\ADD{
proudly}},
\par }{\QB and
people
praise
them
for
doing
vile/wicked
deeds,
\par }{\Q but
Yahweh,
{\ADD{
we
know
that}}
you
will
protect/rescue
us
\par }{\QB from
those
wicked
people.

\par }\PsalmChap{13}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
how
long
will
you
continue
to
forget
about
me [RHQ]?
\par }{\QB Will
you
hide
yourself [SYN]
from
me
forever?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}How
long
must
I
endure
anguish/worry?
\par }{\QB Must
I
be
miserable/sad
every
day?
\par }{\QB How
long
will
my
enemies
continue
to
defeat
me?
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh
my
God,
look
at
me
and
answer
me.
\par }{\QB Enable
me
to
become
strong
{\ADD{
again}} [IDM],
and
do
not
allow
me
to
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Do
not
allow
my
enemies
{\ADD{
to
boast}}
saying, “We
have
defeated
him!”
\par }{\QB Do
not
allow
them
to
defeat
me,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
they
will
rejoice
about
it!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}But
I
trust
that
you
will
faithfully
love
me;
\par }{\QB I
will
rejoice
when
you
rescue
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh,
you
have
done
many
good
things
for
me,
\par }{\QB so
I
will
sing
to
you.

\par }\PsalmChap{14}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
Only}}
foolish
people
say
to
themselves, “There
is
no
God!”
\par }{\Q People
who
say
those
things
are
corrupt/worthless;
they
do
abominable/detestable
deeds;
\par }{\QB there
is
not
one
{\ADD{
of
them}}
who
does
what
is
good/right.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh
looks
down
from
heaven
and
sees humans;
\par }{\Q he
looks
to
see
if
anyone
is
very
wise,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
he
desires
{\ADD{
to
know}}
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}But
they
are
all
corrupt/evil;
\par }{\QB no
one
does
what
is
good/right.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Will
those
evil
people
never
learn
{\ADD{
what
God
will
do
to
punish
them}} [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q They
act
violently
toward
Yahweh’s
people
while
eating
the
food
that
he
provides,
\par }{\QB and
they
never
pray
to
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}But
{\ADD{
some
day}}
they
will
become
very
terrified
\par }{\QB because
God
helps
those
who
act
righteously
{\ADD{
and
will
punish
those
who
reject
him}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Those
who
do
evil
may
prevent
helpless
people
from
doing
what
they
plan
to
do,
\par }{\QB but
Yahweh
protects
those
helpless
people [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}I
wish/desire
that
{\ADD{
Yahweh}}
would
come
from
Jerusalem [MTY]
and
rescue
{\ADD{
us}} Israeli
people!
\par }{\QB Yahweh,
when
you
bless
your
people
again,
\par }{\QB all
of
us Israeli
people,
who
are
the
descendants
of
Jacob,
will
rejoice.

\par }\PsalmChap{15}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
who
are
allowed
to
enter
your
Sacred
Tent?
\par }{\QB Who
are
allowed
to
live
on
your
sacred
mountain?
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}Only
those
who
always
do
what
is
right
and
do
not
sin
may
do
that.
\par }{\QB They
always
say
what
is
true
\par }{\QB \VS{3}and
they
do
not
slander
others.
\par }{\Q They
do
not
do
to
others
things
that
are
wrong,
\par }{\QB and
they
do
not
say
bad
things
about
others.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
Godly
people}}
hate
those
whom
God
has
rejected,
\par }{\QB but
they
respect
those
who
revere
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q They
do
what
they
have
promised
to
do
\par }{\QB even
if
it
causes
them
trouble
to
do
that.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
lend
money
to
others
without
charging
interest,
\par }{\QB and
they
never
accept
bribes
in
order
to
lie
about
people
who
have
not
done
what
is
wrong.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Those
who
do
those
things
will
never
stop
trusting
God
{\ADD{
even
if disastrous
things
happen
to
them}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{16}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
protect
me
\par }{\QB because
I
go
to
you
to
keep
me
safe!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}I
said
to
Yahweh, “You
are
my
Lord;
\par }{\QB all
the
good
things
that
I
have
come
from
you.”
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Your
people
who
live
in
this
land
are
wonderful;
\par }{\QB I
delight
to
be
with
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Those
who
choose
to
worship
other
gods
will
have
many
things
that
cause
them
to
be
sad.
\par }{\QB I
will
not
join
them
when
they
make
sacrifices
{\ADD{
to
their
gods}};
\par }{\Q I
will
not
even
join
them
when
they
speak [MTY]
the
names
of
their
gods.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
you
are
the
one
whom
I
have
chosen,
\par }{\QB and
you
give
me
great
blessings.
\par }{\Q You
protect
me
and
control
what
happens
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh
has
given
me
a
wonderful
place
in
which
to
live;
\par }{\QB I
am
delighted
with
all
the
things
that
he
has
given
me [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}I
will
praise
Yahweh,
the
one
who
teaches/disciplines
me;
\par }{\QB even
at
night
{\ADD{
he}}
you
put
in
my
mind
what
is
right
for
me
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
know
that
Yahweh
is
always
with
me.
\par }{\QB He
is
beside
me;
\par }{\QB so
nothing
will ◄perturb
me/cause
me
to
be
worried►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Therefore
I
am
glad
and
I [MTY, DOU]
rejoice;
\par }{\QB I
can
rest
securely
\par }{\Q \VS{10}because
you,
Yahweh,
will
not
allow
my
soul/spirit
to
remain
in
the
place
where
the
dead
people
are;
\par }{\QB you
will
not
allow
me,
your
godly
one,
to
stay
there.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}You
will
show
me
the
road
that
leads
to
{\ADD{
receiving
eternal}}
life,
\par }{\QB and
you
will
make
me
joyful
when
I
am
with
you.
\par }{\QB I
will
have
pleasure
forever
when
I
am ◄at
your
right
hand/seated
next
to
you►.

\par }\PsalmChap{17}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
listen
to
me
while
I
plead
with
you
to
act
justly
toward
me.
\par }{\QB Hear
me
while
I
call
out
to
you
to
help
me.
\par }{\Q Pay
attention
to
what
I
say
while
I
pray
\par }{\QB because
I
am
speaking [MTY]
honestly/truthfully.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
are
the
one
who
is
able
to
declare
that
I ◄am
innocent/have
not
done
anything
that
was
wrong►
\par }{\QB because
you
see/know
that
I
am
telling
the
truth.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}You
know
what
I
think,
{\ADD{
even}}
at
night;
\par }{\QB you
have
examined
what
I
say
and
do,
\par }{\Q and
you
know
that
I
have
determined
to
never
tell
any
lies.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
have
not
done
like
others
do;
\par }{\QB I
have
always
done
what
is
right [IDM],
\par }{\Q and
I
have
not
acted
cruelly
toward
others.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
have
always
done
what
you
told
me
to
do [IDM],
\par }{\QB I
have ◄never
failed
to
do/always
done► [LIT]
those
things.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}O
God,
I
pray
to
you
because
you
answer
me;
\par }{\QB please
listen [MTY]
to
what
I
am
saying.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Show
me
that
you
faithfully
love
me.
\par }{\QB By
your
great
power [MTY]
rescue
those
who ◄run
to/trust
in►
you
to
protect
them
from
their
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Protect
me
as
people
carefully
protect
their
own
eyes;
\par }{\QB protect
me
like
{\ADD{
birds}}
protect
{\ADD{
their
babies}}
under
their
wings [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Do
not
allow
wicked
people
to
attack
me;
\par }{\QB my
enemies
surround
me,
wanting
to
kill
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}They
never
pity [IDM]
anyone,
\par }{\QB and
they
are
always
boasting.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
have
hunted/searched
for
me
and
found
me.
\par }{\QB They
surround
me,
watching
for
an opportunity
to
throw
me
to
the
ground.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}They
are
like
lions [SIM]
that
are
ready
to
tear
apart
the
animals
that
they
capture;
\par }{\QB they
are
like
young
lions
that
are
hiding,
waiting
to pounce
{\ADD{
on
their
prey}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Yahweh,
come
and ◄oppose/fight
against►
my
enemies
and
defeat
them!
\par }{\QB Use
your
sword
to
save
me
from
those
wicked
people!
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Yahweh,
by
your
power [MTY]
rescue
me
from
those
people
who
are interested
{\ADD{
only}}
in
things
here
in
this
world.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q But
you
provide
plenty
of
food
for
those
whom
you
love
dearly;
\par }{\QB their
children
also
have
many
things
that
their
grandchildren
will
inherit.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Yahweh,
because
I
act
righteously,
I
will
{\ADD{
some
day}}
see
you [SYN].
\par }{\QB When
I
awake,
I
will
see
you face-to-face,
and
then
I
will
be
happy.

\par }\PsalmChap{18}{\SH A psalm written by God’s servant David. He sang it after Yahweh had rescued him from Saul and his other enemies.
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
love
you,
the
one
who enables
me
to
be
strong.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh
is
like
an
{\ADD{overhanging}}
rock [DOU,
MET]
{\ADD{
under
which
I
can
hide
from
my
enemies}};
\par }{\QB he
is
like
a
strong
fortress,
the
one
who
protects
me;
\par }{\Q he
protects
me
like
a
shield [MET]
{\ADD{
protects
a
soldier}};
\par }{\QB he
is
the
one
to
whom
I
go ◄for
refuge/to
be
protected/safe►,
\par }{\QB and
he
defends
me
by
his
great
power [IDM].
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I
called
out
to
Yahweh,
who
deserves
to
be
praised,
\par }{\QB and
he
rescued
me
from
my
enemies.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}All
around
me
were
dangerous situations
in
which
I
might
be
killed [PRS];
\par }{\QB it
was
as
though
there
were
huge
waves [MET]
that
almost crashed
on
me
and
killed
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
It
was
as
though}}
the
place
where
dead
people
are
had
ropes
that
were
wrapped
around
me,
\par }{\QB or
{\ADD{
it
was
as
though}}
there
was
a
trap [MET]
that
would
{\ADD{
seize
and}}
kill
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}But
when
I
was
very
distressed,
I
called
out
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\Q and
from
his
temple
he
heard
me.
\par }{\QB He
listened
to
me
when
I
cried
out
{\ADD{
for
help}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Then
the
earth
quaked/shook
strongly [DOU];
\par }{\QB the
mountains
shook
very
strongly
from
their centers [DOU]
\par }{\QB because
Yahweh
was
angry.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
It
was
as
though}}
smoke
poured
out
from
his
nostrils,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
as
though}}
burning
coals
came
out
of
his
mouth.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
opened
the
sky
and
came
down
\par }{\QB with
a
black
cloud
under
his
feet.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
flew,
riding
on
the
back
of
a
creature
that
had
wings,
\par }{\QB traveling
{\ADD{
fast}},
blown
along
by
the
wind.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Darkness
was
all
around
him
{\ADD{
like
a
blanket}} [MET];
\par }{\QB dark
clouds,
full
of
moisture,
covered
him [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Hailstones
and
flashes
of
lightning
were
around
him;
\par }{\QB hail
and
burning
coals
fell
from
the
sky.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Then
Yahweh
{\ADD{
spoke
in
a
loud
voice}}
from
the
sky,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
his
enemies}}
heard
his
voice
that
sounded
like
thunder.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
shot
his
arrows
at
them
and
caused
them
to
scatter;
\par }{\QB His
flashes
of
lightning
caused
them
to
become
very
confused (OR,
to
run
away).
\par }{\Q \VS{15}The
bottom
of
the
ocean
became
visible,
\par }{\QB and
the
foundations
of
the
earth
were
uncovered,
\par }{\QB when
Yahweh
rebuked
his
enemies
\par }{\QB when
he snorted.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}{\ADD{
It
was
as
though}}
he
reached
down
from
heaven
and
grabbed
me
\par }{\QB and
pulled
me
up
out
of
the
deep
ocean.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
rescued
me
from
my
strong
enemies
who
hated
me;
\par }{\QB they
were
very
strong,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
I
{\ADD{
could
not
defeat
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}When
I ◄was
distressed/had
troubles►,
they
attacked
me,
\par }{\QB but
Yahweh
defended/protected
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He
led
me
to
a
place
where
I
was
safe;
\par }{\QB he
rescued
me
because
he
was
pleased
with
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}Yahweh
has
rewarded
me
because
I
do
what
is
right;
\par }{\QB he
has
blessed
me
because
I ◄am
innocent/have
not
done
things
that
are
wrong►.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}I
have
obeyed
Yahweh’s
laws;
\par }{\QB I
have
not
abandoned
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}My
behavior
was
directed
by
his
rules;
\par }{\QB I
have
not
stopped
obeying
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}He
knows
that
I
have
not
done
what
is
wrong;
\par }{\QB I
have
kept
myself
from
sinning.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}So
he
rewards
me
because
I
do
what
is
right;
\par }{\QB he
knows
that
I [SYN]
have
not
committed
sins.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{25}Yahweh,
you
are
faithful
to
those
who
faithfully
{\ADD{
do
what
you
tell
them
to
do}};
\par }{\QB you
always
do
what
is
good/right
to
those
who
do
what
you
want
them
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}You
are
kind
to
those
who
are
kind
to
others,
\par }{\QB but
you
act
wisely
toward
those
who ◄act
perversely/do
bad
things►.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}You
save
those
who
are
humble,
\par }{\QB but
you
cause
those
who
are
proud
to
be
humiliated/ashamed.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}You
give
light
to
my
{\ADD{
soul/spirit}};
\par }{\QB you
take
away
the
darkness
of
my
soul.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}You
enable
me
to
be
strong,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
I
can
run
and
attack
a
line
of
enemy
soldiers;
\par }{\QB with
your
help
I
can ◄scale/climb
up►
the
walls
{\ADD{
that
surround
my
enemies’
cities}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{30}Everything
that
Yahweh
my
God
does
is
perfect.
\par }{\QB We
can
depend
on
him
to
do
what
he
promises.
\par }{\Q He
is
like
a
shield [MET]
to
protect
all
those
who
go
to
him
for
refuge.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Yahweh
is [RHQ]
the
only
one
who
is
God;
\par }{\QB only
he
is
like
an
{\ADD{overhanging}}
rock
{\ADD{
under
which
we
can
be
safe}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}God
is
the
one
who enables
me
to
be
strong
\par }{\QB and
who
keeps
me
safe
on
the
roads
that
I
walk
on.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}He enables
me
to
{\ADD{
walk
swiftly
without
stumbling}},
\par }{\QB like
a
deer
walks/runs
in
the
mountains.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}He
teaches
me
how
to
use
a
strong/metal
bow
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
can
use
it
to
fight
in
battles.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{35}Yahweh,
you
protect
and
save
me
with
your
shield;
\par }{\QB you
have
made
me
safe
by
your
power [MTY].
\par }{\QB I
have
become ◄strong/a
great
{\ADD{
king}}►
because
you
have
helped
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}You havecleared
the
road
for
me,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
now
I
do
not
slip/stumble.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{37}I
have
pursued
my
enemies
and
caught
them;
\par }{\QB I
did
not
stop
until
I
had
defeated/killed
them
all.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}When
I
strike
them,
they
are
not
able
to
get
up
again;
\par }{\QB they
lie
on
the
ground,
defeated.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}You
have
enabled
me
to
be
strong
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
can
fight
battles
and
defeat
my
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}You
caused
my
enemies
to
run
away (OR,
you
enabled
me
to
put
my
foot
on
my
enemies’
necks
{\ADD{
after
I
captured
them
and
forced
them
to
lie
on
the
ground}});
\par }{\QB I
have
gotten
rid
of
all
those
who
hated
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}They
called
out
for
someone
to
help
them,
\par }{\QB but
no
one
saved
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}I
pulverize
them,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
they
become
like [MET]
the
dust
that
the
wind
{\ADD{
blows
away}};
\par }{\QB I
throw
them
out
like [SIM]
{\ADD{
people
throw}}
dirt
out
into
the
streets.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{43}You
enabled
me
to
defeat
those
who
fought
against
me,
\par }{\QB and
appointed
me
to
be
the
ruler
of
{\ADD{
many
}}nations;
\par }{\Q people
whom
I
did
not
know
about
previously
are
now
slaves
{\ADD{
in
my
kingdom}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{44}When
foreigners
hear
about
me,
\par }{\QB they ◄cringe/bow
low
before
me►
and
they
obey
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}They
are
no
longer
courageous,
\par }{\QB and
from
their
forts
{\ADD{
where
they
were
hiding}}
they
come
{\ADD{
to
me}}
trembling.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{46}Yahweh
is
alive!
\par }{\QB Praise
the
one
who
is
like
an
{\ADD{overhanging}}
rock [MET]
{\ADD{
under
which
I
am
safe}}
\par }{\QB Exalt
the
God
who
saves
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{47}He enables
me
to
get
revenge
on
my
enemies;
\par }{\QB he
causes
me
to
defeat
nations
and
to
rule
over
them,
\par }{\Q \VS{48}and
he
rescues
me
from
my
enemies.
\par }{\Q He
has
lifted
me
up
high
so
that
violent
men
could
not
reach
me
{\ADD{
and
harm
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{49}So
I
praise
him
{\ADD{
and
I
tell}}
the
nations
{\ADD{
the
great
things
that
he
has
done}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{50}He
has
enabled
me,
his
king,
to powerfully
defeat
my
enemies;
\par }{\QB he
faithfully
loves
me,
David,
the
one
he
has
chosen
{\ADD{
to
be
king}},
and
he
will
faithfully
love
my
descendants
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{19}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
When
people
look
at
everything
that}}
God
{\ADD{
has
placed
in}}
the
skies,
they
can
see
that
he
is
very
great;
\par }{\QB they
can
see
the
great
things
that
he
has
created.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Day
after
day
{\ADD{
it
is
as
though
the
sun}}
proclaims
{\ADD{
the
glory
of
God}},
\par }{\QB and
night
after
night
{\ADD{
it
is
as
though
the
moon
and
stars}}
say
that
they
know
{\ADD{
that
God
made
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
do
not
really
speak;
\par }{\QB they
do
not
say
any
words.
\par }{\QB There
is
no
voice
{\ADD{
from
them}}
for
anyone
to
hear.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}But
what
they
declare
{\ADD{
about
God}}
goes
throughout
the
world,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
even
people
who
live
in}}
the
most
distant/remote
places
on
earth
can
know
it.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q The
sun
is
in
the
skies
where
God
placed
it [MET];
\par }{\Q \VS{5}it
rises
each
morning
like
a
bridegroom
{\ADD{
who
is
happy}}
as
he
comes
out
of
his
bedroom
after
his
wedding.
\par }{\QB It
is
like
a
strong athlete
who
is
very
eager
to
start
running
in
a
race.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
sun
rises
at
one
side
of
the
sky
and
goes
across
{\ADD{
the
sky
and
sets
on}}
the
other
side,
\par }{\QB and
nothing
can
hide
from
its
heat.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}The
instructions
that
Yahweh
has
given
us
are
perfect;
\par }{\QB they ◄revive
us/give
us
new
strength►.
\par }{\QB We
can
be
sure
that
the
things
that
Yahweh
has
told
us
will
never
change,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
by
learning
them}}
people
who
have
not
been
previously
taught/instructed
will
become
wise.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh’s
laws
are
fair/just;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
when
we
obey
them}},
we
become
joyful.
\par }{\Q The
commands
of
Yahweh
are
clear,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
by
reading
them}} [PRS]
we
start
to
understand
{\ADD{
how
God
wants
us
to
behave}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}It
is
good
for
people
to
revere
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB that
is
something
that
they
will
do
forever.
\par }{\Q What
Yahweh
has
decided
is
fair,
\par }{\QB and
it
is
always
right.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
things
that
God
has
decided
are
more
valuable
than
gold,
\par }{\QB even
the
finest/purest
gold.
\par }{\Q They
are
sweeter
than
honey
\par }{\QB that drips
from honeycombs.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Furthermore,
{\ADD{
by
reading
them}}
I
learn
{\ADD{
what
things
are
good
to
do
and
what
things
are
evil}},
\par }{\Q and
they
promise
a
great
reward
\par }{\QB to
{\ADD{
us
who}}
obey
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}But
there
is
no
one
who
can
know
all
his
errors [RHQ];
\par }{\QB so
Yahweh,
forgive
me
for
these
things
which
I
do
that
I
do
not
realize
are
wrong.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Keep
me
from
doing
things
that
I
know
are
wrong;
\par }{\QB do
not
let
my
sinful
desires
control
me.
\par }{\Q If
you
do
that,
I
will
no
longer
be
guilty
for
committing
such
sins,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
not
commit
the
great
sin
{\ADD{
of
rebelling
terribly}}
against
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}O
Yahweh,
you
are
{\ADD{
like}}
an
{\ADD{overhanging}}
rock [MET]
under
which
I
can
be
safe;
you
are
the
one
who
protects
me.
\par }{\QB I
hope/desire
that
the
things
that
I
say
and
what
I
think
will
{\ADD{
always}}
please
you.

\par }\PsalmChap{20}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
desire
that
Yahweh
will
answer
you
{\ADD{
when
you
call
out
to
him}}
when
you
have
troubles!
\par }{\Q God
is
the
one
whom ◄{\ADD{
our ancestor}}
Jacob/the Israeli
people►
{\ADD{
worshiped}};
\par }{\QB I
desire
that
he
will
protect
you [MTY]
{\ADD{
from
being
harmed
by
your
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
desire/hope
that
he
will
reach
out
from
his
sacred
temple
and
help
you,
\par }{\QB and aid
you
from
{\ADD{
where
he
lives}}
on
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I
desire/hope
that
he
will
accept
all
the
offerings
that
you
give
him
to
be
burned
{\ADD{
on
the
altar}},
\par }{\QB and
all
your
{\ADD{
other}}
offerings.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
want
him
to
give
to
you
what
you
desire,
\par }{\QB and
that
you
will
be
able
to
accomplish
all
that
you
desire
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}When
{\ADD{
we
hear
that}}
you
have
defeated
{\ADD{
your
enemies}},
we
will
shout
joyfully.
\par }{\QB We
will
lift
up
a
banner
proclaiming
that
it
is
God [MTY]
{\ADD{
who
helps
us
}}(inc).
\par }{\Q I
want
Yahweh
to
{\ADD{
do
for
you}}
all
that
you
request
him
to
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}I
know
now
that
Yahweh
rescues
{\ADD{
me}},
the
one
whom
he
has
chosen
{\ADD{
to
be
king}}.
\par }{\Q From
his
holy
place
in
heaven
he
will
answer
me,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
save
me
by
his
great
power [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Some
{\ADD{
kings}}
trust
that
because
they
have
chariots
{\ADD{
they
will
be
able
to
defeat
their
enemies}},
\par }{\QB and
some
trust
that
their
horses
{\ADD{
will
enable
them
to
defeat
their
enemies}},
\par }{\QB but
we
will
trust
in
the
power [MTY]
of
Yahweh
our
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Some
kings
will
stumble
and
fall
down,
\par }{\QB but
we
will
be
strong
and ◄not
be
moved/continue
standing
firm►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh,
enable
{\ADD{
me}},
your
king,
to
defeat
our
enemies!
\par }{\QB Answer
us
when
we
call
out
to
you
{\ADD{
to
help
us.}}

\par }\PsalmChap{21}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh, ◄{\ADD{
I}},
your
king
am
glad/the
king
is
glad►
because
you
have
caused
me/him
to
be
strong.
\par }{\QB ◄I
rejoice/he
rejoices►
greatly
because
you
have
rescued
me/him
{\ADD{
from
my/his
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
have
given
me/him
the
things
that
I/he [SYN]
desired
\par }{\QB and
you
have
not
refused
to
do
what
I
requested
you
to
do.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{3}In
answer
to
my/his
prayer,
you
enabled
me/him
to
succeed
and
prosper.
\par }{\QB You
placed
a
gold
crown
on
my/his
head.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I/He
asked
you
to
enable
me/him
to
live
{\ADD{
for
a
long
time}},
\par }{\QB and
that
is
what
you
gave
me/him,
a
very
long [HYP]
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}◄I
am/He
is►
greatly
honored
because
you
have
helped
me/him
to
defeat
my/his
enemies;
\par }{\QB you
have
made
me/him
famous.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You
will
bless
me/him
forever,
\par }{\QB and
you
have
caused
me/him
to
be
joyful
in
your
presence.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh,
you
are
God
Almighty,
\par }{\QB and ◄I
trust/the
king
trusts►
in
you.
\par }{\Q Because
you
faithfully
love
me/him,
\par }{\QB disastrous
things
will
never
happen
to
me/him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}You
will
enable
me/him
to
capture [MTY]
all
my/his
enemies
\par }{\QB and
all
those
who
hate
me/him.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}When
you
appear,
you
will
throw
them
into
a
fiery
furnace.
\par }{\Q Because
you
are
angry
{\ADD{
with
them}},
you
will
get
rid
of
them;
\par }{\QB the
fire
will
burn
them
up.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
will
remove
their
children
from
this
earth;
\par }{\QB their
descendants
will
all
disappear.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
planned
to
harm
you,
\par }{\QB but
what
they
plan
will
never
succeed.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}You
will
cause
them
to
run
away [IDM]
\par }{\QB by
shooting
arrows
at
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Yahweh,
show
us
that
you
are
very
strong!
\par }{\QB When
you
do
that,
while
we
sing
we
will
praise
you
because
you
are
very
powerful.

\par }\PsalmChap{22}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, to be sung to the tune ‘Doe of the Dawn’
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}My
God,
my
God,
why
have
you
abandoned/deserted
me?
\par }{\QB Why
do
you
stay
so
far
from
me,
\par }{\QB and
why
do
you
not
hear/help
me [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q Why
do
you
not
hear
me
when
I
am
groaning?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}My
God,
every
day
I
call
to
you
during
the
daytime
and
during
the
night,
\par }{\QB but
you
do
not
answer
me,
so
I
am
not
able
to
sleep.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}But
you
are
holy.
\par }{\QB You
sit
on
your
throne
as
king,
and
{\ADD{
we
the
people
of}}
Israel
praise
you [PRS].
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Our
ancestors
trusted
in
you.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Because}}
they
trusted
in
you,
you
rescued
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}When
they
cried
out
to
you,
you
saved
them.
\par }{\QB They
trusted
in
you,
and ◄they
were
not
disappointed/you
{\ADD{
saved
them}}
as
you
said
that
you
would►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}But
{\ADD{
you
have
not
rescued
me}}
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
People
despise
me
and
consider
that
I
am
not
a
man}};
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
they
think
that}}
I
am
{\ADD{
as
worthless
as}}
a
worm!
\par }{\Q Everyone [HYP]
scorns
me
and
despises
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Everyone
who
sees
me [HYP]
makes fun
of
me.
\par }{\QB They
sneer
at
me
and
{\ADD{
insult
me
by}}
shaking
their
heads
{\ADD{
at
me
as
though
I
were
an
evil
man}}.
\par }{\Q They
say,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}“He
trusts
in
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB so
Yahweh
should
save
him!
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
He
says
that}}
Yahweh
is
very
pleased
with
him;
\par }{\QB if
that
is
so,
Yahweh
should
rescue
him!”
\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
Why
do}}
you
{\ADD{
not}}
protect
me
{\ADD{
now
as
you
did}}
when
I
was
born?
\par }{\QB I
was
safe
even
when
I
was ◄nurssing/drinking
milk
from
my
mother’s
breasts►.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
It
was
as
though}}
you
adopted
me
right
when
I
was
born.
\par }{\QB You
have ◄been
my
God/taken
care
of
me►
ever
since
I
was
born.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}So, ◄do
not
stay
far
from/stay
close
to► [LIT]
me
now
\par }{\QB because
{\ADD{
enemies
who
will
cause
me
much}}
trouble
are
near
me,
\par }{\QB and
there
is
no
one
{\ADD{
else}}
who
can
help
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
My
enemies}}
surround
me
{\ADD{
like}}
a
herd/group
of
wild
bulls.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
Fierce
people,
like
those}}
strong
bulls
that
graze
{\ADD{
on
the
hills}}
in
Bashan
{\ADD{
area}},
encircle
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{
They
are
like}}
roaring
lions
that
are
attacking
the
animals
that
they
want
to
kill [MET]
{\ADD{
and
eat}};
\par }{\QB they
rush
toward
me
{\ADD{
to
kill}}
me;
\par }{\Q they
{\ADD{
are
like
lions
that}}
have
their
mouths
open,
{\ADD{
ready
to
tear
their
victims
to
pieces}} [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
am
completely
exhausted [MET],
\par }{\QB and
all
my
bones
are
out
of
their
joints/places.
\par }{\Q I
{\ADD{
no
longer
expect
that
God
will
save
me}};
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
that
expectation
is
gone
completely}},
like
wax
that
has
melted
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}My
strength
is
{\ADD{
all
dried
up}} [MET]
\par }{\QB like
a
broken
piece
of
a
clay
jar
that
has
dried
{\ADD{
in
the
sun}}.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
I
am
so
thirsty
that}}
my
tongue
sticks
to
the
roof
of
my
mouth.
\par }{\QB O
God,
{\ADD{
I
think
that
you
are
about
to
let}}
me
die
and
become
dirt!
\par }{\Q \VS{16}My
enemies [MET]
surround
me
like
a
pack/group
of
wild
dogs.
\par }{\QB A
group
of
evil
men
has
encircled
me,
{\ADD{
ready
to
attack
me}}.
\par }{\QB They
have
{\ADD{
already}}
smashed
my
hands
and
my
feet.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}{\ADD{
I
am
so
weak
and
thin
that}}
my
bones
can
be
seen
and
counted.
\par }{\QB My
enemies
stare
at
me
and ◄gloat/are
happy►
about
{\ADD{
what
has
happened
to}}
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}They
looked
at
the
clothes
that
I
{\ADD{
was
wearing}}
\par }{\QB and gambled
to
determine
which
piece
each
of
them
would
get.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}O
Yahweh,
do
not
stay
far
away
from
me!
\par }{\QB You
who
are
my
{\ADD{
source
of}}
strength,
\par }{\Q come
quickly
and
help
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Rescue
me
from
{\ADD{
those
who
want
to
kill
me
with}}
their
swords.
\par }{\QB Save
me
from
those
who
are
{\ADD{
like
wild/fierce}}
dogs [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Snatch
me
away
from
{\ADD{
my
enemies
who
are}}
like
lions
whose
jaws
{\ADD{
are
already
open,
ready
to
chew
me
up}}
\par }{\QB Grab
me
away
from
{\ADD{
those
men
who
are
like}}
wild
oxen
{\ADD{
that
attack
other
animals
with}}
their
horns [MET]!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}{\ADD{
But
you
have
saved
me,
so
}}
I
will
declare
to
my
fellow
{\ADD{Israelis}}
how
great
you [MTY]
are.
\par }{\QB I
will
praise
you
among
the
group
of
your
people
gathered
together{\ADD{
to
worship
you}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}You
people
who
have
an
awesome
respect
for
Yahweh,
praise
him!
\par }{\QB All
you
who
are
descended
from
Jacob,
honor
Yahweh!
\par }{\QB All
you Israeli
people,
revere
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{24}He
does
not
despise
or
ignore
those
who
are
suffering;
\par }{\QB he
does
not
hide ◄his
face/himself►
from
them.
\par }{\Q He
has
listened
to
them
when
they
cried
out
to
him
for
help.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{25}Yahweh,
in
the
great
gathering
{\ADD{
of
your
people}},
I
will
praise
you
for
what
you
have
done.
\par }{\QB In
the
presence
of
those
who
revere
you,
I
will
offer
{\ADD{
the
sacrifices}}
that
I
promised.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}The
poor
people
{\ADD{
whom
I
have
invited
to
the
meal}}
will
eat
as
much
as
they
want.
\par }{\QB All
who
come
worship
Yahweh
will
praise
him.
\par }{\QB I
pray
that
{\ADD{
God
will
enable}}
you
all
to
live
a
long
and
happy
life!
\par }{\Q \VS{27}I
pray
that
{\ADD{
people
in
all
nations,
even}}
in
the
remote
areas,
will
think
about
Yahweh
and
turn
to
him,
\par }{\QB and
that
people
from
all
the
clans
in
the
world
will
bow
down
before
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Because
Yahweh
is
the
king!
\par }{\QB He
rules
all
the
nations.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{29}I
desire
that
all
the
rich
people
on
the
earth
will
bow
before
him.
\par }{\QB Some
day
they
will
die,
\par }{\QB but
I
want
them
to
prostrate
themselves
on
the
ground
in
his
presence
{\ADD{
before
they
die}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}People ◄in
the
future
generations/who
have
not
been
born
yet►
will
also
serve
Yahweh.
\par }{\QB Our
descendants
will
be
told
about
what
Yahweh
{\ADD{
has
done}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}People
who
are
not
yet
born,
{\ADD{
who
will
live
in
future
years}},
will
be
told
how
Yahweh
rescued
his
people.
\par }{\QB People
will
tell
them, “Yahweh
did
it!”

\par }\PsalmChap{23}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
you
{\ADD{
care
for}}
me
{\ADD{
like}}
a
shepherd
{\ADD{
cares
for
his
sheep}}.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
So}}
I
have
everything
that
I
need.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
{\ADD{
encourage}}
me
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
and
give
me
peace}};
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
you
are
like
a
shepherd}}
\par }{\QB who
leads
{\ADD{
his
sheep}}
to
places
where
there
is
plenty
of
green
grass
{\ADD{
for
them
to
eat}},
\par }{\QB and
lets
them
rest
beside
streams
where
the
water
{\ADD{
is
flowing}} slowly.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
renew
my
strength.
\par }{\Q You
guide
me
along
the
roads
that
are
the
right
ones
{\ADD{
for
me}}
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
can
honor
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Even
when
I
am
walking
through
very
dangerous
dark
ravines
\par }{\QB where
I
might
be
killed,
\par }{\Q I
will
not
be
afraid
of
anything
\par }{\QB because
you
are
with
me.
\par }{\Q You
protect
me
{\ADD{
like
a
shepherd
protects
his
sheep}}.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
He
uses}}
his
club
and
his
walking
stick
{\ADD{
to
protect
them
from
being
attacked
by
wild
animals}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}You
prepare
a
{\ADD{
great}}
feast
for
me,
\par }{\QB in
a
place
where
my
enemies
can
see
me.
\par }{\Q You
{\ADD{
joyfully
receive
me}},
{\ADD{
as
people
joyfully
receive
the
guests
they
have
invited}}
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
by}}
pouring
{\ADD{
olive}}
oil
over
their
heads.
\par }{\Q You
have
given
me
very
many
blessings!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
am
certain
that
you
will
be
good
to
me
\par }{\Q and
act mercifully
toward
me
\par }{\QB as
long
as
I
live;
\par }{\Q and
{\ADD{
then,
O}}
Yahweh,
I
will
live
in
your
home
{\ADD{
in
heaven}}
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{24}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
earth
and
everything
in
it
belongs
to
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB all
the
people
in
the
world
belong
to
him,
too,
\par }{\Q \VS{2}because
he
caused
the
ground
to
be
above
the
water,
\par }{\QB above
the
water
that
was
deep
below
the
surface
of
the
earth.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Who
will
be
allowed
to
go
up
on
Zion
Hill
{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}},
\par }{\QB in
order
to
stand
{\ADD{
and
worship}}
in
Yahweh’s
holy
temple?
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
Only}}
those
whose
actions [MTY]
and
thoughts
are
pure,
\par }{\QB who
have
not
worshiped
idols,
\par }{\QB and
who
do
not
tell
lies
when
they
have
solemnly
promised
{\ADD{
to
tell
the
truth}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}◄They
will
be
blessed
by
Yahweh/Yahweh
will
bless
them►.
\par }{\Q When
God
{\ADD{
judges
them}},
he,
who
has
saved
them,
will
say
that
they ◄have
done
nothing
wrong/are
without
fault►.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}They
are
the
ones
who
approach
God,
\par }{\QB they
are
the
ones
who
may
worship
God,
the
one
{\ADD{
we}} Israelis
worship.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Open
up [APO]
the
{\ADD{
temple}}
gates
\par }{\QB in
order
that
our
glorious
king
may
enter!
\par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
Do
you
know}}
who
the
glorious
king
is?
\par }{\QB He
is
Yahweh,
the
one
who
is
very
strong [DOU];
\par }{\QB He
is
Yahweh,
who
conquers
{\ADD{
all
his
enemies}}
in
battles!
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Open
up
the
{\ADD{
temple}}
gates
\par }{\QB in
order
that
our
glorious
king
may
enter!
\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
Do
you
know}}
who
the
glorious
king
is?
\par }{\QB He
is
Yahweh
almighty;
\par }{\QB he
is
our
glorious
king!
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)

\par }\PsalmChap{25}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
my
God,,
I
give
myself
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
trust
in
you.
\par }{\Q Do
not
allow
my
enemies
{\ADD{
to
defeat
me}},
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
I
would
be
ashamed/disgraced.
\par }{\Q Do
not
allow
my
enemies
to
defeat/conquer
me,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
they
would
rejoice.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Do
not
allow
any
of
those
who
trust
in
you
to
be
disappointed/disgraced.
\par }{\QB Cause
those
who ◄act
treacherously
toward/try
to
deceive►
others
to
be
disappointed/disgraced.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
show
me
the
way
that
I
should ◄conduct
my
life/live
as
you
want
me
to►,
\par }{\QB teach
me
how
to
act
in
the
manner
that
you
want
me
to
act/behave.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Teach
me
to
conduct
my
life
{\ADD{
by
obeying}}
your
truth
\par }{\QB because
you
are
my
God,
the
one
who
saves
me.
\par }{\QB All
the
time
I
trust
in
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh,
do
not
forget
how
you
have
acted mercifully
to
me
and
have
faithfully
loved
me;
\par }{\QB that
is
the
way
that
you
have
acted
toward
me
from
long
ago.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Forgive
me
for
all
the
sinful
things
I
did
and
the
ways
that
I
rebelled
against
you
when
I
was
young;
\par }{\QB I
ask
this
because
you
faithfully
love
your
people
and
do
good
things
for
them,
\par }{\Q Yahweh,
do
not
forget
me!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh
is
good
and
fair/just;
\par }{\QB therefore
he
shows
sinners ◄how
they
should
conduct
their
lives/how
to
live
as
you
want
them
to►.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
shows
humble
people
what
is
right
for
them
to
do
\par }{\QB and
teaches
them
what
he
wants
{\ADD{
them
to
do}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
always
faithfully
loves
and
does
what
he
has
promised
\par }{\QB to
those
who
keep
his
agreement
with
them
and
who
do
what
he
requires.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Yahweh,
forgive
me
for
all
my
sins,
which
are
many,
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
honor
you [MTY].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}To
all
those
who
revere
you [RHQ],
\par }{\QB you
show
them
the ◄right
way
to
conduct
their
lives/things
that
they
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}They
will
always
be
prosperous,
\par }{\QB and
their
descendants
will
continue
to
live
in
{\ADD{
this}}
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Yahweh
is
a
friend
of
those
who
have
an
awesome
respect
for
him,
\par }{\QB and
he
teaches
them
the
agreement
that
he
{\ADD{
made
with
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I
always
ask [MTY]
Yahweh
to
help
me,
\par }{\QB and
he
rescues
me
from
danger [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}Yahweh,
pay
attention
to
me
and
be
merciful
to
me,
because
I
am
alone,
\par }{\QB and
I
am
very
distressed
because
I
am
suffering/oppressed.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Help
me
to
not
worry,
\par }{\QB and
rescue
me
from
my
troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Note
that
I
am
distressed
and
troubled [DOU],
\par }{\QB and
forgive
{\ADD{
me
for}}
all
my
sins.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Also
note
that
I
have
many
enemies,
\par }{\QB see
that
they
hate
me
very
much.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Protect
me,
and
rescue
me
from
them;
\par }{\QB do
not
allow
{\ADD{
them
to
defeat
me}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
with
the
result
that}}
I
would
be
ashamed/disgraced;
\par }{\Q I
have
come
to
you
to ◄get
refuge/be
safe►.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Protect
me
because
I
do
what
is
good
and
honest/just [PRS],
\par }{\QB and
because
I
trust
in
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}God,
rescue
{\ADD{
us}} Israeli
people
from
all
of
our
troubles!

\par }\PsalmChap{26}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
show
that
I ◄am
innocent/have
not
done
what
is
wrong►.
\par }{\Q I
always
do
what
is
right;
\par }{\QB I
have
trusted
in
you
and
never doubted
{\ADD{
that
you
would
help
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh,
examine
what
I
have
done
and
test
me;
\par }{\QB thoroughly
evaluate
what
I
think [IDM].
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I
never
forget
that
you
faithfully
love
me,
\par }{\QB I
conduct
my
life
according
to
your
truth.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
do
not
spend
my
time
with
liars
\par }{\QB and
I
stay
away
from
hypocrites.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
do
not
like
to
be
with
evil
people,
\par }{\QB and
I
avoid
wicked
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh,
I
wash
my
hands
to
show
that
I ◄am
innocent/have
not
done
what
was
wrong►.
\par }{\Q As
I
join
with
others
marching
around
your
altar,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}we
sing
songs
to
thank
you,
\par }{\QB and
we
tell
others
the
wonderful
things
that
you
{\ADD{
have
done}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh,
I
love
{\ADD{
to
be
in}}
the
temple
where
you
live,
\par }{\QB in
the
place
where
your
glory
appears.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Do
not
get
rid
of
me
like
you
get
rid
of
sinners;
\par }{\QB do
not
cause
me
to
die
like
you
cause
those
who
murder [MTY]
people
to
die,
\par }{\Q \VS{10}and
people
who [SYN]
are
ready
to
do
wicked
things
\par }{\QB and
people
who
are
always
taking
bribes.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}But
as
for
me,
I
always
try
to
do
what
is
right.
\par }{\QB So
be
kind
to
me
and
rescue
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}I
stand
in
places
where
I
am
safe,
\par }{\QB and
when
{\ADD{
all
your
people}}
gather
together,
I
praise
you.

\par }\PsalmChap{27}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh
is
the
one
who
gives
light
{\ADD{
to
my
soul/spirit}}
and
the
one
who
saves
me,
\par }{\QB so
I
do
not [RHQ]
need
to
be
afraid
of
anyone.
\par }{\Q Yahweh
is
the
one
to
whom
I
go
for
refuge,
\par }{\QB so
I
will
never
be
afraid.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}When
those
who
do
evil
come
near
me
to
attack
me,
\par }{\QB they
stumble
and
fall
down.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
Even}}
if
an
army
surrounds
me,
\par }{\QB I [SYN]
will
not
be
afraid.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Even}}
if
they
attack
me,
\par }{\QB I
will
trust
{\ADD{
in
God}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}There
is
one
thing
that
I
have
requested
from
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB this
is
the
one
thing
that
I
desire:
\par }{\Q That
I
may
worship
in
Yahweh’s
house/temple
every
day
of
my
life,
\par }{\QB and
see
that
Yahweh
is
wonderful
\par }{\QB and
inquire
{\ADD{
what
he
wants
me
to
do}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}He
will
protect
me
when
I
have
troubles;
\par }{\QB he
will
keep
me
safe
in
his
Sacred
Tent.
\par }{\Q He
will
set
me
safely ◄on
a
high
rock/in
a
secure
place►.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Then
I
will
triumph
over [IDM]
my
enemies.
\par }{\Q I
will
shout
joyfully
as
I
offer
sacrifices
in
his
Sacred
Tent,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
praise
Yahweh
as
I
sing.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh,
listen
to
me
while
I
pray.
\par }{\QB Be
kind
to
me
and
answer
my
prayer.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I sensed
that
I
heard
you
say, “Come
and
worship
me [IDM],”
\par }{\QB so,
Yahweh,
I
will
worship
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
am
your
servant;
\par }{\QB Do
not
be
angry
with
me
and
turn
away
from
me.
\par }{\QB You
have
always
helped
me.
\par }{\Q You
are
the
one
who
has
saved
me,
\par }{\QB so
do
not
abandon
me
{\ADD{
now}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
Even}}
if
my
father
and
mother
desert
me,
\par }{\QB you
will
take
care
of [IDM]
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}Yahweh,
teach
me
to
do
what
you
want
me
to
do,
\par }{\Q and
lead
me
on
a
safe
path
\par }{\QB because
I
have
many
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Do
not
allow
my
enemies
to
do
to
me
what
they
want;
\par }{\QB they
say
many
false
things
about
me
and
{\ADD{
threaten
to
do}}
violent
things
to
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}But
I
know
that
because
I
trust
in
you
\par }{\QB you
will
be
good
to
me
as
long
as
I
live.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}So
trust
in
Yahweh,
{\ADD{
all
of
you}}!
\par }{\QB Be
strong
and
courageous,
\par }{\QB and
wait
expectantly
for
him
{\ADD{
to
help
you}}!

\par }\PsalmChap{28}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
call
out
to
you;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
you
are
like
an overhanging}}
rock
{\ADD{
under
which
I
can
hide}}.
\par }{\Q Do
not
refuse
to
answer
me,
\par }{\QB because
if
you
are
silent,
I
will
soon
be
with
those
who
are
in
their
graves.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Listen
to
me
when
I
call
out
for
you
{\ADD{
to
help
me}},
\par }{\QB when
I
pray,
lifting
up
my
hands
as
I
face
your
sacred
temple.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Do
not
drag
me
away
with
wicked
people,
\par }{\QB with
those
who
do
wicked
deeds,
\par }{\Q with
those
who
pretend
{\ADD{
to
act}}
peacefully
toward
others
\par }{\QB while
in
their
inner
beings,
they
hate
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Punish
those
people
in
the
way
that
they
deserve
for
what
they
have
done;
\par }{\QB punish
them
for
their
evil
deeds [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
they
do
not
pay
attention
to
the
{\ADD{
wonderful}}
things
that
you
have
done
and
that
you
have
created;
\par }{\QB so
get
rid
of
them
permanently
and
do
not
let
them
appear
again!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Praise
Yahweh
\par }{\QB because
he
has
heard
me
when
I
called
out
for
him
to
help
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh
makes
me
strong
and
{\ADD{
protects}}
me
{\ADD{
like
a
shield}} [MET];
\par }{\QB I
trusted
in
him,
and
he
helped
me.
\par }{\Q I
was
glad,
\par }{\QB and
from
my
inner
being
I
praised
him
as
I
sang
to
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh
causes
us
to
be
strong
and
protects
us;
\par }{\QB and
he
saves
me,
the
one
he
appointed [MTY]
to
be
king.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh,
save/rescue
your
people;
\par }{\QB bless
those
who
belong
to
you.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Take
care
of
them
like}}
a
shepherd
{\ADD{
takes
care
of
his
sheep}} [MET];
\par }{\QB take
care
of
them
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{29}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}You
angels
in
heaven,
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\QB Praise
him
because
he
is
very
glorious
and
powerful.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Proclaim
that ◄he/his
name►
is
glorious;
\par }{\QB bow
down
before
Yahweh
in
his
holy
{\ADD{
temple}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh’s
voice
is
heard
above
the
oceans;
\par }{\QB tYahweh,
the
glorious
God,
thunders.
\par }{\Q His
voice
thunders
over
the
huge
oceans [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{4}His
voice
is
powerful
and
majestic.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
sound
of
Yahweh’s
voice
breaks
great
cedar
trees,
\par }{\QB the
cedars
that
grow
in
Lebanon.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
causes
{\ADD{
the
mountains
in}}
Lebanon
to
jump
like
calves
jump,
\par }{\QB and
causes
Hermon
{\ADD{
Mountain}}
to
jump
like
a
young
bull jumps.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh’s
voice
causes
lightning
to
flash.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}His
voice
causes
the
desert
to
shake;
\par }{\QB he
shakes
Kadesh
Desert
{\ADD{
in
the
southern
part
of
Judah}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh’s
voice
shakes
the
huge
oak
trees
\par }{\QB and
strips
the
leaves
from
the
trees
\par }{\QB while
the
people
in
the
temple
shout, “Praise
{\ADD{
God}}!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Yahweh
ruled
over
the
flood
{\ADD{
that
covered
the
earth}};
\par }{\QB he
is
our
King
who
will
rule
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Yahweh enables
his
people
to
be
strong,
\par }{\QB and
he
blesses
them
by
causing
things
to
go
well
for
them.

\par }\PsalmChap{30}{\SH A psalm written by David for the dedication of the temple
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
praise
you
because
you
rescued
me.
\par }{\QB You
did
not
allow
{\ADD{
me
to
die}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
with
the
result
that}}
my
enemies
could
gloat/rejoice.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh,
my
God,
I
called
out
for
you
to
help
{\ADD{
me
when
I
was
ill}},
\par }{\QB and
you
healed
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
saved/restored
me
when
I
was
dying [MTY].
\par }{\QB I
was
nearly
dead,
\par }{\QB but
you
caused
me
to
get
well
again.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}All
you
who
belong
to
Yahweh,
sing
praise
to
him!
\par }{\QB Think
about
what
{\ADD{
God}},
the
holy
one,
has
done,
and
thank
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}When
he
becomes
angry,
he
is
angry
for
only
a
very
short
time [HYP],
\par }{\QB but
he
is
good
{\ADD{
to
us}}
all
of
our
life.
\par }{\Q We
may
cry
during
the
night,
\par }{\QB but
the
next
morning
we
will
be
joyful.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}As
for
me,
when
I
had
no
troubles,
I
said
{\ADD{
to
myself}},
\par }{\QB “No
one
will
defeat
me!”
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh,
because
you
were
good
to
me,
\par }{\QB at
first
you
caused
me
to
be
safe
{\ADD{
as
though
I
was
inside}} [MET]
a
mountain.
\par }{\Q But
then
{\ADD{
I
became
ill,
and
I
thought
that}}
you
had
turned
away
from
me,
\par }{\QB and
I
became
afraid.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
Then}}
I
called
out
to
you,
\par }{\QB and
I
pleaded
for
you
{\ADD{
to
help
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
I
said}}, “Yahweh, ◄what
will
you
gain
if
I
die?/
you
won’t
gain
anything
if
I
die► [MTY].
\par }{\Q ◄In
what
way
will
it
benefit
you?/it
won’t
benefit
you
at
all►
if
I
go
to
the
place
where
the
dead
people
are [RHQ].
\par }{\Q Dead
people
are
certainly
not
able
to
praise
you [RHQ],
\par }{\QB and
they
are
not
able
to
tell
others
that
you
are
trustworthy [RHQ]!
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Yahweh,
listen
to
me,
and
be
merciful
to
me!
\par }{\QB Yahweh,
help
me!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}But
{\ADD{
now
you
have
healed
me}},
and
you
have
caused
me
to
change
from
being
sad
to
dancing
{\ADD{
joyfully}}.
\par }{\Q You
have
taken
away
the
clothes
that
showed
that
I
was
very
sad
\par }{\QB and
you
have
given
me
clothes
that
showed
that
I
was
{\ADD{
very}}
joyful.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}So
I
will
not
be
silent;
\par }{\QB I
will
sing
out
{\ADD{
loudly}}
to
praise
you.
\par }{\Q Yahweh,
you
are
my
God,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
thank
you
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{31}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
have
come
to
you
to
be
protected;
\par }{\QB do
not
allow
me
to
be
{\ADD{
defeated,
with
the
result
that
I
am}}
disgraced.
\par }{\Q Since
you
always
do
what
is
fair/right,
\par }{\QB rescue
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Listen
to
me,
and
save
me
right
now!
\par }{\Q Be
{\ADD{
like}}
a
huge
rock
{\ADD{
under
which
I
can
hide}} [MET]
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
like}}
a
strong
fort
in
which
I
will
be
safe.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Yes,
you
are
{\ADD{
like}}
my
huge
rock
and
my
fort;
\par }{\QB guide
me
and
lead
me [DOU]
in
order
that
I
can
honor
you [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{4}You
are
the
one
who
protects
me,
\par }{\QB so
keep
me
from
falling
into
the
hidden
traps
{\ADD{
that
my
enemies
have
set
for
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
you
are
a
God
who
can
be
trusted,
\par }{\Q so
I
put
myself
into
your
care
\par }{\QB because
you
rescued
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh,
I
hate
those
who
worship
useless
idols,
\par }{\QB but
I
trust
in
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}I
will
be
very
glad [DOU]
because
you
faithfully
love
me.
\par }{\Q You
see
me
when
I
have
been
afflicted,
\par }{\QB and
you
have
known
when
I
have
had
troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You
have
not
allowed
my
enemies
to
capture
me;
\par }{\QB instead,
you
have
rescued
me
from
danger.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
But
now}},
Yahweh,
be
kind
to
me
{\ADD{
again}}
\par }{\QB because
I
am
distressed.
\par }{\Q Because
I
cry
{\ADD{
so
much}},
I
cannot
see
well,
\par }{\QB and
I
am
completely
exhausted.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
have
become
very
weak
because
I
am
{\ADD{
so}}
miserable,
\par }{\QB and
it
is
causing
my
life
to
become
shorter.
\par }{\Q I
have
become
weak
because
of
all
my
troubles;
\par }{\QB even
my
bones
are
becoming
weaker.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}All
of
my
enemies
make fun
of
me,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
even}}
my
neighbors
despise
me.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Even}}
my
friends
are
afraid
of
me
{\ADD{
because
they
think
I
am
being
punished
by
God}},
\par }{\QB and
when
they
see
me
on
the
streets,
they
run
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}People
have
forgotten
me
like
they
forget
people
who
are
dead.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
They
think
I
am
as
useless}}
as
a
broken
pot.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}I
have
heard
people slandering
me,
\par }{\QB and
they
have
caused
me
to
become
terrified.
\par }{\Q My
enemies
are
making
plans
\par }{\QB in
order
to
kill
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{14}But
Yahweh,
I
trust
in
you.
\par }{\QB You
are
my
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}My
whole
life [MTY]
is
in
your
hands;
\par }{\QB save
me
from
my
enemies,
\par }{\QB from
those
who
pursue
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Be
kind
to
me
\par }{\QB and
rescue
me
because
you
always
faithfully
love
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Yahweh,
I
call
out
to
you,
\par }{\QB so
do
not
allow
me
to
be
disgraced.
\par }{\Q I
desire
that
wicked
people
will
be
disgraced;
\par }{\QB I
want
them
to
{\ADD{
soon
die
and}}
go
down
to
the
place
where
the
dead
people
are.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}I
desire
that
you
will
cause
people [MTY]
who
tell
lies
to
be
unable
to
speak.
\par }{\QB Do
that
to
people
who
are
proud
and
those
who
arrogantly
accuse
righteous
people.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}You
have
stored
up
many
blessings
for
those
who
revere
you.
\par }{\QB You
do
those
good
things
for
those
who
go
to
you
to
be
protected;
\par }{\QB everyone
sees
you
doing
that.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}You
hide
people
in
your
presence
where
it
is
safe,
\par }{\QB and
protect
them
from
people
who
plot
{\ADD{
to
kill
them}}.
\par }{\Q You
hide
them
in
safe
places
from
their
enemies [MTY]
who
accuse/insult
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{21}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\QB When
my
enemies
surrounded
the
city
{\ADD{
in
which
I
was
living}},
\par }{\QB he
showed
me
in
a
wonderful
way
that
he
faithfully
loves
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}I
was
afraid,
and
I
cried
out, “I
have
been
separated
from
Yahweh!”
\par }{\QB but
you
heard
me
and
answered
my
cry
for
help.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}You
people
who
belong
to
Yahweh,
love
him!
\par }{\QB Those
who
are
loyal
to
him,
he
protects,
\par }{\QB but
those
who
are
very
proud,
he
punishes
them
severely
like
they
deserve
to
be
punished.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}You
who
confidently
expect
Yahweh
{\ADD{
to
do
great
things
for
you}},
\par }{\QB be
strong,
be
courageous!

\par }\PsalmChap{32}{\SH A psalm written by David, a psam which will help people to be wise
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Those
whom
God
has
forgiven
for
rebelling
against
him,
\par }{\QB whose stains [MET]
of
sin
have
been
wiped
away,
\par }{\QB are
truly
blessed
{\ADD{
by
God}}!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Those
whose
record
of
their
sins
Yahweh
has erased,
\par }{\QB those
who
no
longer
do
deceitful
things,
\par }{\QB are
{\ADD{
truly}}
blessed
{\ADD{
by
God}}!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}When
I
did
not
confess
my
sins,
\par }{\QB ◄my
body/I►
was
very
weak
and
sick,
\par }{\QB and
I
groaned ◄all
day
long/continually►.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Day
and
night,
{\ADD{
Yahweh}},
you [SYN]
punished
me
severely.
\par }{\QB My
strength
drained
away
like
{\ADD{
water
that}} ◄{\ADD{
evaporates/dries
up}}►
on
a
hot
summer
{\ADD{
day}}.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
Then/Finally}}
I admitted/confessed
my
sins
to
you;
\par }{\QB I
stopped
trying
to
hide
them.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q I
said
{\ADD{
to
myself}},
\par }{\QB “I
will
confess
to
Yahweh
the
wrong
things
that
I
have
done.”
\par }{\Q And
{\ADD{
when
I
confessed
them}},
you
forgave
me,
\par }{\QB so
now
I ◄am
no
longer
guilty/will
no
longer
be
punished►
for
my
sins.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Therefore,
the
people
who
are
godly
should
pray
to
you
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
when
they}} ◄realize
that
they
have
sinned/have difficulties►.
\par }{\Q If
they
pray
to yout,
{\ADD{difficulties}} [MET]
will
not
overwhelm
them
{\ADD{
like}}
a
great
flood.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You
are
{\ADD{
like}}
a
place
where
I
can
hide
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}} [MET],
\par }{\QB you
protect
me
from
troubles,
\par }{\QB and
you ◄enable
me/{\ADD{
put
people
around
me
who
will
enable
me}}►
to
shout,
praising
you
for
saving
me
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}}.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
Yahweh
says}}, “I
will
teach
you
about
how
you
should
conduct
your
life.
\par }{\QB I
will
instruct
you
and
watch
over
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Do
not
be
stupid
like
horses
and
mules
that
do
not
have
understanding;
\par }{\QB they
need ◄bits/pieces
of
metal
put
in
their
mouths►
and ◄bridles/ropes
fastened
to
their
head►
\par }{\QB so
they
will
go
in
the
direction
you
want
them
to
go.”
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Wicked
people
will
have
many
{\ADD{
troubles
that
will
make
them}}
sad,
\par }{\QB but
those
who
trust
in
Yahweh
will
experience
him
faithfully
loving
them
all
the
time.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
So,
all}}
you
righteous
people,
rejoice
about
what
Yahweh
{\ADD{
has
done
for
you}};
\par }{\QB you
whose ◄inner
beings/lives►
are
pure,
be
glad
and
shout
joyfully!

\par }\PsalmChap{33}{\Q \VerseOne{1}You
righteous
people
should
sing
joyfully
to
Yahweh
\par }{\QB because
that
is
what
he
deserves.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Praise
Yahweh
as
you
play
songs
on
the
lyre/harp.
\par }{\QB Praise
him
as
you
play
{\ADD{
other}}
instruments
that
have
many
strings.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Sing
a
new
song
to
him;
\par }{\QB Play
those
instruments
well,
and
shout
joyfully
as
you
play
them!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh
always
does
what
he
says
that
he
will
do;
\par }{\QB we
can
trust
that
everything
that
he
does
is
right.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
loves
everything
that
we
do
that
is
just
and
right.
\par }{\QB People
all
over
the
earth
can
know
that
Yahweh
faithfully
loves
us.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh
created
everything
in
the
sky
by
commanding
it.
\par }{\QB By
what
he
said [MTY]
he
created
all
the
stars.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
gathered
all
the
water
into
one
huge
mass
\par }{\QB like
{\ADD{
someone scoops
liquid}}
into
a
container.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Everyone
on
the
earth
should
revere
Yahweh [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{9}When
he
spoke,
the
world ◄was
created/started
to exist►.
\par }{\QB Everything
started
to exist
as
a
result
of
him
commanding
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Yahweh
frustrates
the
things
that
the
{\ADD{
pagan}}
nations
decide
to
do.
\par }{\QB He prevents
them
from
doing
the
{\ADD{
evil}}
things
that
they
plan
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}But
what
Yahweh
decides
to
do
will
last
forever.
\par }{\QB What
he
plans
to
do
will
never
be
changed.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Yahweh
blesses
those
nations
who
choose
him
to
be
their
God;
\par }{\QB He
is
pleased
with
those
whom
he
has
chosen
to
receive
what
he
has
promised.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Yahweh
looks
down
from
heaven
and
sees
all
us
people;
\par }{\QB \VS{14}from
where
he
rules [MTY],
he
looks
down
on
all
the
people
who
live
on
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}He
formed
our
inner
beings,
\par }{\QB and
he
sees
everything
that
we
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}It
is
not
because
a
king
has
a
great
army
that
he
is
able
to
win
{\ADD{
battles}},
\par }{\QB and
it
is
not
because
a
soldier
is
very
strong
that
he
is
able
to
defeat
{\ADD{
his
enemy}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}It
is
foolish
to
trust
that
because
horses
are
very
strong
\par }{\QB that
they
will
able
to
win
a
battle
and
save
their
riders.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Do
not
forget
that
Yahweh
watches
over
those
who
revere
him,
\par }{\QB those
who
confidently
expect
him
to
faithfully
love
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He
saves
them [SYN]
from
dying
{\ADD{
before
they
should
die}}
\par }{\QB and
preserves
them
when
there
is
a
famine.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}We
trust
that
Yahweh
will
help
us;
\par }{\QB he
protects
us
like
a
shield
protects
a
soldier [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{21}We
rejoice
because
of
what
he
{\ADD{
has
done
for
us}};
\par }{\QB we
trust
in
him
because
he [MTY]
is
holy.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Yahweh,
we
pray
that
you
will
always
faithfully
love
us
\par }{\QB while
we
confidently
expect
you
{\ADD{
to
do
great
things
for
us}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{34}{\SH A psalm written by David when he pretended to be insane in front of King Abimelech, so that the king would send him away
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
will
always
thank
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB I
will
constantly
praise
him [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
boast
about
what
Yahweh
{\ADD{
has
done}}.
\par }{\QB All
those
who
are
oppressed/discouraged
should
hear
me
and
rejoice.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Join
with
me
in
telling
others
that
Yahweh
is
great!
\par }{\QB You
and
I
should
together
proclaim
how
glorious
he
is!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}I
prayed
to
Yahweh,
and
he ◄answered
my
prayer/did
what
I
asked
him
to
do►;
\par }{\QB he
rescued
me
from
{\ADD{
all
those
who
caused
me}}
to
be
afraid.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Those
who
trust [IDM]
that
he
{\ADD{
will
help
them}}
will
be
joyful;
\par }{\QB ◄they
will
never
be
disappointed/he
will
always
do
for
them
the
things
that
he
promises► [LIT].
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
was
miserable/helpless,
but
I
called
out
to
Yahweh,
and
he
heard
me.
\par }{\QB He
rescued
me
from
all
my
troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}An
angel
from
Yahweh
guards
those
who
revere
him,
\par }{\QB and
the
angel
rescues
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Find
out
for
yourself,
and
you
will
experience
that
Yahweh
is
good
to
you!
\par }{\QB He
is
very
pleased
with
those
who
ask
him
to
protect
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}All
you
who
belong
to
him,
revere
him!
\par }{\QB Those
who
do
that
will
always
have
the
things
that
they
need [LIT].
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Lions
{\ADD{
are
usually}}
very
strong,
{\ADD{
but
sometimes}}
even
young
lions
are
hungry
and
become
weak,
\par }{\QB but
those
who
trust
in
Yahweh
will ◄have
everything/not
lack
any
good
thing► [LIT]
{\ADD{
that
they
need}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}You ◄who
are
my students/whom
I
teach►,
come
and
listen
to
me,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
teach
you
how
to
revere
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}If [RHQ]
any
of
you
wants
to
enjoy
life
\par }{\QB and
have
a
good
long
life,
\par }{\Q \VS{13}do
not
say anythoing
that
is
evil!
\par }{\QB Do
not
tell
lies!
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Turn
away
from
doing
evil,
and
do
what
is
good!
\par }{\QB Always
try
hard
to
enable
people
to
live
peacefully
{\ADD{
with
each
other.}}
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}Yahweh [MTY]
carefully
watches
over
those
who
{\ADD{
act}}
righteously;
\par }{\QB he
always
responds [MTY]
to
them
when
they
call
{\ADD{
to
him
for
help}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}But
Yahweh [SYN] ◄is
opposed
to/turns
away
from►
those
who
do
what
is
evil.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
And
after
they
die}},
people
will
forget
them
completely.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}Yahweh
hears
righteous
people
when
they
call
out
to
him;
\par }{\QB he
rescues
them
from
all
their
troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Yahweh
is
always
ready
to
help
those
who
are
discouraged;
\par }{\QB he
rescues
those
who
have
nothing
good
to
hope
for.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}Righteous
people
may
have
many
troubles,
\par }{\QB but
Yahweh
rescues
them
from
all
those
troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Yahweh
protects
them
from
being
harmed;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
when
their
enemies
attack
them}},
\par }{\QC they
will
not
break
any
bones
of
those
righteous
people.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{21}Wicked
people
will
be
killed
by
their
own
evil
deeds (OR,
by
{\ADD{
people
doing
to
them}}
the
same
evil
things
{\ADD{
that
the
wicked
do
to
others}}) [PRS],
\par }{\QB and
Yahweh
will
punish
those
who
oppose
righteous
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Yahweh
will
save
those
who
serve
him.
\par }{\QB He
will ◄not
condemn/forgive► [LIT]
those
who
trust
in
him.

\par }\PsalmChap{35}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
fight
against
those
who
fight
against
me!
\par }{\QB Fight
against
{\ADD{
my
enemies}}
when
they
fight
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Be
{\ADD{
like}}
a
shield [DOU]
to
protect
me
\par }{\QB and
come
to
help
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Lift
up
your
spear [DOU]
and
{\ADD{
throw
it}}
at
those
who
pursue
me!
\par }{\QB Promise
me
that
you
will
enable
me
to
defeat
{\ADD{
my
enemies}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Cause
those
who
are
trying
to
kill
me
to
be
defeated
and
disgraced!
\par }{\Q Cause
those
who
are
planning
to
do
evil
things
to
me
to
be
pushed
back
and
become
confused!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Send
your
angel
to
pursue
them,
\par }{\QB and
as
a
result
cause
them
to
disappear
like
chaff/straw
blown
away
by
the
wind!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Cause
the
path
on
which
they
run
to
be
dark
and
slippery
\par }{\QB as
your
angel
pursues
them!
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Although
I
did
not
do
anything
wrong
to
them,
\par }{\QB they
concealed
a
deep
pit
for
me
to
fall
into;
\par }{\QB they
hid
a
net
in
which
they
would
catch
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Cause
them
to
suddenly
experience
disaster!
\par }{\QB Cause
them
to
be
trapped
in
their
own
nets!
\par }{\Q Cause
them
to
fall
into
the
pits
that
they
have
dug
for
me
and
disappear!
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Then
I
will
be
joyful
about
what
you,
Yahweh,
have
done
for
me,
\par }{\QB I
will
be
glad
that
you
have
rescued
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}With
my
whole
inner
being [SYN]
I
will
say,
\par }{\QB “There
is
no
one
like
Yahweh [RHQ]!
\par }{\Q No
one
else
can
rescue
helpless
people
from
powerful
people [RHQ].
\par }{\QB No
one
else
can
rescue
weak
and
needy
people
from
those
who
want
to
rob
them.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}People
who
tell
lies
stand
in
court
\par }{\QB and
falsely
accuse
me
of
doing
things
that
I
do
not
know
{\ADD{
anything}}
about.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}In
return
for
my
doing
good
things
for
them,
they
do
evil
things
to
me,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
I
feel
that
I
am
alone.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}When
they
were
ill,
I
showed
that
I
was
sad.
\par }{\QB I
did
not
eat
any
food,
and
I
bowed
my
head
as
I
prayed
{\ADD{
for
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
mourned
and
bowed
my
head
as
I
prayed
\par }{\QB as
though
it
was
a
friend
or
my
mother
for
whom
I
was
grieving.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}But
when
I
had
troubles,
they
were
all
happy
about
it.
\par }{\QB They
gathered
around
to
make fun
of
me.
\par }{\Q Strangers
struck
me,
\par }{\QB and
they
would
not
stop.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Worthless
people
ridicule
me
\par }{\QB and snarl
at
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Yahweh,
how
long
will
you
only
watch
them
doing
this?
\par }{\QB Rescue
me
from
their
attacking
me;
\par }{\Q Save
me
from
being
killed
by
these
men
who
are
attacking
me
\par }{\QB like [MET]
lions
{\ADD{
that
are
attacking
other
animals}}
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Then,
when
many
of
your
people
gather,
\par }{\QB I
will
praise
you
\par }{\Q and
I
will
thank
you
in
front
of
all
of
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}Do
not
allow
my
enemies,
who
tell
lies
about
me,
defeat
me
\par }{\QB and
then
rejoice!
\par }{\Q Do
not
allow
those
who
hate
me
when
there
in
no
reason
to
hate
me
\par }{\QB to ◄smirk/smile happily►!
\par }{\Q \VS{20}They
do
not
talk
peacefully
to
people;
\par }{\QB instead,
they
seek
ways
to
tell
lies
about
people
who
are
peaceful.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}They
shout
at
me,
to
accuse
me,
\par }{\QB saying, “We
saw
the
wrong
things
that
you
did!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}Yahweh,
you
have
seen
these
things,
so
do
not
be
silent!
\par }{\QB Do
not
stay
far
from
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Arise,
my
God,
and
plead
my
case
in
court,
\par }{\QB and
successfully
defend
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Yahweh,
my
God,
because
you
are
righteous,
\par }{\Q prove
that
I
am
innocent
\par }{\QB in
order
that
my
enemies
will
not
be
able
to
gloat
{\ADD{
that
I
was
judged
to
be
guilty}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Do
not
allow
them
to
be
able
to
say
to
themselves,
\par }{\QB “Yes,
we
have
gotten
rid
of
him [IDM]
just
like
we
desired!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{26}Cause
those
who
rejoice
about
my
misfortunes
\par }{\QB to
be
completely
defeated
and
disgraced;
\par }{\Q cause
those
who
boast
that
they
are
much
greater
than
me
\par }{\QB to
be
disgraced
and
dishonored!
\par }{\Q \VS{27}But
cause
those
who
desire
that
I
be
acquitted
\par }{\QB to
be
happy
and
shout
joyfully,
\par }{\Q and
cause
them
to
continually
say, “Yahweh
is
great!
\par }{\QB He
is
delighted
to
cause
things
to
go
well
for
those
who
serve
him.”
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Then
I
will
proclaim
that
you
act
righteously,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
praise
you
all
day
long.

\par }\PsalmChap{36}{\SH A psalm written for the choir director by David, a man who served God faithfully
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
Wicked
people
continually
desire
to}}
sin.
\par }{\Q They
consider [IDM]
that
they
do
not
need
to
revere
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Because
they
are
very
proud,
\par }{\QB they
do
not
think
that
God
will
discover
their
sins
and
condemn
them (OR,
they
do
not
think
about
their
sins
and
hate
themselves
for
it).
\par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
Everything}}
that
they
say
is
deceitful
and
full
of
lies;
\par }{\QB they
no
longer
do
what
is
good
\par }{\QB and
are
no
longer
wise.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}While
they
are
lying
on
their
beds,
they
plan
to
do
things
to
harm
{\ADD{
others}};
\par }{\QB they
are
determined
to
do
things
that
are
not
good,
\par }{\QB and
they
never
refuse
{\ADD{
to
do
what
is}}
evil.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
your
faithful
love
for
us
reaches
as
high
as
the
heavens,
\par }{\QB you
faithfully
{\ADD{
do
what
you
have
promised}};
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though
your
doing
that}}
extends
up
to
the
clouds.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Your
righteous
behavior
is
{\ADD{
as
permanent
as}}
the
highest
mountains [MET],
\par }{\QB your
acting
justly
{\ADD{
will
continue
as
long
as}}
the deepest
oceans
{\ADD{exist}}.
\par }{\Q You
take
care
of
people
and
you
take
care
of
animals.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}God,
your
faithful
love
for
us
is
very
precious.
\par }{\Q You
protect
us
like
birds
protect
their
baby
birds
under
their
wings [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You
provide
for
us
plenty
of
food
from
the
abundant
supply [IDM]
that
you
have;
\par }{\QB your
great
blessings
for
us
{\ADD{
flow}}
like
a
river.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You
are
the
one
who
causes
everything
to
live;
\par }{\QB your
light
is
what enables
us
to
see.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Continue
to
faithfully
love
those
who
have
experienced
a relationship
with
you,
\par }{\QB and
bless
those
who
act
righteously/justly.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Do
not
allow
proud
people [SYN]
to
attack
me,
\par }{\QB or
allow
wicked
people
to
chase
me
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Look
where
evil
people
have
fallen
on
the
ground,
defeated;
\par }{\QB they
were
thrown
down,
and
they
will
never
rise
again.

\par }\PsalmChap{37}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Do
not
be
bothered/upset
by
what
wicked
{\ADD{
people
do}}.
\par }{\QB Do
not
desire
to
have
the
things
that
people
who
do
wrong/evil
have,
\par }{\Q \VS{2}because
they
will
soon
disappear,
like
grass
withers
{\ADD{
in
the
hot
sun}}
and
dries
up.
\par }{\QB Just
like
some
green
plants
{\ADD{
come
up
but}}
die
{\ADD{
during
the
hot
summer}},
\par }{\QB evil
people
will
soon
die
also.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Trust
in
Yahweh,
and
do
what
is
good;
\par }{\QB if
you
do
that,
you
will
live
safely
in
the
land
{\ADD{
that
he
has
given
you}},
\par }{\QB and
you
will
live
peacefully [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Be
delighted
with
all
that
Yahweh
{\ADD{
does
for
you}};
\par }{\QB if
you
do
that,
he
will
give
you
the
things
that
you
desire
most.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Commit
to
Yahweh
all
the
things
that
you
plan
to
do;
\par }{\QB trust
in
him,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
do
{\ADD{
whatever
is
needed
to
help
you}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
will
show
{\ADD{
as
clearly}}
as
the
sunlight
that
you ◄are
innocent/have
done
nothing
that
is
wrong►;
\par }{\QB he
will
show
{\ADD{
as
clearly}}
as
{\ADD{
the
sun
at}} noontime [SIM]
\par }{\QB that
all
the
things
that
you
have
decided
are
just.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Be
quiet
in
Yahweh’s
presence,
and
wait
patiently
for
him
{\ADD{
to
do
what
you
want
him
to
do}}.
\par }{\QB Do
not
be
bothered/upset
when
what
evil
men
do
is
successful,
\par }{\QB when
they
are
able
to
do
the
wicked
things
that
they
plan.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Do
not
be
angry
{\ADD{
about
what
wicked
people
do}}.
\par }{\QB Do
not
want
to
punish
them
yourself.
\par }{\QB Do
not
be
envious
of
such
people
\par }{\QB because
you
will
only
harm
{\ADD{
yourself
if
you
try
to
envy
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
Some
day
Yahweh}}
will
get
rid
of
wicked
people,
\par }{\QB but
those
who
trust
in
Yahweh
will
live
{\ADD{
safely}}
in
the
land
{\ADD{
that
he
has
given
to
them}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Soon
the
wicked
will
disappear.
\par }{\QB If
you
look
for
them,
they
will
be
gone.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}But
those
who
are
humble
will
live
safely
in
their
land.
\par }{\QB They
will happily
enjoy
living
peacefully
and
having
the
other
good
things
{\ADD{
that
Yahweh
gives
them}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Wicked
people
plan
to
harm
righteous/godly
people;
\par }{\QB they snarl
at
them [MET]
{\ADD{
like
wild
animals}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}But
Yahweh
laughs
{\ADD{
at
them}}
\par }{\QB because
he
knows
that
some
day [MTY]
{\ADD{
he
will
judge
and
punish}}
the
wicked
people.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{14}Wicked
people
pull
out
their
swords/daggers
\par }{\QB and
they
put
strings
on
their
bows,
\par }{\Q ready
to
kill
people
who
are
poor [DOU]
\par }{\QB and
to
slaughter
those
who
live
righteously.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}But
they
will
be
killed
by
their
own
swords/daggers,
\par }{\QB and
their
bows
will
be
broken.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}It
is
good
to
be
righteous/godly
even
if
you
do
not
have
many
possessions,
\par }{\QB but
it
is
bad
to
be
wicked,
even
if
you
are
very
wealthy,
\par }{\Q \VS{17}because
{\ADD{
Yahweh}}
will
completely
take
away
the
strength
of
wicked
people,
\par }{\QB but
he
will ◄sustain/take
care
of►
people
who
live
righteously.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{18}Every
day
Yahweh
cares
about
those
who
have
not
done
any
evil
things;
\par }{\QB the
things
that
Yahweh
gives
them
will
last
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}They
will
survive
when
calamities
occur;
\par }{\QB when
there
are
famines,
they
will
still
have
plenty
to
eat.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}But
wicked
people
will
die;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
just}}
like
the
beautiful
wild
flowers
in
the
fields
{\ADD{
die
under
the
hot
sun}}
and
disappear
like
smoke [MET],
\par }{\QB Yahweh
{\ADD{
will
cause}}
his
enemies
to
suddenly
disappear.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{21}The
wicked
people
borrow
{\ADD{
money}},
but
they
are
not
able
to
repay
it;
\par }{\QB righteous/godly
people,
{\ADD{
in contrast,
have
enough
money
that}}
they
can
give
generously
{\ADD{
to
others}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Those
whom
Yahweh
has
blessed
will
live
safely
in
the
land
that
he
has
given
to
them,
\par }{\QB but
he
will
get
rid
of
those
people
whom
he
has
cursed.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}Yahweh
protects
those
who
do
what
is
pleasing
to
him,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
enable
them
to
walk
confidently,
wherever
they
go;
\par }{\Q \VS{24}even
if
they
stumble,
they
will
not
fall
down,
\par }{\QB because
Yahweh
holds
them
by
his
hand.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{25}I
was
young
{\ADD{
previously}},
and
now
I
am
an
old
man,
\par }{\QB but
{\ADD{
in
all
those
years}},
I
have
never
seen
righteous/godly
people
being
abandoned
by
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB nor
have
I
seen
that
their
children
{\ADD{
needed
to}}
beg
for
food.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Righteous/Godly
people
are
generous,
and happily
lend
{\ADD{
money
to
others}},
\par }{\QB and
their
children
are
a
blessing
to
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{27}Turn
away
from
{\ADD{
doing}}
evil,
and
do
what
is
good.
\par }{\QB If
you
do
that,
you
{\ADD{
and
your
descendants}}
will
live
in
your
land
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}{\ADD{
That
will
happen}}
because
Yahweh likes
to
see
people
doing
what
is
just,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
never
forsake
righteous/godly
people.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q He
will
protect
them
forever;
\par }{\QB but
he
will
get
rid
of
the
children
of
wicked
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Righteous/Godly
people
will
own
the
land
{\ADD{
that
Yahweh
promised
to
give
to
them}},
\par }{\QB and
they
will
live
there
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{30}Righteous
people
give
wise
{\ADD{
advice
to
others}},
\par }{\QB and
they [MTY]
say
what
is
just/fair.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}They
continually
think
about
God’s
laws;
\par }{\QB they
do
not
stray
from
{\ADD{
God’s}}
path.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{32}Those
who
are
evil
wait
in
ambush
for
righteous
people
\par }{\QB in
order
to
kill
them
{\ADD{
as
they
walk
by}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}But
Yahweh
will
not
abandon
righteous
people,
\par }{\QB and
allow ◄them
to
fall
into
their
enemies’
hands/their
enemies
harm
them►.
\par }{\Q And
he
will
not
allow
righteous
people
to
be
condemned
\par }{\QB when
someone
takes
them
to
a
judge
{\ADD{
to
be
put
on
trial}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{34}Be
patient
and
trust
that
Yahweh
{\ADD{
will
help
you}},
\par }{\QB and ◄walk
on
his
paths/do
what
he
wants
you
to
do►.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
If
you
do
that}},
he
will
honor
you
by
giving
you
the
land
{\ADD{
that
he
promised}},
\par }{\QB and
when
he
gets
rid
of
the
wicked,
you
will
see
it
happen.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}I
have
seen
that
wicked
people
who ◄act
like
tyrants/terrify
people►
{\ADD{
sometimes}}
prosper,
like
trees
that
grow
well
in
fertile
soil,
\par }{\Q \VS{36}when
I
looked
{\ADD{
later}},
they
were
gone!
\par }{\QB I
searched
for
them,
but
{\ADD{
Yahweh
had
caused}}
them
to
disappear.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{37}Notice
the
people
who
have
not
done
evil
things,
those
who
act
righteously:
\par }{\QB their
descendants
will
have
peace
in
their
inner
beings.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}But
Yahweh
will
get
rid
of
the
wicked;
\par }{\QB he
will
also
get
rid
of
their
descendants (OR,
as
a
result,
they
will
not
have
any
descendants).
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{39}Yahweh
rescues
righteous
people;
\par }{\QB in
times
of
trouble
he
protects
them [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{40}Yahweh
helps
them
and
saves
them;
\par }{\QB he
rescues
them
from
{\ADD{
being
attacked/harmed
by}}
wicked
people
\par }{\QB because
they
go
to
him
to
be
protected [MET].

\par }\PsalmChap{38}{\SH A psalm written by David, asking God not to forget him
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
when
you
are
angry
{\ADD{
with
me}},
\par }{\QB do
not
rebuke/scold
me
and
punish
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
Now
it
is
as
though}}
you
have
shot
your
arrows
at
me
and
wounded
me;
\par }{\QB you
have
struck
me
and knocked
me
down.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Because
you
have
been
angry
with
me,
\par }{\QB I
am
suffering
great
pain.
\par }{\Q Because
of
my
sin,
\par }{\QB my
whole
body
is
diseased.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}All
my
sins
are
{\ADD{
like
a
flood}}
that
covers
my
head;
\par }{\QB they
are
like
a
load
that
is
very
heavy,
with
the
result
that
I
cannot
carry
it.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Because
I
have
done
foolish
things,
\par }{\QB I
have
sores
that
have
become
worse,
and
they
stink.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
Sometimes}}
I
am
bent
over,
and
{\ADD{
sometimes}}
I
lie
prostrate;
\par }{\QB I
am
sad/cry
all
day.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}My
body
is
burning
with
fever,
\par }{\QB and
I
am
very
ill.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
am
completely
exhausted,
and
I
have
no
strength.
\par }{\QB I
am
very
distressed,
and
I
groan
with
pain.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh,
you
know
that
I
desire
{\ADD{
to
be
healed}};
\par }{\QB you
hear
me
while
I
am
groaning.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}My
heat
is
pounding
heavily,
and
all
my
strength
is
gone.
\par }{\QB I
am
no
longer
able
to
see
well.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}My
friends
and
neighbors
stay
away
from
me
because
of
my
sores;
\par }{\QB even
my
own
family
stays
away
from
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}And
those
who
want
to
kill
me
set
traps
to
catch
me;
\par }{\QB those
who
want
to
harm
me
discuss
ways
to
get
rid
of
me;
\par }{\QB they
plot
against
me
all
day.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Now
I
act
like I’m
deaf,
and
do
not
listen
{\ADD{
to
what
they
say}}.
\par }{\QB I
act
like
I
cannot
talk,
so
I
say
nothing
{\ADD{
to
reply
to
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
act
like
a
man
who
does
not
answer
{\ADD{
when
people
talk
to
him}},
\par }{\QB because
he
cannot
hear
anything.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}But
Yahweh,
I
trust
in
you.
\par }{\QB My
Lord
God,
you
will
answer
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
said
to
you, “Do
not
cause
{\ADD{
me
to
die,
with
the
result
that}}
my
enemies
will
rejoice!
\par }{\QB Do
not
cause
me
to
stumble,
with
the
result
that
they
will
be
very
happy!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}I
say
that
because
I
am
about
to
fall
down,
\par }{\QB and
I
constantly
have
pain.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}I
confess
the
wrong
things
that
I
have
done;
\par }{\QB I
am
{\ADD{
very}}
sorry
for
the
sins
that
I
have
committed.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}My
enemies
are
healthy
and
strong;
\par }{\QB there
are
many
people
who
hate
me
for
no
reason.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Those
who
do
evil
things
to
me
in
return
for
my
doing
good
things
to
them
\par }{\QB oppose
me
because
I
try
to
do
what
is
right.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{21}Yahweh,
do
not
abandon
me!
\par }{\QB My
God,
do
not
stay
far
from
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Lord,
you
are
the
one
who
saves/rescues
me;
\par }{\QB Quickly
{\ADD{
come
and}}
help
me!

\par }\PsalmChap{39}{\SH A psalm written by David for Jeduthun, the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
said
{\ADD{
to
myself}}, “I
will
be
careful
not
to
sin
by
the
things
that
I
say [MTY].
\par }{\Q I
will
not
say
anything
{\ADD{
to
complain}}
\par }{\QB while
wicked
people
are
near
to
me
{\ADD{
and
can
hear
me}}.”
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
So}}
I
was
completely
silent [DOU],
and
I
did
not
{\ADD{
even}}
talk
about
things
that
were
good,
\par }{\QB but
it
was
useless,
because
I
began
to
suffer
even
more.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I
became
very
anxious/worried [IDM].
\par }{\QB As
I
thought
{\ADD{
about
my
troubles}},
I
became
more
worried.
\par }{\Q Then
{\ADD{
finally}}
I
said [MTY],
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}“Yahweh,
show/tell
me
how
long
I
will
live.
\par }{\QB Tell
me
when
I
will
die.
\par }{\QB Tell
me
how
many
years
I
will
live!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
It
seems
that}}
you
have
caused
me
to
live
only
a
short
time;
\par }{\QB ◄my
lifetime/all
the
time
that
I
have
lived►
seems
like
nothing
to
you.
\par }{\QB The
time
that
all
we humans
live
is
{\ADD{
as
short
as}} [MET]
a puff
of
wind.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Then
we
disappear
like
a
shadow
does.
\par }{\QB It
seems
that
all
that
we
do
is
for
nothing/useless.
\par }{\QB We
{\ADD{
sometimes}}
get
a
lot
of
money,
but
we
do
not
know
who
will
get
it
{\ADD{
after
we
die}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}So
now,
Yahweh,
if
I
expect [RHQ]
{\ADD{
to
receive
blessings
from
other
people}},
I
will
be
disappointed.
\par }{\QB You
are
the
{\ADD{
only}}
one
from
whom
I
confidently
expect
{\ADD{
to
receive
blessings}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Save
me
from
{\ADD{
being
punished
for}}
all
the
sins
that
I
have
committed.
\par }{\QB And
do
not
allow
foolish
people
to
make fun
of
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
did
not
say
anything
{\ADD{
when
you
punished
me}},
\par }{\QB because
{\ADD{
I
knew
that}}
you
were
the
one
who
caused
{\ADD{
me
to
suffer}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}But
now,
please
stop
punishing
me!
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
If
you
do
not
do
that}},
I
am
about
to
die
because
of
the
ways
that
you [SYN]
have
struck/afflicted
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}When
you
rebuke
someone
and
punish
him
for
the
sin
that
he
has
committed,
\par }{\QB you
destroy
the
things
that ◄he
loves/are
precious
to
him►,
like moths’
{\ADD{larva}}
destroy
clothing.
\par }{\QB Our
lives
{\ADD{
disappear
like}}
a puff
of
wind.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Yahweh,
listen
to
me
while
I
pray;
\par }{\QB pay
attention
to
me
while
I
cry
out
to
you.
\par }{\QB Help
me
while
I
am
crying.
\par }{\Q I
am
here
on
the
earth
for
only
a
short
time,
\par }{\QB like
all
my
ancestors.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{
Now}}
please
leave
me
alone,
{\ADD{
and
do
not
punish
me
anymore}}
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
smile
and
be
happy
for
a
while
before
I
die. [EUP, DOU]”

\par }\PsalmChap{40}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
waited
patiently
for
Yahweh
{\ADD{
to
help
me}},
\par }{\QB and
he
listened
to
me [DOU]
when
I
called
out
to
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
When
I
had
many
troubles,
it
was
as
though}}
I
was
in
a
deep
pit.
\par }{\QB But
he
lifted
me
up
out
of
the
mud
and
slime
of
that
pit;
\par }{\Q he
set
my
feet
on
a
{\ADD{
solid}}
rock,
\par }{\QB and
enabled
me
to
walk ◄safely/without
falling►.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
has
given
me
a
new
song
to
sing,
\par }{\QB a
song
to
praise
him
who
is
our
God.
\par }{\Q Many
people
will
find
out
{\ADD{
what
he
has
done
for
me}},
\par }{\QB and
they
will
revere
and
trust
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh
is
pleased
with
those
who
trust
him,
\par }{\QB those
who
do
not
trust
in
idols
\par }{\QB or
join
with
those
who
worship
those
false
gods.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}O
Yahweh,
my
God,
you
have
done
many
wonderful
things!
\par }{\QB No
one
can
list
all
the
wonderful
things
that
you
have
planned
for
us.
\par }{\Q If
I
tried
to
tell
{\ADD{
others}}
about
all
those
wonderful
things,
\par }{\Q I
would
not
be
able
to,
\par }{\QB because
there
would
be
too
many
for
me
to
mention.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Various
kinds
of
sacrifices
and
other
offerings
are
not
the
{\ADD{
only}}
things
that
delight
you.
\par }{\QB You
have
enabled
me
to
understand
that
very
well [IDM].
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Animals}}
burned
{\ADD{
on
the
altar}}
and
{\ADD{
other}}
offerings
\par }{\QB are
not
all
that
you
require
{\ADD{
for
sins
to
be
forgiven}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}So
I
said
{\ADD{
to
you}}, “Yahweh,
here
I
am,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
to
do}}
the
things
that
have
been
written
in
the
scroll
{\ADD{
that
contains
your
laws}},
\par }{\QB things
that
you
want
me
{\ADD{
to
do}}.”
\par }{\Q \VS{8}O
my
God,
I
delight
to
do
what
you
desire;
\par }{\QB I
{\ADD{
keep}}
your
laws
within
my
inner
being.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Whenever
all
{\ADD{
your
people}}
are
gathered,
\par }{\QB I
have
told
them
about
how
you
save
us.
\par }{\QB Yahweh,
you
know
that
I
have
not
been
afraid
to
tell
that
to
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}And
I
have
not
kept
to
myself
the
news
that
you
always
act
justly/fairly;
\par }{\QB when
many
of
your
people
have
gathered
together
{\ADD{
to
worship
you
in
the
temple}},
\par }{\Q I
have
told
them
that
you
are
faithful
to
us
and
save
us.
\par }{\QB I
have ◄not
concealed/openly
told
people►
that
you
faithfully
love
us
and
act loyally
toward
us.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}Yahweh,
do
not
stop
being
merciful
to
me.
\par }{\QB Because
you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
me}} [PRS]
and
are
loyal
{\ADD{
to
me}},
always
protect
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}I
have
many
troubles;
{\ADD{
so
many
that}}
I
cannot
count
them.
\par }{\QB My
sins
are
like
a
flood
that
has
covered
me [PRS,
MET];
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
they
are
so
many
that}}
I
cannot
find
my
way.
\par }{\Q The
sins
that
I
have
committed
are
more
than
the
hairs
on
my
head.
\par }{\QB I
am
very
discouraged.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}O
Yahweh,
please
save
me!
\par }{\QB Come
quickly
to
help
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Humble
those
who
are
happy
about
my
troubles,
and
cause
them
to
be
disgraced
and
ashamed.
\par }{\QB Chase
away
those
who
are
trying
to
get
rid
of
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I
hope/desire
that
those
who
make fun
of
me
\par }{\QB will
be
dismayed
when
you
defeat
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}But
I
hope
that
all
those
who
go
to
{\ADD{
worship}}
you
will
be
very
joyful [DOU].
\par }{\QB I
want
those
who
love
you
because
you
saved
them
to
shout
repeatedly,
\par }{\Q “Yahweh
is
great!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}As
for
me,
I
am
poor
and
needy [DOU];
\par }{\QB but
{\ADD{
I
know
that}}
Yahweh
has
not
forgotten
me.
\par }{\Q O
my
God,
you
are
the
one
who
saves
and
helps
me,
\par }{\QB so
please
come
quickly
{\ADD{
and
help
me!}}

\par }\PsalmChap{41}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh
is
pleased
with
those
people
who
help
to
provide
for
the
poor;
\par }{\QB he
will
rescue
those
people
when
they
have
troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh
protects
them
and
allows
them
to
live
{\ADD{
for
a
long
time}}.
\par }{\QB He enables
them
to
be
happy
in
the
land
{\ADD{
of
Israel}},
\par }{\QB and
rescues
them
from
their
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
they
are
sick,
Yahweh
strengthens
them,
\par }{\QB and
he
heals
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
When
I
was
sick}},
I
said, “Yahweh,
be
merciful
to
me
and
heal
me;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
I
know
that
I
am
sick
because}}
I
have
sinned
against
you.”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}My
enemies
say
cruel
things
about
me;
\par }{\QB they
say, “How
soon
will
he
die,
and
then
everyone
will
forget
about
him [MTY]? (OR,
he
will
not
have
{\ADD{
any
descendants
to
continue}}
his
name).”
\par }{\Q \VS{6}When
my
enemies
come
to
me,
they
falsely
say
that
they
{\ADD{
are
concerned
about
me}}.
\par }{\QB They
listen
to
bad
news
about ◄me/my
health►.
\par }{\QB Then
they
go
away
and
tell
everywhere
what
is happening
to
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}All
those
who
hate
me
whisper
to
others
about
me,
\par }{\QB and
they
hope/desire
that
very
bad
things
will
happen
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
say, “He
will
soon
die
because
of
his
being
sick;
\par }{\QB he
will
never
get
up
from
his
bed
{\ADD{
before
he
dies}}.”
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Even
my
best
friend,
whom
I
trusted
very
much,
\par }{\QB who
{\ADD{
often}}
ate
with
me,
\par }{\QB has ◄betrayed
me/put
me
into
my
enemies’
hands► [IDM].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}But
Yahweh,
be
merciful
to
me,
and
enable
me
to
become
healthy
{\ADD{
again}}.
\par }{\QB When
you
do
that,
I
will
be
able
to ◄pay
back
my
enemies/get
revenge
on
my
enemies/cause
my
enemies
to
suffer
like
they
caused
me
to
suffer►.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
If
you
enable
me
to}}
do
that,
with
the
result
that
my
enemies
do
not
defeat
me,
\par }{\QB I
will
know
that
you
are
pleased
with
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
I
will
know
that}}
it
is
because
I
have
done
what
is
right
that
you
have
helped
me,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
I
will
know
that}}
you
will
let
me
be
with
you
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Praise
Yahweh,
the
God
whom
we Israelis
{\ADD{
worship}};
\par }{\QB Praise
him
forever!
\par }{\QB Amen!
I
desire
that
it
will
be
so!

\par }{\MS Book Two
\par }\PsalmChap{42}{\SH A psalm written by one of the descendants of Korah for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Deer
pant, desiring
to
drink
water
from
a
stream
{\ADD{
when
there
is
a
drought}} (OR,
{\ADD{
when
they
are
being
pursued
by
hunters}}.)
\par }{\QB In
the
same
way [SIM],
God,
I
need
you
very
much.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
desire
to
have
fellowship
with [MET]
you,
the all-powerful
God.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
I
wonder}}, “When
will
I
be
able
to
go
{\ADD{
back
to
the
temple
in
Israel}}
\par }{\QB and
worship
in
your
presence
again?”
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Every
day
and
every
night
I
cry;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
the
only
thing
I
have
to
drink
is
my
tears;
\par }{\Q and
while
I
do
that,
my
enemies
are
continually
asking
me,
\par }{\QB “Why
does
your
god
not
{\ADD{
help
you}}?”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
am
very
distressed [IDM]
as
I
remember
\par }{\QB when
I
went
with
the
crowd
of
people
to
the
temple
{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}},
\par }{\QB leading
them
as
we
walked
along;
\par }{\Q we
were
all
shouting
joyfully
and
singing
to
thank
God
{\ADD{
for
what
he
had
done}};
\par }{\QB we
were
a
large
group
who
were
celebrating.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}So
{\ADD{
I
say
to}}
myself, “◄Why
am
I
sad
and
discouraged?/I
should
not
be
sad
and
discouraged!► [RHQ]
\par }{\Q I
confidently
expect
God
{\ADD{
to
help
me}},
\par }{\QB and
again
I
will
praise
him,
\par }{\QB my
God,
the
one
who
saves
me.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
But
now,
Yahweh}},
I
am
very
discouraged [IDM],
\par }{\QB so
I
think
about
you,
\par }{\Q even
from
where
the
Jordan
{\ADD{
River}} gushes
out
from
the
bottom
of
Hermon
{\ADD{
Mountain}}
and
from
Mizar
Mountain.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}But
here,
the
great
sorrow
that
I
feel
is
like
water
that
you
send
down [MET];
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
like}}
a waterfall
that tumbles
down
and
floods
over
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh
shows
me
each
day
that
he
faithfully
loves
me,
\par }{\QB and
each
night
I
sing
to
him
\par }{\QB and
pray
to
him,
the
God
who
causes
me
to
live.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}I
say
to
God,
{\ADD{
who
is
like}}
an
{\ADD{overhanging}}
rock
{\ADD{
under
which
I
can
hide}} [MET],
\par }{\Q “It
seems
that
you
have
forgotten
me.
\par }{\QB I ‘mourn/cry’
constantly
because
my
enemies
act
cruelly
toward
me” [RHQ].
\par }{\Q \VS{10}They
make fun
of
me
constantly;
\par }{\QB they
continually
ask, “Why
does
your
god
not
help
you?” [RHQ]
\par }{\Q And
when
they
insult
me
{\ADD{
like
that}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
like}}
wounds
that
I
feel
even
in
my
bones.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}But
{\ADD{
I
think,}}
\par }{\QB “◄Why
am
I
sad
and
discouraged?/I
should
not
be
sad
and
discouraged!► [RHQ]
\par }{\Q I
will
confidently
expect
God
{\ADD{
to
help
me}},
\par }{\QB and
I
will
praise
him
again,
\par }{\QB my
God,
the
one
who
saves
me.”

\par }\PsalmChap{43}{\SH (A continuation of psalm 42)
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
declare
that
I ◄am
innocent/have
not
done
things
that
are
wrong►.
\par }{\Q Defend
me
when ◄ungodly
people/people
who
do
not
worship
you►
say
things
against
me,
\par }{\QB rescue
me
from
people
who
deceive
and
{\ADD{
say
things
about
me
that
are}}
not
true.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
are
God,
the
one
who
protects
me;
\par }{\QB ◄why
have
you
abandoned
me?/it
seems
that
you
have
abandoned
me!► [RHQ]
\par }{\Q It
does
not
seem
right
that [RHQ]
I
am
forced
to
mourn/cry
constantly
\par }{\QB because
my
enemies
are
cruel
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Shine
your
light
on
me
and
speak
your
truth
to
me;
\par }{\Q and
let
them
guide
me,
\par }{\QB and
take
me
back
to
Zion,
your
sacred
hill
{\ADD{
at
Jerusalem}},
\par }{\QB and
to
{\ADD{
your
temple}},
where
you
live.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}When
you
do
that,
I
will
go
to
your
altar,
\par }{\QB to
{\ADD{
worship
you}},
my
God,
who
causes
me
to
be
extremely
joyful.
\par }{\QB There
I
will
praise
you,
the
God
whom
I
{\ADD{
worship}},
while
I
play
my
harp.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}So ◄why
am
I
sad
and
discouraged?/I
should
not
be
sad
and
discouraged!► [RHQ]
\par }{\Q I
confidently
expect
God
{\ADD{
to
bless
me}},
\par }{\QB and
I
will
praise
him
again,
\par }{\QB my
God,
the
one
who
saves
me.

\par }\PsalmChap{44}{\SH A psalm written by one of the descendants of Korah for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
we
ourselves
have
heard
\par }{\QB what
our
parents
and grandparents
told
us.
\par }{\Q They
told
us
about
the
miracles
\par }{\QB that
you
performed
long
ago.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
They
told
us}}
how
you
expelled
the
ungodly
people
\par }{\QB and
enabled
us
to
live
in
their
land.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
They
told
us}}
that
you
punished
those
ungodly
people
\par }{\QB and
enabled
your
own
people
to
prosper [IDM].
\par }{\Q \VS{3}It
was
not
by
using
their
own
swords
that
they
conquered
the
people
that
lived
in
that
land,
\par }{\QB and
it
was
not
by
their
own
power
that
they
were
victorious;
\par }{\Q it
was
only
by
your
power [MTY, DOU]
{\ADD{
that
they
did
those
things}};
\par }{\QB and
they
were
sure
that
you
were
with
them,
\par }{\QB and
that
showed
that
you
were
pleased
with
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}You
are
my
King
and
my
God;
\par }{\QB it
is
you
who
enable
us,
your
people [MTY],
to
defeat
our
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}It
is
by
your
power
that
we
knock
our
enemies
down
and tramp
on
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
do
not
trust
that
I
will
be
saved
\par }{\QB by
using
my
bow
{\ADD{
and
arrows}}
and
my
sword.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}No,
it
is
you
who
have
rescued
us
from
our
enemies,
\par }{\QB it
is
you
who
have
caused
those
who
hate
us
to
become
ashamed
{\ADD{
because
they
were
defeated}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}We
have
continually
boasted
about
what
God
{\ADD{
has
done
for
us}},
\par }{\QB and
we
will
thank
him [MTY]
forever.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}But
{\ADD{
now}}
you
have
rejected
us
and
caused
us
to
be
disgraced;
\par }{\QB when
our
armies
march
out
{\ADD{
to
fight
a
battle}},
you
no
{\ADD{
longer}}
go
with
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
have
caused
us
to
run
away
from
our
enemies,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
they
captured
the
things
that
belonged
to
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}You
have
allowed
us
to
become
like [MET]
sheep
that
were
ready
to
be
slaughtered;
\par }{\QB you
scattered
us
{\ADD{
far
away}}
among
{\ADD{
other
}}nations.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
It
is
as
though}} [MET]
you
sold
us,
your
people,
{\ADD{
to
our
enemies}}
for
a
very
small
price,
\par }{\QB and
you
did
not
gain
much
profit
from
selling
us!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}People
who
live
in
nations
near
us
make fun
of
us;
\par }{\QB they
laugh
at
us
and
deride/belittle
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}They
make jokes
using
the
name
of
{\ADD{
our
country}},
\par }{\QB they
shake
their
heads
{\ADD{
to indicate
that
they
despise
us}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}All
day
I
feel
disgraced;
\par }{\QB from
seeing
my
face,
people
know
that
I
am
ashamed.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
hear
what
those
who
sneer
at
me
and
revile
me
say;
\par }{\QB I
am
ashamed
in
front
of
my
enemies
and
those
who
want
to
harm
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}All
these
things
have
happened
to
us
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
even}}
though
we
have
not
forgotten
you,
\par }{\QB and
we
are
not
the
ones
who
disobeyed
the
agreement
you
made
with
{\ADD{
our
ancestors}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}We
have
not
stopped
being
loyal
to
you,
\par }{\QB and
we
have
not
stopped
doing
what
you
want
us
to
do [IDM].
\par }{\Q \VS{19}But
{\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
you
have
allowed
us
to
be
helpless
among
wild
animals,
\par }{\QB and
abandoned
us
in
a
deep
dark
{\ADD{
ravine}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}If
we
had
forgotten
to
worship [MTY]
our
God,
\par }{\QB or
if
we
had
spread
out
our
hands
to
{\ADD{
worship}}
a
foreign
god,
\par }{\Q \VS{21}you
certainly
would
have
known
that,
\par }{\QB because
you
know
{\ADD{
even}}
what
we
secretly
think.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}But
it
is
because
we
belong
to
you,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
that
our
enemies}}
are
constantly
killing
us.
\par }{\Q They
act
toward
us
as
though
we
were
only
sheep
to
be
slaughtered.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}{\ADD{
So}},
Yahweh,
arise!
Why
are
you
asleep [RHQ]?
\par }{\QB Get
up!
Do
not
reject
us
forever!
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Why
are
you
not
looking
at
us?
\par }{\QB Why
are
you
forgetting
that
we
are
suffering
and
being
oppressed
{\ADD{
by
our
enemies}}?
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{25}We
are
pushed
down
to
the
ground
\par }{\QB and
we
cannot
get
up.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Arise,
and
come
and
help
us!
\par }{\QB Rescue
us
because
you
faithfully
love
us!

\par }\PsalmChap{45}{\SH A love song written by one of the descendants of Korah, for the choir director, to be sung to the tune ‘Lilies’
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}In
my
inner
being
I
am
stirred
by
a
beautiful
message
\par }{\QB which
will
be
sung
to
the
king.
\par }{\QB The
words
of
this
message
will
be
written
with
a
pen
by
me,
a
skilled
writer.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
O
King}},
you
are
the
most
handsome
man
in
the
world,
\par }{\QB and
you
always
speak [MTY] eloquently,
\par }{\Q because
God
has
always
blessed
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
who
are
a
mighty
warrior,
put
on
your
sword!
\par }{\QB You
are
glorious
and
majestic.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Ride
on
like
a
great
chief
\par }{\QB to
defend
the
truth
that
you
speak
\par }{\QB and
the
fair
decisions
that
you
make!
\par }{\Q Because
you
are
strong [MTY],
\par }{\QB you
will
do
awesome
deeds.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Your
arrows
are
sharp,
\par }{\QB and
they
pierce
the
hearts
of
your
enemies.
\par }{\QB Soldiers
of
many
nations
will
fall
dead
at
your
feet.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
kingdom [MTY]
that
God
will
give
to
you
will
remain
forever.
\par }{\QB You
rule [MTY]
people
justly.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You
love
right
actions,
\par }{\QB and
you
hate
evil
actions.
\par }{\Q Therefore
God,
your
God,
has
chosen [MTY]
you
{\ADD{
to
be
king}}
\par }{\QB and
caused
you
to
be happier [MET]
than
any
other
king.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
perfume
of
various
spices
is
on
your
robes.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
People}} ◄entertain
you/make
you
happy►
in
ivory
palaces
\par }{\QB by
playing
stringed
instruments.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Among
the
women
who
stay
near
you [EUP]
stay
are
daughters
of
{\ADD{
other}}
kings.
\par }{\QB And
at
your
right
hand
stands
{\ADD{
your
bride}},
the
queen,
wearing
beautiful
ornaments
of
gold
that
comes
from
Ophir.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
Now
I
will
say
something}}
to
your
bride:
\par }{\Q Listen
to
me
carefully [DOU]!
\par }{\QB Forget
the
people
who
live
in
your
home
country,
\par }{\QB forget
your
relatives!
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Because
you
are
{\ADD{
very
}}beautiful,
\par }{\QB the
king
will
desire
{\ADD{
to
sleep
with}} [EUP]
you.
\par }{\QB He
is
your
master,
so
you
must
obey
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
people
from
Tyre
{\ADD{
city}}
will
bring
gifts
to
you;
\par }{\QB their
rich
people
will
try
to
persuade
you
to
do
favors
for
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{
O
king}},
your
bride
will
be
entering
the
palace
\par }{\QB wearing
beautiful
robes
made
from
gold
thread.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}While
she
is
wearing
a gown
that
has
many
colors,
\par }{\QB her
companions
will
lead
her
to
you.
\par }{\QB She
will
have
many
other
young
women
who
accompany
her.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}They
will
be
very
joyful [DOU]
as
they
are
led
along
\par }{\QB to
enter
your
palace.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}Some
day,
your
sons
and
your
grandsons
will
become
kings,
\par }{\QB just
like
your
ancestors
were.
\par }{\Q You
will
enable
them
to
become
rulers
in
many
countries [HYP].
\par }{\Q \VS{17}And
as
for
me,
I
will
enable
people
in
every
generation
to
remember
the
great
things
that
you [MTY]
have
done,
\par }{\QB and
people
will
praise
you
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{46}{\SH A psalm written by one of the descendants of Korah for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God
is
the
one
who
protects
us
and
causes
us
to
be
strong;
\par }{\QB he
is
always
ready
to
help
us
when
we
have
troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}So,
even
if
the
earth
shakes,
\par }{\QB we
will
not
be
afraid.
\par }{\Q Even
if
the
mountains
fall
into
the
middle
of
the
sea,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}and
if
the
water
in
the
sea
roars
and
foams,
\par }{\QB and
the
hills
shake
violently,
\par }{\QB we
will
not
be
afraid!
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
Blessings
that
come
from}}
God
are
like
a
river
that
makes
everyone
in
the
city
where
{\ADD{
we
worship}}
God
joyful.
\par }{\QB It
is
the
city
where
the
temple
of
God,
who
is
greater
than
any
other
god,
exists.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}God
is
in
this
city,
and
it
will
never
be
destroyed;
\par }{\QB he
will
{\ADD{
come
to}}
help
{\ADD{
the
people
in}}
that
city
at
dawn
every
day.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
Sometimes}}
the
{\ADD{
people
of
many}}
nations
are
terrified;
\par }{\QB kingdoms ◄are
overthrown/cease
to exist►;
\par }{\Q God
speaks
{\ADD{
loudly
like
thunder}},
\par }{\QB and
the
earth
melts (OR,
people
everywhere
become
terrified) [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}But
Yahweh,
the
commander
of
the
armies
of
heaven,
is
with
us;
\par }{\QB the
God
whom
Jacob
worshiped (OR,
we Israeli
people
worship)
is
our
refuge.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Come
and ◄see/think
about►
the
amazing
things
that
Yahweh
has
done [DOU]!
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
stops
wars
all
over
the
world;
\par }{\QB he
breaks
bows
{\ADD{
and
arrows}};
\par }{\QB he
destroys
spears;
\par }{\QB he
burns
up
shields.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
God
says}}, “Be
quiet,
and
remember
that
I
am
God!
\par }{\QB I
will
be
honored
by
the
people
of
all
nations.
\par }{\QB I
will
be
honored
all
over
the
earth.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
So
never
forget
that}}
Yahweh,
the
commander
of
the
armies
of
heaven,
is
with
us;
\par }{\QB the
God
whom
Jacob
worshiped (OR,
we Israeli
people
worship)
is
our
refuge.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)

\par }\PsalmChap{47}{\SH A psalm written for the choir director by one of the descendants of Korah
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}You
people
all
{\ADD{
over
the
world}},
clap
your
hands
for
joy!
\par }{\QB Shout
joyfully
to
{\ADD{
praise}}
God!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh,
who
is
much
greater
than
any
other
god,
is
awesome;
\par }{\QB he
is
the
king
who
rules
over
all
the
world!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
enabled
us
to
defeat
{\ADD{
the
armies
of}}
the people-groups
{\ADD{
that
lived
in
Canaan}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
chose
for
us
this
land
where
we
now
live;
\par }{\QB we Israeli
people [MTY],
whom
he
loves,
are
proud
that
we
own
this
land.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}God
has
gone
up
{\ADD{
into
his
temple}}.
\par }{\QB The
people
shouted
joyfully
and
blew
trumpets
as
Yahweh
went
up.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Sing
songs
to
praise
our
God!
\par }{\QB Sing
to
praise
him [DOU]!
\par }{\QB Sing
to
God,
our
king!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}God
is
the
one
who
rules
over
everything
in
the
world;
\par }{\QB sing
a
psalm
to
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{8}God
sits
on
his
sacred
throne
\par }{\QB as
he
rules
over
the
people
of
{\ADD{
all}} ethnic
groups.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}The
rulers
of
those people-groups
gather
as
God’s
people,
the
people
{\ADD{
descended}}
from
Abraham,
{\ADD{
do}}.
\par }{\Q But
God
has
more
power
than
the
weapons/shields
{\ADD{
of
all
the
kings}}
on
the
earth;
\par }{\QB ◄he
is
greatly
honored/people
honor
him►
everywhere.

\par }\PsalmChap{48}{\SH A psalm written by one of the descendants of Korah
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh
is
great,
and
he
deserves
to
be
greatly
praised
in
the
city
where
he
{\ADD{
lives}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
which
is
built
on
Zion}},
his
sacred
hill.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}That
city,
on
a
high
{\ADD{
hill}},
is
beautiful;
\par }{\QB it
is
the
city
where
the
true
{\ADD{
God}},
the
great
king,
{\ADD{
lives}},
\par }{\QB and
it
causes
people
all
over
the
world
to
rejoice
{\ADD{
when
they
see
it}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}God
is
in
the
strong
towers
there,
\par }{\QB and
he
shows
that
he
protects
the
people
in
that
city.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Many
kings
gathered
{\ADD{
with
their
armies}}
to
attack
{\ADD{
that
city}},
\par }{\Q \VS{5}but
when
they
saw
it,
they
were
amazed;
\par }{\QB they
became
terrified,
and
ran
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Because
they
were
very
afraid,
they
trembled
\par }{\QB like
a
woman
who
is
about
to
give
birth
to
a
child;
\par }{\Q \VS{7}they
shook
{\ADD{
like}}
ships sailing
from
Tarshish
are
shaken
by
a
strong
wind.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}We
had
heard
{\ADD{
that
this
city
is
glorious}},
\par }{\Q and
now
we
have
seen
that
it
is.
\par }{\QB It
is
the
city
in
which
Yahweh,
the
almighty
one,
{\ADD{
lives}}.
\par }{\QB It
is
the
city
which
God
will
preserve/protect
forever.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}God,
{\ADD{
here}}
in
your
temple
we
think
about
how
you
faithfully
love
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You [MTY]
are
famous
and ◄are
praised/people
praise
you►
all
over
the
earth,
\par }{\QB because
you
rule powerfully [MTY]
and
justly.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
people
who
live
near
Zion
Hill
should
be
happy!
\par }{\Q The
people
in
{\ADD{
all}}
the
cities [MTY]
in
Judah
should
rejoice
\par }{\QB because
you
judge
people
fairly.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
You Israeli
people
should}}
walk
around
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill}}
\par }{\QB and
count
the
towers
there;
\par }{\Q \VS{13}notice
the
walls
there
and
examine
the
forts
\par }{\QB in
order
that
you
can
tell
about
them
to
your
children.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{
Say
to
them}}, “This
is
{\ADD{
the
city
that belngs
to}}
our
God,
{\ADD{
the
one
who
lives}}
forever;
\par }{\QB he
will
guide
us
all
of
our
lives.”

\par }\PsalmChap{49}{\SH A psalm written for the choir director by one of the descendants of Korah
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}You
people
of
all ethnic
groups,
listen!
\par }{\Q You
people
all
over
the
world,
\par }{\QB \VS{2}important
people
and unimportant
people,
\par }{\QB rich
people
and
poor
people,
\par }{\Q everyone,
{\ADD{
listen
to
what
I
am
saying}},
\par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
because}}
what
I
am
thinking
is
very
sensible,
\par }{\QB and
what
I
say
will
enable
you
to
become
wise!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
think
about [MTY] ◄proverbs/wise
sayings►,
\par }{\QB and
while
I
play
my
harp,
I
explain
what
they
mean.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}I
am
not [RHQ]
afraid
when
I
am
in
trouble/danger,
\par }{\QB when
I
am
surrounded
by
my
enemies,
\par }{\Q \VS{6}by
evil
men
who
trust
that
{\ADD{
things
will
always
go
well
for
them
because}}
they
are
wealthy,
\par }{\QB and
who
boast
about
being
very
rich.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
They
may
be
rich}},
but
no
one
can
pay
money
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
he
would
live
forever!
\par }{\Q No
one
can
pay
God
enough
so
that
God
will
allow
him
{\ADD{
to
continue}}
to
live,
\par }{\Q \VS{8}because
that
cost
is
too grreat,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
never
be
able
to
pay
enough
\par }{\Q \VS{9}with
the
result
that
he
will
live
forever
\par }{\QB and
never
{\ADD{
die
and}}
be
buried!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}We
see
that
foolish
and
stupid
people
die,
\par }{\Q but
we
see
that
wise
people
also
die;
\par }{\QB they
all
leave
their
wealth,
and
others
inherit
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Those
wise
people
once
had
{\ADD{
houses
on}}
land
that
they
owned,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
but
now}}
their
graves
are
their
homes
forever,
\par }{\QB the
place
where
they
will
stay
for
all
time!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Even
if
people
are
great,
that
cannot
prevent
them
from
dying;
\par }{\QB all
people
die,
the
same
as
animals
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}That
is
what
happens
to
those
who
foolishly
trust
{\ADD{
in
what
they
have
accomplished}},
\par }{\QB to
those
who
are
delighted
in
{\ADD{
all}}
that
they
possess.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{14}They
are
certain
to
die
just
like
sheep,
\par }{\QB when
a
shepherd
leads
them
away
to
be
slaughtered. [PRS,
MET]
\par }{\Q In
the
morning
righteous
people
will
rule
over
them,
\par }{\Q and
then
{\ADD{
those
wealthy
people
will
die
and}}
their
bodies
will
quickly
decay
in
their
graves;
\par }{\QB they
will
be
where
dead
people
are,
far
from
their
homes.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}But
it
is
certain
that
God
will
rescue
me
\par }{\QB so
that
I
am
not
kept
in
the
place
of
the
dead.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}{\ADD{
So}},
do
not
be
dismayed
when
someone
becomes
rich
\par }{\QB and
the
houses
where
they
live
become
more
and
more
luxurious,
\par }{\Q \VS{17}because
when
he
dies,
he
will
take
nothing
with
him;
\par }{\QB his
wealth
will
not
go
with
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}While
{\ADD{
a
rich
person}}
is
alive,
he
congratulates
himself,
\par }{\QB and
people
praise
him
for
being
successful,
\par }{\Q \VS{19}but
he
will
{\ADD{
die}},
joining
his
ancestors,
\par }{\QB who
will
never
see
daylight
again.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}Even
if
someone
is
great,
that
cannot
prevent
him
from
dying;
\par }{\QB he
will
die,
the
same
as
animals
do.

\par }\PsalmChap{50}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
the all-powerful
one,
speaks;
\par }{\Q he
summons
all
people,
\par }{\QB from
the
east
to
the
west.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}His
glory
shines
from
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill
in
Jerusalem}},
\par }{\QB an
extremely
beautiful
city.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Our
God
comes
to
us,
\par }{\QB and
he
is
not
silent.
\par }{\Q A
great
fire
is
in
front
of
him,
\par }{\QB and
a
storm
is
around
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
comes
to
judge
his
people.
\par }{\Q He
shouts
to
the
{\ADD{
angels
in}}
heaven
\par }{\QB and
to
{\ADD{
the
people
on}}
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
says, “Summon
those
who
faithfully
{\ADD{
worship}}
me,
\par }{\QB those
who
made
an
agreement
with
me
by
offering
sacrifices
to
me.”
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
{\ADD{
angels
in}}
heaven
declare,
\par }{\QB “God
is
righteous,
\par }{\QB and
he
is
the supreme
judge.”
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}God
says, “My
people,
listen!
\par }{\QB You Israeli
people,
listen,
\par }{\Q as
I,
your
God,
say
what
you
have
done
that
is
wrong.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
am
not
rebuking
you
for
making
sacrifices
to
me,
\par }{\QB for
the
offerings
that
you
completely
burn
{\ADD{
on
the
altar}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}But
I
do
not
really
need
{\ADD{
you
to
sacrifice
}}
\par }{\QB the
bulls
from
your
barns
and
the
goats
from
your
pens,
\par }{\Q \VS{10}because
all
the
animals
in
the
forest
belong
to
me,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
all}}
the
cattle
on 1,000
hills
also
belong
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}I
{\ADD{
own
and}}
know
all
the
birds
\par }{\QB and
all
{\ADD{
the
creatures
}}
that
move
around
in
the
fields.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
So}},
if
I
were
hungry,
I
would
not
tell
you
{\ADD{
to
bring
me
some
food}},
\par }{\QB because
everything
in
the
world
belongs
to
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{13}I
do
not
eat
the
flesh
of
the
bulls
{\ADD{
that
you
sacrifice}},
\par }{\QB and
I
do
not
drink
the
blood
of
the
goats
{\ADD{
that
you
offer
to
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}The
sacrifice
{\ADD{
that
I
really
want
is
that}}
you
thank
me
\par }{\QB and
do
all
that
you
have
promised
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}And
pray
to
me
when
you
have
troubles.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
If
you
do
that}},
I
will
rescue
you,
and
{\ADD{
then}}
you
will
praise
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}But
I
say
this
to
the
wicked
people:
\par }{\Q ◄Why
do
you/It
does
not
benefit
you
at
all
to► [RHQ]
recite
my
commandments
\par }{\QB or
talk
about
the
agreement
that
I
made
with
you,
\par }{\Q \VS{17}because
you
have
refused
to
allow
me
to
discipline
you,
\par }{\QB and
you
have
rejected
what
I
told
you
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Every
time
that
you
see
a
thief,
you
become
his
friend,
\par }{\QB and
you
spend
{\ADD{
much}}
time
with
those
who
commit
adultery.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}You
are
{\ADD{
always}}
talking [MTY]
about
doing
wicked
things,
\par }{\QB and
you
are
{\ADD{
always
}}trying
to
deceive
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}You
are
always
accusing
members
of
your
own
family
{\ADD{
of
doing
wrong}},
\par }{\QB and slandering
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}You
did
{\ADD{
all}}
those
things,
and
I
did
not
say
anything
to
you,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
you
thought
that
I
was
{\ADD{
a
sinner}}
just
like
you.
\par }{\Q But
now
I
rebuke
you
and
accuse
you,
right
in
front
of
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}So,
all
you
who
have
ignored
me,
pay
attention
to
this,
\par }{\Q because
if
you
do
not,
I
will
tear
you
to
pieces,
\par }{\QB and
there
will
be
no
one
to
rescue
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}The
sacrifice
that
{\ADD{
truly}}
honors
me
is
to
thank
me
{\ADD{
for
what
I
have
done}};
\par }{\QB and
I
will
save
those
who
always
do
the
things
that
I
want
them
to.”

\par }\PsalmChap{51}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, concerning the time when the prophet Nathan rebuked David after he had committed adultery with Bathsheba
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}O
God,
be
merciful
to
me,
\par }{\QB because
you
love
me
faithfully;
\par }{\QB because
you
are
very
merciful,
\par }{\QB erase
{\ADD{
the
record
of}}
the
ways
that
I
disobeyed
you!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Make
me
pure
from
the
wrong
things
that
I
have
done;
\par }{\QB make
me
clean
from
{\ADD{
the
guilt
of}}
my
sin.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
I
say
that}}
because
I
know
the
ways
that
I
have
disobeyed
you;
\par }{\QB I
cannot
forget
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}You,
you
only,
are
the
one
that
I
have
{\ADD{
really}}
sinned
against,
\par }{\QB and
you
have
seen
the
evil
things
that
I
have
done.
\par }{\Q When
you
say
that
I
am
guilty,
you
are
right/correct,
\par }{\QB and
when
you
judge
me,
you
justly
say
{\ADD{
that
I
deserve
to
be
punished}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
have
been
a
sinner
since
the
day
that
I
was
born;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
truly}},
I
have
been
like
that
since
my
mother
conceived
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}What
you
desire
is
that
I
desire
what
is
true
\par }{\QB in
order
that
you
{\ADD{
can}}
teach
me
how
to
act
wisely.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Purify
me
from
the
guilt
of
my
sins,
and
{\ADD{
after
that
happens}},
I
will
be
clean
{\ADD{
in
my
inner
being}};
\par }{\QB cleanse
me,
and
{\ADD{
then
in
my
inner
being}}
I
will
be ◄whiter
than
snow/very
clean►.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Allow/Cause
me
to
be
joyful [DOU]
again;
\par }{\QB you
have ◄crushed
my
spirit/completely
discouraged
me► [MTY];
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
but
now}}
let
me
rejoice
{\ADD{
again}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Do
not
continue
to
look
at
the
sins [IDM]
that
I
have
committed;
\par }{\QB erase
the
record
of
the
evil
things
that
I
have
done.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}O
God,
cause
my
inner
being
to
be
pure.
\par }{\QB Put
new
{\ADD{
thoughts
}}
within
me
and
make
me
faithful
again.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Do
not
send
me
away
from
you
{\ADD{
because
of
my
sin}},
\par }{\QB and
do
not
take
your
Holy
Spirit
from
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Cause/Allow
me
to
be
happy
again
because
of
{\ADD{
knowing}}
that
you
have
freed
me
{\ADD{
from
the
guilt
of
my
sin}},
\par }{\QB and
make
me
willing
{\ADD{
to
obey
you}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}If
you
do
that,
I
will
{\ADD{
be
able
to}}
teach
{\ADD{
other}}
sinners
what
you
want
them
to
do,
\par }{\QB and
they
will
repent
and
begin
to
obey
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}O
God,
you
are
the
one
who
saves
me;
\par }{\QB forgive
me
for
being
guilty
of
causing
someone
{\ADD{
who
was
not
my
enemy}}
to
die.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
When
you
do
that}},
I
will
sing
joyfully
about
your
being
very
good
and
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}O
Yahweh,
help
me
to
speak
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
in
order
that}}
I
may
praise
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}You
are
not
pleased
{\ADD{
only}}
with
the
sacrifices
{\ADD{
that
people
bring
to
you}}.
\par }{\QB If
that
were
{\ADD{
enough
to}}
please
you,
I
would
bring
you
sacrifices.
\par }{\Q You
are
not
pleased
with
burnt
offerings
{\ADD{
alone}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}The
sacrifice
that
you
{\ADD{
really}}
want
is
for
people
to
be
truly
humble
and
sorry
{\ADD{
for
having
sinned}};
\par }{\QB O
God,
you
will
not
refuse
that
kind
of
sacrifice.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{18}{\ADD{
O
God}},
be
good
to
{\ADD{
the
people
who
live
in}}
Jerusalem [MTY],
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
help
them}}
to
rebuild
the
city
walls.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}When
that
happens,
{\ADD{
they
will
bring
you}}
the
proper
sacrifices,
\par }{\QB animals
that
they
will
completely
burn,
\par }{\QB young
bulls
that
they wiill
burn
on
your
altar,
\par }{\QB and
you
will
be
pleased.

\par }\PsalmChap{52}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, when Doeg went to Saul and said, “David has gone to talk with Ahimelech, the Supreme Priest”
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}You
people
{\ADD{
think
that
you}}
are
strong
\par }{\QB and
brag
about
the
sins
that
you
have
committed,
\par }{\Q while
you
plan
to
harm
godly
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}All
during
the
day
you
plan
to
get
rid
of
{\ADD{
others}};
\par }{\Q what
you
say [MTY]
{\ADD{
injures
others}}
like
a
sharp
razor [SIM],
\par }{\QB and
you
are
{\ADD{
always}}
deceiving
{\ADD{
others}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
like
{\ADD{
doing
what
is}}
evil
more
than
you
like
doing
what
is
good,
\par }{\QB and
you
like
telling
lies
more
than
you
like
telling
the
truth.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{4}You
who
say
things [MTY]
to
deceive
people,
\par }{\QB you
like
to
say ◄things
that
hurt
people/cruel
things►!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}But
God
will
get
rid
of
you
forever;
\par }{\QB he
will
grab
you
and
drag
you
from
your
home
\par }{\QB and
take
you
away
from
this
world
where
people
are
alive.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{6}When
righteous
{\ADD{
people}}
see
that,
they
will
be awestruck,
\par }{\QB and
they
will
laugh
at
{\ADD{
what
happened
to}}
you,
and
say,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}“Look
{\ADD{
what
happened
to}}
the
man
who
would
not
ask
God
to
protect
him;
\par }{\QB he
trusted
that
his
great
wealth
{\ADD{
would
save
him}};
\par }{\QB he
trusted
in
the
money
that
he
got
by
wickedly
taking
it
from
others!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}But
I
am
{\ADD{
secure/safe
because
I
worship}}
in
God’s
temple;
\par }{\QB I
am
like
a
{\ADD{
strong}}
green
olive
tree.
\par }{\Q I
trust
in
God,
who
faithfully
loves
us
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}God,
I
will
always
thank
you
for
the
things
that
you
have
done.
\par }{\QB As
I
stand
before
godly
{\ADD{
people}},
I
will
proclaim
that
you
are
good (OR,
the
many
good [MTY]
{\ADD{
things
you
have
done
for
us}}).

\par }\PsalmChap{53}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, to be sung using a tune called ‘Mahalath’
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
Only}}
foolish
people
say
to
themselves, “There
is
no
God!”
\par }{\Q People
who
say
that
are
corrupt;
they
commit
terrible
sins;
\par }{\QB there
is
not
one
of
them
who
does
what
is
good/right.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}God
looks
down
from
heaven
and
sees humans;
\par }{\Q he
looks
to
see
if
anyone
is
{\ADD{
very}}
wise,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
he
seeks
{\ADD{
to
know}}
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
But}}
they
are
all
morally
corrupt;
\par }{\QB no
one
does
what
is
good/right.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Will
all
these
evil
people
never
learn
{\ADD{
what
God
will
do
to
them}}?
\par }{\Q They
act
violently
toward
Yahweh’s
people
while
eating
the
food
that
he
provides,
\par }{\QB and
they
never
pray
to
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}But
{\ADD{
some
day}}
those
people
will
become
terrified,
\par }{\QB like
they
have
never
been
terrified
before,
\par }{\Q because
God
will
cause
those
who
are
separated
from
him
to
die,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
{\ADD{
disrespect
them
by}}
scattering
their
bones.
\par }{\Q They
have
rejected
God,
\par }{\QB so
he
will
cause
them
to
be
{\ADD{
defeated
and}}
completely
disgraced.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}I
wish/desire
that
someone
from
Jerusalem [MTY]
would
come
and
rescue
the Israeli
{\ADD{
people}}!
\par }{\QB God,
when
you
bless
your
people
again,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
all}}
the Israeli
{\ADD{
people,
all
the
descendants
of}}
Jacob,
will
rejoice.

\par }\PsalmChap{54}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; it was written when the people of Ziph went to Saul and told him that David was hiding in their area
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
by
your
power [MTY, DOU]
save
me
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}},
\par }{\QB and
show
people
that
I
have
not
done
anything
that
is
wrong!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}God,
listen
to
my
prayer;
\par }{\QB listen
to
what
I
say
to
you,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}because
strangers
are
{\ADD{
trying
to}}
attack
me;
\par }{\QB proud
men
are
wanting
to
kill
me;
\par }{\QB men
who
do
not
have
any ◄respect
for/interest
in►
you.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}But
God
is
the
one
who
helps
me;
\par }{\QB Yahweh
defends/protects
me
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
will
cause
the
evil
things
that
they
want
to
do
to
me
to
happen
to
them
instead;
\par }{\QB because
he
faithfully
{\ADD{
does
what
he
promises}},
he
will
get
rid
of
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh,
I
will
gladly
give
an
offering
to
you
because
I
want
to,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
thank
you [MTY],
for
you
are
good
{\ADD{
to
me}};
\par }{\Q \VS{7}you
have
rescued
me
from
all
my
troubles,
\par }{\QB and
I
have
seen
that
you
have
defeated
my
enemies.

\par }\PsalmChap{55}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
listen
to
my
prayer,
\par }{\QB and
do
not
turn
away
from
me
while
I
am
pleading
with
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Listen
to
me,
and
answer
me,
\par }{\QB because
I
am
overwhelmed
by
{\ADD{
all}}
my
troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}My
enemies
cause
me
to
be
terrified;
\par }{\QB wicked
people
oppress
me.
\par }{\QB They
cause
me
to
have
great
troubles;
\par }{\QB they
are
angry
with
me,
and
they
hate
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}I
am
terrified,
\par }{\QB and
I
am
very
much
afraid
that
I
will
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
am
very
fearful
and
I
tremble/shake,
\par }{\QB and
I
am
completely
terrified.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
said, “I
wish
that
I
had
wings
like
a
dove!
\par }{\Q If
I
had
wings,
I
would
fly
away
and
find
a
place
to
rest.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}I
would
fly
far
away
\par }{\QB and
live
in
the
desert.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
would
quickly
find
a
shelter
from
{\ADD{
my
enemies}}
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
who
are
like}} [MET]
a
strong
wind
and
rainstorm.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Lord,
confuse
my
enemies,
and
cause
their
plans
to
fail,
\par }{\QB because
I
see
them
acting
violently
and
causing
strife
in
the
city
{\ADD{
of
Jerusalem}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}During
{\ADD{
each}}
day
and
night
they
march
around
on
top
of
its
walls,
\par }{\QB committing
crimes
and
causing
trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
destroy
{\ADD{
things}}
everywhere.
\par }{\QB They
oppress
and
defraud
{\ADD{
people}}
in
the ◄marketplaces/public
squares►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}If
it
were
an
enemy
who
was
making fun
of
me,
\par }{\QB I
could
endure
it.
\par }{\Q If
it
were
someone
who
hates
me,
who
despises
me,
\par }{\QB I
could
hide
from
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}But
it
is
someone
who
is
just
like
me,
my
companion,
\par }{\QB someone
who
was
my
friend
{\ADD{
who
is
doing
this
to
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}We
previously
had
many
good talks
together;
\par }{\QB we
walked
around
together
in
God’s
temple.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}I
desire/hope
that
my
enemies
will
die
suddenly;
\par }{\QB while
they
are
still
young,
cause
them
to
go
down
to
the
place
where
the
dead
people
are.
\par }{\QB They
they
think
evil
things.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}But
I
{\ADD{
will}}
ask
Yahweh,
{\ADD{
my}}
God,
to
help
me,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
save
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}{\ADD{
Each}}
morning
and
{\ADD{
each}} noontime
and
{\ADD{
each}}
evening
I
tell
him
what
I
am
concerned
about,
and
I
moan,
\par }{\QB and
he
hears
my
voice.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}I
have
{\ADD{
very}}
many
enemies,
\par }{\QB but
he
will
rescue
me
and
bring
me
back
safely
from
the
battles
that
I
fight.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}God
is
the
one
who
has
ruled
everything
forever,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
listen
to
me.
\par }{\Q He
will
cause
my
enemies
to
be
{\ADD{
defeated
and}}
disgraced,
\par }{\QB because
they
do
not
change
their
evil
behavior
\par }{\QB and
they
do
not reevere
God.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}My
companion,
{\ADD{
whom
I
mentioned
previously}},
betrayed
his
friends
\par }{\QB and
broke
the
agreement
that
he
made
with
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}What
he
said
was
{\ADD{
easy
to
listen
to,
like}}
butter
{\ADD{
is
easy
to
swallow}} [MET],
\par }{\QB but
in
his
inner
being
he
hated
people;
\par }{\Q his
words
were
{\ADD{
soothing}}
like
{\ADD{
olive}}
oil,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but
they
hurt
people
like}}
sharp
swords
do [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}Put
your
troubles
in
Yahweh’s
hands,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
take
care
of
you;
\par }{\Q he
will
never
allow
righteous
{\ADD{
people}}
to
experience
disasters.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}God,
you
will
cause
murderers [MTY]
and
liars
to
die
before
they
have
lived
half
as
long
as
they
expect
to
live;
\par }{\QB but
{\ADD{
as
for
me}},
I
will
trust
in
you.

\par }\PsalmChap{56}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, concerning the time the Philistines seized David in Gath; to be sung using the tune ‘Dove on distant oaks’
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
be
merciful
to
me
because
men
have
harassed
me;
\par }{\QB all
day
my
enemies
pursue
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}My
enemies
harass
me
all
day
long;
\par }{\QB there
are
many
of
them
who
proudly
attack
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}But
whenever
I
am
afraid,
\par }{\QB I
trust
in
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}God,
I
praise/thank
you
because
you
do
what
you
have
promised;
\par }{\QB I
trust
in
you,
and
then
I
am
not
afraid.
\par }{\QB Ordinary humans
certainly
cannot [RHQ]
harm
me!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}All
day
long
my
enemies
claim
that
I
said
things
that
I
did
not
say (OR,
try
to
destroy
what
I
am
doing);
\par }{\QB they
are
always
thinking
of
ways
to
harm
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}In
order
to
cause
trouble
for
me,
they
hide
\par }{\QB and
watch
everything
that
I
do,
\par }{\QB waiting
for
{\ADD{
an opportunity}}
to
kill
me [MTY].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}So,
God,
punish
them
for
the
wicked
things
that
they
are
doing;
\par }{\QB show
that
you
are
angry
by
defeating
those
people!
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You
have
counted
{\ADD{
all}}
the
times
that
I
have
been
wandering
alone/distressed;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
you
have
put
{\ADD{
all}}
my
tears
in
a
bottle
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
in
order
that
you
can
see
how
much
I
have
cried}}.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
You
have
counted
my
tears
and
written}}
the
number
in
your
book.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}When
I
call
out
to
you,
{\ADD{
my}}
God,
my
enemies
will
be
defeated;
\par }{\QB I
know
that
will
happen,
because
you
are
fighting
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
praise/thank
you
that
you
do
what
you
have
promised;
\par }{\QB Yahweh,
I
{\ADD{
will
always}}
praise
you
for
that [DOU].
\par }{\QB \VS{11}I
trust
in
you,
and
as
a
result,
I
will
not
be
afraid.
\par }{\QB I
know
that humans
cannot
really [RHQ]
harm
me!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}I
will
bring
to
you
the
offering
that
I
promised;
\par }{\Q I
will
bring
an
offering
to
you
to
thank
you,
\par }{\Q \VS{13}because
you
have
rescued
me
from
being
killed;
\par }{\QB you
have
kept
me
from
stumbling.
\par }{\Q As
a
result,
I
will
continue
to
live
in
your
presence
in
the
light
that
{\ADD{
shines
on
those
who
are
still}}
alive (OR,
in
the
light
that
{\ADD{enables
people
to}}
live).

\par }\PsalmChap{57}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, when David went into a cave to escape from Saul; to be sung using the tune ‘Do not destroy’
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
be
merciful
to
me!
\par }{\Q Act mercifully
toward
me
because
I
come
to
you
to
protect
me.
\par }{\Q I
ask
you
to
protect
me
{\ADD{
like
little
birds
are
protected
under
their
mother’s}}
wings [MET]
\par }{\QB until
the
storm/danger
is
ended.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}God,
you
who
are
greater
than
all
other
gods,
\par }{\QB I
cry
out
to
you,
the
one
who enables
me
to
do
all
that
you
desire.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
will
answer
me
from
heaven
and
rescue
me,
\par }{\QB but
you
will
cause
those
who
oppress
me
to
be
{\ADD{
defeated
and}}
disgraced!
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\QB God
will
{\ADD{
always}}
faithfully
love
me
and ◄will
be
faithful/will
do
what
he
promises►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
Sometimes}}
I
am
surrounded
by
{\ADD{
my
enemies
who
are
like}}
lions
that
{\ADD{
kill}} humans;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
they
are
like}}
lions
that
chew
with
their
teeth
{\ADD{
animals
that
they
kill}};
\par }{\Q but
my
enemies
have
spears
and
arrows,
not
teeth;
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
the
false
things
that}}
they
say [MTY]
{\ADD{
hurt
people
as
much
as}}
sharp
swords
{\ADD{
hurt
people}} [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}God,
show
in
the
heavens
that
you
are
very
great!
\par }{\QB And
show
your
glory
to
people
all
over
the
earth!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
It
is
as
if}} [MET, HYP]
my
enemies
spread
a
net
to
seize
me,
\par }{\QB and
I
became
very
distressed [IDM].
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
It
is
as
if}} [MET, HYP]
they
dug
a
deep
pit
along
the
path
where
I
walk,
\par }{\QB but
they
themselves
fell
into
it!
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}God,
I
have
complete
confidence [DOU]
in
you.
\par }{\Q I
will
sing
to
you,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
praise
you
while
I
sing.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
will
awaken
myself;
\par }{\QB I
will
arise
before
the
sun
rises
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
praise
you
while
I
play}}
my
harp
or
my ◄lyre/small
harp►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Lord,
I
will
thank
you
among
{\ADD{
all}}
the
people;
\par }{\Q and
I
will
sing
to
praise
you
among
{\ADD{
many}} ethnic
groups,
\par }{\QB \VS{10}because
your
faithful
love
for
us
is
{\ADD{
as
great
as
the
distance
from
the
earth}}
to
the
sky,
\par }{\QB and
because
your ◄faithfulness/faithfully
doing
what
you
promise►
is
{\ADD{
as
great
as
the
distance}}
up
to
the
clouds [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}God,
show
in
the
heavens
that
you
are
very
great!
\par }{\QB And
show
your
glory
{\ADD{
to
people}}
all
over
the
earth!

\par }\PsalmChap{58}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, to be sung using the tune ‘Do not destroy’
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}When
you
mighty
men
speak,
you
never
say
what
is
right;
\par }{\QB you
never
decide
things
about
people
justly [RHQ]!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}No,
in
your
inner
beings
you
think
only
about
doing
what
is
wrong,
\par }{\QB and
you
commit
violent
crimes
in
this
land
{\ADD{
of
Israel}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Wicked
people
do
wrong
things
and
tell
lies
from
the
time
that
they
are
born [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{4}God,
show
in
the
heavens
how
great
you
are!
\par }{\QB And
show
your
glory
to
people
all
over
the
earth!
\par }{\Q What
wicked
people
say
{\ADD{
injures
people
like}}
the
venom
of
a
snake [MET];
\par }{\QB They
refuse
to
listen
to
good
advice,
{\ADD{
as
though
they
were}}
cobras
that
were
deaf [MET]!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}As
a
result,
{\ADD{
like
a
snake
that
does
not
respond
when}}
a
charmer
plays
a
flute
or
when
someone
sings magic
songs,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
they
do
not
pay
attention
when
others
rebuke
them}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}God,
as
for
these
enemies
who
{\ADD{
want
to
attack
me
like}}
young
lions,
\par }{\QB break
their
teeth!
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Cause
them
to
disappear
like
water
disappears
{\ADD{
in
dry
ground}}!
\par }{\QB Cause
the
arrows
that
they
shoot
to
have
no ◄heads/sharp
points►!
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Cause
them
to
become
like snails
that
disappear
in
the
slime;
\par }{\QB cause
them
to
be
like
babies
that
are
born
dead!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Get
rid
of
them
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
as
fast
as}} thornbushes
are
blown
away
{\ADD{
after
they
are
cut}} (OR,
{\ADD{
as
fast
as}}
a
fire heats
a
pot
over
burning
thorns).
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Righteous
people
will
rejoice
when
they
see
wicked
people
being
punished
as
they
deserve;
\par }{\QB they
will
wash
their
feet
in
the
blood
of
wicked
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
Then}}
people
will
say, “It
is
true
that
there
is
a
reward
for
righteous
people;
\par }{\QB and
there
is
indeed
a
God
who
judges
people
justly
here
on
the
earth!”

\par }\PsalmChap{59}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, when Saul, wanting to kill David, sent men to watch David’s house
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
save
me
from
my
enemies!
\par }{\QB Protect
me
from
those
who
want
to
attack
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Rescue
me
from
men
who
want
to
do
what
is
wicked,
\par }{\QB men
who
are
murderers!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Look!
They
are
waiting
to
kill
me!
\par }{\QB Fierce
men
have
gathered
to
assault
me.
\par }{\Q Yahweh,
they
are
doing
that
even
though
I
have
not
done
what
is
wrong!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}It
is
not
because
I
have
committed
any
sin
{\ADD{
against
them}}
\par }{\QB that
they
run
and
get
ready
to
attack
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh
my
God,
commander
of
the
armies
of
heaven,
the
one
we Israelis
{\ADD{
worship}},
\par }{\QB arise
and
punish
the
{\ADD{
ungodly/heathen
people
of}}
all
the
nations;
\par }{\QB do
not
be
merciful
to
those
{\ADD{
wicked
people}}
who
have ◄acted
treacherously
toward/secretly
planned
to
harm►
us.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}They
return
each
evening,
\par }{\QB snarling
like
vicious
dogs [SIM]
as
they
prowl
around
this
city.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}They
loudly
say
terrible
things;
\par }{\QB they
say [MTY]
many
things
that
{\ADD{
injure
people
like}} [MET]
swords
do,
\par }{\Q but
they
think, “No
one
will [RHQ]
hear
us!”
\par }{\Q \VS{8}But
Yahweh,
you
laugh
at
them.
\par }{\QB You ◄scoff
at/ridicule►
the
{\ADD{
people
of
the
pagan}}
nations.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}God,
I
have
confidence
in
you
because
you
are
very
strong;
\par }{\QB you
are
my
refuge.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Because
you
love
me,
you
will
come
to
save
me;
\par }{\QB you
will
allow
me
to
watch
while
you
defeat
my
enemies.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}But
do
not
kill
them
{\ADD{
immediately}}
\par }{\QB in
order
that
my
people
will
not
forget
{\ADD{
how
you
punished
them}}!
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Instead}},
Lord,
{\ADD{
you
who
are
like
a}}
shield
{\ADD{
that
protects
us}} [MET],
\par }{\QB scatter
them
by
your
power,
and
{\ADD{
then}}
defeat
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Because
what
they
say [MTY]
is
sinful,
\par }{\QB allow
them
to
be
trapped
for
being
proud.
\par }{\Q Because
they
are
{\ADD{
always}}
cursing
and
telling
lies,
\par }{\Q \VS{13}because
you
are
angry,
get
rid
of
them;
\par }{\QB destroy
them
completely
\par }{\QB in
order
that
people
will
know
that
you
rule
over
us,
your Israeli
people,
\par }{\QB and
that
you
rule
over
all
the
earth.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{14}My
enemies
return
each
evening,
\par }{\QB snarling
like
{\ADD{
vicious}}
dogs
as
they
prowl
around
this
city.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}They
roam
around,
searching
for
food;
\par }{\Q and
if
they
do
not
find
enough,
they
growl.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}But
{\ADD{
as
for
me}},
I
will
sing
about
your
power;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
every}}
morning
I
will
sing
joyfully
about
your
faithfully
loving
{\ADD{
us}}.
\par }{\Q I
will
sing
about
how
you
protected
me
when
I
was
{\ADD{
very}}
distressed.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}God,
you
are
the
one
who enables
me
to
be
strong;
\par }{\QB you
are
my
refuge;
\par }{\QB you
faithfully
love
me.

\par }\PsalmChap{60}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, a psalm for teaching, to be sung using the tune ‘Lily of the Promise’. David wrote it during the wars in northern Syria, and Joab’s army, after returning from the battle, killed 12,000 of the Edom people-group in Salt Valley
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
I
prayed}}, “God,
you
have
rejected
us
{\ADD{Israelis}}!
\par }{\Q Because
you
have
been
angry
{\ADD{
with
us}},
\par }{\QB you
have
{\ADD{
enabled
our
enemies}}
to
break
through
our
ranks.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Please}}
enable
us
to
be
strong
again!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
When
we
were
defeated,
it
was
as
though}} [MET]
there
was
a
big
earthquake
in
our
land
that
caused
the
ground
to
split
open.
\par }{\Q So
now,
{\ADD{
just
as
only
you
can}}
cause
the
cracks
in
the
land
to
disappear,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
help
our
army
to
be
strong
again}},
\par }{\QB because
{\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
our
country
is ◄falling
apart/being
destroyed►.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
have
caused
{\ADD{
us}},
your
people,
to
suffer
very
much;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
you
forced
us
to
drink
{\ADD{
strong}}
wine
that
caused
us
to
stagger
around
{\ADD{
after
we
became
drunk}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}But
you
have
raised
a
battle
flag
for
those
who
revere
you
\par }{\QB in
order
that
they
can
gather
around
it
and
not
{\ADD{
be
killed
by
the
enemies’}}
arrows.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Answer
our
{\ADD{
prayers}}
and
enable
us
by
your
power [MTY]
to
defeat
{\ADD{
our
enemies}}
\par }{\QB in
order
that
we,
the
people
whom
you
love,
will
be
saved.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
Then}}
God
{\ADD{
answered
my
prayer
and}}
spoke
from
his
temple,
saying,
\par }{\Q “Because
I
have
conquered
{\ADD{
your
enemies}},
I
will
divide
up
{\ADD{
everything
in}}
Shechem
{\ADD{
city}},
\par }{\QB and
I
will
distribute
it
among
my
people
{\ADD{
the
land
in}}
Succoth
Valley.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
Gilead
{\ADD{
region}}
is
mine;
\par }{\Q the
{\ADD{
people
of
the
tribe
of}}
Manasseh
are
mine;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
the
tribe
of}}
Ephraim
is
{\ADD{
like}}
my
helmet [MET];
\par }{\Q and
{\ADD{
the
tribe
of}}
Judah
is
{\ADD{
like}}
the ◄scepter/stick
{\ADD{
that
I
hold
which
shows
that
I
am
the
ruler}}► [MET];
\par }{\Q \VS{8}but
the
Moab
{\ADD{
region}}
is
{\ADD{
like}}
my washbasin [MET];
\par }{\QB I
throw
my
sandal
in
the
Edom
{\ADD{
area
to
show
that
it
belongs
to
me}};
\par }{\QB I
shout
triumphantly
because
I
have
defeated
{\ADD{
the
people
of}}
the
Philistia
{\ADD{
area}}.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
Because
I
want
to
defeat
the
people
of}}
Edom,
\par }{\Q ◄who
will
lead
my
{\ADD{
army
triumphantly}}
to
their
{\ADD{
capital}}
city
that
has
strong
walls
around
it?/I
want
someone
to
lead
my
{\ADD{
army
triumphantly}}
to
their
{\ADD{
capital}}
city
that
has
strong
walls
around
it.►” [RHQ]
\par }{\Q \VS{10}So,
God,
we
{\ADD{
desire/hope
that}} [RHQ]
you
have
not
truly
abandoned
us,
\par }{\QB and
that
you
will
go
with
us
when
our
armies
march
out
{\ADD{
to
fight
our
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
We
need
you
to}}
help
us
when
we
fight
against
our
enemies,
\par }{\QB because
the
help
that humans
can
give
us
is
worthless.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}But
with
you
{\ADD{
helping
us}},
we
shall
win;
\par }{\QB you
will
enable
us
to
defeat
our
enemies.

\par }\PsalmChap{61}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, to be accompanied by musical instruments
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
listen
to
me,
\par }{\QB and
answer
my
prayer [DOU]!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}While
I
am
discouraged
and
far
from
my
home,
\par }{\Q I
am
calling
out
to
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Lead
me
to
{\ADD{
the
place
that
is
like}}
a
high
rock [MET]
\par }{\QB on
top
of
which
I
will
be
safe.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
have
been
my
refuge;
\par }{\QB you
have
been
{\ADD{
like}}
a
strong
tower [MET]
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
in
which
I
am
safe}}
from
being
attacked
by
my
enemies.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Allow
me
to
live
close
to
your
temple
all
during
my
life [HYP]!
\par }{\Q Allow
me
to
be
safe [MET],
{\ADD{
like
a
little
bird
is
safe}}
under
{\ADD{
its
mother’s}}
wings.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{5}God,
you
heard
me
when
I
solemnly
promised
{\ADD{
to
give
offerings
to
you}};
\par }{\QB you
have
given
to
me
the
blessings
that
belong
to
those
who
have
an
awesome
respect
for
you [MTY].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
I
am}}
the
king
{\ADD{
of
Israel}};
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
please}}
allow
me
to
live
{\ADD{
and
rule}}
for
many
years,
\par }{\QB and
allow
my
descendants
to
rule
{\ADD{
also}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Allow
us
to
rule
forever
while
you
observe
us;
\par }{\QB watch
over
us
while
you
faithfully
love
us
and
do
for
us
what
you
promised.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}If
you
do
that,
I
will
always
sing
to
praise
you [MTY]
\par }{\QB while
I
offer
to
you
each
day
the
sacrifices
that
I
promised
to
give
to
you.

\par }\PsalmChap{62}{\SH A psalm written by David for Jeduthun, the choir leader
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God
is
the
only
one
who
can
give
me
peace
in
my
inner
being,
\par }{\QB and
he
is
the
one
who
saves
me
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Only
he
is
like
an
{\ADD{overhanging}}
rock
{\ADD{
under
which
I
can
be
safe}} [MET];
\par }{\QB he
will
be
{\ADD{
like}}
a
shelter,
{\ADD{
with
the
result
that}}
I
will
never
be
defeated [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}When
will
you,
{\ADD{
my
enemies}},
stop
attacking
me [RHQ]?
\par }{\QB I
feel
that
I
am
{\ADD{
as
useless
against
you
as}}
a
wall
that
is
about
to
fall
over
or
a broken-down
fence [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{4}My
enemies
plan
to
remove
me
from
my
important
position
so
that
people
no
longer
honor
me.
\par }{\QB They
delight
in
telling
lies.
\par }{\Q They
bless
people
by
what
they
say [MTY],
\par }{\QB but
in
their
inner
beings
they
curse
{\ADD{
those
people}}.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}God
is
the
only
one
who
gives
me
peace
in
my
inner
being;
\par }{\QB he
is
the
one
whom
I
confidently
expect
{\ADD{
to
help
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Only
he
is
{\ADD{
like
an overhanging}}
rock
{\ADD{
under
which
I
can
be
safe}} [MET];
\par }{\QB he
is
{\ADD{
like}}
a
shelter,
and
{\ADD{
as
a
result}}
I
will
never
be
defeated.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}God
is
the
one
who
saves
me
and
honors
me.
\par }{\QB He
is
{\ADD{
like
an overhanging}}
strong
rock
under
which
I
{\ADD{
can}}
find
shelter [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
You
my}}
people,
always
trust
in
him.
\par }{\QB Tell
him
all
your
troubles,
\par }{\QB because
he
is ◄our
refuge/the
one
who
protects
us► [MET].
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}People
who
are
considered
to
be unimportant
are
{\ADD{
as
worthless/unreliable
as}}
a
breath
of
air;
\par }{\QB people
who
are
considered
to
be
important
{\ADD{
also}}
really ◄amount
to
nothing/cannot
be
trusted
{\ADD{
to
help
us►}}.
\par }{\Q If
you
put
them
all
on
a
scale,
{\ADD{
it
would
be
as
if}}
they
weighed
less
than
a puff
of
air.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Do
not
trust
in
money
gained
by extorting
it
from
others;
\par }{\QB do
not
try
to
gain
anything
by
robbing
others.
\par }{\Q If
you
become
very
wealthy,
do
not
trust
in [IDM]
your
money.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}I
have
heard
God
say
more
than
once
that
he
is
the
one
who
{\ADD{
really}}
has
power,
\par }{\Q \VS{12}and
that
he
is
the
one
who
faithfully
loves
{\ADD{
us}}.
\par }{\QB He
rewards
every
one
{\ADD{
of
us}}
according
to
the
deeds
that
we
do.

\par }\PsalmChap{63}{\SH A psalm written by David when he was in the desert in Judea
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
you
are
the
God
whom
I
{\ADD{
worship}}.
\par }{\Q I
greatly
desire
to
be
with
you
\par }{\QB like [SIL]
a
person
in
a
dry
hot
desert
greatly
desires
{\ADD{
some
cool
water}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}So,
I
want
to
see
you
in
your
temple;
\par }{\Q I
want
to
see
that
you
are
great
and
glorious.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Your
constantly
loving
{\ADD{
me}}
is ◄worth
more/more
precious►
than
{\ADD{
my}}
life,
\par }{\QB so
I [MTY]
will
{\ADD{
always}}
praise
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
will
praise
you
all
the
time
that
I
live;
\par }{\QB I
will
lift
up
my
hands
to
you
while
I
pray.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
Knowing
you
satisfies
me
more
than}} [IDM,
MET]
my
eating
a
very
big
feast,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
I
will
praise
you
while
I
sing [MTY]
joyful
songs.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}While
I
lie
on
my
bed,
I
think
about
you.
\par }{\Q I
think/meditate
about
you
all
during
the
night,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}because
you
have
always
helped
me,
\par }{\QB and
I
sing
joyfully
knowing
that
I
am
protected
by
you
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
as
a
little
bird
is
protected}}
under
{\ADD{
its
mother’s}}
wings [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
cling
to
you;
\par }{\QB and
with
your
hand/power
you
protect
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}But
those
who
are
trying
to
kill
me
\par }{\QB will
{\ADD{
die
and}}
descend
into
the
place
of
the
dead;
\par }{\Q \VS{10}they
will
be
killed
in
battles [MTY]
\par }{\QB and
their
{\ADD{
corpses}}
will
be
eaten
by
jackals/wild
dogs.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}But
I,
the
king
{\ADD{
of
Israel}},
will
rejoice
in
what
God
has
done;
\par }{\QB and
all
those
who
revere
and
trust
God
will
praise
him,
\par }{\QB but
he
will
not
allow
liars
to
say
anything.

\par }\PsalmChap{64}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
listen
to
me
as
I
tell
you
the
things
that
I
am
worried
about.
\par }{\QB I
am
afraid
of
my
enemies;
so
save/rescue
me
from
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Protect
me
from
what
wicked
men
are
planning
to
do
to
me;
\par }{\QB protect
me
from
that gang
of
men
who
do
what
is
evil.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}The
hostile
things
they
say [MTY]
are
like [SIM]
{\ADD{
sharp}}
swords;
\par }{\QB their
cruel
words
are
like [SIM]
arrows.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Without
being
afraid,
they
{\ADD{
lie
about
people
and
slander
people}}
who
have
not
done
what
is
wrong,
\par }{\QB like
someone
who
suddenly jumps
up
from
where
he
is
hiding
and
shoots
{\ADD{
arrows}}
at
his
enemy [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}They
encourage
each
other
about
doing
the
evil
things
that
they
are
planning
to
do;
\par }{\QB they
talk
{\ADD{
with
each
other}}
about
where
they
can
set
traps
to
catch
people,
\par }{\QB and
they
think, “No
one [RHQ]
will
see
what
we
are
doing,
\par }{\Q \VS{6}because
we
have
planned
very
well
the
crime
that
we
are
going
to
commit!”
\par }{\QB No
one
can
fully
understand
what
people
can
think
and
plan!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}But
{\ADD{
it
will
be
as
though}}
God
will
shoot
his
arrows
at
them,
\par }{\QB and
suddenly
they
will
be
wounded.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Because
of
what
they
say [MTY],
he
will
get
rid
of
them,
\par }{\QB and
then
everyone
who
sees
{\ADD{
what
has
happened
to}}
them
will
shake
their
heads
{\ADD{
to
ridicule
them}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}And
then
everyone
will
be
afraid
{\ADD{
to
sin
because
of
what
might
happen
to
them,
also}};
\par }{\QB they
will
tell
others
what
God
has
done,
\par }{\QB and
they
themselves
will
think
much
about
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Righteous
people
should
rejoice
because
of
what
Yahweh
{\ADD{
has
done}};
\par }{\QB they
should
go
to
him
to ◄find
protection/be
safe►;
\par }{\Q and
all
those
who
are
godly
will
praise
him.

\par }\PsalmChap{65}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
it
is
right/appropriate
{\ADD{
for
us}}
to
praise
you
in
Jerusalem,
\par }{\Q and
to
do
what
{\ADD{
we}}
have
promised
you
that
{\ADD{
we}}
would
do,
\par }{\QB \VS{2}{\ADD{
because}}
you
answer
our
prayers.
\par }{\Q People
everywhere
will
come
to
you
\par }{\QB \VS{3}because
of
the
sins
{\ADD{
that
they
have
committed}}.
\par }{\Q Our
many
sins
are
like
a
very
heavy
burden
to
us,
\par }{\QB but
you
forgive
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}You
are
pleased
with
those
whom
you
have
chosen
\par }{\QB to
live
close
to
your
temple.
\par }{\Q We
are
happy
with
all
the
blessings
that
we
receive
from
{\ADD{
worshiping
in}}
your
sacred
temple.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
God,
when
we
pray
to
you}},
you
answer
us
and
save
us
by
doing
awesome
deeds;
\par }{\QB you
are
the
one
who
rescues
us;
\par }{\Q people
who
live
in
very
remote
places
on
the
earth,
on
the
other
side
of
the
oceans,
trust
in
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}By
your
strength
you
put
the
mountains
in
their
places,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
showing
that}}
you
are
very
powerful.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}You
calm
the
seas
when
they
roar,
\par }{\QB and
you
stop
the
waves
from
crashing
{\ADD{
on
the
shore}};
\par }{\Q you
{\ADD{
also}}
calm
people
when
they ◄make
a
great
uproar/shout
angrily
together►.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}People
who
live
in
very
remote/distant
places
on
the
earth
\par }{\QB ◄are awed
by/revere►
you
because
of
the
miracles
that
you
perform;
\par }{\Q because
of
what
you
do,
\par }{\QB people
who
live
far
to
the
west
and
far
to
the
east
shout
joyfully.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}You
take
care
of
the
soil
and
send
rain,
\par }{\QB causing
many
good
things
to
grow;
\par }{\Q you
fill
the
streams
with
water,
\par }{\QB and
cause
grain/crops
to
grow.
\par }{\Q That
is
what
you
have
determined/said
would
happen.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
{\ADD{
send
plenty
of
rain}}
on
the
fields
that
have
been
plowed,
\par }{\QB and
you
fill
the
furrows
with
water.
\par }{\Q With
showers
you
soften
the
{\ADD{
hard
clods/lumps
of}}
soil,
\par }{\QB and
you
bless
the
soil
by
causing
young
plants
to
grow.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Because
you
bless
the
soil,
there
are
very
good
crops
at
harvest
season;
\par }{\QB wherever
you
have
gone [MTY],
good
crops
are
very
abundant [IDM].
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
pastures
are
full
of
flocks
{\ADD{
of
sheep
and
goats}};
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
the
hills
are
very
joyful.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}The
meadows
are
full
of
sheep
and
goats,
\par }{\QB and
the
valleys
are
full
of
grain;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
they
{\ADD{
also
}}
sing
and
shout
joyfully.

\par }\PsalmChap{66}{\SH A psalm which is a song for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
Tell}}
everyone
on
the
earth
\par }{\QB that
they
should
sing
joyfully
to
praise
God!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}They
should
sing
songs
that
say
that
God [MTY]
is
very
great,
\par }{\QB and
they
should
tell
everyone
that
he
is
very
glorious!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
should
say
to
God, “The
things
that
you
do
are
awesome!
\par }{\QB You
are
very
powerful,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
your
enemies ◄cringe/bow
down►
in
front
of
you.”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Everyone
on
the
earth
{\ADD{
should}}
worship
God
\par }{\QB and
sing
to
praise
him
\par }{\QB and
honor
him [MTY].
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Come
and
think
about
what
God
has
done!
\par }{\Q Think
about
the
awesome
things
that
he
has
done.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
caused
the
{\ADD{
Red}}
Sea
to
become
dry
land,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
with
the
result
that
our}}
ancestors
were
able
to
walk
right
through
it.
\par }{\Q There
we
rejoiced
because
of
what
he
{\ADD{
had
done}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}By
his
great
power
he
rules
forever,
\par }{\QB and
he
keeps
watching
all
the
nations
{\ADD{
to
see
what
things
they
do}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
those
nations
that
want
to
rebel
{\ADD{
against
him}}
should
not
be
proud.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}You
people
{\ADD{
of
all
nations}},
praise
our
God!
\par }{\QB Praise
him
loudly
in
order
that
people
will
hear
you
as
you
praise
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
has
kept
us
alive,
\par }{\QB and
he
has
not
allowed
us
to ◄stumble/be
defeated►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}God,
you
have
tested
us;
\par }{\Q you
have
allowed
us
to
experience
great difficulties
{\ADD{
to
make
our
lives
become
pure}}
\par }{\QB as
{\ADD{
people}}
put
precious metals
in
a
hot
fire
{\ADD{
to
burn
out
what
is
impure}} [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
It
is
as
if}}
you
allowed
us
to
fall
into
traps [MET],
\par }{\QB and
you
{\ADD{
forced
us
to
endure
difficult
things
which
were
like}}
putting
heavy
loads
on
our
backs [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{12}You
allowed
{\ADD{
our}}
enemies
to
trample
on
us;
\par }{\QB we
{\ADD{
experienced difficulties/troubles
that
were
like}} [MET]
walking
through
fires
and
floods,
\par }{\Q but
now
you
have
brought
us
into
a
place
where
we
have
plenty.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{
Yahweh}},
I
will
bring
to
your
temple
offerings
that
are
to
be
completely
burned
{\ADD{
on
the
altar}};
\par }{\QB I
will
offer
to
you
what
I
promised.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}When
I
was
experiencing
{\ADD{
much}}
trouble,
I
said
that
I
would
bring
offerings
to
you
{\ADD{
if
you
rescued
me}};
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
you
did
rescue
me,
so}}
I
will
bring
to
you
what
I
promised.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I
will
bring
sheep
to
be
burned
on
the
altar,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
{\ADD{
also}}
sacrifice
bulls
and
goats,
\par }{\QB and
when
they
are
burning,
{\ADD{
you
will
be
pleased
when}}
the
smoke
{\ADD{
rises
up}} ◄{\ADD{
to
you/to
the
sky}}►.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}All
you
{\ADD{
people}}
who
revere
God,
come
and
listen,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
tell
you
what
he
has
done
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I
called
out
to
him
to
help
me,
\par }{\QB and
I
praised
him
while
I
was
speaking
to
him [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{18}If
I
had
ignored
the
sins
that
I
had
committed,
\par }{\QB the
Lord
would
not
have
paid
any
attention
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}But
because
{\ADD{
I
confessed
my
sins}},
God
has
listened
to
me
\par }{\QB and
he
paid
attention
to
my
prayers.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}I
praise
God
\par }{\QB because
he
has
not
ignored
my
prayers
\par }{\QB or
stopped
faithfully
loving
me.

\par }\PsalmChap{67}{\SH A psalm for the choir director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
be
merciful
to
us
and
bless
us;
\par }{\Q be
kind
to
us [IDM],
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\QB \VS{2}in
order
that
{\ADD{
everyone
in}}
the
world
may
know
what
you
want
them
to
do,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
the
people
of}}
all
nations
may
know
that
you
{\ADD{
have
the
power
to}}
save
{\ADD{
them}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}God,
I
desire
that
{\ADD{
all}} people-groups
{\ADD{
will}}
praise
you;
\par }{\Q I
want
them
all
to
praise
you!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
desire
that
{\ADD{
the
people
of
all}}
nations
will
be
glad
and
sing
joyfully,
\par }{\QB because
you
judge
the people-groups equally/justly,
\par }{\QB and
you
guide
{\ADD{
all}}
nations
in
the
world.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{5}God,
I
desire
that
the people-groups
{\ADD{
will}}
praise
you;
\par }{\Q I
want
them
all
to
praise
you!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Good
crops
have
grown
on
our
land;
\par }{\Q God,
our
God,
has
blessed
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
And
because}}
God
has
blessed
us,
\par }{\Q I
desire
that
all
{\ADD{
people}}
everywhere [MTY]
on
the
earth
will
revere
him.

\par }\PsalmChap{68}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
arise
and
scatter
your
enemies,
\par }{\Q and
cause
those
who
hate
you
to
run
away
from
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Like
{\ADD{
wind}}
blows
smoke
away,
\par }{\QB chase
your
enemies
away.
\par }{\Q Like
wax
melts
when
it
is
near
a
fire,
\par }{\QB cause
wicked
people
to ◄disappear/be
destroyed►.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}But
righteous
people
should
be
joyful;
\par }{\QB they
should
rejoice
when
they
are
in
God’s
presence;
\par }{\QB they
should
be
happy,
and
be
very
joyful.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Sing
to
God;
sing
to
praise
him;
\par }{\Q sing
a
song (OR,
make
a
road)
for
him
who
rides
on
the
clouds;
\par }{\Q his
name
is
Yahweh;
be
glad
when
you
are
in
his
presence.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}God,
who
lives
in
his
sacred
temple,
is
{\ADD{
like}} [MET]
a
father
to
{\ADD{
those
who
are}}
orphans,
\par }{\QB and
he
is
the
one
who
protects
widows.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}For
those
who
have
no
one
to
live
with,
he
provides
families
{\ADD{
to
live
with}}.
\par }{\Q He frees
prisoners
and enables
them
to
be
successful,
\par }{\QB but
those
who
rebel
{\ADD{
against
him}}
will
be
forced
to
live
in
a
very
hot
and
dry
land.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}God,
you
led
your
people
out
{\ADD{
of
Egypt}},
\par }{\QB and
then
you
marched
with
them
through
the
desert.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{8}After
you
did
that,
because
when
you,
the
God
{\ADD{
worshiped
by
us}} Israeli
people,
appeared
to
us
at
Sinai
{\ADD{
Mountain}},,
\par }{\Q the
earth
shook,
\par }{\QB and
rain
poured
down
from
the
sky.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You
caused
plenty
of
rain
to
fall
{\ADD{
on
your
land}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
so}}
you
enabled
good
crops
to
grow
again
on
the
land
that
you
gave
{\ADD{
to
us Israelis}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Your
people
built
homes
there;
\par }{\QB and
because
you
were
good
to
them,
you
provided
{\ADD{
food}}
for
those
who
were
poor.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}The
Lord
gave
a
message,
\par }{\QB and
many
women
took
that
message
to
other
places.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
They
proclaimed}}, “Many
kings
and
their
armies
are
running
away
{\ADD{
from
our
army}}!”
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
When
our
army
brought
back
to
their
homes}}
the
things
that
they
captured,
\par }{\Q the
women
who
were
at
home
divided
up
those
things
{\ADD{
among
themselves
and
among
their
families}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Even
those
women
who
were
in
the
pens
{\ADD{
taking
care
of}}
the
sheep
{\ADD{
received
some
of
those
things}};
\par }{\QB they
got
statues
of
doves
whose
wings
were
covered
with
silver
\par }{\QB and
whose
feathers
were
covered
with
pure
yellow
gold.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}When
Almighty
{\ADD{
God}}
scattered
the
{\ADD{
enemy}}
kings
{\ADD{
and
their
armies}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
the
number
of
weapons
that
they
abandoned
there}}
seemed
like
there
had
been
a snowstorm
on
Zalmon (OR,
a
black)
{\ADD{
Mountain}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}There
is
a
very
high
mountain
in
the
Bashan
{\ADD{
region}},
\par }{\Q a
mountain
which
has
many
peaks.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}But
the
{\ADD{
people
who
live
near}}
that
mountain
should
not [RHQ]
envy
those
who
live
near
{\ADD{
Zion}},
\par }{\QB the
mountain
on
which
God
chose
to
live!
\par }{\Q Yahweh
will
live
there
forever!
\par }{\Q \VS{17}{\ADD{
After
we
defeated
all
our
enemies}},
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
it
was
as
though}}
the
Lord,
surrounded
by
many
thousands
of
strong
chariots,
descended
from
Sinai
{\ADD{
Mountain}}
\par }{\Q and
came
into
the
sacred
temple
{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}He
ascended
the
sacred
mountain
{\ADD{
where
his
temple
is}},
\par }{\Q and
took
with
him
many
people
who
had
been
captured
{\ADD{
in
battles}};
\par }{\QB and
received
gifts
from
the
enemies
{\ADD{
whom
he
had
defeated}}.
\par }{\Q He
received
gifts
even
from
those
who
had
rebelled
against
him,
\par }{\QB and
Yahweh
our
God
will
live
there
{\ADD{
in
his
sacred
temple}}
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}Praise
the
Lord,
who
{\ADD{
helps
us}}
carry
our
heavy
loads
every
day;
\par }{\Q he
is
the
one
who
saves/rescues
us.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Our
God
is
the
God
who
saves
us;
\par }{\QB He
is
Yahweh,
our
Lord,
the
one
who ◄allows
us
to
escape/prevents
us►
from
being
killed
{\ADD{
in
battles}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{21}But
God
will
smash
the
heads
of
his
enemies,
\par }{\QB the skulls
of
those
who
continue
to
behave
sinfully.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}The
Lord
said, “I
will
bring
back
the
{\ADD{
corpses
of
those
who
were
killed
in}}
Bashan,
\par }{\Q and
I
will
bring
back
those
who
sank
deep
in
the
ocean
{\ADD{
and
drowned}}.
\par }{\QB \VS{23}I
will
do
that
in
order
that
you
may
wash
your
feet
in
their
blood,
\par }{\QB and
your
dogs
can
{\ADD{
also}}
lap
up
some
of
your
enemies’
blood.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{24}God,
many
people
see
you
march
triumphantly
into
your
sacred
temple,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
celebrating
that
you
have
defeated
your
enemies}}.
\par }{\QB You
{\ADD{
march
like}}
a
king
does,
and
a
large
crowd
walks
with
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}The
singers
are
in
front,
and
the
people
who
play
stringed
instruments
are
at
the
rear,
\par }{\QB and
young
women
who
are
beating
their
tambourines
are
between
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}{\ADD{
They
are
all
singing}}, “You Israeli
people,
praise
God
when
you
gather
together;
\par }{\QB praise
Yahweh,
all
you
who
are
descendants
of
Jacob!”
\par }{\Q \VS{27}First
come
{\ADD{
the
people
of
the
tribe
of}}
Benjamin,
the
smallest
{\ADD{
tribe}},
\par }{\QB and
following
them
come
the
leaders
of
{\ADD{
the
tribe
of}}
Judah
and
their
group,
\par }{\Q and
following
them
come
the
leaders
of
{\ADD{
the
tribes
of}}
Zebulun
and
Naphtali.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}God,
show
people
that
you
are
very
powerful;
\par }{\QB show
people
the
power
with
which
you
have
helped
us
previously.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Show
that
power
from
your
temple
in
Jerusalem,
\par }{\QB where
kings
bring
gifts
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}Rebuke
{\ADD{
your
enemies,
such
as
those
in
Egypt
who
are
like}}
wild hippopotamuses/animals
that
live
in
the
reeds;
\par }{\Q and
{\ADD{
powerful
nations
that
are
like}}
bulls
that
are
among
their
calves [MET];
\par }{\Q rebuke/trample
them
until
they
bow
down
and
give
you
gifts
of
silver.
\par }{\QB Scatter
the
people
who
enjoy
making
wars.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Then
people
will
bring
gifts
of
bronze (OR,
of
cloth)
to
you
from
Egypt;
\par }{\QB the
people
in
Ethiopia
will
lift
up
their
hands
{\ADD{
to
praise
you}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{32}{\ADD{
You
people
who
are
citizens
of}}
kingdoms/countries
all
over
the
world,
sing
to
God!
\par }{\Q Sing
praises
to
the
Lord!
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{33}Sing
to
the
God,
the
one
who
rides acoss
the
sky,
\par }{\QB the
sky
that
{\ADD{
he
created}}
long
ago.
\par }{\Q Listen
as
he
shouts
with
a
very
powerful
voice.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Proclaim
that
God
is
very
powerful;
\par }{\QB he
is
the
king
that
rules
over
Israel,
\par }{\QB and
in
the
skies
{\ADD{
he
also
shows
that}}
he
is
powerful.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}God
is
awesome
as
he
comes
out
of
his
sacred
temple;
\par }{\QB he
is
the
God
whom
{\ADD{
we}} Israeli
people
{\ADD{
worship}}.
\par }{\Q He
makes [DOU]
his
people
very
powerful.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
God!

\par }\PsalmChap{69}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}O
God,
save
me,
\par }{\QB because
{\ADD{
I
am
in
great
danger}}.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
flood
water
is
up
to
my
neck,
{\ADD{
and
I
am
about
to
drown}} [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
continue
to
sink
in
the
deep
mud,
\par }{\QB and
there
is
no
solid
ground
for
me
to
stand
on.
\par }{\Q I
am
in
deep
water,
\par }{\QB and
flood
waters
are
swirling
around
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I
am
exhausted
from
calling
out
{\ADD{
for
help}};
\par }{\QB my
throat
is
very
dry.
\par }{\Q Because
I
have
cried
so
much
as
I
have
waited
for
God
{\ADD{
to
help
me}},
\par }{\QB my
eyes
are swollen.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Those
who
hate
me
when
there
is
no
reason
to
hate
me
\par }{\QB are
more
than
the
number
of
hairs
on
my
head [HYP]!
\par }{\Q Those
who
want
to
get
rid
of
me
are
strong,
\par }{\QB and
they
tell
lies
about
me.
\par }{\Q They
demand
that
I
return
to
them
things
that
I
did
not
steal!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}O
God, ◄you
see
the
sins
that
I
have
committed/my
sins
are
not
hidden
from
you►.
\par }{\QB You
know
that
I
have
foolishly
{\ADD{
disobeyed
your
laws}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}O
Yahweh
God,
{\ADD{
you
who
are
the
commander}}
of
the
armies
{\ADD{
of
heaven}},
\par }{\QB do
not
allow
the
{\ADD{
wrong
things
that}}
I
{\ADD{
have
done}}
\par }{\QB to
cause
those
who
trust
in
you
to
be
disappointed/disillusioned.
\par }{\Q O
God,
you
whom
{\ADD{
we}} Israeli
people
{\ADD{
worship}},
\par }{\QB do
not
allow
me
to
cause
your
people
to
be
humiliated.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}People
have
insulted/ridiculed
me
because
{\ADD{
I
am
devoted
to}}
you.
\par }{\QB They
have
thoroughly
humiliated [IDM]
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Even
my
own
{\ADD{
older}}
brothers
act
as
if
they
do
not
know
me;
\par }{\QB they
treat
me
like
a
foreigner.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
Some
people
have
despised
your
temple}};
\par }{\QB but
my
zeal
for
{\ADD{
keeping}}
your
temple
{\ADD{
holy}}
is
like
a
fire
burning
inside
me.
\par }{\Q So
{\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
those
who
are insulting
you
are
also insulting
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}When
I
have
humbled
myself
and ◄fasted/abstained
from
eating
food►
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
to
show
my
sadness
about
the
disgraceful
things
that
they
have
done
to
your
temple}},
\par }{\QB they
just
insult
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}When
I
put
on
{\ADD{
rough}}
sackcloth
{\ADD{
to
show
that
I
am
sad}},
\par }{\QB they
laugh
at [IDM]
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Even
the
elders
{\ADD{
of
the
city}}
say
bad
things
about
me.
\par }{\QB The
drunkards
of
the
city
sing
{\ADD{
disgusting}}
songs
about
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}But
Yahweh,
I
will
{\ADD{
continue}}
praying
to
you.
\par }{\Q At
the
time
that
you
choose,
answer
me
and
rescue
me
\par }{\QB because
you
faithfully
love
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Do
not
allow
me
to
sink
anymore
in
the
mud.
\par }{\Q Rescue
me
from
those
who
hate
me!
\par }{\QB Lift
me
up
out
of
these
deep
waters!
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Do
not
allow
flood
waters
to
swirl
around
me,
\par }{\QB do
not
allow
the
deep
{\ADD{
mud}}
to
swallow
me;
\par }{\QB keep
me
from sinking
into
the
pit
{\ADD{
of
death}} [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{16}O
Yahweh,
answer
my
prayer
and
help
me
\par }{\QB because
you
are
good
and
love
me
faithfully.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Do
not ◄hide
yourself
from/refuse
to
hear►
me;
\par }{\Q answer
me
quickly
\par }{\QB because
I
am
in
great
trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Come
near
to
me
and
save
me;
\par }{\Q rescue
me
from
my
enemies.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}You
know
that
I
am
insulted
\par }{\QB and
that
{\ADD{
people
cause}}
me
{\ADD{
to
feel}}
ashamed
and
dishonored;
\par }{\Q you
know
{\ADD{
who}}
all
my
enemies
{\ADD{
are}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}{\ADD{
Their}}
insults
have
deeply
offended
me,
\par }{\QB and
I ◄feel
helpless/am
in
despair►.
\par }{\Q I
searched
for
{\ADD{
someone
who
would}}
pity
{\ADD{
me}},
\par }{\QB but
there
was
no
one.
\par }{\Q I
wanted
someone
to
encourage/comfort
me,
\par }{\QB but
there
were
none.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}{\ADD{
Instead}},
they
gave
me
food
{\ADD{
that
tasted
like}}
poison,
\par }{\QB and
when
I
was
thirsty,
they
gave
me
sour
wine
to
drink.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}I
hope/desire
that
the
feasts [MTY]
{\ADD{
that
they
enjoy}}
will ◄become
a
snare
for/bring
trouble
to►
them,
\par }{\QB and
that
{\ADD{
those
whom
they
invite
to}}
the
sacrificial
feasts
will
also
be
trapped.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}I
hope/desire
that
their
eyesight
will
become
dim
so
that
they
cannot
see
anything,
\par }{\QB and
that
their
backs/bodies
will
become
weaker
and
weaker.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Show
them
that
you
are
very
angry
with
them!
\par }{\QB Because
of
your
great/furious
anger,
chase
after
them
and
catch
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Cause
their
towns
to
become
abandoned/deserted
\par }{\QB and
that
there
will
be
no
one
left
to
live
in
their
tents/houses.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}{\ADD{
Do
this}}
because
they
persecute
those
whom
you
have
punished,
\par }{\QB ◄they
talk
about
the
sins
of/they
want
to
hurt
even
more►
those
whom
you
have
wounded.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Keep
making
a
record
of
all
their
sins,
\par }{\QB do
not
acquit/pardon
them
{\ADD{
for
the
evil
things
that
they
have
done}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Erase
their
names [SYN]
from
the
book
{\ADD{
containing
the
names
of
those
who
have
eternal}}
life;
\par }{\QB do
not
include
them
in
the
list
of
righteous
people.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{29}As
for
me,
I
have
pain
and
am
suffering.
\par }{\QB O
God,
protect
me
and
rescue
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{30}When
God
does
that,
I
will
sing
as
I
praise
God,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
honor
him
by
thanking
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}My
doing
that
will
please
Yahweh
more
than
{\ADD{
sacrificing}}
oxen,
\par }{\QB more
than
offering
him full-grown
bulls.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}Oppressed/Afflicted
people
will
see
{\ADD{
that
God
has
rescued
me}},
\par }{\QB and
they
will
be
glad.
\par }{\Q I
want
all
of
you
who
ask
God
{\ADD{
to
help
you}}
to
be
encouraged.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}Yahweh
listens
to
those
who
are
needy;
\par }{\QB He
does
not
ignore/forget
those
who
are
oppressed/imprisoned.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{34}I
desire
that
everything
will
praise
God—
\par }{\QB everything
that
is
in
heaven
and
on
earth,
and
all
the
creatures
that
are
in
the
seas.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}God
will
rescue
the
people
of
Jerusalem
{\ADD{
from
their
enemies}},
\par }{\QB and
he
will
rebuild
the
towns
that
are
in
Judah.
\par }{\Q His
people
will
live
there
and
{\ADD{
again}}
possess
the
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}The
descendants
of
his
people
will
inherit
it,
\par }{\QB and
those
who
love
him
will
live
there
{\ADD{
safely}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{70}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director, asking God to help David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
please
save
me!
\par }{\QB Yahweh,
come
quickly
to
help
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Humble
those
who
are
happy
about
my
troubles/difficulties,
and
cause
them
to
be
disgraced/ashamed.
\par }{\QB Chase
away
those
who
are
trying
to
kill
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I
hope/desire
that
you
will
cause
them
to
become
dismayed
and
ashamed
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because
you
have
defeated
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
But}}
I
hope/desire
that
all
those
who
go
to
{\ADD{
worship}}
you
will
be
very
joyful [DOU].
\par }{\QB I
want
those
who
love
you
because
you
saved
them
to
shout
repeatedly [HYP],
\par }{\Q “God
is
great!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}As
for
me,
I
am
poor
and
needy [DOU];
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
God,
come
quickly
to
help
me!
\par }{\Q Yahweh,
you
are
the
one
who
saves
and
helps
me,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so
please}}
come
quickly!

\par }\PsalmChap{71}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
have
come
to
you
to ◄get
refuge/be
protected►;
\par }{\QB never
allow
me
to
become
ashamed
{\ADD{
because
of
being
defeated}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Because
you
always
do
what
is
right,
help
me
and
rescue
me;
\par }{\QB listen
to
me,
and
save
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Be
{\ADD{
like
an overhanging}}
rock [MET]
under
which
I
{\ADD{
can
be}}
safe/protected;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
be
like}}
a
strong
fortress
in
which
I
am
safe [DOU].
\par }{\Q You
{\ADD{
continually}}
command (OR,
{\ADD{
Continually}}
command)
{\ADD{
your
angels}}
to
rescue
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}God,
rescue
me
from
wicked
{\ADD{
people}},
\par }{\QB from
the
power
of
unjust
and
evil
men.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
my
Lord,
you
are
the
one
whom
I
confidently
expect
{\ADD{
to
help
me}};
\par }{\QB I
have
trusted
in
you
since
I
was
young.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
have
depended
on
you
all
my
life;
\par }{\QB you
have
taken
care
of
me [IDM]
since
the
day
that
I
was
born,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
so}}
I
will
always
praise
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}The
manner
in
which
I
have
conducted
my
life
has
been
an
example
to
many
{\ADD{
people}},
\par }{\QB because
{\ADD{
they
realize
that}}
you
have
been
my
strong defender.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
praise
you
all
day
long,
\par }{\QB and
I
proclaim
that
you
are
glorious/wonderful.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Now,
when
I
have
become
an
old
man,
do
not
reject/abandon
me;
\par }{\QB do
not
abandon
me
now,
when
I
am
not
strong
anymore.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}My
enemies
say
{\ADD{
that
they
want
to
kill}}
me;
\par }{\QB they
plan
together
{\ADD{
how
they
can
do
that}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
say
{\ADD{
about
me}}, “God
has
abandoned
him;
\par }{\QB so
now
we
can
pursue
him
and
seize
him,
\par }{\QB because
there
is
no
one
who
will
rescue
him.”
\par }{\Q \VS{12}God,
do
not
stay
far
away
from
me;
\par }{\QB hurry
to
help
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Cause
those
who ◄accuse
me/say
that
I
have
done
things
that
are
wrong►
to
be
defeated
and
destroyed;
\par }{\QB cause
those
who
want
to
harm
me
to
be
shamed
and
disgraced.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{14}But
{\ADD{
as
for
me}},
I
will
continually
and
confidently
expect
{\ADD{
you
to
do
great
things
for
me}},
\par }{\QB and
I
will
praise
you
more
and
more.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I
will
tell
people
that
you
do
what
is
right;
\par }{\Q all
day
long
I
will
tell
people
how
you
have
saved
me,
\par }{\QB although
what
you
have
done
is
more
than
I
can
fully
understand.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Yahweh,
my
Lord,
I
will
praise
you
for
your
mighty
deeds;
\par }{\QB I
will
proclaim
that
only
you
always
act
justly.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}God,
you
have
taught
me
{\ADD{
many/those
things}}
ever
since
I
was
young,
\par }{\QB and
I
still
tell
people
about
your
wonderful
deeds.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}And
now,
God,
when
I
am
old
and
my
hair
is
gray,
\par }{\QB do
not
abandon
me.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Stay
with
me}}
while
I
continue
to
proclaim
to
my
children
and
grandchildren [HYP]
that
you
are
{\ADD{
very}}
powerful!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}God,
you
do
many
righteous
deeds;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
they
extend
up
to
the
sky.
\par }{\Q You
have
done
great
things;
\par }{\QB there
is
no
one
like
you [RHQ].
\par }{\Q \VS{20}You
have
caused
me
to
have
many
troubles
and
to
suffer
much,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
but}}
you
will
cause
me
to
become
strong
again;
\par }{\Q when
I
am
almost
dead [HYP],
you
will
keep
me
alive.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}You
will
cause
me
to
be
greatly
honored
\par }{\QB and
you
will
encourage/comfort
me
again.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}I
will
also
praise
you
{\ADD{
while
I
play}}
my
harp;
\par }{\Q I
will
praise
you,
my
God,
for
faithfully
{\ADD{
doing
what
you
have
promised
to
do}}.
\par }{\Q I
will
play
hymns
to
praise
you,
the
holy
God
whom
{\ADD{
we}} Israelis
{\ADD{
worship}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}I [SYN]
will
shout
joyfully
while
I
play
{\ADD{
the
harp}}
for
you;
\par }{\Q with
my
entire
inner
being
I
will
sing
\par }{\QB because
you
have
rescued
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}All
day
long
I
will
tell
people
that
you
act
righteously,
\par }{\QB because
those
who
wanted
to
harm
me
will
have
been
defeated
and
disgraced.

\par }\PsalmChap{72}{\D A psalm written by Solomon.
\par }{\SH A prayer for God to bless the king
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}O
God,
enable
{\ADD{
me,}}
the
king
{\ADD{
whom
you
appointed
in
Israel}},
to
rule
justly.
\par }{\QB Show/Teach
me
how
to
judge
matters
fairly
\par }{\Q \VS{2}in
order
that
I
will
judge
your
people
fairly,
\par }{\QB that
I
will
govern
your
oppressed
people
justly.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}I
desire
that
{\ADD{
all
over
the
country—even}}
on
the
hills
and
mountains [DOU]—
\par }{\QB people
will
live
peacefully
and
righteously.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Help
{\ADD{
me}},
your
king,
to
defend
the
poor
people
\par }{\QB and
to
rescue
needy
people
and
to
defeat
those
who
oppress
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}I
desire
that
your
people
will
revere
you
as
long
as
the
moon
shines,
{\ADD{
forever}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
desire
that
my
rule
will
{\ADD{
be
enjoyed
by
the
people}} [SIM]
\par }{\QB like
{\ADD{
they
enjoy}}
rain
on
growing
crops,
\par }{\QB like
{\ADD{
they
enjoy}}
showers
that
fall
on
the
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}I
hope/desire
that
people
will
live
righteously
during
the
years
that
I
rule,
\par }{\QB and
that
my
people
will
live
peacefully
and
prosperously
as
long
as
the
moon
shines.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}I
hope/desire
that
the
kings
{\ADD{
of
Israel}}
will
rule
{\ADD{
the
people}}
\par }{\QB in
all
the
area
from
one
sea
{\ADD{
in
the
east}}
to
another
{\ADD{
in
the
west}},
\par }{\QB and
from
the
{\ADD{
Euphrates}}
River
to
the
most
remote/distant
places
on
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
hope/desire
that
those
who
live
in
the
desert
will
bow
down
before
them,
\par }{\QB and
that ttheir
enemies
will
throw
themselves
on
the
ground
{\ADD{
in
submission}}
to
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
hope/desire
that
the
kings
of Spain
and
of
the
islands
{\ADD{
in
the Mediterranean
Sea}}
will
bring ◄tribute
money/taxes►
to
the
kings
{\ADD{
of
Israel}},
\par }{\QB and
that
the
kings
of
Sheba
{\ADD{
to
the
south}}
and
of
Seba
{\ADD{
to
the southwest}}
will
bring
them
gifts.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}I
hope/desire
that
all
the
{\ADD{
other}}
kings
{\ADD{
in
the
world}}
will
bow
before
the
kings
{\ADD{
of
Israel}},
\par }{\QB and
that
{\ADD{
people
of}}
all
nations
will
serve
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}They
will
rescue
poor
people
when
they ◄cry
out/plead►
for
help,
\par }{\QB and
help
those
who
are
needy
and
those
who
have
no
one
to
help
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}They
will
pity
those
who
are
weak
and
needy;
\par }{\QB he
saves
the
people’s
lives.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Our
kings
will
rescue
the
people
from
being
oppressed
and
from
being
treated
cruelly,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because}} ◄their
lives/they► [MTY]
are
precious
to
our
kings.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}I
hope/desire
that
our
kings
will
live
a
long
time!
\par }{\QB I
hope/desire
that
they
will
be
given
gold
from
Sheba.
\par }{\Q I
desire
that
people
will
always
pray
for
our
kings
\par }{\QB and
praise
them
all
the
time,
{\ADD{
every
day}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
hope/desire
that
the
fields
will
produce
plenty
of
grain
{\ADD{
everywhere,
even}}
on
the
tops
of
the
hills
in
the
land
where
they
rule,
\par }{\QB like
the
grain
that
grows
{\ADD{
on
the
hills}}
in
Lebanon.
\par }{\Q I
hope/desire
that
the
cities
{\ADD{
in
Israel}}
will
be
full
of
people
\par }{\QB like
the
fields
are
full
of
grass.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}I
desire
that
the
names
of
our
kings
will
never
be
forgotten.
\par }{\QB I
hope/desire
that
people
will
remember
them
as
long
as
the
sun
shines.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q I
hope/desire
that
people
of
all
nations
will
ask ◄God
to
bless
them/that
they
will
be
blessed
by
God►
\par }{\QB just
like
he
has
blessed
the
kings
{\ADD{
of
Israel}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Praise
Yahweh,
the
God
whom
{\ADD{
we}} Israelis
{\ADD{
worship}};
\par }{\QB he
is
the
only
one
who
does
wonderful
things.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Praise
him
forever!
\par }{\QB I
desire
that ◄his
glory
will
fill
the
whole
world/people
all
over
the
world
may
see
that
he
is
very
great► [MTY]!
\par }{\QB Amen!
May
it
be
so!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}That
is
the
end
of
this
group
of
prayers/songs
written
by
David,
the
son
of
Jesse.

\par }{\MS Book Three
\par }\PsalmChap{73}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God
truly
is
good
to
{\ADD{
us}} Israeli
people,
\par }{\QB to
those
who
totally
want
to
do
all
that
God
desires.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}As
for
me,
I
almost
{\ADD{
stopped
trusting
in
God}};
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
it
was
as
though}}
my
feet
slipped
and
I
stumbled [MET],
\par }{\Q \VS{3}because
I
envied
those
who
proudly
{\ADD{
said
that
they
did
not
need
God}},
\par }{\QB and
I
saw
that
they
prospered
{\ADD{
even
though}}
they
were
wicked.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Those
people
do
not
have
any
pains;
\par }{\QB they
are
{\ADD{
always}}
strong
and
healthy.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
do
not
have
the
troubles/difficulties
that
other
people
have;
\par }{\QB they
do
not
have
problems
like
others
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}So
they
are
proud,
and
their
being
proud
is
{\ADD{
like}}
a
necklace
{\ADD{
that
they
show
to
others}},
\par }{\QB and
they
show
off
their
violent
actions
like
people
show
off
their
beautiful
robes.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}From
their
inner
beings
they ◄pour
out/do►
evil
deeds,
\par }{\QB and
they
are
always
thinking
about
more
evil
things
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
scoff
at
{\ADD{
other
people}},
and
they
talk
about
doing
evil
things
to
them;
\par }{\Q they
are
proud
while
they
plan
to
oppress
others.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}They
say
evil
things
about
{\ADD{
God
who
is
in}}
heaven [MTY],
\par }{\QB and
they
talk boastfully/proudly
about
things
{\ADD{
that
they
have
done}}
here
on
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}The
result
is
that
people
listen
to
what
they
say
and
praise
them
\par }{\QB and
do
not
think
that
they
have
done
anything
that
is
wrong.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Wicked
people
say
{\ADD{
to
themselves}}, “God
will
certainly
not [RHQ]
know
{\ADD{
what
we
have
done}};
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
people
say
that}}
he
is
greater
than
any
other
god,
but
he
does
not
know
{\ADD{
everything}}.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}That
is
what
wicked
people
are
like;
\par }{\QB they
never
worry
about
anything,
and
they
are
always
becoming
richer.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{
So,
God}},
I
think
it
is
useless
that
I
have [RHQ]
always
done
what
you
want
me
to,
\par }{\QB and
that
I
have
not
sinned.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}All
day
long
I
have
problems,
\par }{\QB and
every
morning
you
punish
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}If
I
had
said
the
things
that
the
wicked
people
say,
\par }{\QB I
would
have
been
sinning
against
your
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}And
when
I
tried
to
think
about
all
this,
\par }{\QB it
was
very
difficult
for
me
{\ADD{
to
understand
it}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}But
when
I
went
to
your
temple,
{\ADD{
you
spoke
to
me}},
\par }{\QB and
I
understood
what
will
happen
to
the
wicked
people
{\ADD{
after
they
die}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{18}{\ADD{
Now
I
know
that}}
you
will
surely
put
them
in
slippery
places,
\par }{\QB and
they
will
fall
down
and
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}They
will
be
destroyed
instantly;
\par }{\QB they
will
die
in
terrible
ways.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}They
{\ADD{
will
disappear
as
quickly}}
as
a
dream
disappears
when
a
person
awakes
in
the
morning;
\par }{\QB Lord,
when
you
arise,
you
will ◄cause
them
to
disappear/forget
all
about
them►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{21}When
I
felt
sad/bitter,
\par }{\Q and
brokenhearted,
\par }{\Q \VS{22}I
was
stupid
and
ignorant,
\par }{\QB and
I
behaved
like
an
animal
toward
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}But
I
am
always
close
to
you,
\par }{\Q and
you
hold
my
hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}You
guide
me
by
teaching
me,
\par }{\QB and ◄at
the
end
{\ADD{
of
my
life}}/when
I
die►,
you
will
receive
me
and
honor
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}You
are
in
heaven
and
I
belong
to
you [RHQ],
\par }{\Q and
there
is
nothing
on
this
earth
that
I
desire
more
than
that.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}My
body
and
my
mind
may
become
very
weak,
\par }{\QB but
God,
you
continue
to
enable
me
to
be
strong;
\par }{\QB I
belong
to
you
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{27}Those
who
remain
far
from
you
will
be
destroyed;
\par }{\Q you
will
get
rid
of
those
who
abandon
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}But
{\ADD{
as
for}}
me,
it
is
wonderful
to
be
near
to
God
\par }{\QB and
to
be
protected
by
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB and
to
proclaim
to
others
all
that
he
has
done
{\ADD{
for
me}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{74}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
why
have
you
abandoned/rejected
us?
\par }{\QB Will
you
keep rejecting
us
forever [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q Why
are
you
angry
with
us,
\par }{\QB since
we
are
like
sheep
in
your
pasture
{\ADD{
and
you
are
like
our
shepherd}}? [MET, RHQ]
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Do
not
forget
your
people
whom
you
chose
long
ago,
\par }{\QB the
people
whom
you
freed
{\ADD{
from
being
slaves
in
Egypt}}
and
caused
to
become
your
tribe.
\par }{\Q Do
not
forget
Jerusalem,
which
was ◄your
home/where
you
dwelt►
{\ADD{
on
this
earth}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Walk
along
{\ADD{
and
see}}
where
everything
has
been
totally
ruined;
\par }{\QB our
enemies
have
destroyed
everything
in
the
sacred
temple.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Your
enemies
shouted
triumphantly
in
this
sacred
place;
\par }{\Q they
erected
their
banners
{\ADD{
to
show
they
had
defeated
us}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
cut
down
all
the
{\ADD{
engraved
objects
in
the
temple}}
like
woodsmen
cut
down
trees.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Then
they
smashed
all
the
carved
wood
with
their
axes
and
hammers.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
Then}}
they
burned
your
temple
to
the
ground;
\par }{\QB they
caused
that
place
where
you
were
worshiped
to
be unfit
for
people
to
worship
in.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
said
to
themselves, “We
will
destroy
the Israelis
completely,”
\par }{\QB and
they
{\ADD{
also}}
burned
down
all
the
other
places
where
we
gathered
to
worship
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}All
our
sacred
symbols (OR,
miracles)
are
gone;
\par }{\QB there
are
no
prophets
now/anymore,
\par }{\QB and
no
one
knows
how
long
{\ADD{
this
situation
will
continue}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}God,
how
long
will
our
enemies
make fun
of
you [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q Will
they
insult
you [MTY]
forever [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Why
do
you
refuse
to
help [MTY, RHQ]
us?
\par }{\QB Why
do
you
keep
your
hand
inside
your
cloak
{\ADD{
instead
of
using
it
to
destroy
our
enemies}} [RHQ]?
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}God,
you
have
been
our
king
{\ADD{
all
the
time}}
since
we
came
out
of
Egypt [HYP],
\par }{\Q and
you
have
enabled
us
to
defeat
{\ADD{
our
enemies}}
in
the
land
{\ADD{
of
Israel}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}By
your
power
you
caused
the
{\ADD{
Red}}
Sea
to
divide;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
was
as
though}}
you
smashed
the
heads
of
the
{\ADD{
rulers
of
Egypt
who
were
like}}
huge
sea
dragons [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{
It
was
as
though}}
you
crushed
the
head
of
the
king
of
Egypt [MET]
\par }{\QB and
gave
his
body
to
the
animals
in
the
desert
to
eat.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}You
caused
springs
and
streams
to
flow,
\par }{\QB and
you
{\ADD{
also}}
dried
up
rivers
that
had
never
dried
up
previously.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}You
created
the
days
and
the
nights,
\par }{\QB and
you
put
the
sun
and
the
moon
in
their
places.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}You
determined
where
the
oceans
end
and
the
land
begins,
\par }{\QB and
you
created
the
summer/hot
season
and
the
winter/cold
season.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{18}Yahweh,
do
not
forget
that
your
enemies
laugh
at
you,
\par }{\Q and
that
it
is
foolish
people
who
despise
you [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Do
not
let
your
helpless
people [MET]
fall
into
the
hands
of
their
cruel
enemies;
\par }{\Q do
not
forget
your
suffering/persecuted
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Do
not
forget
the
agreement
that
you
made
with
us;
\par }{\QB remember
that
there
are
violent
people
in
every
dark
place
on
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Do
not
allow
your
oppressed
people
to
be
disgraced;
\par }{\QB help
those
poor
and
needy
people
in
order
that
they
will
{\ADD{
again}}
praise
you [MTY].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}God,
arise
and
defend
yourself
{\ADD{
by
defending
your
people}}!
\par }{\Q Do
not
forget
that
foolish
people
laugh
at
you ◄all
day
long/continually►!
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Do
not
forget
that
your
enemies
shout
angrily
{\ADD{
at
you}};
\par }{\QB the
uproar
that
they
make
{\ADD{
while
they
oppose
you}}
never
stops.

\par }\PsalmChap{75}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph for the choir director, to be sung using the tune ‘Do not destroy’
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}We
give
thanks
to
you;
\par }{\QB our
God,
we
thank
you.
\par }{\Q You
are
close
to
us,
\par }{\QB and
we
proclaim
to
others
the
wonderful
things
that
you
have
done
{\ADD{
for
us}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
You
have
said}}, “I
have
appointed
a
time
when
I
will
judge
people,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
judge
{\ADD{
everyone}}
fairly.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
the
earth
shakes
\par }{\QB and
all
the
creatures
on
the
earth
tremble,
\par }{\Q I
am
the
one
who
will ◄keep
its
foundations
steady/prevent
it
from
being
destroyed►.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
say
to
people
who ◄boast/talk
proudly
about
themselves►, ‘Stop bragging!’
\par }{\Q and
I
say
to
wicked
people, ‘Do
not
proudly
{\ADD{
do
things
to}}
show
how
great
you
are [IDM]!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Do
not
be
arrogant,
\par }{\QB and
do
not
speak
so boastfully!’ ”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}The
one
who
judges
people
does
not
come
from
the
east
or
from
the
west,
\par }{\Q and
he
does
not
come
from
the
desert.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}God
is
the
one
who
judges
people;
\par }{\QB he
says
that
some
have
sinned
and
must
be
punished,
and
that
others
have
not
done
what
is
wrong.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
Yahweh
holds
a
cup
in
his
hand;
\par }{\QB it
is
filled
with
wine
that
{\ADD{
has
spices}}
mixed
in
it
{\ADD{
to
cause
those
who
drink
it
to
become
more
drunk}};
\par }{\Q and
when
Yahweh
pours
it
out,
he
will
force
all
the
wicked
people
to
drink
it;
\par }{\QB they
will
drink
every
drop
of
it,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
which
means
that
he
will
give
them
all
the
punishment
that
they
deserve}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}But
{\ADD{
as
for
me}},
I
will
never
stop
saying
what
the
God
whom
Jacob
{\ADD{
worshiped
has
done}};
\par }{\Q I
will
never
quit
singing
to
praise
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
will
destroy
the
power [IDM]
of
wicked
people,
\par }{\Q but
he
will
cause
righteous
people
to
become
more
powerful.

\par }\PsalmChap{76}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph for the choir director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}People
in
Judah
know
God;
\par }{\Q the Israeli
people
honor
him [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{2}His
home
is
in
Jerusalem;
\par }{\QB he
lives
on
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}There
he
broke
the
flaming
arrows
{\ADD{
that
his
enemies
shot}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
he
also
broke}}
their
shields
and
swords
and
other
weapons
that
they
used
in
battles.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}God,
you
are
glorious!
\par }{\Q You
are
like
a
king
{\ADD{
as
you
return
from}}
the
mountains
{\ADD{
where
you
defeated
your
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Their
brave
soldiers
{\ADD{
were
killed,
and
then
those
who
killed
them}}
took
away
everything
that
those
soldiers
had.
\par }{\Q Those
enemies
died [EUP],
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
they
were
unable
to
use
their
weapons
{\ADD{
anymore}}!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}When
you,
the
God
whom
Jacob
{\ADD{
worshiped}},
rebuked
{\ADD{
your
enemies}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
the
result
was
that
their}}
horses
and
their
riders
fell
down
dead.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}But
you
cause
everyone
to
be
afraid.
\par }{\Q When
you
are
angry
{\ADD{
and
you
punish
people}},
no
one
can [RHQ]
endure
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}From
heaven
you
proclaimed
that
you
would
judge
people,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
then
everyone
on}}
the
earth
was
afraid
and
did
not
say
{\ADD{
anything
more}},
\par }{\QB \VS{9}when
you
arose
to
declare
that
you
would
punish
{\ADD{
wicked
people}}
\par }{\QB and
rescue
all
those
whom
they
had
oppressed.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}When
{\ADD{
you
punish
those}}
with
whom
you
are
angry,
your
people
will
praise
you,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
your
enemies}}
who ◄survive/are
not
killed►
will
worship
you
on
your
festival
days.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
So}}
give
to
Yahweh
the
offerings
that
you
promised
to
give
to
him;
\par }{\QB all
the
people
of
nearby people-groups
should
also
bring
gifts
to
him,
the
one
who
is
awesome.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}He
humbles [IDM]
princes,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
even}}
causes
{\ADD{
great}}
kings
to
be
terrified.

\par }\PsalmChap{77}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph for Jeduthun, the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
cry
out
to
God;
\par }{\Q I
cry
aloud
to
him,
and
he
hears
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Whenever
have
trouble,
I
pray
to
the
Lord;
\par }{\QB all
during
the
night
I
lift
up
my
hands
while
I
pray,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but}}
nothing
causes
me
to
be
comforted.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}When
I
think
about
God,
I ◄despair/think
that
he
will
never
help
me►;
\par }{\Q when
I
meditate
about
him,
I
am
discouraged.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
All
during
the
night}}
he prevents
me
from
sleeping;
\par }{\QB I
am
very
worried,
with
the
result
that
I
do
not
know
what
to
say.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
think
about
days
that
have
passed;
\par }{\QB I
remember
{\ADD{
what
happened
in}}
previous
years.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
spend
the
whole
night
thinking
{\ADD{
about
things}};
\par }{\QB I
meditate,
and
this
is
what
I
ask
myself:
\par }{\Q \VS{7}“Will
the
Lord
always
reject
us?
\par }{\QB Will
he
never
again
be
pleased
with
us?
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Has
he
stopped
faithfully
loving
us?
\par }{\Q Will
he
not
do
for
us
what
he
promised
to
do?
\par }{\Q \VS{9}God
promised
to
be
merciful
to
us;
has
he
forgotten
that?
\par }{\QB Because
he
is
angry
{\ADD{
with
us}},
has
he
decided
to
not
be
kind
to
us?”
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Then
I
said, “What
causes
me
to
be
{\ADD{
very}}
sad
is
that
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
it
seems
that}}
God,
who
is
greater
than
any
other
god,
is
no
longer
powerful.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
But
then}},
Yahweh,
I
recall/remember
your
great
deeds;
\par }{\QB I
remember
the
wonderful
things
that
you
did
in
the
past.
\par }{\QB \VS{12}I
meditate
on
all
that
you
have
done,
\par }{\QB and
I
think
about
your
mighty
acts.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}God,
everything
that
you
do
is
holy;
\par }{\QB there
is
certainly
no
god [RHQ]
who
is
great
like
you
are!
\par }{\Q \VS{14}You
are
God,
the
one
who
performs
miracles;
\par }{\QB you
showed
to
people
of
many people-groups
that
you
are
powerful.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}By
your
power [MTY]
you
rescued
your
people
{\ADD{
from
Egypt}};
\par }{\QB you
saved
those
who
were
descendants
of
Jacob
and
{\ADD{
his
son}}
Joseph.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}{\ADD{
It
was
as
though}}
the
waters
{\ADD{
of
the
Red
Sea}}
saw
you
and
became
very
afraid,
\par }{\QB and
even
the deepest
part
of
the
water
shook.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Rain
poured
down
from
the
clouds [PRS];
\par }{\QB it
thundered
{\ADD{
very
loudly}} [PRS],
\par }{\QB and
lightning
flashed
in
all
directions.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Thunder crashed
in
the
whirlwind,
\par }{\QB and
lightning ◄lit
up/flashed
across►
the
entire
sky [HYP];
\par }{\Q the
earth
shook
violently [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{19}{\ADD{
Then}}
you
walked
through
the
sea
\par }{\QB on
a
path
that
you
made
through
the
deep
water,
\par }{\QB but
your
footprints
could
not
be
seen.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}You
led
your
people
like
{\ADD{
a
shepherd
leads
his}}
flock
{\ADD{
of
sheep}},
\par }{\QB while
Moses
and
Aaron
were
the
leaders
{\ADD{
of
your
people}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{78}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}My
friends,
listen
to
what
I
am
going
to
teach
you;
\par }{\QB pay
careful
attention [IDM]
to
what
I
say.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
am
going
to
give
you
some
sayings
that
wise
people
have
said.
\par }{\QB They
will
be
sayings
about
things
that
happened
long
ago,
\par }{\QB things
that
were
difficult
to
understand [MET],
\par }{\Q \VS{3}things
that
we
have
heard
and
known
previously,
\par }{\QB things
that
our
parents
and grandparents
told
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}We
will
tell
these
things
to
our
children [LIT],
\par }{\Q and
we
will
also
tell
to
our
grandchildren
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
about}}
Yahweh’s
power
and
the
glorious/great
things
that
he
has
done.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
gave
laws
and
commandments
to
the Israeli
people,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
those
who
are
the
descendants
of}}
Jacob [DOU],
\par }{\Q and
he
told
our
ancestors
to
teach
them
to
their
children
\par }{\Q \VS{6}in
order
that
their
children
would
{\ADD{
also}}
know
them
\par }{\QB and
then
they
would
teach
them
to
their
children.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}In
that
way,
they
also
would
trust
in
God,
\par }{\QB and
not
forget
the
things
that
he
has
done;
\par }{\Q instead,
they
would
obey
his
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
would
not
be
like
their
ancestors,
\par }{\QB who
were
very
stubborn
and
kept
rebelling
{\ADD{
against
God}};
\par }{\Q they
did
not
continue
firmly
trusting
in
God,
\par }{\QB and
they
did
not
worship
only
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
The
soldiers
of}}
the
tribe
of
Ephraim
had
bows
{\ADD{
and
arrows}}
\par }{\Q but
they
ran
away
{\ADD{
from
their
enemies}}
on
the
day
that
they
fought
a
battle
with
their
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}They
did
not
do
what
they
had
agreed
with
God
that
they
would
do;
\par }{\QB they
refused
to
obey
his
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
forgot
what
he
had
done;
\par }{\QB they
forgot
about
the
miracles
that
they
had
seen
him
perform.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}While
our
ancestors
were
watching,
\par }{\Q God
performed
miracles
in
the
area
around
Zoan
{\ADD{
city}}
in
Egypt.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{
Then}}
he
caused
the
{\ADD{
Red}}
Sea
to
divide,
\par }{\QB causing
the
water
{\ADD{
on
each
side}}
to
pile
up
like
a
wall,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
{\ADD{
our
ancestors}}
walked
through
it
{\ADD{
on
dry
ground}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
led
them
by
a
{\ADD{
bright}}
cloud
during
the
day
\par }{\Q and
by
a
fiery
light
during
the
night.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}He
split
rocks
open
in
the
desert,
\par }{\Q giving
to
our
ancestors
plenty
of
water
from
deep
inside
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}He
caused
a
stream
of
water
to
flow
from
the
rock;
\par }{\QB the
water
flowed
like
a
river [DOU].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}But
{\ADD{
our
ancestors}}
continued
to
sin
against
God;
\par }{\Q in
the
desert
they
rebelled
against
the
one
who
is
greater
than
any
other
god.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}By demanding
that
God
give
them
the
food
that
they
desired,
\par }{\Q they
tried
to
find
out
if
he
would
always
do
what
they
requested
him
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}They
insulted
God
by
saying, “We
don’t
think
he
can
supply
food
for
us
{\ADD{
here}}
in
this
desert!
\par }{\Q \VS{20}{\ADD{
It
is
true
that}}
he
struck
the
rock,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
water
gushed/flowed
out,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
but}} ◄can
he
also
provide
bread
and
meat
for
{\ADD{
us}},
his
people?/we
doubt
that
he
can
also
provide
bread
and
meat
for
us,
his
people.►” [RHQ]
\par }{\Q \VS{21}So,
when
Yahweh
heard
that,
he
became
very
angry,
\par }{\QB and
he
sent
a
fire
to
burn
up
{\ADD{
some
of}}
his Israeli
{\ADD{
people}}. [MTY, DOU]
\par }{\QB \VS{22}{\ADD{
He
did
that}}
because
they
did
not
trust
in
him,
\par }{\QB and
they
did
not
believe
that
he
would
rescue
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}But
God
spoke
to
the
sky
above
them;
\par }{\QB he
commanded
it
to
open
{\ADD{
like}}
a
door,
\par }{\Q \VS{24}and
{\ADD{
then
food}}
fell
down
like
rain,
\par }{\QC {\ADD{
food
which
they
named}} ‘manna’;
\par }{\QB God
gave
them
grain
from ◄heaven/the
sky►.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}{\ADD{
So}}
the
people
ate
the
food
that
angels
eat,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and}}
God
gave
to
them
all
the
manna
that
they
wanted.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}{\ADD{
Later}},
he
caused
the
wind
to
blow
from
the
east,
\par }{\QB and
by
his
power
he
also
sent
wind
from
the
south,
\par }{\Q \VS{27}and
the
wind
brought
birds
\par }{\QB which
were
as
numerous
as
the
grains
of
sand
on
the
seashore.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}God
caused
those
birds
to
fall
{\ADD{
dead}}
in
the
middle
of ◄their
camp►/the
area
where
the
people
had
put
up
their
tents.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
There
were
dead
birds}}
all
around
their
tents.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}{\ADD{
So}}
the
people
{\ADD{
cooked
the
birds
and}}
ate
the
meat
and
their
stomachs
were
full,
\par }{\QB because
God
had
given
them
what
they
wanted.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}But
before
they
had
eaten
all
that
they
wanted,
\par }{\QB and
while
they
were
still
eating
it,
\par }{\Q \VS{31}God
was
{\ADD{
still}}
very
angry
with
them,
\par }{\QB and
he
caused
their
strongest
men
to
die;
\par }{\QB he
got
rid
of
{\ADD{
many
of}}
the
finest
{\ADD{
young}} Israeli
men.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{32}In
spite
of
all
that,
the
people
continued
to
sin;
\par }{\Q in
spite
of
all
the
miracles
that
God
had
performed,
\par }{\QB they
still
did
not
trust
that
he
{\ADD{
would
take
care
of
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}So,
he
caused
their
lives
to
end
as
quickly
as
a puff
of
wind
ends;
\par }{\QB they
died
when
disasters
suddenly
struck
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}When
God
caused
{\ADD{
some
of}}
them
to
die,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
the
others}}
turned
to
God;
\par }{\Q they
repented
and
earnestly
asked
God
{\ADD{
to
save
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}They
remembered
that
God
is
{\ADD{
like}}
a
huge
rock
ledge
{\ADD{
under
which
they
would
be
safe}} [MET],
\par }{\Q and
that
he,
who
was
greater
than
any
other
god,
is
the
one
who
protected/rescued
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}But
they
{\ADD{
tried
to}}
deceive
God
by
what
they
said [MTY];
\par }{\QB their
words [MTY]
were
{\ADD{
all}}
lies.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}They
were
not
loyal
to
him;
\par }{\QB they
disregarded/ignored
the
agreement
that
he
had
made
with
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}But
God
was
merciful
to
his
people.
\par }{\Q He
forgave
them
for
having
sinned
\par }{\QB and
did
not
get
rid
of
them.
\par }{\Q Many
times
he
refrained
from
becoming
angry
{\ADD{
with
them}}
\par }{\Q and
restrained
from
furiously/severely
{\ADD{
punishing
them}} [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{39}He
remembered/considered
that
they
were
only humans
who
die;
\par }{\QB they
{\ADD{
disappear
quickly}} [SIM],
like
a
wind
that
blows
by
and
then
is
gone.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{40}Many
times
our
ancestors
rebelled
against
God
in
the
desert
\par }{\Q and
caused
him
to
become
very
sad.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}Many
times
they
did
evil
things,
to
find
out
{\ADD{
if
they
could
do
those
things
without
God
punishing
them}}.
\par }{\QB They frequently
caused
the
holy
God
of
Israel
to
become
disgusted/sad.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}They
forgot
about
his
{\ADD{
great}}
power,
\par }{\QB and
they ◄forgot/did
not
think►
about
the
time
when
he
rescued
them
from
their
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{43}They
forgot
about
when
he
performed
many
miracles
\par }{\QB in
the
area
near
Zoan
{\ADD{
city}}
in
Egypt.
\par }{\Q \VS{44}He
caused
the
{\ADD{
Nile}}
River (OR,
their sources
of
water)
to
become
{\ADD{
red
like}}
blood,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
the
people
of
Egypt
had
no
water
to
drink.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}He
sent
among
the
people
of
Egypt
swarms
of
flies
that
bit
them,
\par }{\Q and
he
sent
frogs
that
ate
up
everything.
\par }{\Q \VS{46}He
sent
locusts
to
eat
their
crops
\par }{\Q and
the
other
things
that
grew
in
their
fields.
\par }{\Q \VS{47}He
sent
hail
that
destroyed
the grapevines,
\par }{\Q and
sent
frost
that
ruined
the
figs.
\par }{\Q \VS{48}He
sent
hail
that
killed
their
cattle
\par }{\Q and
sent
lightning
that
killed
their
sheep
and
cows.
\par }{\Q \VS{49}Because
God
was
fiercely
angry
with
the
people
of
Egypt,
\par }{\Q he
caused
them
to
be
very
distressed.
\par }{\QB The
disasters
that
struck
them
were
like
a
group
of
angels
that
destroyed
{\ADD{
everything}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{50}He
did
not
lessen
his
being
angry
{\ADD{
with
them}},
\par }{\QB and
he
did
not ◄spare
their
lives/prevent
them
from
dying►;
\par }{\Q he
sent
a ◄plague/serious
illness►
that
killed
{\ADD{
many
of}}
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{51}He
also
caused
all
the
firstborn
sons
of
the
people
of
Egypt
to
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{52}Then
he
led
his
people
out
{\ADD{
of
Egypt}}
like
{\ADD{
a
shepherd
leads}}
his
sheep [SIM],
\par }{\QB and
he
guided
them
{\ADD{
while
they
walked}}
through
the
desert.
\par }{\Q \VS{53}He
led
them
safely,
and
they
were
not
afraid,
\par }{\QB but
their
enemies
were
drowned
in
the
sea.
\par }{\Q \VS{54}{\ADD{
Later}}
he
brought
them
to
{\ADD{
Canaan}},
his
sacred
land,
\par }{\QB to
{\ADD{
Zion}}
Hill (OR,
the hilly
area)
\par }{\QB and
by
his
power [MTY]
he
enabled
them
to
conquer
{\ADD{
the
people
who
were
living
there}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{55}He
expelled
the people-groups
while
his
people
were
advancing;
\par }{\QB he
allotted
part
of
the
land
for
{\ADD{
each
tribe}}
to
possess,
\par }{\QB and
he
gave
to
the Israeli
people
the
houses
of
those
people
who
had
been
expelled.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{56}However,
the Israeli
people
rebelled
against
God,
who
is
greater
than
any
other
god,
\par }{\QB and
they
did
many
evil
things
to
see
if
they
could
do
those
things
without
God
punishing
them,
\par }{\QB and
they
did
not
obey
his
commandments.
\par }{\Q \VS{57}Instead,
like
their
ancestors
did,
they
rebelled
against
God
and ◄were
not
loyal
to/did
not
faithfully
{\ADD{
obey}}►
him;
\par }{\QB they
were
as
{\ADD{
unreliable
as}}
a
crooked
arrow
{\ADD{
that
does
not
go
straight}} [SIM].
\par }{\Q \VS{58}Because
they
{\ADD{
worshiped}}
carved
images
of
their
gods
on
the
tops
of
hills,
\par }{\Q they
caused
God
to
become
angry [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{59}He
saw
what
they
were
doing
and
became
very
angry,
\par }{\QB so
he
rejected
the Israeli
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{60}He
no
longer
appeared
to
them
at
Shiloh
\par }{\QB in
the
tent
where
he
had
lived
among
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{61}He
allowed
their
enemies
to
capture
{\ADD{
the
sacred
chest}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
which
was
the
symbol
of}}
his
power
and
his
glory.
\par }{\Q \VS{62}Because
he
was
angry
with
his
people,
\par }{\QB he
allowed
them
to
be
killed [MTY]
{\ADD{
by
their
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{63}Young
men
were
killed
in
battles,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
the
young
women
had
no
one
to
marry.
\par }{\Q \VS{64}{\ADD{
Many}}
priests
were
killed
by
{\ADD{
their
enemies’}}
swords,
\par }{\QB and ◄the
people
did
not
allow
the
priests’
widows/the
priests’
widows
were
not
allowed►
to
mourn.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{65}Later,
{\ADD{
it
was
as
though}}
the
Lord
awoke
from
sleeping;
\par }{\Q he
was
like
a
strong
man
who ◄became stimulated/felt
that
he
was
strong►
by (OR,
became sober
after)
{\ADD{
drinking}}
a
lot
of
wine [SIM].
\par }{\Q \VS{66}He
pushed
their
enemies
back
\par }{\QB and
caused
them
to
be
{\ADD{
very}}
ashamed
for
a
long
time [HYP]
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because
they
had
been
defeated}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{67}{\ADD{
But}}
he
did
not
set
up
his
tent
where
{\ADD{
the
people
of}}
the
tribe
of
Ephraim
lived;
\par }{\QB he
did
not
choose
their
area
{\ADD{
to
do
that}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{68}Instead
he
chose
{\ADD{
the
area
where}}
the
tribe
of
Judah
{\ADD{
lived}};
\par }{\QB he
chose
Zion
Hill,
which
he
loves.
\par }{\Q \VS{69}He
{\ADD{
decided
to
have}}
his
temple
built
{\ADD{
there}},
high
up,
like
{\ADD{
his
home
in}}
heaven;
\par }{\Q he
caused
it
to
be
firm,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
intended
that}}
his
temple
would
last
forever,
like
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{70}He
chose
David,
who
served
him
{\ADD{
faithfully}},
\par }{\QB and
took
him
from
the
pastures
\par }{\QB \VS{71}where
he
was
taking
care
of
his
{\ADD{
father’s}}
sheep,
\par }{\Q and
appointed
him
to
be
the
leader [MET]
of
the Israeli
people,
\par }{\QB the
people
who
belong
to
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{72}David
took
care
of
the Israeli
people
sincerely
and
wholeheartedly,
\par }{\QB and
guided
them
skillfully/wisely.

\par }\PsalmChap{79}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
other people-groups
have
invaded
your
land.
\par }{\QB They
have ◄desecrated
your
temple/caused
your
temple
to
be unfit
for
worship►,
\par }{\Q and
they
have
destroyed
all
the
buildings
in
Jerusalem.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
Instead
of
burying}}
the
corpses
of
your
people
{\ADD{
whom
they
killed}},
\par }{\QB they
allowed
vultures
and
wild anmals
to
eat
the
flesh
of
those
corpses,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
they
killed
your
people,
\par }{\Q your
people’s
blood
flowed
like
water
through
{\ADD{
the
streets
of}}
Jerusalem,
\par }{\QB and
there
was
{\ADD{
almost}}
no
one [HYP]
left
to
bury
their
corpses.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The people-groups
that
live
in
countries
that
surround
our
land
insult
us;
\par }{\QB they
laugh
at
us
and
deride/belittle
us.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
how
long
{\ADD{
will
this
continue}}?
\par }{\QB Will
you
be
angry
with
us
forever?
\par }{\Q Will
your
being
angry
{\ADD{
destroy
us
like}}
a
burning
fire
{\ADD{
destroys
things}}?
\par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
Instead
of
being
angry
with
us}},
\par }{\QB be
angry
with
the people-groups
that
do
not
know/worship
you!
\par }{\Q Be
angry
with
kingdoms
whose
people
do
not
pray
to
you,
\par }{\QB \VS{7}because
they
have
killed Israeli
people
\par }{\QB and
they
have
ruined
your
country.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Do
not
punish
us
because
of
the
sins
that
our
ancestors
committed!
\par }{\Q Be
merciful
to
us
now/quickly,
\par }{\QB because
we
are
very
discouraged.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}God,
you
have
saved/rescued
{\ADD{
us
many
times}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
help
us
{\ADD{
now}};
\par }{\Q rescue
us
and
forgive
us
for
having
sinned
\par }{\QB in
order
that
other
people
will
honor
you [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{10}It
is
not
right
that [RHQ]
other people-groups
say
{\ADD{
about
us}},
\par }{\QB “If
their
God
{\ADD{
is
very
powerful}}, ◄surely
he
should
help
them/why
does
he
not
{\ADD{
help
them}}►?”
\par }{\Q Allow
us
to
see
you
punishing
the
people
of
other
nations
in
return
for
their
shedding
our
blood;
\par }{\Q they
have
killed
many
of
us,
your
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Listen
to
your
people
groaning
while
they
are
in
prison,
\par }{\QB and
by
your
great
power
free
those
whom
our
enemies
say
that
they
will
certainly
execute.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}In
return
for
their
having
{\ADD{
often}}
insulted
you,
\par }{\Q punish
them
seven
times
as
much!
\par }{\Q \VS{13}After
you
do
that,
we,
whom
you
{\ADD{
take
care
of
like
a
shepherd
takes
care
of}}
his
sheep,
will
continue
praising
you;
\par }{\QB we
will
continue
to
praise
you
forever [HYP].

\par }\PsalmChap{80}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph for the choir director, to be sung using the tune ‘Lilies of the covenant’
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
Yahweh}},
you
{\ADD{
who
lead
us
like}}
a
shepherd
leads
his
flock
{\ADD{
of
sheep}},
\par }{\Q listen
to
us Israeli
people.
\par }{\Q You
sit
on
your
throne
{\ADD{
in
the
Very
Holy
Place
in
the
temple}},
above
the
{\ADD{
carvings
of}}
winged
creatures.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Show
yourself
to
{\ADD{
the
people
of
the
tribes
of}}
Ephraim
and
Benjamin
and
Manasseh!
\par }{\QB Show
us
that
you
are
powerful
\par }{\QB and
come
and
rescue
us!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}God,
cause
our
nation
to
be
strong
like
it
was
before;
\par }{\QB be
kind
to
us [IDM]
in
order
that
we
may
be
saved
{\ADD{
from
our
enemies.}}
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
you
who
are
the
commander
of
the
armies
of
heaven,
\par }{\QB how
long
will
you
be
angry
with
us,
your
people,
when
we
pray
to
you?
\par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
the
only
food
and
drink
that
you
have
given
us
is
a
cup
full
of
our
tears!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You
have
allowed
the people-groups
that
surround
us
to
fight
with
{\ADD{
each
other
to
decide
which
part
of
our
land
each
of
them
will
take}};
\par }{\QB our
enemies
laugh
at
us.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}God,
commander
of
the
armies
of
heaven,
\par }{\QB cause
our
nation
to
be
strong
like
it
was
before!
\par }{\Q Be
kind
to
us
in
order
that
we
may
be
saved!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
Our
ancestors
were
like}}
a grapevine [MET]
that
you
brought
out
of
Egypt;
\par }{\Q you
expelled
the
other people-groups
{\ADD{
from
this
land}},
\par }{\QB and
you
put
your
people
in
their
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
Like
people}}
clear
ground
to
plant
a grapevine [MET],
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
you
cleared
out
the
people
who
were
living
in
this
land
for
us
to
live
in
it}}.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Like}}
the
roots
of
a grapevine
go
deep
down
into
the
ground
and
spread [MET],
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
you
enabled
our
ancestors
to
prosper
and
start
living
in
towns
all
over
this
land}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
Like
huge}} grapevines
cover
the
hills
with
their
shade
\par }{\QB and
their
branches
are
taller
than
big
cedar
{\ADD{
trees}} [MET, HYP],
\par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
your
people
ruled
all
of
Canaan}},
from
the
{\ADD{Mediterranean}}
Sea
{\ADD{
in
the
west}}
to
the
{\ADD{
Euphrates}}
River
{\ADD{
in
the
east}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}So
why
have
you
abandoned
us
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
allowed
our
enemies
to}}
tear
down
our
walls [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
You
are
like}}
someone
who
tears
down
the fences
{\ADD{
around
his
vineyard}},
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
all
{\ADD{
the
people}}
who
pass
by
{\ADD{
can}}
steal
the
grapes,
\par }{\QB \VS{13}and
wild pigs
{\ADD{
can}}
trample
{\ADD{
the
vines}},
\par }{\QB and
wild
animals
{\ADD{
can
also}}
eat
{\ADD{
the
grapes}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}You
who
are
the
commander
of
the
armies
of
heaven, ◄turn
to/stop abandoning►
us!
\par }{\QB Look
down
from
heaven
and
see
{\ADD{
what
is happening
to}}
us!
\par }{\Q Come
and
rescue
{\ADD{
us
who
are
like}} [MET]
your grapevine,
\par }{\Q \VS{15}who
are
{\ADD{
like}}
the
young
vine
that
you [SYN]
planted
and
caused
to
grow!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}Our
enemies
have
torn
down
and
burned
everything
in
our
land;
\par }{\QB look
at
them
angrily
and
get
rid
of
them!
\par }{\Q \VS{17}But
strengthen
{\ADD{
us}}
people
whom
you
have
chosen [IDM],
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
us}} Israeli
people
whom
you
{\ADD{
previously}}
caused
to
be
very
strong.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}When
you
do
that,
we
will
never
turn
away
from
you
again;
\par }{\QB ◄revive
us/cause
us
to
be
again
like
we
were
previously►,
and
{\ADD{
then}}
we
will
praise/worship
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}Yahweh,
commander
of
the
armies
of
heaven,
restore
us;
\par }{\QB be
kind
to
us
in
order
that
we
may
be
rescued
{\ADD{
from
our
enemies}}!

\par }\PsalmChap{81}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Sing
{\ADD{
songs}}
to
praise
God,
who enables
us
to
be
strong
{\ADD{
when
we
fight
our
enemies}};
\par }{\Q shout
joyfully
to
God,
whom
we ◄descendants
of
Jacob/Israeli
people►
{\ADD{
worship}}!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Start
{\ADD{
playing}}
the
music,
and
beat
the
tambourines,
\par }{\QB and
play
nice
music
on
the
harps
and ◄lyres/other
stringed
instruments►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Blow
the
trumpets
{\ADD{
during
the
festival
to
celebrate}}
each
new
moon
\par }{\QB and
each
time
the
moon
is
full
and
during
our
{\ADD{
other}}
festivals.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
Do
that}}
because
that
is
a
law
for
{\ADD{
us}} Israeli
{\ADD{
people}};
\par }{\QB God
commanded
it
for
us
descendants
of
Jacob.
\par }{\QB \VS{5}He
commanded
us Israeli
{\ADD{
people
to
obey
it}}
when
he
punished
{\ADD{
the
people
of}}
Egypt.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q I
heard
someone [MTY]
whose
voice
I
did
not
recognize,
saying,
\par }{\Q \VS{6}“{\ADD{
After
the
rulers
of
Egypt
forced
you Israelis
to
work
as
slaves}},
\par }{\Q I
took
those
{\ADD{
heavy}}
burdens
off
your
backs,
\par }{\QB and
I
enabled
you
to
lay
down
those
{\ADD{
heavy}}
baskets
{\ADD{
of
bricks
that
you
were
carrying}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}When
you
were
{\ADD{
greatly}}
distressed,
you
called
{\ADD{
out
to
me}},
and
I
rescued
you;
\par }{\QB I
answered
you
out
of
a
thundercloud.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
Later}}
I
tested
{\ADD{
whether
you
would
trust
me
to
give
you}}
water
{\ADD{
when
you
were
in
the
desert}}
at
Meribah.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
You
who
are}}
my
people,
listen
while
I
warn
you!
\par }{\Q I
wish
that
you Israeli
{\ADD{
people}}
would
pay
attention
to
what
I
{\ADD{
say
to
you}}!
\par }{\Q \VS{9}You
must
not
have
any
idols
of
other
gods
among
you;
\par }{\QB you
must
never
bow
to
worship
any
of
them!
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
am
Yahweh,
your
God;
\par }{\QB It
was
{\ADD{
not
any
of
those
other
gods}}
who
brought
you
out
of
Egypt,
\par }{\Q I
am
the
one
who
did
it!
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
So}}
ask
me
what
you
want
me
to
do
for
you [MTY],
and
I
will
do
it.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}But
my
people
would
not
listen
to
me [SYN];
\par }{\QB they
would
not
obey
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}So
even
though
they
were
very
stubborn,
\par }{\QB I
allowed
them
to
do
whatever
they
wanted
to
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}I
wish
that
my
people
would
listen
to
me,
\par }{\QB that
the Israeli
{\ADD{
people}}
would
behave
as
I
want
them
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{
If
they
did
that}},
I
would
quickly
defeat
their
enemies;
\par }{\QB I
would
strike/punish
{\ADD{
all
of}}
them [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{15}{\ADD{
Then
all}}
those
who
hate
me
would ◄cringe
before/bow
down
to►
me,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
then
I}}
would
punish
them [MTY]
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}{\ADD{
But}}
I
would
give
you
{\ADD{Israelis}}
very
good
wheat/grain,
\par }{\QB and
I
would
fill
your
stomachs
with
wild
honey.”

\par }\PsalmChap{82}{\SH A psalm written by Asaph
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God
gathers
all
the
{\ADD{
rulers
and
judges
who
think
they
are}}
gods
for
a
meeting
in
heaven;
\par }{\QB and
he
tells
them
that
he
has
decided
this:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}“You
must [RHQ]
stop
judging
{\ADD{
people}} unfairly;
\par }{\QB you
must
no
longer
make
decisions
that
favor
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}!
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
must
defend
{\ADD{
people
who
are}}
poor
and
orphans;
\par }{\QB you
must
act
fairly
toward
those
who
are
needy
and
those
who
have
no
one
to
help
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Rescue
them
from
the
power [MTY]
of
evil
{\ADD{
people}} [DOU]!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
Those
rulers}}
do
not
know
or
understand
anything!
\par }{\QB They
are
very
corrupt/evil,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
as
a
result
of
their
corrupt/evil
behavior}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
the
foundation
of
the
world
is
being
shaken!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}I
{\ADD{
the all-powerful
God,
previously}}
said
to
them, “You
think
you
are
gods!
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
you
are
all
my
sons,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}but
you
will
die
like
people
do;
\par }{\QB your
lives
will
end,
like
the
lives
of
all
rulers
end.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}God,
arise
and
judge
{\ADD{
everyone
on}} [MTY]
the
earth,
\par }{\QB because
all
the people-groups
belong
to
you!

\par }\PsalmChap{83}{\SH A psalm which is a song written by Asaph
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
do
not
continue
to
be
silent!
\par }{\QB Do
not
be
quiet
and
say
nothing,
\par }{\Q \VS{2}because
your
enemies
are rioting
against
you;
\par }{\QB those
who
hate
you
are
rebelling
against
you!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
are
secretly
planning
to
do
things
to
harm
{\ADD{
us}},
your
people;
\par }{\QB they
are ◄conspiring
together
against/planning
how
to
defeat►
the
people
whom
you
protect.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}They
say, “Come,
we
must
destroy
their
nation,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
no
one
will
remember
that
Israel
ever
existed!”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
have
agreed
on
{\ADD{
what
they
want
to
do
to
destroy
Israel}},
\par }{\QB and
they
have
formed
an
alliance
against
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
The
people
who
have
done
that
are}}
the
people
of
Edom
{\ADD{
region}},
\par }{\QB the
descendants
of
Ishmael
{\ADD{
who
live
on
the
east
side
of
the
Jordan
River}},
\par }{\QB the
Moab
{\ADD{people-group}},
the
descendants
of
Hagar
{\ADD{
who
also
live
on
the
east
side
of
the
Jordan
River}},
\par }{\QB \VS{7}Gebal
{\ADD{people-group}},
the
Ammon
{\ADD{people-group}},
the
Amalek
{\ADD{people-group}},
\par }{\QB the
Philistia
{\ADD{people-group}},
and
the
people
of
Tyre
{\ADD{
city}}.
\par }{\QB \VS{8}{\ADD{
The
people
of
}}Assyria
have
joined
them;
\par }{\QB they
are
strong
allies
of
the
{\ADD{
Moab
and
Ammon people-groups,
who
are}}
descendants
of
{\ADD{
Abraham’s
nephew}}
Lot.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
God}},
do
to
those
people
things
like
you
did
to
the
Midian
{\ADD{people-group}},
\par }{\QB like
{\ADD{
you
did}}
to
Sisera
and
Jabin
at
Kishon
River.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
destroyed
them
at
Endor
{\ADD{
town}},
\par }{\QB and
their
corpses
{\ADD{
lay
on}}
the
ground
and
decayed.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Do
to
them
things
like
you
did
to
{\ADD{
Kings}}
Oreb
and
Zeeb;
\par }{\QB defeat
their
leaders
like
you
defeated
Zebah
and
Zalmunna,
\par }{\QB \VS{12}who
said, “We
will
take
for
ourselves
the
land
that
{\ADD{
the Israelis
say}}
belongs
to
God!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}My
God,
cause
them
{\ADD{
to
disappear
quickly}}
like
whirling
dust,
\par }{\QB like
chaff
that
the
wind
blows
away!
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Like
a
fire
completely
burns
a
forest
\par }{\Q and
like
flames
burn
in
the
mountains,
\par }{\Q \VS{15}expel
them
by
sending storms;
\par }{\QB cause
them
to
be
terrified
by
your
big storms/hurricanes!
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Cause
them [SYN]
to
be
very
ashamed
\par }{\QB in
order
that
they
will
admit
that
you
are
very
powerful.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Cause
them
to
be
forever
disgraced
{\ADD{
because
of
being
defeated}},
\par }{\Q and
cause
them
to
die
while
they
are
still
disgraced.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Cause
them
to
know
that
you,
whose
name
is
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB are
the supreme
ruler
over
everything
on
the
earth.

\par }\PsalmChap{84}{\SH A psalm written by one of the descendants of Korah for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Lord,
you
who
are
the
Commander
of
the
armies
of
angels,
\par }{\QB your
temple
is
very
beautiful!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I [SYN]
would
like
to
be
there;
\par }{\QB Yahweh,
I
desire
that
very
much [DOU].
\par }{\QB With
all
of
my
inner
being
I
sing
joyfully
to
you,
the all-powerful
God.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Even sparrows
and
swallows
have
built
nests
{\ADD{
near
your
temple,
where
you
protect
them}} [DOU];
\par }{\QB they
take
care
of
their
young
babies
near
the
altars
{\ADD{
where
people
offer
sacrifices
to}}
you,
\par }{\QB who
are
the
commander
of
the
armies
of
heaven,
and
my
king
and
my
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}◄Happy
are/You
are
pleased
with►
those
who ◄live/continually
worship►
in
your
temple,
\par }{\QB constantly
singing
to
praise
you.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Happy
are
those
who
{\ADD{
know
that}}
you
are
the
one
who
causes
them
to
be
strong,
\par }{\Q those
who
strongly
desire
to ◄make
the
trip/go►
to
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}While
they
travel
through
the
{\ADD{
dry}}
Baca
Valley,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
you
cause}}
it
to
become
a
place
where
there
are
springs
of
water,
\par }{\QB where
the
rains ◄in
the
autumn/before
the
cold
season►
fill
the
valley
with
pools
of
water.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
As
a
result,
those
who
travel
through
there}}
become
stronger/refreshed
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
knowing
that}}
they
will
appear
in
your
presence ◄on
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill}}/in
Jerusalem►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh,
commander
of
the
armies
of
heaven,
listen
to
my
prayer;
\par }{\Q God,
who
{\ADD{
is
worshiped
by
us ◄descendants
of}}
Jacob/Israeli
people►,
hear [IDM]
what
I
am
saying!
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{9}God,
be
kind
to [IDM]
our
king,
the
one
who
protects
us [MTY],
\par }{\QB the
one
whom
you
have
chosen [MTY]
{\ADD{
to
rule
us}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
For
me}},
spending
one
day
in
your
temple
\par }{\QB is
better
than
spending 1,000
days
somewhere
else;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
standing}}
at
the
entrance
to
your
temple,
{\ADD{
ready
to
go
inside}},
\par }{\QB is
better
than
living
in
the
tents/homes
where
wicked
{\ADD{
people
live}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Yahweh
our
God
is
{\ADD{
like}}
the
sun
{\ADD{
that
shines
on
us}}
and
{\ADD{
like}}
a
shield
{\ADD{
that
protects
us}} [MET];
\par }{\QB he
is
kind
to
{\ADD{
us}}
and
honors
{\ADD{
us}}.
\par }{\Q Yahweh
does
not
refuse
to
give
any
good
thing/blessing
to
those
who
do
what
is
right.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Yahweh,
commander
of
the
armies
of
heaven,
\par }{\QB ◄happy
are/you
are
pleased
with►
those
who
trust
in
you!

\par }\PsalmChap{85}{\SH A psalm written by one of the descendants of Korah for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
you
have
been
kind
to
{\ADD{
us
people
who
live
in}}
this
land;
\par }{\Q you
have
enabled
{\ADD{
us}} Israeli
people
to
become
prosperous
again.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
forgave
{\ADD{
us}},
your
people,
for
the
sins
that
we
had
committed;
\par }{\QB you
pardoned
{\ADD{
us}}
for
all
our
sins [DOU].
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
stopped
being
angry
{\ADD{
with
us}}
\par }{\QB and
turned
away
from
severely
punishing
{\ADD{
us}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Now,
God,
the
one
who
saves/rescues
us, ◄restore
us/make
us
prosperous
again►
\par }{\Q and
stop
being
angry
with
us!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}◄Will
you
continue
to
be
angry
with
us
forever?/Please
do
not
continue
to
be
angry
with
us
forever.► [DOU, RHQ]
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Please
enable
us [RHQ]
to
prosper
again
\par }{\QB in
order
that
{\ADD{
we}},
your
people,
will
rejoice
about
what
you
{\ADD{
have
done
for
us}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh,
by rescuing
us
{\ADD{
from
our
troubles/difficulties}},
\par }{\QB show
us
that
you
faithfully
love
us.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}I
want
to
listen
to
what
Yahweh
{\ADD{
our}}
God
says,
\par }{\QB because
he
promises/says
that
he
will
enable
{\ADD{
us}},
his
people,
to
live
peacefully,
\par }{\QB if
we
do
not
return
to
doing
foolish
things.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
is
surely
ready
to
save/rescue
those
who
revere
him,
\par }{\QB in
order
that
{\ADD{
his}}
glory/splendor
will
be
seen
in
our
land.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
When
that
happens}},
he
will
both
faithfully
love
us
and
faithfully
{\ADD{
do
for
us
what
he
promised
to
do}} [PRS];
\par }{\Q and
we
will
act/behave
righteously,
and
he
will
give
us
peace,
\par }{\QB which
will
be
like
a
kiss
that
he
gives
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Here
on
earth,
we
will ◄be
loyal
to/continually
believe
in►
God,
\par }{\Q and
from
heaven,
God
will
act
justly/fairly
{\ADD{
toward
us}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Yes,
Yahweh
will
do
good
things
{\ADD{
for
us}},
\par }{\QB and
there
will
be
great
harvests
in
our
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{
Yahweh
always
acts}}
righteously [PRS,
MET];
\par }{\QB he
acts
righteously
wherever
he
goes.

\par }\PsalmChap{86}{\SH A prayer written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
listen [IDM]
to
what
I
say
and
answer
me,
\par }{\QB because
I
am
weak
and
needy.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Prevent
me
from
dying
now,
because
I ◄am
loyal
to/continue
to
believe
in►
you;
\par }{\QB save/rescue
me,
because
I
serve
you
and
I
trust
in
you,
my
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Lord,
be
kind
to
me,
\par }{\QB because
I
cry
out
to
you
all
during
the
day.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Lord,
cause
me
to
be
glad,
\par }{\QB because
I ◄pray
to/worship► [IDM]
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Lord,
you
are
good
{\ADD{
to
us}},
and
you
forgive
{\ADD{
us}};
\par }{\Q you
faithfully
love
very
much
all
those
who ◄pray/call
out►
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Lord,
listen
to
my
prayer;
\par }{\QB hear
me
when
I
cry
out
to
you
to
help
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}When
I
have
troubles,
I
call
out
to
you,
\par }{\QB because
you
answer
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Lord,
among
all
the
gods
{\ADD{
whom
the
heathen
nations
worship}},
\par }{\QB there
is
no
one
like
you;
\par }{\Q not
one
of
them
has
done
{\ADD{
the
great
things}}
that
you
have
done.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Lord,
{\ADD{
some
day,
people
from}}
all
the
nations
that
you
have
established
will
come
and
bow
down
in
front
of
you
\par }{\QB and
they
will
praise
you [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
are
great,
and
you
do
wonderful/marvelous
things;
\par }{\QB only
you
are
God.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}Yahweh,
teach
me
what
you
want
me
to
do
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
conduct
my
life
according
to
what
you
say,
which
is
true.
\par }{\Q Cause/Teach
me
to
revere
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Lord,
my
God,
I
{\ADD{
will}}
thank
you
with
all
my
inner
being,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
praise
you
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You
faithfully
love
me
very
much;
\par }{\QB you
have
prevented
me
from
{\ADD{
dying
and
going
to}}
the
place
where
dead
people
are.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{14}But
God,
proud
men
are
{\ADD{
trying
to}}
attack
me;
\par }{\QB a gang/group
of
cruel
men
are
wanting
to
kill
me;
\par }{\QB they
are
men
who
do
not
have
any ◄respect
for/interest
in►
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}But
Lord,
you
always
are mercifully
and
kind;
\par }{\QB you
do
not
become
angry
quickly,
\par }{\QB you
faithfully
love
us
very
much
\par }{\QB and
always
do
for
us
what
you
have
promised
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Look
down
toward
me
and
be
merciful
to
me;
\par }{\QB cause
me
to
be
strong
and
save/rescue
me
\par }{\QB who
serves
you
{\ADD{
faithfully}}
like
my
mother
did.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Yahweh,
do
something
to
show
me
that
you
are
being
good
to
me
\par }{\QB in
order
that
those
who
hate
me
will
see
that
you
have
encouraged
me
and
helped
me,
\par }{\QB and
as
a
result
they
will
be
ashamed.

\par }\PsalmChap{87}{\SH A psalm written by one of the descendants of Korah
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}The
city
that
Yahweh
established
is
on
his
sacred
hill.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}He
loves
that
city,
Jerusalem,
more
than
he
loves
any
other
city
in
Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
You
people
in}} [APO]
the
city
that
God ◄owns/lives
in►,
\par }{\QB people
say
wonderful
things
about
your
city.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
Some
of
those
who
know
about
God
are
the
people
of}}
Egypt
and
Babylonia,
\par }{\QB and
also
{\ADD{
the
people
of}}
Philistia
and
Tyre
and
Ethiopia;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
some
day
they
all}}
will
say,
\par }{\QB “{\ADD{
Although
I
was
not
born
in
Jerusalem}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because
I
belong
to
Yahweh,
it
is
as
though}}
I
was
born
there.”
\par }{\Q \VS{5}And
concerning
Jerusalem,
people
will
say
\par }{\QB {\ADD{“It
is
as
though}}
everyone
was
born
there,
\par }{\QB and
Almighty
God
will
cause
that
city
to
remain
strong/safe/secure.”
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh
will
write
a
list
of
{\ADD{
the
names
of}}
the
people
of
various
groups
{\ADD{
who
belong
to
him}},
\par }{\Q and
he
will
say
that
{\ADD{
he
considers
them}}
all
to
be
citizens
of
Jerusalem.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}They
will
all
dance
and
sing,
saying,
\par }{\QB “Jerusalem
is
the
source
of
all
our
blessings.”

\par }\PsalmChap{88}{\SH A psalm that expresses sadness, written for the choir director by Zerah’s son Heman, one of the descendants of Korah
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh
God,
you
who
rescues
me,
all
during
each
day
I
call
out
{\ADD{
to
you}}
to
help
me,
\par }{\Q and
I
cry
out
to
you
during
each
night
also.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Listen [IDM]
to
my
prayer [DOU],
\par }{\QB while
I
cry
out
to
you
{\ADD{
for
help}}!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}I
have
experienced
many
troubles/difficulties,
\par }{\QB and
I
am
about
to
die [MTY]
and
go
where
dead
people
are.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Because
I
have
no
more
strength,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
other
people
also}}
consider
that
I
will
soon
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
am
like
a
corpse
that
has
been
abandoned;
\par }{\QB I
am
like
dead
people
who
lie
in
their
graves,
\par }{\QB people
who
have
been
completely
forgotten,
\par }{\QB because
you
do
not
take
care
of
them
anymore.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
you
have
thrown
me
into
a
deep,
dark
pit,
\par }{\QB into
a
place
where
they
throw
corpses.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
It
seems
like}}
you
are
very
angry
with
me,
\par }{\Q and
{\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
you
have
crushed
me
like
{\ADD{
ocean}}
waves
{\ADD{
crash
down
on
people}} [MET].
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{8}You
have
caused
my
friends
to ◄avoid/stay
away
from►
me;
\par }{\QB I
have
become repulsive
to
them.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
I
am
in
a
prison
and
cannot
escape.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}My
eyes
cannot
see
well
because
I
cry
very
much.
\par }{\QB Yahweh,
every
day
I
call
out
to
you
{\ADD{
to
help
me}};
\par }{\QB I
lift
up
my
hands
to
you
{\ADD{
while
I
pray}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}You
certainly
do
not [RHQ]
perform
miracles
for
dead
people!
\par }{\Q Their
spirits
do
not [RHQ]
arise
to
praise
you!
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Corpses
in
the
grave
certainly
do
not
tell
about
your
faithfully
loving
us [RHQ],
\par }{\QB and
in
the
place
where
people
are
finally
destroyed,
\par }{\QB no
one
tells
about
what
you
faithfully
{\ADD{
do
for
us}} [RHQ].
\par }{\Q \VS{12}No
one
in
the
deep
dark
pit
ever
sees
the
miracles
that
you
perform [RHQ],
\par }{\QB and
no
one
in
the
place
where
people
have
been
completely
forgotten
tells
about
your
being
good
to
us.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}But
{\ADD{
as
for
me}},
Yahweh,
I
cry
out
to
you
{\ADD{
to
help
me}};
\par }{\QB each
morning
I
pray
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Yahweh,
why
do
you
reject
me [RHQ]?
\par }{\QB Why
do
you
turn
away
from
me [RHQ]?
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}All
the
time
since
I
was
young,
I
have
suffered
and
have
often
almost
died;
\par }{\Q I
am ◄in
despair/very
discouraged►
because
of
enduring
the
terrible
things
that
you
have
done
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}{\ADD{
I
feel
that}}
you
have
crushed
me
because
of
your
being
angry
with
me;
\par }{\QB the
terrible
things
that
you
are
doing
to
me
are
almost
destroying
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}{\ADD{
I
feel
as
though}}
they
surround
me
like
a
flood [SIM];
\par }{\QB they
are ◄closing
in
on/crushing►
me
from
all
sides.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}You
have
caused
{\ADD{
even}}
my
friends
and
others
whom
I
love
to
avoid
me,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
the
only
friend
that
I
have
is
darkness.

\par }\PsalmChap{89}{\SH A song written by Ethan, from the clan of Ezra
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
will
sing
forever
about
the
ways
you
faithfully
love
me;
\par }{\QB people
not
yet
born
will
hear
that
you
faithfully
{\ADD{
do
all
that
you
have
promised}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
tell
people
that
you
will
faithfully
love
us
forever,
\par }{\QB and
that
your
being
faithful
{\ADD{
to
do
what
you
have
promised}}
is
as
permanent
as
the
sky.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh
said, “I
have
made
an
agreement
with
David,
whom
I
chose
{\ADD{
to
serve
me}}.
\par }{\QB I
have
made
this
solemn ◄agreement
with/promise
to►
him:
\par }{\Q \VS{4}‘I
will
enable
various
ones
of
your
descendants
to
always
be
kings;
\par }{\QB the
line
of
kings
descended
from
you [MTY]
will
never
end.’ ”
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!) 10
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
I
desire
that
all
{\ADD{
those
beings
who
are
in}} [MTY]
heaven
will
praise
you
for
the
wonderful
things
that
you
do,
\par }{\QB and
that
all
your
holy
angels
will
sing
about
how
you
faithfully
{\ADD{
do
what
you
promise}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}There
is
no
one [RHQ]
in
heaven
who
can
be
compared
with
you,
Yahweh.
\par }{\QB There
are
no
angels [RHQ]
in
heaven
who
are
equal
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}When
your
holy
angels
gather
together,
\par }{\QB they
declare
that
you
must
be
revered;
\par }{\Q they
say
that
you
are
more
awesome
than
all
the
angels
that
surround
your
throne!
\par }{\Q \VS{8}O
Yahweh,
God
Almighty,
there
is
no
one [RHQ]
who
is
powerful
like
you
are;
\par }{\QB your
faithfully
doing
{\ADD{
all
that
you
promise}}
is
{\ADD{
like
a
cloak
that}} [MET]
{\ADD{
always}}
surrounds
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}You
rule
over
the
powerful
seas;
\par }{\QB when
their
waves
rise
up,
you
calm
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
are
the
one
who
crushed
{\ADD{
and
killed
the
great
sea
monster
named}}
Rahab.
\par }{\QB You
{\ADD{
defeated
and}}
scattered
your
enemies
with
your
great
power [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
heavens
are
yours,
and
the
earth
is
yours;
\par }{\QB and
everything
on
the
earth
is
yours,
because
you
created
it
all.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}You
created
{\ADD{
everything
from}}
the
north
to
the
south.
\par }{\QB Tabor
{\ADD{
Mountain}}
and
Hermon
{\ADD{
Mountain}}
joyfully
praise
you [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{13}◄You/Your
arms►
are
very
powerful;
\par }{\QB ◄you/your
hands►
are
extremely
strong.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{14}◄Your
rule [MTY]
over
us
is based
on/As
you
rule
over
us,
you
are
always► treating
people
fairly
and
justly,
\par }{\QB and
on/are
always
faithfully
loving
us
and
doing
{\ADD{
what
you
promised}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Yahweh,
happy
are
the
people
who
worship
you
with
joyful
shouts,
\par }{\QB who
live
knowing
that
you
are
always
watching
over
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Every
day,
throughout
the
day,
they
rejoice
in
what
you [MTY]
{\ADD{
have
done}},
\par }{\QB and
they
praise
you
for
being
very
good
{\ADD{
to
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}You
give
us
your
glorious
strength;
\par }{\QB because
you
act
in
our
favor,
we
defeat [MET]
{\ADD{
our
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Yahweh,
you
gave
us
{\ADD{
the
one
who}}
protects
us [MET];
\par }{\QB you,
the
holy
God
whom
we Israelis
worship,
chose
a
king
for
us.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}Long
ago
you
spoke
in
a
vision
to
one
of
your
servants/prophets,
saying,
\par }{\QB “I
have
helped
a
famous
soldier;
\par }{\Q I
chose
him
from
among
all
the
people
to
be
a
king.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}That
man
is
David,
the
one
who
will
serve
me
{\ADD{
faithfully}},
\par }{\QB and
I
anointed
him
with
sacred
olive
oil
{\ADD{
to
make
him
king}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}I [MTY]
will
always
strengthen
him;
\par }{\QB with
my
power [MTY]
I
will
make
him
strong.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}His
enemies
will
never
find
ways
to
defeat
him,
\par }{\QB and
wicked
people
will
never
defeat
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}I
will
crush
his
enemies
in
front
of
him
\par }{\QB and
get
rid
of
those
who
hate
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}I
will
always
be
loyal
to
him
and
faithfully
love
him
\par }{\QB and
enable
him
to
defeat [MET]
{\ADD{
his
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}I
will
cause ◄his
kingdom/the
area
that
he
rules►
to
include
all
the
land
from
the
{\ADD{Mediterranean}}
Sea
to
the
{\ADD{
Euphrates}}
River.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}He
will
say
to
me, ‘You
are
my
Father,
\par }{\QB my
God,
the
one
who
protects [MET]
and
saves
me.’
\par }{\Q \VS{27}I
will
give
him
{\ADD{
the
rights/privileges
that
a
man’s}}
firstborn
son
has [MET];
\par }{\QB he
will
be
the
greatest
king
on
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}I
will
always
be
loyal
to
him,
\par }{\QB and
my
agreement
{\ADD{
to
bless}}
him
will
last
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}I
will
establish
a
line
of
his
descendants
that
will
never
end,
\par }{\QB various
ones
of
his
descendants
will
always
be
kings.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{30}But,
if
{\ADD{
some
of}}
his
descendants
disobey
my
laws,
\par }{\QB and
do
not
not
behave
like
my
commands
say
that
they
should,
\par }{\Q \VS{31}if
they
disregard
my
requirements
\par }{\QB and
do
not
do
the
right
things
that
I
have
told
them
to
do,
\par }{\Q \VS{32}I
will
punish
them
severely [MTY]
\par }{\QB and
cause
them
to
suffer
for
doing
wrong.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}But
I
will
not
stop
faithfully
loving
{\ADD{
David}},
\par }{\QB and
I
will
always
do
what
I
promised
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}I
will
not
break
the
agreement
that
I
made
with
him;
\par }{\QB I
will
not
change
even
one
word
that
I
spoke
{\ADD{
to
him}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}Once
I
made
a
solemn
promise
to
David,
and
that
will
never
change,
\par }{\QB and
because
I
am
God,
I
will
never
lie
to
David.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}{\ADD{
I
promised
that}}
the
line
of
kings
descended
from
him
will
go
on
forever;
\par }{\QB it
will
last
as
long
as
the
sun
{\ADD{
shines}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}That
line
will ◄be
as
permanent/last
as
long►
as
the
moon
\par }{\QB that
is
always
watching
everything
from
the
sky.
\par }{\QR Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{38}But
{\ADD{
Yahweh}},
now
you
have
rejected [DOU]
David!
\par }{\QB You
are
very
angry
with
the
king
whom
you
appointed.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}{\ADD{
It
seems
that}}
you
have
broken
the
agreement
that
you
made
with
your
servant,
{\ADD{
David}};
\par }{\QB it
seems
as
though
you
{\ADD{
have signaled hat
he
is
no
longer
the
king
by
}}
throwing
his
crown
into
the
dust/dirt.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}You
have
torn
down
the
walls
{\ADD{
that
protect}}
his
{\ADD{
city}},
\par }{\QB and
allowed
all
his
forts
to
become
ruins.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}All
those
who
pass
by
plunder/steal
his
possessions;
\par }{\QB his
neighbors ◄laugh
at/ridicule►
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}You
have
enabled
his
enemies
to
defeat
him;
\par }{\QB you
have
made
them
all
happy.
\par }{\Q \VS{43}You
have
caused
his
sword
to
become
useless,
\par }{\QB and
you
have
not
helped
him
in
his
battles.
\par }{\Q \VS{44}You
have
caused
his
splendor
to
end (OR,
You
have
taken
away
his
power
\par }{\QB by
knocking
his
throne
to
the
ground.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}You
have
caused
him
to
look
old
when
he
is
still
young
\par }{\QB and
caused
him
to
be
very
shamed/disgraced.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{46}O
Yahweh,
how
long
{\ADD{
will
this
continue}}?
\par }{\QB Will
you
hide
yourself
forever?
\par }{\Q How
long
will
your
anger
burn
like
a
fire?
\par }{\Q \VS{47}Do
not
forget
that
life
is
very
short;
\par }{\QB have
you
created
all
us
people
in
vain?
\par }{\Q \VS{48}No
one
can [RHQ]
keep
on
living
and
never
die;
\par }{\QB ◄No
one
can [RHQ]
avoid
going/Everyone
will
go►
to
the
place
of
the
dead.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{49}Yahweh,
you
promised
long
ago
\par }{\QB that
you
would
faithfully
love
us;
\par }{\Q why
are
you
not
doing
that?
\par }{\Q You
solemnly
promised
that
to
David!
\par }{\Q \VS{50}Yahweh,
do
not
forget
that
people
insult
me!
\par }{\QB ◄Heathen
people/People
who
do
not
know
you►
curse
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{51}Yahweh,
your
enemies
insult
your
chosen
king!
\par }{\QB They
insult/ridicule
him
wherever
he
goes.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{52}I
hope/desire
that
Yahweh
will
be
praised
forever!
\par }{\Q Amen!
May
it
be
so!

\par }{\MS Book Four
\par }\PsalmChap{90}{\SH A prayer by the prophet Moses
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Lord,
you
have
always ◄been
{\ADD{
like}}
a
home
for
us/protected
us► [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Before
you
created
the
mountains,
\par }{\QB before
you
formed
the
earth
and
everything
that
is
in
it,
\par }{\Q you
were
eternally
God,
\par }{\QB and
you
will
be
God
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
When
people
die}},
you
cause
their
corpses
to
become
soil
again;
\par }{\QB you
change
their
corpses
to
become
dirt
like
{\ADD{
the
first
man}}
was
created
from.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}When
you ◄consider/think
about►
time,
\par }{\QB 1,000
years
are
{\ADD{
as
short
as}} [SIM]
one
day
which
passes;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
you
consider
that}} [HYP]
they
are
as
short
as
a
few
hours
in
the
night.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You
cause
people
suddenly
to
die [MET];
\par }{\QB they
{\ADD{
live
only
a
short
time}},
like
a
dream
lasts
only
a
short
time.
\par }{\QB They
are
like
grass/weeds [SIM]
that
grow
up.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}In
the
morning [DOU]
the
grass
sprouts
and
grows
well,
\par }{\QB but
in
the
evening
it
dries
up
and ◄completely
withers/dies►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
Similarly}},
{\ADD{
because
of
the
sins
that
we
have
committed}},
you
become
angry
with
us;
\par }{\QB you
terrify
us
and
then
you
destroy
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
you
place
our
sins
in
front
of
you,
\par }{\QB you
spread
out
even
our
secret
sins
where
you
can
see
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Because
you
are
angry
with
us,
you
cause
our
lives
to
end;
\par }{\QB the
years
that
we
live
pass
as
quickly
as
a
sigh
does.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}People
live
for
only 70
years;
\par }{\QB but
if
they
are
strong,
some
of
them
live
for 80
years.
\par }{\Q But
even
during
good
years
we
have
much
pain
and
troubles;
\par }{\QB our
lives
soon
end,
and
we
die [EUP].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}No
one [RHQ]
has
fully
experienced
the
powerful
things
you
can
do
to
them
when
you
are
angry
with
them,
\par }{\Q and
people
are
not
afraid
that
you
will
greatly
punish
them
because
of
your
being
angry
with
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}So
teach/help
us
to
realize
that
we
live
for
only
a
short
time
\par }{\QB in
order
that
we
may
{\ADD{
use
our
time}}
wisely.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Yahweh,
how
long
{\ADD{
will
you
be
angry
with
us}}?
\par }{\QB Pity
us
who
serve
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Each
morning
show
us
that
your
faithfully
loving
us
is
enough
for
us
\par }{\QB in
order
that
we
may
shout
joyfully
and
be
happy
for
the
rest
of
our
lives.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Cause
us
to
now
be
as
happy
for
as
many
years
as
you ◄afflicted
us/caused
us
to
be
sad►
and
we
experienced
troubles.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Enable
us
to
see
the
{\ADD{
great}}
things
that
you
do
\par }{\QB and
enable
our
descendants
to
{\ADD{
also}}
see
your
glorious
power.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}Lord,
our
God,
give
us
your
blessings
\par }{\QB and
enable
us
to
be
successful;
\par }{\QB yes,
cause
us
to
be
successful
in
{\ADD{
everything}}
that
we
do [DOU]!

\par }\PsalmChap{91}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Those
who
live
under
the
protection
of
God
Almighty,
\par }{\QB will
be
able
to
rest
{\ADD{
safely}}
under
his
care.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
declare
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB “You
protect
me;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
you
are
like}}
a
fort [MET]
in
which
I
am
safe.
\par }{\QB You
are
my
God,
the
one
in
whom
I
trust.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh
will
rescue
you
from
all
hidden
traps
\par }{\QB and
save
you
from
deadly
diseases.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
will
shield/protect
you
{\ADD{
like
a
bird
shields/protects
its chicks}} [MET]
with/under
her
wings.
\par }{\QB You
will
be
safe ◄in
his
care/because
he
takes
care
of
you►.
\par }{\QB His
faithfully
doing
what
he
has
promised
is
like
a
shield [MET]
that
will
protect
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}You
will
not
be
afraid
of
things
that
happen
during
the
night
that
could ◄terrorize
you/cause
you
to
be
very
afraid►,
\par }{\QB or
of
arrows
that
{\ADD{
your
enemies
will
shoot
at
you}}
during
the
day.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}You
will
not
be
afraid
of ◄plagues/widespread
sicknesses►
that
demons
cause
when
they
attack
people
at
night,
\par }{\QB or
of
other
{\ADD{
evil
forces}}
that
kill
people
at
midday.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Even
if 1,000
people
fall
{\ADD{
dead}}
alongside
you,
\par }{\QB even
if 10,000
{\ADD{
people
are
dying}}
around
you,
\par }{\QB you
will
not
be
harmed.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Look
and
see
\par }{\QB that ◄wicked
people
are
being
punished/God
is
punishing
wicked
people►!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}If
you
allow
Yahweh
to
protect
you,
\par }{\QB if
you
trust
God
Almighty
to ◄shelter/take
care
of►
you,
\par }{\Q \VS{10}nothing
evil
will
happen
to
you;
\par }{\QB no
plague
will
come
near
your
house,
\par }{\Q \VS{11}because
Yahweh
will
command
his
angels
\par }{\QB to
protect
you
wherever
you
go.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}They
will
hold
you
up
with
their
hands,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
you
will
not
hurt
your
foot
on
a
big
stone.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You
will
be
{\ADD{
kept
safe
from
being
harmed
by
your
enemies}} [MET];
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
will
be
as
though}}
you
are stepping
on
lions
and
poisonous
snakes
{\ADD{
without
them
harming
you!}}
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{
Yahweh
says}}, “I
will
rescue
those
who
love
me,
\par }{\QB I
will
protect
them
because
they ◄acknowledge
that
I
am
Yahweh/know
me►.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}When
they
call
out
to
me,
I
will
answer
them.
\par }{\QB I
will
help
them
when
they
are
experiencing
trouble;
\par }{\QB I
will
rescue
them
and
honor
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
will
reward
them
by enabling
them
to
live
a
long
time,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
save
them.”

\par }\PsalmChap{92}{\SH A psalm that is to be sung on Sabbath days
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
it
is
good
for
people
to
thank
you
\par }{\QB and
to
sing
to
praise
you [MTY]
who
are
greater
than
any
other
god.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}It
is
good
to
proclaim
every
morning
that
you
faithfully
love
us,
\par }{\QB and
each
night
{\ADD{
to
sing
songs
that}}
declare
that
you
always
do
what
you
have
promised
to
do,
\par }{\QB \VS{3}accompanied
by
{\ADD{
musicians
playing}}
harps
that
have
ten
strings,
\par }{\QB and
by
the
sounds
made
by
a
lyre.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
you
have
caused
me
to
be
glad;
\par }{\QB I
sing
joyfully
because
of
what
you [SYN]
have
done.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
the
things
that
you
do
are
great!
\par }{\QB But
it
is
difficult
for
us
to
understand
{\ADD{
all}}
that
you
think.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}There
are
things
{\ADD{
that
you
do}}
that
foolish
people
cannot
know
about,
\par }{\QB things
that
stupid
people
cannot
understand.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}They
do
not
understand
that
although
the
number
of
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}
increases
{\ADD{
like blades
of}}
grass
do [SIM],
\par }{\QB and
they
prosper,
\par }{\Q they
will
be
completely
destroyed.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}But
Yahweh,
you
{\ADD{
will
}}◄be
exalted/be
honored/rule►
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh,
your
enemies
will
{\ADD{
certainly}}
die,
\par }{\QB and
those
who
do
wicked
things
will
be
defeated/scattered.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}But
you
have
caused
me
to
be
as
strong [MTY]
as [SIM]
a
wild
ox;
\par }{\Q you
have
caused
me
to
be
very
joyful [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{11}I [SYN]
have
seen
you
defeat
my
enemies;
\par }{\QB d
I
have
heard
those
evil
men
wail/scream
while
they
were
being
slaughtered.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}But
righteous
{\ADD{
people}}
will
prosper
like [SIM]
palm
trees
that
grow
well,
\par }{\QB or
like [SIM]
cedar
{\ADD{
trees}}
that
grow
in
Lebanon.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{
They
are
like
the
trees}}
that
grow
near
the
temple
of
Yahweh
{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}},
\par }{\QB those
trees
that
are
close
to
the
courtyard
of
the
temple
of
our
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}{\ADD{
Even}}
when
righteous
people
become
old,
they
do
many
things [IDM]
{\ADD{
that
please
God}}.
\par }{\QB They
remain
strong
and
full
of
energy,
{\ADD{
like
trees
that}} [MET]
remain
full
of
sap.
\par }{\QB \VS{15}That
shows
that
Yahweh
is
just;
\par }{\QB he
is
{\ADD{
like
a
huge}}
rock
{\ADD{
under
which
I
am
safe/protected}},
\par }{\QB and
he
never
does
anything
that
is
wicked/wrong.

\par }\PsalmChap{93}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
you
are
the
King!
\par }{\QB You
are
majestic,
and
the
power
that
you
have
is
{\ADD{
like}} [MET]
a
robe
that
a
king
wears.
\par }{\Q You
put
the
world
firmly
in
place,
and
it
will
never
be
moved/shaken.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
ruled
as
king
a
very
long
time
ago;
\par }{\QB you
have
always
existed.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh,
{\ADD{
when
you
created
the
world,
you
separated}}
the
water
from
{\ADD{
the chaotic
mass
and
formed
oceans}},
\par }{\QB and
the
waves
of
the
waters
{\ADD{
of
those
oceans}}
still
roar,
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
but}}
you
are
greater
than
the
roar
of
those
oceans,
\par }{\QB more
powerful
than
the
ocean
waves!
\par }{\QB You
are
Yahweh,
the
one
who
is
greater
than
any
other
god!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
your
laws
never
change,
\par }{\QB and
your
temple
has
always
been
holy/sacred.
\par }{\QB And
that
will
be
true
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{94}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
you
are
able
to
get
revenge
{\ADD{
on
your
enemies}}.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
So}}
show
them
that
you
are
going
to
punish
them!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}You
are
the
one
who
judges
all
{\ADD{
people
on}}
the
earth;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
so}}
arise,
and
give/punish
the
proud
{\ADD{
leaders
of
our}}
people
like
they
deserve.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh,
how
long
will
those
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}
be
glad/happy?
\par }{\QB It
is
not
right
that [RHQ]
they
continue
being
glad!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}They
do
evil
things,
and
they
boast
about
doing
them;
\par }{\QB how
long
will
they
{\ADD{
be
allowed
to}}
continue
doing
that?
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
{\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
those
wicked
people
crush
{\ADD{
us}},
your
people;
\par }{\QB they ◄oppress/treat
cruelly►
those
who
belong
to
you [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{6}They
murder
widows
and
orphans
\par }{\QB and
people
from
other
countries
who
{\ADD{
think
it
is
safe
to}}
live
in
our
land.
\par }{\QB \VS{7}Those
wicked
people
say, “Yahweh
does
not
see
anything;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
the
God
whom
those Israelis
{\ADD{
worship}}
does
not
see
{\ADD{
the
evil
things
that
we
do}}.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}You
evil
people
{\ADD{
who
rule
Israel}},
you
are
foolish
and
stupid;
\par }{\QB when
will
you
become
wise [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q \VS{9}God
made
our
ears;
\par }{\QB so
{\ADD{
do
you
think
that}}
he
cannot
hear
{\ADD{
what
you
say}} [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q He
created
our
eyes;
\par }{\QB so
do
you
think
that
he
cannot
see
{\ADD{
the
evil
things
that
you
do}} [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
also scolds
{\ADD{
the
leaders
of
other}}
nations;
\par }{\QB so
do
you
think
that
he
will
not
punish
{\ADD{
you}} [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q He
is
the
one
who
knows
everything;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so
why
do
you
think
that
he
does
not
know
what
you
do}} [RHQ]?
\par }{\QB \VS{11}Yahweh
knows
{\ADD{
everything}}
that
people
are
thinking;
\par }{\QB he
knows
that
what
they
think ◄{\ADD{
is
useless/vanishes
as
quickly
as}}►
smoke [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Yahweh,
you
are
pleased
with
people
who
{\ADD{
want
you
to}}
discipline/correct
them,
\par }{\QB those
who
{\ADD{
want
you
to}}
teach
them
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}When
those
people
have
had
troubles,
you
cause
those
troubles
to
cease,
\par }{\Q and
some
day
{\ADD{
it
will
be
as
though}}
you
will
dig
pits
for
wicked
people,
\par }{\QB and
they
will
fall
into
those
pits
{\ADD{
and
die}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Yahweh
will
not
abandon
his
people;
\par }{\QB he
will
not
desert
like
that
those
who
belong
to
him [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{15}{\ADD{
Some
day}}
judges
will
decide
matters
fairly
for
people,
\par }{\QB and
all
honest/righteous
people
will
be
pleased
about
that.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}But
when
wicked
{\ADD{
people}} ◄{\ADD{
oppressed
me/treated
me
cruelly}}►,
\par }{\Q ◄who
defended
me?/no
one
defended
me.► [RHQ]
\par }{\QB No
one
stood
up
to
testify
for
me
against
those
evil
people [RHQ].
\par }{\Q \VS{17}If
Yahweh
had
not
helped
me
{\ADD{
at
that
time}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
I
would
have
been
executed}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and}}
my
soul/spirit
would
have
gone
to
the
place
where
{\ADD{
dead
people}}
say
nothing.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}I
said/thought
{\ADD{
to
myself}}, “I
am
about
to
die,”
\par }{\QB but
Yahweh,
you
held
me
up
by
faithfully
loving
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Whenever
I
am
very
worried,
\par }{\QB you
comfort/encourage
me
and
cause
me
to
be
happy.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{20}You
have
nothing
to
do
with
wicked
judges,
\par }{\QB who
establish
laws
that
allow
people
to
do
what
is
not
legal.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}They
plan
to
get
rid
of
righteous
{\ADD{
people}},
\par }{\Q and
they
declare
that ◄innocent
people/people
who
have
not
done
what
is
wrong►
must
be
executed.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}But
Yahweh ◄has
become
{\ADD{
like}}
my
fortress/protects
me► [MET];
\par }{\QB my
God
is
{\ADD{
like
a
huge}}
rock
under
which
I
am
protected/safe [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{23}He
will
punish
those
wicked
leaders
in
return
for
the
wicked
things
that
they
have
done,
\par }{\QB and
will
get
rid
of
them
for
the
sins
that
they
have
committed;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
yes}},
Yahweh
our
God
will ◄wipe
them
out/destroy
them
completely►.

\par }\PsalmChap{95}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Come,
sing
to
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB sing
joyfully
to
the
one
who
protects
us [MET]
and
saves
us!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}We
should
thank
him
as
we
come
before
him,
\par }{\QB and
sing ◄joyful
songs/joyfully►
as
we
praise
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Because
Yahweh
is
the
great
God,
\par }{\QB he
is
a
great
king
{\ADD{
who
rules}}
over
all
{\ADD{
other}}
gods.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
rules
over
the
whole
earth,
\par }{\QB from
the deepest
places/caves
to
the
highest
mountains.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
seas
are
his,
because
he
made
them.
\par }{\QB He
is
{\ADD{
also}}
the
one
who [SYN]
formed/made
the
dry
land.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}We
should
come,
worship,
and
bow
down
before
him.
\par }{\QB We
should
kneel
before
Yahweh,
the
one
who
made
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
is
our
God,
\par }{\QB and
we
are
the
people
whom
he
takes
care
of [MET];
\par }{\QB like
sheep
{\ADD{
that
a
shepherd}}
takes
care
of.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Today,
listen
to
what
Yahweh
is
saying
to
you.
\par }{\QB \VS{8}He
says, “Do
not
become
stubborn [IDM]
like
{\ADD{
your
ancestors}}
did
at
Meribah,
\par }{\QB and
like
{\ADD{
they
did}}
at
Massah
in
the
desert.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}There
your
ancestors ◄wanted
to
see/tried
to
determine►
if
they
could
do
many
very
evil
things
{\ADD{
without
my
punishing
them}}.
\par }{\QB Even
though
they
had
seen
me
perform
{\ADD{
many}}
miracles,
they
tested
whether
I
{\ADD{
would
continue
to
be
patient
with
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}For 40
years
I
was
angry
with
those
people,
\par }{\QB and
I
said, ‘Those
people
say
that
they
want
to
please
me,
but
they
do
things
that
I
detest.
\par }{\QB They
refuse
to
obey
my
commands.’
\par }{\Q \VS{11}So
because
I
was
very
angry,
I
solemnly
said/declared
about
them:
\par }{\QB ‘They
will
never
enter
{\ADD{
the
land
of
Canaan}}
where
I
would
have
allowed
them
to
rest!’ ”

\par }\PsalmChap{96}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Sing
to
Yahweh
a
new
song!
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
You
people}}
throughout
the
earth,
sing
to
Yahweh!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Sing
to
Yahweh
and
praise
him [MTY]!
\par }{\QB Every
day
proclaim
{\ADD{
to
others}}
that
he
has
saved/rescued
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Tell
about
his
glory/greatness
to
all people-groups;
\par }{\QB tell
all people-groups
the
marvelous
{\ADD{
things
that
he
has
done}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh
is
great,
and
he
deserves
to
be
praised
very
much;
\par }{\QB he
should
be
revered
more
than
for
all
the
gods,
\par }{\Q \VS{5}because
all
the
gods
that
other people-groups
{\ADD{
worship}}
are
{\ADD{
only}}
idols,
\par }{\QB but
Yahweh
{\ADD{
is
truly
great}};
he
created
the
skies!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Those
who
are
in
his
presence
honor
him
and
can
see
that
he
is
a
great
king.
\par }{\QB They
can
see
in
his
temple
that
he
is
very
powerful
and
is
very
beautiful.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}You
people
in
nations
all
over
the
earth,
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh
for
his
glorious
power [HEN]!
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Praise
Yahweh
like
he
deserves
to
be
praised,
\par }{\QB Bring
an
offering
and
come
to
his
temple.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Bow
down
before
Yahweh
{\ADD{
when
he
appears}}
in
his
holy/sacred
temple;
\par }{\QB everyone
on
the
earth
should
tremble
in
front
of
him,
\par }{\QB because
he
is
majestic
and
holy.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Say
to
all
the people-groups, “Yahweh
is
the
king!
\par }{\QB He
put
the
world
in
its
place,
and
nothing
will
ever
be
able
to
move/shake
it.
\par }{\Q He
will
judge
{\ADD{
all}}
the people-groups
fairly.”
\par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
All
the
beings
that
are
in}} [MTY]
the
heavens
should
be
glad,
and
all
{\ADD{
the
people
on
the}}
earth
should
rejoice.
\par }{\QB The
oceans
and
all
the
creatures
that
are
in
the
oceans
should
roar
{\ADD{
to
praise
Yahweh}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}The
fields
and
everything
that
grows
in
them
should
rejoice.
\par }{\Q When
they
do
that,
{\ADD{
it
will
be
as
though}}
all
the
trees
in
the
forests
will
sing
joyfully
\par }{\QB \VS{13}in
front
of
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q That
will
happen
when
he
comes
to
judge
{\ADD{
everyone
on}} [MTY]
the
earth.
\par }{\QB He
will
judge
all
the
people
fairly/justly,
according
to
{\ADD{
what
he
knows
is}}
true.

\par }\PsalmChap{97}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh
is
the
king!
\par }{\QB I
want
{\ADD{
everyone
on}}
the
earth
to
be
glad/happy,
\par }{\QB and
the
{\ADD{
people
who
live
on}}
the
islands
in
the
oceans
to
{\ADD{
also}}
rejoice
{\ADD{
about
that!}}
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}There
are
very
dark
clouds
around
him
{\ADD{
to
hide
him}};
\par }{\Q he
rules [MTY]
righteously/justly
and
fairly.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
{\ADD{
sends}}
fire
in
front
of
him,
\par }{\QB and
he
completely
burns
all
his
enemies
in
that
fire.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}All
around
the
world
he
causes
lightning
to
flash;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
people
on}}
the
earth
see
it,
and
it
causes
them
to
{\ADD{
be
afraid
and}}
tremble.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}The
mountains/hills
melt
like
wax
in
front
of
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB the
one
who
is
the
Lord,
{\ADD{
who
rules}}
over
all
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}The
{\ADD{
angels
in}} [MTY]
heaven
proclaim
that
he
acts
righteously,
\par }{\QB and
all
the people-groups
see
his
glory.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Everyone
who
worships
idols
should
be
ashamed;
\par }{\QB all
those
who
are
proud
of
their
false
gods
{\ADD{
should
realize
that
their
gods
are
useless}},
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
all
those
gods
bow
down
{\ADD{
to
worship}}
Yahweh.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
The
people}} [MTY]
of
Jerusalem
hear
{\ADD{
about
Yahweh}}
and
are
glad/happy,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
people
in
the
other}} [MTY]
cities
in
Judah
{\ADD{
also}}
rejoice,
\par }{\QB because
Yahweh
judges
{\ADD{
and
punishes
wicked
people}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh
is
the supreme
{\ADD{
king}}
over
all
the
earth;
\par }{\QB he
has
very
great
power,
and
all
the
{\ADD{
other}}
gods
have
no
power
at
all.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Yahweh
loves
those
who
hate
what
{\ADD{
people
do
that}}
is
evil;
\par }{\QB he
protects
the
lives
of
his
people,
\par }{\QB and
he
rescues
them
when
the
wicked
{\ADD{
people
try
to
harm
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}His
light
shines
on
righteous
{\ADD{
people}};
\par }{\QB he
causes
those
who
are
righteous
to
rejoice.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}You
righteous
{\ADD{
people}},
rejoice
about
what
Yahweh
{\ADD{
has
done}},
\par }{\QB and
thank
him,
our
holy
God!

\par }\PsalmChap{98}{\SH A psalm
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Sing
to
Yahweh
a
new
song,
\par }{\Q because
he
has
done
wonderful
things!
\par }{\Q By
his
power [MTY]
and
his
great
strength [DOU]
he
has
defeated
{\ADD{
his
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh
has
declared
to
people
that
he
has
defeated
his
enemies;
\par }{\QB he
has
revealed
that
he
has
punished
{\ADD{
them}},
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
people
in}}
all
the
world
have
seen
that
he
has
done
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Like
he
promised
to
us Israeli
people [MTY],
\par }{\QB he
has
faithfully
loved
us
and ◄been
loyal
to/not
abandoned►
us.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
People
who
live}}
in
very
remote
places
in
all
the
earth
\par }{\QB have
seen
that
our
God
has
defeated
{\ADD{
his
enemies}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}All
you
{\ADD{
people}} [MTY]
everywhere
should
sing
joyfully
to
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB praise
him
while
you
sing
and
shout
joyfully!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Praise
Yahweh
while
you
play
the
lyres/harps,
\par }{\QB playing
{\ADD{
delightful}}
music.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
Some
of
you
should}}
blow
trumpets
and
other
horns,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
while
others}}
shout
joyfully
to
Yahweh,
{\ADD{
our}}
king.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}The
oceans
and
all
{\ADD{
the
creatures}}
that
are
in
the
oceans
should
roar
{\ADD{
to
praise
Yahweh}}.
\par }{\Q Everyone
on
the
earth
should
sing!
\par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
It
should
seem
as
though}}
the
rivers
are clapping
their
hands
{\ADD{
to
praise
Yahweh}}
\par }{\QB and
that
the
hills
are
singing
together
joyfully
in
front
of
Yahweh,
\par }{\Q \VS{9}because
he
will
come
to
judge
{\ADD{
everyone
on}} [MTY]
the
earth!
\par }{\QB He
will
judge
{\ADD{
all}}
the people-groups
{\ADD{
in
the
world}}
justly
and
fairly [DOU].

\par }\PsalmChap{99}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh
is
the
{\ADD{supreme}}
king,
\par }{\Q so
{\ADD{
all}}
the people-groups
should
tremble ◄{\ADD{
in
his
presence/in
front
of
him}}►!
\par }{\Q He
sits
on
his
throne
{\ADD{
in
the
temple}}
above
the
{\ADD{
statues
of}}
winged
creatures,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
the
earth
should
quake/shake!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh
is
a
mighty
{\ADD{
king}}
in
Jerusalem;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but}}
he
is
{\ADD{
also
}}
the supreme
ruler
of
all people-groups.
\par }{\QB \VS{3}{\ADD{
So}}
they
should
praise
him
because
he
is
very
great/powerful;
\par }{\QB and
he
is
holy!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}He
is
a
mighty
king
who ◄loves/is
pleased
with►
what
is
just/right;
\par }{\QB he
has
acted
justly
and
fairly [DOU]
in
Israel.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Praise
Yahweh
our
God!
\par }{\QB Worship
him
{\ADD{
in
front
of
the
Sacred
Chest
in
his
temple}} [MTY],
\par }{\QB where
he
rules
people.
\par }{\QB He
is
holy!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Moses
and
Aaron
were
two
of
his
priests;
\par }{\Q Samuel
also
was
someone
who
prayed
to
him.
\par }{\Q Those
{\ADD{
three}}
cried
out
to
Yahweh
{\ADD{
to
help
them}},
\par }{\QB and
he
answered
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
spoke
to
Moses
and
Aaron
from
the
cloud
{\ADD{
that
was
like
a
huge}}
pillar;
\par }{\QB they
obeyed
{\ADD{
all}}
the
laws
and
commandments [DOU]
that
he
gave
to
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh,
our
God,
you
answered
{\ADD{
your
people}}
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
when
they
cried
out
to
you
to
help
them}};
\par }{\Q you
are
a
God
who
forgave
them
{\ADD{
for
those
sins
that
they
had
committed}},
\par }{\QB even
though
you
punished
them
for
the
things
that
they
did
that
are
wrong.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Praise
Yahweh,
our
God,
\par }{\QB and
worship
him
{\ADD{
at
the
temple}}
on
his
sacred
hill;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
right
to
do
that}}
because
Yahweh,
our
God,
is
holy!

\par }\PsalmChap{100}{\SH A psalm of thanksgiving
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Everyone
in
the
world
should
shout
joyfully
to
Yahweh!
\par }{\QB \VS{2}We
should
worship
Yahweh
gladly!
\par }{\QB We
should
come
before
him
singing
joyful
songs.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}We
should
acknowledge/recognize
that
Yahweh
is
God;
\par }{\QB it
is
he
who
made
us,
{\ADD{
so}}
we
belong
to
him.
\par }{\QB We
are
the
people
that
he
takes
care
of [MET];
\par }{\QB we
are
{\ADD{
like}}
sheep
that
are
cared
for
by
their
shepherd.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Enter
the
gates
{\ADD{
of
his
temple}}
thanking
him;
\par }{\QB enter
the
courtyard
{\ADD{
of
the
temple}}
singing
songs
to
praise
him!
\par }{\Q Thank
him
and
praise
him,
\par }{\Q \VS{5}because
Yahweh
always
{\ADD{
does}}
good
{\ADD{
things
for
us}}.
\par }{\QB He
faithfully
loves
us,
\par }{\QB and ◄is
faithful/is
loyal
to
us
forever/will
never
forsake
us►.

\par }\PsalmChap{101}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
will
sing
to
you!
\par }{\Q I
will
sing
about
{\ADD{
your}}
faithfully
loving
{\ADD{
us}} (OR,
my
being
loyal
to
you
and
acting
justly/fairly
{\ADD{
toward
people}}).
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
I
promise
that}}
while
I
rule
people [MTY],
\par }{\QB I
will
behave
in
such
a
way
that
no
one
will
be
able
to
criticize
me.
\par }{\QB Yahweh, ◄when
will
you
come
to
{\ADD{
help}}
me?/I
need
you
to
come
to
{\ADD{
help}}
me.► [RHQ]
\par }{\Q I
will
do
things
that
are
right.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}I
will
not
allow
stay
away
from
those
who
do
what
is
evil [SYN].
\par }{\Q I
hate
the
deeds
of
those
who ◄{\ADD{
turn
away
from/sin
against}}►
you;
\par }{\QB I
will ◄completely
avoid
those
people/not
allow
those
people
to
come
near
me►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}I
will
not
be
dishonest,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
not
have
anything
to
do
with
evil (OR,
evil
people).
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}I
will
get
rid
of
anyone
who
secretly
slanders
someone
else,
\par }{\Q and
I
will
not ◄tolerate/allow
to
be
near
me►
anyone
who
is
proud
and
arrogant [DOU].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}I
will
approve
of [IDM]
people
in
this
land
who ◄are
loyal
to/faithfully
{\ADD{
obey}}►
{\ADD{
God}},
\par }{\Q and
I
will
allow
them
to ◄live
with/work
for►
me.
\par }{\QB I
will
allow
those
who
behave
in
such
a
way
that
no
one
can
criticize
them
to ◄serve
me/be
my
officials►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}I
will
not
allow
anyone
who
deceives
others
to
work
in
my
palace;
\par }{\Q no
one
who
tells
lies
will
be
allowed
to
continually
come
to
{\ADD{
work
for}}
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Every
day
I
will
{\ADD{
try
to}}
get
rid
of
all
the
wicked
people
in
this
land;
\par }{\Q I
will
{\ADD{
do
that
by}} expelling
them
from
{\ADD{
this}}
city,
which
is
Yahweh’s
city.

\par }\PsalmChap{102}{\SH A prayer written by someone who was afflicted, when he was discouraged and pleaded for Yahweh to help him
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
listen
to
what
I
am
praying;
\par }{\Q hear
me
while
I
cry
out
to
you!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Do
not ◄turn
away/hide
yourself►
from
me
when
I ◄have
troubles/am
distressed►!
\par }{\Q Listen
to
me,
\par }{\QB and
answer
me
quickly
now,
when
I
am
calling
out
to
you!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}My
life
is
ending,
like
smoke
that
disappears [SIM];
\par }{\Q I
have
{\ADD{
a
high
fever
which}}
burns
my
body
like
a
fire
burns [SIM].
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
I
feel
like}}
I
am drying
up
like
grass [SIM]
that
has
been
beaten/trampled
down,
\par }{\QB and
I
no
longer
have
a
desire
to
eat
food.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
groan
loudly,
\par }{\QB and
my
bones
can
be
seen
under
my
skin
{\ADD{
because
I
have
become
very
thin}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
am
like
a
{\ADD{
lonely
and
despised}}
vulture
in
the
desert,
\par }{\QB like
an
owl
by
itself
in
the
abandoned
ruins
{\ADD{
of
a
building/city}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}I
lie
awake
{\ADD{
at
night}};
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because
there
is
no
one
to
comfort
me}},
\par }{\QB I
am
like
a
lonely
bird
{\ADD{
sitting}}
on
a
housetop [SIM].
\par }{\Q \VS{8}All
during
the
day
my
enemies
insult
me;
\par }{\QB those
who
make fun
of
me
mention
my
name
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
say, “May
you
be
like
him”}}
when
they
curse
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{9-10}Because
you
are
very
angry [DOU]
with
me,
\par }{\Q now
{\ADD{
I
sit
in}}
ashes
{\ADD{
while
I
am
suffering
greatly}};
\par }{\QB and
those
ashes
{\ADD{
fall
on}}
the
bread/food
that
I
eat,
\par }{\QB and
what
I
drink
has
my
tears
mixed
with
it.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
you
have
picked
me
up
and
thrown
me
away!
\par }{\Q \VS{11}My
time
to
remain
alive
is
like
an
evening
shadow
{\ADD{
that
will
soon
be
gone}} [SIM].
\par }{\QB I
am withering
like
grass
withers
{\ADD{
in
the
hot
sun}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}But
Yahweh,
you
are
our
king
who
rules [MTY]
forever;
\par }{\Q people
who
are
not
yet
born
will
remember
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You
will
arise
and
be
merciful
to
{\ADD{
the
people
of}} [MTY]
Jerusalem;
\par }{\QB it
is
now
time
for
you
to
do
that;
\par }{\Q this
is
the
time
for
you
to
be
kind
to
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Even
though ◄the
city
has
been
destroyed/our
enemies
have
destroyed
our
city►,
\par }{\QB we
who
serve
you
still
love
the
stones
that
{\ADD{
were
formerly}}
in
the
city
walls;
\par }{\Q because
now
there
is
rubble
everywhere,
\par }{\QB we,
your
people,
are
very
sad
when
we
see
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}Yahweh,
{\ADD{
some
day
the
people
of
other}}
nations
will
revere
you [MTY];
\par }{\Q all
the
kings
on
earth
will
see
that
you
are
very
glorious/great.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}You
will
rebuild
Jerusalem,
\par }{\QB and
you
will
appear
there
with
your
glory/brightness.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}You
will
listen
to
the
prayers
of
your
people
who
are
homeless,
\par }{\QB and
you
will ◄not
ignore
them/do
what
they
request► [LIT]
\par }{\QB when
they
plead
with
you
to
help
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{18}Yahweh,
{\ADD{
I
want
to}}
write
these
words
\par }{\QB in
order
that
people
in
future
years
{\ADD{
will
know
what}}
you
have
done,
\par }{\QB in
order
that
people
who
are
not
born
yet
will
praise
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}They
will
know
that
you
looked
down
from
your
holy/sacred
place
in
heaven [DOU]
\par }{\Q and
saw
{\ADD{
what
was happening
on}}
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}They
will
know
that
you
hear
prisoners
groaning
\par }{\QB and
that
you
will
set
free
those
who
have
been
told, “You
will
be
executed.”
\par }{\Q \VS{21}As
a
result,
people
in
Jerusalem
will
praise
you [DOU]
for
what
you
{\ADD{
have
done}}
\par }{\QB \VS{22}when
many
people
{\ADD{
from
other people-groups}}
and
{\ADD{
those
who
are
citizens
of
other}}
kingdoms
gather
to
worship
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}{\ADD{
But
now}}
you
have
caused
me
to
become
weak
while
I
am
still
young;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
I
think
that}}
I
will ◄not
live
much
longer/
very
long/soon
die►.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}I
say
to
you, “My
God,
do
not
cause
me
to
die
now,
\par }{\QB before
I
become
old!
\par }{\Q You
live
forever!
\par }{\Q \VS{25}You
created
the
world
long
ago,
\par }{\QB and
you
made ◄the
heavens/everything
in
the
sky►
with
your
own
hands.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}The
earth
and
the
heavens/sky
will
disappear,
but
you
will
remain.
\par }{\QB They
will
wear
out
like
clothes
wear
out.
\par }{\Q You
will
get
rid
of
them
like
{\ADD{
people
get
rid
of}}
old
clothes,
\par }{\QB and
they
will
no
longer exist,
\par }{\Q \VS{27}but
you
are
{\ADD{
not
like
the
things
that
you
created}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because
you
are}}
always
the
same;
\par }{\QB you
never
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}{\ADD{
Some
day}}
our
children
will
live
safely
{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}},
\par }{\QB and
their
descendants
will
be
protected
in
your
presence.”

\par }\PsalmChap{103}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
I
tell}}
myself
that
I
should
praise
Yahweh.
\par }{\QB I
will
praise
him [MTY]
with
all
of
my
inner
being,
{\ADD{
because}}
he [MTY]
is
holy.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
I
tell}}
myself
that
I
should
praise
Yahweh
\par }{\QB and
never
forget
all
the
kind
things
he
has
done
for
me:
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
forgives
all
my
sins,
\par }{\QB and
he
heals
me
from
all
my
diseases/sicknesses;
\par }{\Q \VS{4}he
keeps
me
from
dying [MTY],
\par }{\QB and
blesses
me
by
faithfully
loving
me
and
acting mercifully
to
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
gives
me
good
things
during
my
entire
life.
\par }{\QB He
makes
me
feel
young
and
strong
like
eagles.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh
judges
justly
and ◄vindicates/does
what
is
right
for►
all
those
who
have
been
treated unfairly.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
Long
ago}}
he
revealed
to
Moses
what
he
planned
to
do;
\par }{\QB he
showed
to
the
{\ADD{
ancestors
of
us}} Israeli
people
the
mighty
things
that
he
was
able
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh
acts mercifully
and
kindly;
\par }{\QB he
does
not
quickly ◄get
angry/punish
us►
{\ADD{
when
we
sin}};
\par }{\Q he
is
always
{\ADD{
showing
us
that
he}}
faithfully
loves
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
will
not
keep
rebuking
us,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
not
remain
angry
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
punishes
us
for
our
sins,
\par }{\QB but
he
does
not
punish
us
{\ADD{
severely}}
as
we
deserve [DOU]!
\par }{\Q \VS{11}The
skies
are
very
high
above
the
earth,
\par }{\QB and
Yahweh’s
faithful
love
for
all
those
who
revere
him
is
just
as
great.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}He
has
taken
away
{\ADD{
the
guilt
for}} [MTY]
our
sins,
\par }{\QB taking
it
as
far
from
us
as
the
east
is
from
the
west.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Just
like
parents
act mercifully
toward
their
children,
\par }{\QB Yahweh
is
kind
to
those
who
revere
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
knows
what
our
bodies
are
like;
\par }{\QB he
remembers
that
{\ADD{
he
created
us
from}}
dirt,
\par }{\QB and
so
we
quickly
fail
{\ADD{
to
do
what
pleases
him}} [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{15}We humans
do
not
live
forever [SIM];
\par }{\QB we
are
like
grass [SIM]
{\ADD{
that
withers
and
dies}}.
\par }{\Q We
are
like
wild
flowers:
They
bloom
{\ADD{
for
a
short
while}},
\par }{\Q \VS{16}but
then
the
{\ADD{
hot}}
wind
blows
over
them,
and
they
disappear;
\par }{\QB no
one
sees
them
again.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}But
Yahweh
will
faithfully
keep
loving
forever
\par }{\QB all
those
who
revere
him.
\par }{\QB He
will
act
fairly
to
our
children
and
to
their
children;
\par }{\Q \VS{18}he
will
act
that
way
to
all
those
who
obey
the
agreement
he
made
with
them
{\ADD{
to
bless
them
if
they
did
what
he
told
them
to
do}},
\par }{\QB to
all
those
who
obey
what
he
has
commanded.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}Yahweh
made/caused
the
heavens
to
be
the
place
where
he
rules [MTY];
\par }{\QB from
there
he
rules
over
everything.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}You
angels
who
belong
to
Yahweh,
praise
him!
\par }{\QB You
are
powerful
creatures/beings
who
do
what
he
tells
you
to
do;
\par }{\QB you
obey
what
he
commands.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Praise
Yahweh,
you
armies/thousands
of
angels
who
serve
him
and
do
what
he
desires!
\par }{\Q \VS{22}All
you
things
that
Yahweh
has
created,
praise
him;
\par }{\QB praise
him
in
every
place
where
he
rules,
everywhere!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q And
I
{\ADD{
also}}
will
praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{104}{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
I
tell}}
myself
that
I
should
praise
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q Yahweh,
my
God,
you
are
very
great!
\par }{\QB Like
a
king
has
on
his
royal
robes [MET],
\par }{\Q you
have
honor
and
majesty/greatness
all
around
you!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
{\ADD{
created/caused}}
light
to
be
like
your
robe [MET].
\par }{\QB You
spread
out
the
sky
like
{\ADD{
a
man
sets
up}}
a
tent.
\par }{\QB \VS{3}You
made/put
your
home
{\ADD{
in
heaven}},
above
the
rain
clouds
in
the
sky,
{\ADD{
like
a
man
puts
the}}
rafters
of
his
house
in
place [MET].
\par }{\Q You
made/caused
the
clouds
to
be
like
chariots
{\ADD{
to
carry
you}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}You
caused
the
winds
to
be
{\ADD{
like}}
your
messengers [MET],
\par }{\Q and
flames
of
fire
to
be
{\ADD{
like}}
your
servants.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}You
placed
the
world
firmly
on
its
foundation
\par }{\QB so
that
it
can
never
be
moved/shaken.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
Later}},
you
covered
the
earth
with
a
flood,
like
a
blanket,
\par }{\QB with
the
water
that
covered
the
mountains.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
But}}
when
you
rebuked
the
water,
the
oceans
receded;
\par }{\QB your
voice
spoke
like
thunder,
\par }{\Q and
then
the
waters
rushed
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Mountains
rose
up
{\ADD{
from
the
water}},
\par }{\QB and
the
valleys
sank
down
\par }{\QB to
the levels
that
you
had
determined
for
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
Then}}
you
set
a
boundary
for
the
oceans,
a
boundary
that
they
cannot
cross;
\par }{\QB their
water
will
never
again
cover
the
{\ADD{
whole}}
earth.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}You
make/cause
springs
to
pour
{\ADD{
water}}
into
ravines;
\par }{\QB their
{\ADD{
water}}
flows
down
between
the
mountains.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Those
{\ADD{
streams}}
provide
water
for
all
the
animals
{\ADD{
to
drink}};
\par }{\QB the
wild
donkeys
{\ADD{
drink
the
water
and}}
are
no
longer
thirsty.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Birds
make
their
nests
alongside
{\ADD{
the
streams}},
\par }{\QB and
they
sing
among
the
branches
{\ADD{
of
the
trees}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}From ◄your
home
in
heaven/the
sky►
you
send
rain
down
on
the
mountains,
\par }{\QB and
you
fill
the
earth
with
many
good
things
that
you
create.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}You
make/cause
grass
to
grow
for
the
cattle
{\ADD{
to
eat}},
\par }{\QB and
you
make/cause
plants
to
grow
for
people.
\par }{\QB In
that
way
{\ADD{
animals
and
people}}
get
their
food
from
{\ADD{
what
grows
in}}
the
soil.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}We
get
{\ADD{
grapes
to
make}} [MTY]
wine
to
{\ADD{
drink
and}}
make
us
cheerful,
\par }{\QB and
we
get
{\ADD{
olives
to
make}} [MTY]
olive
oil
to
{\ADD{
put
on
our}}
skin
and
cause
it
to
shine,
\par }{\QB and
we
get
{\ADD{
grain
to
make}} [MTY]
bread
to
give
us
strength.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Yahweh,
you
{\ADD{
send
plenty
of
rain
to}}
water
your
trees,
\par }{\QB the
cedar
{\ADD{
trees}}
that
you
planted
in
Lebanon.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Birds
make
their
nests
in
those
{\ADD{
trees}};
\par }{\QB even storks
make
their
nests
in
pine/fir
trees.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}High
up
in
the
mountains
the
wild
goats
live,
\par }{\QB and hyraxes/badgers
live
in
the
crags/crevices
in
the
rocks.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}{\ADD{
Yahweh}},
you
made
the
moon
to indicate
the
times
for
our
festivals,
\par }{\QB and
you
made
the
sun
that
knows
when
to
go
down.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}You
bring
darkness,
and
it
becomes
night,
\par }{\QB when
all
the
animals
in
the
forest
prowl
around,
{\ADD{
looking
for
food}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}At
night
the
young
lions
roar
as
they
seek
their
prey,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but}}
they
depend
on
you
to
give
them
food.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}At
dawn,
they
go
back
to
their
dens
and
lie
down.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}And
during
the
daytime,
people
go
to
their
work;
\par }{\QB they
work
until
it
is
evening.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{24}Yahweh,
you
have
made
so
many
different
kinds
of
things!
\par }{\QB You
were
{\ADD{
very}}
wise
as
you
made
them
all.
\par }{\QB The
earth
is
full
of
the
creatures
that
you
{\ADD{
made}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}{\ADD{
We
see}}
the
ocean
which
is
very
large [DOU]!
\par }{\QB It
is
full
of
many
kinds
of
living
creatures,
\par }{\QB big
ones
and
little
ones.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}We
see
the
ships
which
sail
along!
\par }{\QB We
see
the
huge
sea
monster,
which
you
made
to ◄splash
around/play►
in
the
sea.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{27}All
of
those
creatures
depend
on
you
\par }{\QB to
give
them
the
food
that
they
need.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}When
you
give
them
the
food
that
they
need,
\par }{\QB they
gather
it.
\par }{\Q You
give
them
what
you
have
in
your
hand,
\par }{\QB and
they
{\ADD{
eat
it
and}}
are
satisfied.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}{\ADD{
But}}
if
you
refuse
to
give
food
to
them,
\par }{\QB they
become
terrified.
\par }{\Q And
when
you
cause
them
to
stop
breathing,
they
die;
\par }{\QB their
bodies
{\ADD{
decay
and}}
become
soil
again.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}When
you
cause newborn
creatures
to
begin
to
breathe,
\par }{\QB they
start
to
live;
\par }{\QB you
give
new
life
to
all
the
living
creatures
on
the
earth.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{31}I
want
the
glory
of
Yahweh
to
last
forever.
\par }{\QB Iwant
him
to
rejoice
about
{\ADD{
all}}
the
things
that
he
has
created.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}He
causes
the
earth
to
shake
{\ADD{
just}}
by
looking
at
it!
\par }{\QB By
{\ADD{
merely}}
touching
the
mountains
he
makes/causes
them
to
pour
out
fire
and
smoke!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{33}I
will
sing
to
Yahweh ◄as
long
as
I
live/throughout
my
entire
life►.
\par }{\QB I
will
praise
my
God
until
the
day
that
I
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}I
want
Yahweh
to
be
pleased
by
all
those
things
that
I
have
thought
{\ADD{
about
him}},
\par }{\QB because
I
rejoice
about
{\ADD{
knowing}}
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}{\ADD{
But}}
I
desire
that
sinners
will
disappear
from
the
earth,
\par }{\QB so
that
there
will
be
no
more
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q {\ADD{
But
as
for}}
me,
I
will
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q ◄Praise
him/Hallelujah►!

\par }\PsalmChap{105}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Give
thanks
to
Yahweh,
and
tell
others
that
he
is
very
great!
\par }{\QB Tell
everyone
in
the
world
what
he
has
done!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Sing
to
him;
praise
him
as
you
sing
to
him;
\par }{\QB tell
others
about
his
wonderful
miracles.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Be
happy
because
{\ADD{
you
know
that}}
he [MTY]
is
holy!
\par }{\QB You
people
who
worship
Yahweh,
rejoice!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Ask
Yahweh
to
help
you
and
give
you
his
strength,
\par }{\QB and
continue
to
ask
him!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5-6}You
people
who
are
descendants
of
God’s
servant
Abraham,
\par }{\QB you
descendants
of
Jacob,
the
man
God
chose,
\par }{\QB think
about
{\ADD{
all}}
the
wonderful
things
that
he
has
done:
\par }{\QB He
performed
miracles,
and
he
punished
{\ADD{
all
our
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
is
Yahweh,
our
God.
\par }{\Q He
rules
and
judges
{\ADD{
people}}
throughout
the
earth.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}He
never
forgets
the
agreement
that
he
made;
\par }{\QB he
made
a
promise
that
will
last
for 1,000
generations;
\par }{\Q \VS{9}that
is
the
agreement
that
he
made
with
Abraham,
\par }{\QB and
he
repeated
that
agreement
with
Isaac.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
Later}}
he
confirmed
it
{\ADD{
again}}
to
Jacob
\par }{\QB as
an
agreement
for
the Israeli
{\ADD{
people}}
that
would
last
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}What
he
said
was, “I
will
give
you
the
Canaan
region;
\par }{\QB it
will
belong
to
you
{\ADD{
and
your
descendants
forever}}.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
He
said
that
to
them}}
when
there
were
only
a
few
of
them,
\par }{\QB a tiny
group
of
people
who
were
living
in
that
land
like
strangers.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}They
continued
to
wander
from
one
place
to
another,
\par }{\QB from
one
kingdom
to
another.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}But
he
did
not
allow
others
to
oppress
them.
\par }{\QB He
warned
those
kings
by
saying
to
them,
\par }{\Q \VS{15}“Do
not
do
harm
the
{\ADD{
people}}
whom
I
have
chosen!
\par }{\QB Do
not
harm
my
prophets!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}He
sent
a
famine
to
Canaan,
and
{\ADD{
as
a
result
all
the
people}}
had
no
food
to
eat.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}So
his
people
went
to
Egypt,
but
first
he
sent
someone
there.
\par }{\QB He
sent
Joseph,
who
had
been
sold
to
be
a
slave.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}{\ADD{
Later,
while
Joseph
was
in
prison
in
Egypt}},
\par }{\QB they
put
his
legs
in
shackles
that
bruised
his
feet,
\par }{\Q and
they
put
an
iron
collar
around
his
neck.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}There,
Yahweh ◄refined
Joseph’s
character/tested
Joseph
to
see
if
Joseph
would
continue
to
trust
him►,
\par }{\QB until
what
Joseph
predicted
would
happen ◄came
true/happened►.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}The
king
{\ADD{
of
Egypt}}
summoned
him,
and
he
set
Joseph
free;
\par }{\QB this
ruler
of
many people-groups
released
Joseph
{\ADD{
from
prison}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}{\ADD{
Then}}
he
appointed
him
to
take
care
of
everything
in
the
king’s
household,
\par }{\QB to
take
care
of
everything
that
the
king
possessed.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}◄Joseph
was
permitted/He
permitted
Joseph►
to
command
the
king’s
servants
\par }{\QB to
do
anything
that
Joseph
wanted
them
to
do,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
even}}
to
tell
the
king’s advisors
the
things
that
they
should
do
{\ADD{
for
the
people
of
Egypt}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}Later,
{\ADD{
Joseph’s
father}}
Jacob
arrived
in
Egypt.
\par }{\QB He
lived
like
a
foreigner
in
the
land
that
belonged
to
the
descendants
of
Ham.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}And
{\ADD{
years
later}}
Yahweh
caused
the
descendants
of
Jacob
to
become
very
numerous.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
As
a
result}},
their
enemies,
{\ADD{
the
Egyptians}},
considered
that
the Israelis
were
too
strong.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}{\ADD{
So}}
Yahweh
caused
the
rulers
of
Egypt
to ◄turn
against/hate►
the Israeli
people,
\par }{\QB and
they
planned
ways
to
get
rid
of
his
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}{\ADD{
But
then}}
Yahweh
sent
his
servant
Moses
\par }{\QB along
with
{\ADD{
Moses’
older
brother}}
Aaron,
whom
Yahweh
had
{\ADD{
also}}
chosen
{\ADD{
to
be
his
servant}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Those
two
performed
amazing
miracles
among
the
people
of
Egypt,
\par }{\QB in
that
land
where
the
descendants
of
Ham
lived.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}Yahweh
sent
darkness,
so
that
the
people
of
Egypt
could
not
see
anything [DOU],
\par }{\QB but
the
rulers
of
Egypt
refused [RHQ]
to
obey
when
{\ADD{
Moses
and
Aaron}}
commanded
{\ADD{
them
to
let
the Israeli
people
leave
Egypt}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Yahweh
caused
{\ADD{
all}}
the
water
in
Egypt
to
become ◄blood/{\ADD{
red
like}}
blood►,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
his
doing
that}}
caused
all
the
fish
to
die.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}{\ADD{
Then
he
caused}}
the
land
to
become
full
of
frogs;
\par }{\QB the
king
and
his
officials
even
had
frogs
in
their bedrooms.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}{\ADD{
Then}}
Yahweh
commanded
that
flies
come,
and
swarms
of
them
descended
{\ADD{
on
the
people
of
Egypt}},
\par }{\QB and
gnats
{\ADD{
also}}
swarmed
across
the
whole
country.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}Instead
of
sending
rain,
Yahweh
sent
{\ADD{
terrible}}
hail,
\par }{\QB and
lightning
flashed
throughout
the
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}The
hail
ruined
their grapevines
and
fig
trees
\par }{\QB and
shattered
all
the
{\ADD{
other}}
trees.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}He
commanded
locusts
to
come,
and
swarms
of
them
came;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so
many
that}}
they
could
not
be
counted.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}The
locusts
ate
every
green
plant
in
the
land,
\par }{\QB ruining
all
the
crops.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}{\ADD{
Then}}
Yahweh
killed
the
oldest
son
in
every
house
{\ADD{
of
the
people
of
Egypt}} [DOU].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{37}Then
he
brought
the Israeli
{\ADD{
people}}
out
{\ADD{
from
Egypt}};
\par }{\QB they
were
carrying
loads
of
{\ADD{
jewelry
made
of}}
silver
and
gold
{\ADD{
that
the
women
of
Egypt
had
given
to
them}}.
\par }{\Q No
one
was
left
behind
because
of
being
sick.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}{\ADD{
The
people
of}}
Egypt
were
glad
when
the Israeli
people
left,
\par }{\QB because
they
had
become
very
afraid
of
the Israelis.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}{\ADD{
Then}}
Yahweh
spread
a
cloud
to
cover
the Israelis;
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
at
night
it
became}}
a
big
fire
{\ADD{
in
the
sky}}
to
give
them
light.
\par }{\Q \VS{40}{\ADD{
Later}}
the Israelis
asked
for
{\ADD{
meat
to
eat}},
\par }{\QB and
Yahweh
sent
{\ADD{
flocks
of}}
quail
to
them,
\par }{\Q and
he
gave
them
plenty
of
manna
{\ADD{
food}}
from
the
sky
{\ADD{
each
morning}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}{\ADD{
One
day}}
he
caused
a
rock
to
open
up
and
water
poured
out
{\ADD{
for
them
to
drink}};
\par }{\QB it
was
like
a
river
flowing
in
that
desert.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{42}{\ADD{
He
did
that}}
because
he
kept
thinking
about
the
sacred
promise
{\ADD{
that
he
had
given}}
to
his
servant,
Abraham.
\par }{\Q \VS{43}So
his
people
were
joyful
as
he
brought
them
out
from
Egypt;
\par }{\QB those
people
whom
he
had
chosen
were
shouting
joyfully
as
they
went.
\par }{\Q \VS{44}He
gave
to
them
the
land
that
belonged
to
the people-groups
{\ADD{
that
lived
there
in
Canaan}},
\par }{\QB and
the Israelis
harvested
crops
that
{\ADD{
other}}
people
had
planted.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}{\ADD{
Yahweh
did
all
these
things}}
\par }{\QB in
order
that
his
people
would
do
all
the
things
that
he
had
commanded
them
to
do [DOU].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{106}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh,
because
he
does
good
things
{\ADD{
for
us}};
\par }{\QB he
faithfully
loves
{\ADD{
us}}
forever/continually!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
Because
Yahweh
has
done
many
great
things}},
\par }{\QB no
one
can [RHQ]
tell
all
the
great
things
that
Yahweh
has
done,
\par }{\QB and
no
one
can
praise
him
enough/sufficiently.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}◄Happy
are/He
is
pleased
with►
those
who
act
fairly/justly,
\par }{\QB with
those
who
always
do
what
is
right.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
be
kind
to
me
when
you
help
your
people;
\par }{\QB help
me
when
you
rescue/save
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Allow
me
to
see
it
when
your
people
become
prosperous
again
\par }{\QB and
when
{\ADD{
all
the
people
of}}
your
nation,
{\ADD{
Israel}},
are
happy;
\par }{\QB allow
me
to
be
happy
with
them!
\par }{\QB I
want
to
praise
you
along
with
{\ADD{
all}}
those
{\ADD{
others}}
who
belong
to
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}We
and
our
ancestors
have
sinned;
\par }{\QB we
have
done
things
that
were
very
wicked [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{7}When
our
ancestors
were
in
Egypt,
\par }{\QB they
did
not
pay
attention
to
the
wonderful
things
that
Yahweh
did;
\par }{\QB they
forgot
about
the
many
times
that
he
showed
that
he
faithfully
loved
them.
\par }{\Q Instead,
when
they
were
at
the
Red
Sea,
\par }{\QB they
rebelled
against
God,
who
is
greater
than
any
other
god.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}But
he
rescued
them
for
the
sake
of
his
own
{\ADD{
reputation}}
\par }{\QB in
order
that
he
could
show
that
he
is
very
powerful.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
rebuked
the
Red
Sea
and
it
became
dry,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
then}}
while
he
led
our
ancestors
across
it,
\par }{\QB they
walked
through
it
as
though
it
were
as
dry
as
a
desert [SIM].
\par }{\Q \VS{10}In
that
way
he
rescued
them
from
the
power [MTY]
of
their
enemies
who
hated
them [DOU].
\par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
Then}}
their
enemies
were
drowned
in
the
water
{\ADD{
of
the
Red
Sea}};
\par }{\QB not
one
of
them
was
left.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}When
that
happened,
our
ancestors
believed
{\ADD{
that
Yahweh
had
truly
done
for
them}}
what
he
had
promised
to
do,
\par }{\QB and
they
sang
to
praise
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}But
they
soon
forgot
what
he
had
done
for
them;
\par }{\QB they
{\ADD{
did
things}}
without
waiting
to
find
out
what
Yahweh
wanted
them
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}They
intensely
wanted
{\ADD{
food
like
they
formerly
ate
in
Egypt}}.
\par }{\QB They
{\ADD{
did
evil
things
to}}
find
out
{\ADD{
if
they
could
do
those
things
without
God
punishing
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}{\ADD{
So}}
he
gave
them
what
they
requested,
\par }{\QB but
he
{\ADD{
also}}
caused
a
terrible
disease
to
afflict
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}{\ADD{
Later}}
when
{\ADD{
some
of}}
the
men
became
jealous
of
Moses
\par }{\Q and
{\ADD{
his
older
brother}}
Aaron,
who
was
dedicated
{\ADD{
to
serve
Yahweh
by
being
a
priest}},
\par }{\Q \VS{17}the
ground
opened
up
and
swallowed
Dathan
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
also}}
buried
Abiram
and
his
family.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}And
{\ADD{
God
sent}}
a
fire
down
{\ADD{
from
heaven}}
\par }{\QB which
burned
up
{\ADD{
all}}
the
wicked
{\ADD{
people
who ◄supported
them/agreed
with►
them}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}Then
the
{\ADD{Israeli
leaders}}
made
a
gold
statue
at
Sinai
{\ADD{
Mountain}}
\par }{\QB and
worshiped
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Instead
of
worshiping
{\ADD{
our}}
glorious
God,
\par }{\QB they
{\ADD{
started
to}}
worship
a
statue
of
a
bull
that
eats
grass!
\par }{\Q \VS{21}They
forgot
about
God,
who
had
rescued
them
by
the
great
miracles
that
he
performed
in
Egypt.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}They
forgot
about
the
wonderful
things
that
he
did
for
them
in
Egypt
\par }{\QB and
the
amazing/awesome
things
that
he
did
for
them
at
the
Red
Sea.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Because
of
that,
God
said
that
he
would
get
rid
of
the Israelis,
\par }{\QB but
Moses,
whom
God
had
chosen
{\ADD{
to
serve
him}}, pleadeed
with
God
{\ADD{
not
to
get
rid
of
them}}.
\par }{\QB And
as
a
result
God
did
not
destroy
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{24}{\ADD{
Later}},
our
ancestors ◄refused/were
afraid►
to
enter
beautiful
{\ADD{
Canaan}}
land
\par }{\QB because
they
did
not
believe
{\ADD{
that
God
would
enable
them
to
take
the
land
from
the
people
who
were
living
there,
as}}
he
had
promised.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}They
stayed
in
their
tents
and
grumbled
\par }{\QB and
would
not
pay
attention
to
what
Yahweh
said
that
they
should
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}So
he
solemnly [MTY]
told
them
\par }{\QB that
he
would
cause
them
to
die
{\ADD{
there}}
in
the
desert,
\par }{\QB \VS{27}and
that
he
would
scatter
their
descendants
among
the
{\ADD{
people
of
other}}
nations/people-groups
{\ADD{
who
did
not
believe
in
him}},
\par }{\QB and
that
he
would
allow
them
to
die
in
those
lands.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{28}Later
the Israeli
people
{\ADD{
started
to}}
worship
{\ADD{
the
idol
of}}
Baal
{\ADD{
who
they
thought
lived}}
at
Peor
{\ADD{
Mountain}},
\par }{\Q and
they
ate
{\ADD{
meat
that
had
been}}
sacrificed
to
{\ADD{
Baal
and
those
other}} lifeless
gods.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Yahweh
became
{\ADD{
very}}
angry
because
of
what
they
had
done,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so
again}}
he
sent
a
terrible
disease
to
attack/strike
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}But
Phinehas
stood
up
and
punished/killed
{\ADD{
the
ones
who
had
sinned
greatly}},
\par }{\QB and
as
a
result
the ◄plague/serious
disease►
ended.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}People
have
remembered
that
righteous
thing
that
Phinehas
did,
\par }{\QB and
in
future
years
people
will
remember
it.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{32}{\ADD{
Then}}
at
Meribah
Springs
our
ancestors
caused
Yahweh
to
become
angry,
\par }{\QB and
as
a
result
Moses
had
trouble.
\par }{\Q \VS{33}They
caused
Moses
to
become
very
angry [IDM],
\par }{\QB and
he
said
things
that
were
foolish.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{34}Our
ancestors
did
not
destroy
the
people
{\ADD{
who
did
not
believe
in
Yahweh}}
\par }{\QB like
he
told
them
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}Instead,
they
mingled
with
people
from
those people-groups,
\par }{\QB and
they
started
to
do
the
evil
things
that
those
people
did.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}Our
ancestors
worshiped
the
idols
of
those
people,
\par }{\QB which
resulted
in
their
being
destroyed/exiled/taken
to
another
country [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{37}{\ADD{
Some
of}}
the Israelis
sacrificed
their
sons
and
daughters
to
the
demons
{\ADD{
that
those
idols represented}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}They
killed [MTY]
their
own
children,
who ◄were
innocent/had
not
done
things
that
were
wrong►,
\par }{\Q and
offered
them
as
sacrifices
to
the
idols
in
Canaan.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
As
a
result}},
Canaan
land
was
polluted
by
those
murders [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{39}So
by
their
deeds
they
caused
themselves
to
become
unacceptable
to
God;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because
they
did
not
faithfully
worship
only
God}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
they
became
like}}
women
who
sleep
with
other
men
{\ADD{
instead
of
sleeping
only
with
their
husbands}} [MET].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{40}So
Yahweh
became
very
angry
with
his
people;
\par }{\QB he
was
completely
disgusted
with
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}{\ADD{
As
a
result}}
he
allowed people-groups
{\ADD{
who
did
not
believe
in
him}}
to
conquer
them,
\par }{\QB so
those
who
hated
our
ancestors
started
to
rule
over
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}Their
enemies ◄oppressed
them/treated
them
cruelly►
\par }{\QB and
completely
controlled
them [MET].
\par }{\Q \VS{43}Many
times
Yahweh
rescued
them,
\par }{\QB but
they
continued
to
rebel
against
him,
\par }{\QB and
they
were
finally
destroyed
because
of
the
sins
that
they
committed.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{44}However,
Yahweh
{\ADD{
always}}
heard
them
when
they
cried
out
to
him;
\par }{\QB he
listened
to
them
when
they
were
distressed.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}For
their
sake,
he
thought
about
the
agreement/promise
that
he
had
made
{\ADD{
to
bless}}
them,
\par }{\QB and
because
he
never
stopped
loving
them
very
much,
\par }{\QB he
changed
his
mind
{\ADD{
about
punishing
them
more}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{46}He
caused
all
those
who
had
taken
the Israelis
{\ADD{
to
Babylonia}}
to ◄feel
sorry
for/pity►
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{47}Yahweh
our
God,
rescue/save
us
\par }{\Q and
bring
us
back
{\ADD{
to
Israel}}
from
among
those people-groups
\par }{\QB in
order
that
we
may
thank
you [MTY]
\par }{\QB and
joyfully
praise
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{48}Praise
Yahweh,
the
God
whom
{\ADD{
we}} Israelis
{\ADD{
worship}},
\par }{\Q praise
him
now
and
forever!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q And
I
want
everyone
to
say, “Amen/May
it
be
so!”
\par }{\QB Praise
Yahweh!

\par }{\MS Book Five
\par }\PsalmChap{107}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Give
thanks
to
Yahweh,
because
he
always
does
good
{\ADD{
things
for
us}}
\par }{\QB His
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
lasts
forever!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Those
whom
Yahweh
has
saved
should
tell
others
\par }{\QB that
he
has
rescued
them
from
their
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
has
gathered
{\ADD{
those
of
you}}
who
were
{\ADD{◄exiled/taken forcefully►}}
to
many
lands;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
he
has
gathered
you
together
from}}
the
east
and
the
west,
\par }{\QB from
the
north
and
from
the
south.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Some
of
those
{\ADD{
who
returned
from
those
countries}}
wandered
in
the
desert;
\par }{\QB they
were
lost
and
had
no
homes
to
live
in.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
were
hungry
and
thirsty,
\par }{\QB and
they
were
very
discouraged.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}When
they
were
in
trouble,
they
called
out
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB and
he
rescued
them
from ◄being
distressed/their difficulties►.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
led
them
along
a
straight
road
{\ADD{
where
they
walked
safely}}
\par }{\QB to
cities
{\ADD{
in
Canaan}}
where
they
could
live.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
should
praise/thank
Yahweh
for
loving
them
faithfully
\par }{\QB and
for
the
wonderful
things
that
he
does
for
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
gives
thirsty
people
plenty
{\ADD{
of
water}}
to
drink,
\par }{\QB and
he
gives
hungry
people
plenty
of
good
things
{\ADD{
to
eat}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Some
of
them
were
in
very
dark [HEN] ◄places
{\ADD{
in
Babylonia/other
countries}}►;
\par }{\QB they
were
prisoners,
suffering
because
of
chains
{\ADD{
fastened
to
their
hands
and
feet}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
were
in
prison
because
they
had ◄rebelled
against/not
obeyed►
the
message
of
God;
\par }{\Q they
were
there
because
they
had
despised
the
advice
given
by
God,
\par }{\QB who
is
greater
than
all
other
gods.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
That
is
why}}
their
bodies
were
worn
out
from
hard
labor;
\par }{\QB when
they
fell
down,
there
was
no
one
who
would
help
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}In
their
troubles,
they
called
out
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB and
he
rescued
them
from
their
being
distressed.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
broke
the
chains
that
were
on
their
hands
and
feet;
\par }{\QB and
brought
them
out
of
those
very
dark
{\ADD{
prisons}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{15-16}He
broke
down
the
{\ADD{
prison}}
gates
that
were
made
of
bronze,
\par }{\QB and
cut
through
the
{\ADD{
prison}}
bars
that
were
made
of
iron.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
So
they
also}}
should
praise/thank
Yahweh
for
faithfully
loving
{\ADD{
them}},
\par }{\QB and
for
{\ADD{
all}}
the
wonderful
things
that
he
does
for
people.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}Some
of
them
foolishly
rebelled
{\ADD{
against
God}},
\par }{\QB so
they
suffered
for
their
sins.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}They
did
not
want
to
eat
any
food,
\par }{\QB and
they
almost
died.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}In
their
troubles,
they
{\ADD{
also}}
called
out
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB and
he
rescued
them
from
their
being
distressed.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}When
he
commanded
that
they
be
healed,
they
were
healed;
\par }{\QB he
saved
them
from
dying.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}They
{\ADD{
also}}
should
praise/thank
Yahweh
for
faithfully
loving
them,
\par }{\QB and
for
{\ADD{
all}}
the
wonderful
things
that
he
does
for
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}They
should
give
offerings
to
him
to
show
that
they
are
thankful,
\par }{\QB and
they
should
sing
joyfully
about
the
miracles
that
he
has
performed.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}Some
of
them
sailed
in
ships;
\par }{\QB they
were
selling
things
{\ADD{
in ports}}
throughout
the
world.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}{\ADD{
As
they
were sailing}},
they
also
saw
the
miracles
that
Yahweh
performed,
\par }{\QB the
wonderful
things
that
he
did
{\ADD{
when
they
were}}
on
very
deep
seas.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}He
commanded
the
winds,
and
they
became
strong
\par }{\QB and ◄stirred
up
high
waves/caused
waves
to
rise
high►.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}The
ships
{\ADD{
in
which
they
were sailing}}
were
tossed
high
in
the
air,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
then}}
they
sank
into
the ◄troughs/low
places►
{\ADD{
between
the
high
waves}};
\par }{\Q then
the
sailors
were
terrified.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}They
stumbled
about
and
staggered
like
drunken
men,
\par }{\QB and
they
did
not
know
what
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}In
their
troubles,
they
{\ADD{
also}}
called
out
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB and
he
rescued
them
from
their
distresses.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}He ◄calmed
the
storm/caused
the
wind
to
stop
blowing►,
\par }{\QB and
he
caused
the
waves
to
completely
subside.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}They
were
{\ADD{
very}}
glad
when
it
became
calm;
\par }{\QB and
Yahweh
brought
them
safely
into
a
harbor.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}They
{\ADD{
also}}
should
praise/thank
Yahweh
for
faithfully
loving
{\ADD{
them}},
\par }{\QB and
for
{\ADD{
all}}
the
wonderful
things
that
he
does
for
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}They
should
praise
him
among
the
{\ADD{Israeli}}
people
when
they
have
gathered
together,
\par }{\QB and
they
should
praise
him
in
front
of
the
leaders
{\ADD{
of
the
country}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{33}{\ADD{
Sometimes}}
Yahweh
causes
rivers
{\ADD{
to
become
dry}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
with
the
result
that
the
land}}
becomes
a
desert,
\par }{\QB and
springs
of
water
become
dry
land.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}{\ADD{
Sometimes}}
he
causes
land
that
has
produced
lots
of
crops
to
become salty
wastelands,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
with
the
result
that
they
do
not
produce
crops}}.
\par }{\QB He
does
that
because
the
people
who
live
there
are
{\ADD{
very}}
wicked.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}{\ADD{
But
sometimes}}
he
causes
pools
of
water
to
appear
in
deserts,
\par }{\QB and
he
causes
springs
to
flow
in
very
dry
ground.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}He
brings
hungry
{\ADD{
people}}
into
that
land,
to
live
there
and
build
cities
{\ADD{
there}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}They
plant
seeds
in
their
fields,
\par }{\QB and
they
plant grapevines
that
produce
big
crops
{\ADD{
of
grapes}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}He
blesses
the
people,
and
the
women
give
birth
to
many
children,
\par }{\QB and
they
have
large
herds
of
cattle.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{39}When
the
number
of
people
becomes
smaller
and
they
have
been
humiliated
{\ADD{
by
their
enemies}}
\par }{\QB by
being
oppressed
and
caused
to
suffer [DOU],
\par }{\Q \VS{40}Yahweh
shows
contempt
for
the
leaders
who
oppress
them,
\par }{\QB and
causes
them
to
wander
in
deserts
where
there
are
no
roads.
\par }{\Q \VS{41}But
he
rescues
poor
{\ADD{
people}}
from ◄being
in
misery/suffering►,
\par }{\QB and
causes
their
families
{\ADD{
to
increase
in
number
}}
like
flocks
of
sheep.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}Godly/Righteous
{\ADD{
people
will ◄see/hear
about►}}
these
things,
and
they
will
rejoice,
\par }{\QB and
wicked
people
{\ADD{
will
hear
about
these
things,
too}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but}}
they
will
have
nothing
to
say
in
reply.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{43}Those
who
are
wise
should
think
carefully
about
those
things;
\par }{\QB they
should
consider
{\ADD{
all
the
things}}
that
Yahweh
{\ADD{
has
done
to
show
that
he}}
faithfully
loves
{\ADD{
them}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{108}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
I
am ◄very
confident/trusting
completely► [IDM]
in
you.
\par }{\Q I
will
sing
to
praise
{\ADD{
you}}.
\par }{\QB with allmy nner
being.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
arise
before
the
sun
rises,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
{\ADD{
praise
you
while
I
play}}
my
{\ADD{
big}}
harp
and
my ◄lyre/small
harp►.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
I
prayed}}, “Yahweh,
I
will
thank
you
among
{\ADD{
all}}
the people-groups;
\par }{\QB I
will
sing
to
praise
you
among
the
nations,
\par }{\Q \VS{4}because
your
faithful
love
for
us
reaches
up
to
the
heavens,
\par }{\QB and
your
faithfully
doing
what
you
promise
{\ADD{
is
as
great
as
the
distance}}
up
to
the
clouds.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh,
{\ADD{
show}}
in
the
heavens
that
you
are
very
great!
\par }{\QB And
{\ADD{
show}}
your
glory
{\ADD{
to
people}}
all
over
the
earth!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Answer
our
{\ADD{
prayers}}
and
by
your
power
help
us [MTY]
{\ADD{
to
defeat
our
enemies}}
\par }{\Q in
order
that
we,
the
people
whom
you
love,
may
be
saved/rescued.”
\par }{\Q \VS{7}And
{\ADD{
Yahweh
answered
our
prayers
and}}
spoke
from
his
temple,
saying, “Because
I
have
conquered
{\ADD{
your
enemies}},
I
will
joyfully
divide{\ADD{
everything
in
}}Shechem
{\ADD{
city}}
\par }{\QB and
I
will
distribute
among
my
people
{\ADD{
the
valuable
things}}
in
Succoth
Valley.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
Gilead
{\ADD{
region}}
is
mine;
\par }{\QB the
{\ADD{
people
of
the
tribe
of}}
Manasseh
are
mine;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
the
tribe
of}}
Ephraim
is
{\ADD{
like}}
my
war
helmet,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
the
tribe
of
Judah}}
is
like
the ◄scepter/stick
that
I
hold
which
shows
that
I
am
the
ruler► [MET];
\par }{\Q \VS{9}the
Moab
{\ADD{
region}}
is
{\ADD{
like}}
my washbasin [MET];
\par }{\QB I
throw
my
sandal
in
the
Edom
{\ADD{
area
to
show
that
it
belongs
to
me}};
\par }{\QB I
shout
triumphantly
because
I
have
defeated
{\ADD{
the
people
of}}
the
Philistia
{\ADD{
area}}.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}{\ADD{
Because
we
want
to
attack
the
people
of}}
Edom,
\par }{\Q ◄who
will
lead
my
{\ADD{
army
triumphantly}}
to
their
{\ADD{
capital}}
city
that
has
strong
walls
around
it?/I
want
someone
to
lead
my
{\ADD{
army
triumphantly}}
to
their
{\ADD{
capital}}
city
that
has
strong
walls
around
it.► [RHQ]
\par }{\Q \VS{11}God,
we
{\ADD{
hope
that}} [RHQ]
you
have
not
abandoned
us,
\par }{\QB and
that
you
will
go
with
us
when
our
army
marches
out
{\ADD{
to
fight
our
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
We
need
you
to}}
help
us
when
we
fight
against
our
enemies,
\par }{\QB because
the
help
that humans
can
give
us
is
worthless.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{
But}}
with
you
{\ADD{
helping
us}},
we
shall
win;
\par }{\QB you
will
{\ADD{
enable
us
to}}
defeat
our
enemies.

\par }\PsalmChap{109}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}God,
you
are
the
one
whom
I
praise,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
So
please}}
answer
{\ADD{
my
prayer}},
\par }{\Q \VS{2}because
wicked
people
slander
me
\par }{\QB and
tell [MTY]
lies
about
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
are
constantly
saying
that
they
hate
me,
\par }{\Q and
they
say
evil
things
about
me
for
no
reason.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
show
them
that
I
want
to
be
their
friends
\par }{\Q and
I
pray
for
them,
\par }{\QB but
{\ADD{
instead
of
being
kind
to
me}},
they
say
that
I
have
done
evil
things.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}In
return
for
my
doing
good
things
for
them
and
loving
them,
\par }{\QB they
do
evil
things
to
me
and
hate
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}They
said, “ppoint
a
wicked
{\ADD{
judge}}
who
will
judge
him,
\par }{\Q and
bring
in
one
of
his
enemies
who
will
stand
up
and
accuse
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}And
cause
that
when
the
trial
{\ADD{
ends}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
the
judge
will}}
declare
that
he
is
guilty,
\par }{\QB and
that
{\ADD{
even}}
his
prayer
will
be
considered
to
be
a
sin.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
Then}},
cause
that
he
will
soon
die
\par }{\QB and
that
someone
else
will
have
his
job/work (OR,
possessions).
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Cause
that
his
children
will
not
have
a
father
anymore
\par }{\QB and
that
his
wife
will
become
a
widow.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Cause
that
his
children
will
be
forced
to
leave
the
ruined
homes
that
they
have
been
living
in
\par }{\QB and
wander
around
begging
for
food.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Cause
that
all
the
people
to
whom
he owed
money
will
seize
all
his
property;
\par }{\QB Cause
that
strangers
will
take
away
everything
that
he
worked
to
acquire.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Cause
that
{\ADD{
while
he
is
still
living}}
no
one
will
be
kind
to
him,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
after
he
dies}},
cause
that
no
one
will
pity
his
children.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Cause
that
all
his
descendants
will
die
\par }{\QB and
that
his
grandchildren
will
not
remember
who
he [MTY]
was.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Yahweh,
remember
{\ADD{
and
do
not
forgive}}
his
ancestors
for
the
evil
things
that
they
did,
\par }{\QB and
do
not
{\ADD{
even}}
forgive
the
sins
that
his
mother
committed;
\par }{\Q \VS{15}think
about
his
sins
continually,
\par }{\QB and
cause
that
his
name
will
be
completely
forgotten.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}He
never
was
kind
to
anyone;
\par }{\QB he ◄persecuted/cause
problems
for►
poor
and
needy
{\ADD{
people}}
\par }{\QB and
even
killed
helpless
{\ADD{
people}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
liked
to
curse
{\ADD{
people}}.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
So}}
cause
those
terrible
things
that
he
requested
to
happen
to
others
to
happen
to
him!
\par }{\Q He
did
not
want
to
bless
{\ADD{
others}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
cause
that
no
one
will
bless
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{18}He
cursed
other
people
{\ADD{
as
often/easily}}
as
he
put
on
his
clothes [SIM];
\par }{\QB cause
that
the
terrible
things
that
he
wanted
to
happen
to
others
will
{\ADD{
happen
to
him
and}}
enter
his
body
like
water
{\ADD{
that
he
drinks}} [SIM],
\par }{\QB like
{\ADD{
olive}}
oil soaks
into
a
person’s
bones
{\ADD{
when
it
is
rubbed
on
his
skin}} [SIM].
\par }{\Q \VS{19}Cause
that
those
terrible
things
will
cling
to
him
like
his
clothes
\par }{\Q and
be
around
him
like
the
belt
that
he
wears
every
day.”
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Yahweh,
I
want
you
to
punish
all
my
enemies
that
way,
\par }{\QB those
who
say
evil
things
about
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{21}But
Yahweh,
my
God,
do
good
things
for
me
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
honor
you;
\par }{\Q rescue
me
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}}
\par }{\QB because
your
faithfully
loving
me
is
good.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}{\ADD{
I
ask
you
to
do
this}}
because
I
am
poor
and
needy
\par }{\QB and
my
inner
being
is ◄full
of
pain/very
troubled/discouraged►.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}{\ADD{
I
think
that}}
my
time
{\ADD{
to
remain
alive}}
is
short,
\par }{\QB like
an
evening
shadow
{\ADD{
that
will
soon
disappear}} [SIM].
\par }{\QB I
will
be
blown
away
like
a
locust/grasshopper
is
blown
{\ADD{
by
the
wind}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}My
knees
are
weak
because
I
have ◄fasted/abstained
from
eating
food►
very
often,
\par }{\QB and
my
body
has
become
very
thin.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}The
people
who
accuse
me
make fun
of
me;
\par }{\QB when
they
see
me,
they
{\ADD{
insult
me
by}}
shaking
their
heads
{\ADD{
at
me
as
though
I
were
an
evil
man}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Yahweh,
my
God,
help
me!
\par }{\Q Because
you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
me}},
rescue
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{27}{\ADD{
When
you
save
me}},
\par }{\QB cause
my
enemies
to
know
that
you
are
the
one
who
has
done
it!
\par }{\Q \VS{28}They
may
curse
me,
but
I
ask
that
you
bless
me.
\par }{\QB Cause
those
who ◄persecute/cause
problems
for►
me
{\ADD{
to
be
defeated
and
as
a
result}}
to
be
disgraced/ashamed,
\par }{\Q and
cause
me
to
be
glad/happy!
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Cause
those
who
accuse
me
to
be
completely
disgraced;
\par }{\QB cause
{\ADD{
other
people
to
see}}
that
they
are
disgraced,
as
{\ADD{
easily
as
they
see}}
the
clothes
that
they
wear [SIM]!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{30}But
I
will
thank
Yahweh
very
greatly;
\par }{\QB I
will
praise
him
{\ADD{
when
I
am}}
among
the
crowd
{\ADD{
of
people
who
are
worshiping
him}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}{\ADD{
I
will
do
that}}
because
he
defends [MTY]
needy
{\ADD{
people
like
me}},
\par }{\QB and
saves
us
from
those
who
have
decided/declared
that
we
must
be
executed.

\par }\PsalmChap{110}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh
said
to
my
lord
{\ADD{
the
king}},
\par }{\Q “Sit
{\ADD{
here}},
close
to
me,
in
the
place
of
highest
honor [MTY]
\par }{\QB until
I
{\ADD{
completely
defeat}}
your
enemies [MET]
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and}}
make
{\ADD{
them
like}}
a
stool
for
your
feet!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh
{\ADD{
also
said
to
him}}, “I
will
extend
your
power
as
king
\par }{\QB from
Jerusalem
{\ADD{
to
other
lands}};
\par }{\QB you
will
rule
over
all
your
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}On
the
day
that
you
lead
your
armies
into
battle,
\par }{\QB many
of
your
people
will
volunteer
{\ADD{
to
join
your
army}}.
\par }{\Q Like
the
dew
refreshes
the
earth
early
in
the
morning,
\par }{\QB young
men
will
{\ADD{
encourage
you
by}}
coming
to
help
you.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh
has
made
a
solemn
promise,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
never
change
his
mind;
\par }{\Q he
has
said
to
the
king, “You
will
be
a
priest
forever
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
serving
Yahweh
}}
like
Melchizedek
did.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh
stands
{\ADD{
in
the
place
of
highest
honor
}}at
your
right
side;
\par }{\QB when
he
becomes
angry,
he
will
defeat
{\ADD{
many
kings}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
will
judge
and
punish
the
people
of
{\ADD{
many}}
nations;
\par }{\QB he
will
fill
the
land
with
their
corpses.
\par }{\Q He
will
crush
the
heads
of
other
kings
all
over
the
earth.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}But
my
lord
the
king
will
drink
from
streams
near
the
road;
\par }{\QB he
will
be
refreshed
after
defeating
his
enemies.

\par }\PsalmChap{111}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q I
will
thank
Yahweh
with
my
entire
inner
being,
\par }{\QB every
time
I
am
with
a
large
group
of
godly/righteous
people.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}The
things
that
Yahweh
has
done
are
wonderful!
\par }{\Q All
those
who
are
delighted/pleased
with
those
things
\par }{\QB desire
to ◄study/think
about►
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
Because
of
everything}}
that
he
does,
\par }{\QB people
greatly
honor
him
and
respect
him
because
he
is
a
great
king;
\par }{\Q the
righteous/just
things
that
he
does
will
endure
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
has
{\ADD{
appointed/established
festivals
in
which}}
we
remember
the
wonderful
things
that
he
has
done;
\par }{\QB Yahweh
{\ADD{
always}}
is
kind
and
merciful.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
provides
food
for
those
who
revere
him;
\par }{\QB he
never
forgets
the
agreement
that
he
made
{\ADD{
with
our
ancestors}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}By enabling
his
people
to
capture
the
lands
that
belonged
to
other people-groups,
\par }{\Q he
has
shown
to
{\ADD{
us}},
his
people,
that
he
is
very
powerful.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He [MTY]
faithfully
{\ADD{
does
what
he
has
promised}}
and
always
does
what
is
just/fair,
\par }{\QB and
we
can
depend
on
him
{\ADD{
to
help
us}}
when
he
commands
us
to
do
things.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}What
he
commands
must
be
obeyed
forever;
\par }{\QB and
he
acted
in
a
true
and
righteous
manner
when
he
gave
us
those
commands.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
rescued
{\ADD{
us}},
his
people,
{\ADD{
from
being
slaves
in
Egypt}},
\par }{\QB and
he
made
an
agreement
{\ADD{
with
us}}
that
will
last
forever.
\par }{\QB He [MTY]
is
holy
and
awesome!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Revering
Yahweh
is
the
way
to
become
wise.
\par }{\QB All
those
who
obey
{\ADD{
his
commands}}
will
know
what
is
good
{\ADD{
for
them
to
decide
to
do}}.
\par }{\QB We
should
praise
him
forever!

\par }\PsalmChap{112}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q ◄Happy
are/He
is
pleased
with►
those
who
revere
him,
\par }{\QB those
who happily
obey
his
commands.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}Their
children
will
prosper
in
their
land;
\par }{\Q and
their
descendants
will
be
blessed
{\ADD{
by
God}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Their
families [MTY]
will
be
very
wealthy [DOU],
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
the
results
of
}}
their
righteous
deeds
will
endure
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Godly/Righteous
people
are
{\ADD{
like}}
lights [SIM]
that
shine
in
the
darkness
\par }{\QB on
those
who
are
kind,
merciful
and
righteous.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Things
{\ADD{
will}}
go
well
for
those
who
generously
lend
money
to
others
\par }{\QB and
who
conduct
their businesses
honestly.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Righteous
people
will
not
be
overwhelmed/worried/distressed
{\ADD{
because
of
their
troubles}},
\par }{\QB and
they
will
never
be
forgotten
{\ADD{
by
other
people}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}They
are
not
afraid
of
{\ADD{
receiving}}
bad
news;
\par }{\QB they
confidently/completely
trust
in
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}They
are
confident
and
not
afraid,
\par }{\QB because
they
know
that
they
will
see
{\ADD{
God
defeat}}
their
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}They
give
things
generously
to
poor/needy
{\ADD{
people}};
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
the
results
of}}
their
kind
deeds
will
endure
forever,
\par }{\QB and
they
{\ADD{
will}}
be
exalted
and
honored.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Wicked
people
see
those
things
and
are
angry;
\par }{\QB they
gnash
their
teeth
{\ADD{
angrily}},
\par }{\QB but
they
{\ADD{
will}}
disappear
{\ADD{
and
die}}.
\par }{\QB The
{\ADD{
wicked}}
things
that
they
want
to
do
{\ADD{
will}}
never
happen.

\par }\PsalmChap{113}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q You
people
who
serve
Yahweh,
praise
him!
\par }{\Q Praise ◄him/his
name►!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh
should
be
praised
now
and
forever!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}People
who
live
in
the
east
and
people
who
live
in
the
west,
\par }{\QB everyone,
should
praise
Yahweh [MTY]!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh
rules [MTY]
over
all
the
nations,
\par }{\Q and
high
in
the
heavens
he
shows
that
his
glory
is
very
great.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}There
is
no
one [RHQ]
who
is
like
Yahweh,
our
God,
\par }{\QB who
lives/sits/rules
in
the
highest
heaven,
\par }{\QB \VS{6}and
looks
far
down
through
the
heavens
and
sees
the
{\ADD{
people
on}}
the
earth.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
Sometimes}}
he
lifts
poor
people
up
{\ADD{
so
that
they
no
longer
sit
in}}
the
dirt;
\par }{\Q he
helps
needy
{\ADD{
people
so
that
they
no
longer
sit
on}}
heaps
of
ashes
\par }{\Q \VS{8}and
causes
them
to
{\ADD{
be
honored}}
by
sitting
next
to
princes,
\par }{\QB the
sons
of
the
kings
{\ADD{
who
rule}}
their
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
also enables
women
who
have
no
children
to
have
a
family;
\par }{\QB he
causes
them
to
be
happy
mothers.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{114}{\Q \VerseOne{1}When
the Israeli
{\ADD{
people}}
left
Egypt,
\par }{\Q when
they
who
were
descendants
of
Jacob
left
people
who
spoke
a
foreign/different
language,
\par }{\QB \VS{2}{\ADD{
the
land
of}}
Judah
became
the
place
where
people
worshiped
God;
\par }{\QB and
Israel
became
the
land (OR,
the
{\ADD{Israeli
people}}
became
the
people)
that
he
ruled
over.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
When
they
came
to}}
the
{\ADD{
Red
}}
Sea,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
it
was
as
though
the
water}}
saw
{\ADD{
them}}
and
ran
away!
\par }{\Q When
they
came
to
the
Jordan
{\ADD{
River}},
\par }{\QB that
{\ADD{
water
in
the}}
river
stopped
flowing
{\ADD{
so
that
the Israelis
could
cross
it}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
When
they
came
to
Sinai
Mountain
and
there
was
a
big
earthquake}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
was
as
though}}
the
mountains
skipped/jumped
like
goats
do
\par }{\QB and
the
hills jumped
around
like
lambs
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
If
someone
asks}}, “What
happened
at
the
{\ADD{
Red}}
Sea
that
caused
the
water
to
run
away?
\par }{\Q What
happened
that
caused
{\ADD{
the
water
in}}
the
Jordan
{\ADD{
River}}
to
stop
flowing?
\par }{\Q \VS{6}What
happened
that
caused
the
mountains
to
skip
like
goats
\par }{\QB and
caused
the
hills
to
jump
around
like
lambs?”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
I
would
reply
that}}
it
was
the
presence
of
the
Lord
that
caused
those
things
to
happen!
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Everyone/Everything
on}}
the
earth
should
tremble
in
the
presence
of
God,
whom ◄Jacob
{\ADD{
worshiped}}/the Israeli
people
{\ADD{
worship}}►!
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
is
the
one
who
caused
pools
of
water
{\ADD{
for
the Israeli
people
to
drink
to
flow}}
from
a
rock;
\par }{\QB he
caused
a
spring
{\ADD{
to
flow}}
from
a
solid
rock
cliff!

\par }\PsalmChap{115}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
people
should
praise
{\ADD{
only}}
you [MTY];
\par }{\QB they
must
praise
you,
not
us,
\par }{\QB because
you
faithfully
love
us
and
always
do
what
you
have
promised
to
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}It
is
not
right
that [RHQ]
{\ADD{
other}} people-groups
should
say
about
us,
\par }{\Q “{\ADD{
They
claim
that}}
their
God
{\ADD{
is
very
powerful}},
\par }{\QB but
{\ADD{
if
that
is
true}},
why
does
he
not
{\ADD{
help
them}}?”
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Our
God
is
in
heaven,
\par }{\QB and
he
does
whatever
he
wants
to!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
But}}
their
idols
are
only
{\ADD{
statues
made
of}}
silver
and
gold,
\par }{\QB things
that humans
have
made.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Their
idols
have
mouths,
but
they
cannot
say
{\ADD{
anything}};
\par }{\QB they
have
eyes,
but
they
cannot
see
{\ADD{
anything}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}They
have
ears,
but
they
cannot
hear
{\ADD{
anything}};
\par }{\QB they
have
noses,
but
they
cannot
smell
{\ADD{
anything}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}They
have
hands,
but
they
cannot
feel
{\ADD{
anything}};
\par }{\QB they
have
feet,
but
they
cannot
walk,
\par }{\QB and
they
have throats
but
cannot
{\ADD{
even}}
make
any
sounds!
\par }{\Q \VS{8}The
people
who
make
those
idols
are
{\ADD{
as
powerless}}
as
those
idols,
\par }{\QB and
those
who
trust
in
those
idols
{\ADD{
can
accomplish
nothing}},
just
like
their
idols!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}You,
{\ADD{
my
fellow}} Israeli
people,
trust
in
Yahweh!
\par }{\QB He
is
the
one
who
helps
you
and
{\ADD{
protects
you
like}} [MET]
a
shield.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
priests [MTY],
trust
in
Yahweh!
\par }{\QB He
is
the
one
who
helps
you
and
{\ADD{
protects
you
like}} [MET]
a
shield.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
All}}
you
who
revere
Yahweh,
trust
in
him!
\par }{\QB He
is
the
one
who
helps
you
and
{\ADD{
protects
you
like}} [MET]
a
shield.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Yahweh
has
not
forgotten
us;
\par }{\QB he
will
bless
us Israeli
people [MTY]!
\par }{\QB He
will
bless
the
priests,
\par }{\Q \VS{13}and
he
will
bless
{\ADD{
all}}
those
who
revere
him;
\par }{\QB he
will
bless
important
{\ADD{
people}}
and
people
{\ADD{
who
are
considered
to
be}} unimportant,
{\ADD{
everyone!}}
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{14}I
desire
that
Yahweh
will
give
many
children
\par }{\QB to
you
{\ADD{
my fellow-Israeli
people}},
and
to
your
descendants.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I
desire
that
Yahweh,
the
one
who
made
heaven
and
the
earth,
will
bless
{\ADD{
all
of}}
you!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}The
{\ADD{
highest}}
heavens
belong
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB but
he
gave
{\ADD{
everything
that
is
on}}
the
earth
to
{\ADD{
us}}
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Dead
{\ADD{
people}}
are
not
{\ADD{
able
to}}
praise
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB when
they
descend
into
the
place
where
dead
people
are,
\par }{\QB they
are
unable
to
speak
and
cannot
praise
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}But
we
{\ADD{
who
are
alive}}
will
thank/praise
him,
\par }{\QB now
and
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{116}{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
love
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB because
he
hears
me
when
I
cry
for
him
to
help
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}He
listens
to
me,
\par }{\QB so
I
will
call
out
to
him
all
during
my
life.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Everything
around
me [MET]
caused
me
to
think
that
I
would
die;
\par }{\QB I
was
very
afraid
that
I
would
{\ADD{
die
and
go
to}}
the
place
where
dead
people
are.
\par }{\Q I
was
very
distressed/worried
and
afraid.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
But}}
then
I
called
out
to
Yahweh,
saying,
\par }{\QB “Yahweh,
I
plead
with
you
to
save/rescue
me!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh
is
kind
and
does
what
is
right;
\par }{\QB he
is
our
God,
and
he
acts mercifully
{\ADD{
to
us}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
protects
those
who ◄are
helpless/cannot
defend
themselves►;
\par }{\QB and
when
I
thought
that
I
would
die,
he
saved
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}I
must
encourage/tell
myself
to ◄have
inner
peace/not
worry
anymore►,
\par }{\QB because
Yahweh
has
done
very
good
things
for
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh
has
saved
me [SYN]
from
dying,
\par }{\QB and
has
kept/protected
me
from
{\ADD{
troubles
that
would
cause
me
to}}
cry.
\par }{\Q He
has
kept/protected
me
from
stumbling.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
So
here}}
on
the
earth,
where
people
are
still
alive,
\par }{\QB I
live
knowing
that
Yahweh
is
{\ADD{directing}}
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
continued
to
believe/trust
{\ADD{
in
Yahweh}},
\par }{\QB even
when
I
said, “I
am
greatly
afflicted/troubled.”
\par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
Even}}
when
I
was
distressed/worried
and
said, “I
cannot
trust
anyone,”
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
I
continued
to
trust
in
Yahweh}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}So
now
{\ADD{
I
will
tell
you}} [RHQ]
what
I
will
offer
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB because
of
all
the
good
things
that
he
has
done
for
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}I
will
offer
to
him
a
cup
{\ADD{
of
wine}}
\par }{\QB to
thank
him
for
saving/rescuing
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}When
I
am
together
with
many [HYP]
people
who
belong
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB I
will
give
to
him
the
offerings
that
I
solemnly
promised
to
give
to
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}Yahweh
is
very
grieved/sad
when
one
of
his
people
dies.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
am
one
of
those
who
serve
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB I
serve
him
like
my
mother
did.
\par }{\QB He
has
freed/saved
me
from
dying (OR,
from
being
fastened
by
chains).
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}{\ADD{
So}}
I
will
offer
to
him
a
sacrifice
to
thank
him,
\par }{\Q and
I
will
pray
to
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{18-19}When
I
am
together
with
many
of [HYP]
the
people
who
belong
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
in
the
courtyard}}
outside
his
temple
in
Jerusalem,
\par }{\QB I
will
give
to
him
the
offerings
that
I
solemnly
promised
to
give
to
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{117}{\Q \VerseOne{1}You
{\ADD{
people
of}}
all
nations,
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\Q All
you people-groups,
extol/praise
him,
\par }{\QB \VS{2}because
he
faithfully
loves
us
{\ADD{
very}}
much.
\par }{\QB and
he
will
forever
faithfully
do
{\ADD{
for
us}}
what
he
promised
that
he
would
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{118}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Tell
Yahweh
that
you
thank
him
very
much
for
the
good
{\ADD{
things
that
he
has
done
for
you}}
\par }{\QB He
faithfully
loves
{\ADD{
us,
his
people}},
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}You Israeli
{\ADD{
people}}
should
{\ADD{
repeatedly}}
shout,
\par }{\QB “He
faithfully
loves
{\ADD{
us,
his
people}},
forever!”
\par }{\Q \VS{3}You
{\ADD{
priests}}
who
are
descendants
of
Aaron
should
repeatedly
shout,
\par }{\QB “He
faithfully
loves
us,
his
people,
forever!”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}All
you
who
revere
him
should
repeatedly
shout,
\par }{\QB “He
faithfully
loves
{\ADD{
us,
his
people}},
forever!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}When
I
was
distressed,
I
called
out
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB and
he
answered
me
and
set
me
free
{\ADD{
from
my worries/troubles}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh
is ◄on
my
side/helping
me►,
\par }{\QB so
I
will
not
be
afraid
{\ADD{
of
anything}}.
\par }{\QB No
one [RHQ]
can
do
anything
that
will
{\ADD{
prevent
God
from
blessing}}
me
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
Yes}},
Yahweh
is ◄on
my
side/helping
me►,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
I
will
look
triumphantly
at
my
enemies
{\ADD{
while
he defeats
them}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}It
is
better
to
trust
in
Yahweh
\par }{\QB than
to ◄depend
on/trust
in►
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}It
is
better
to
trust
Yahweh
to
protect
{\ADD{
us}}
\par }{\QB than
to
trust
{\ADD{
that influential/important}}
people
{\ADD{
will
protect
us}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Armies
of [MTY]
many
nations
surrounded
me,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but}}
Yahweh
enabled
me
to
defeat
them
by
his
power [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
completely
surrounded
me,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but}}
I
defeated
them
all
by
the
power
of
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}They
swarmed
around
me
like
{\ADD{
angry}}
bees;
\par }{\QB they
were
like
a
fire
that
blazes
strongly,
but
only
briefly,
in
a thornbush,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but}}
I
defeated
them
by
the
power [MTY]
that
Yahweh
gave
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}{\ADD{
My
enemies}}
attacked
me
fiercely
and
almost
defeated
me,
\par }{\QB but
Yahweh
helped
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Yahweh
is
the
one
who
makes
me
strong,
\par }{\Q and
he
is
the
one
about
whom
I
{\ADD{
always}}
sing;
\par }{\QB he
has
saved
me
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}Listen
to
the
joyful
songs
of
victory
being
sung
in
the
tents
of
godly/righteous
people!
\par }{\QB They
sing, “Yahweh
has
defeated
our
enemies
by
his
mighty
power [MTY];
\par }{\Q \VS{16}he
has
raised
his
strong
right
arm
{\ADD{
to
show
he
has
defeated
his
enemies}}.
\par }{\QB Yahweh
has
completely
defeated
them!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}I
will
not
be
killed
{\ADD{
in
battle}};
\par }{\QB I
will
live
to
proclaim
the
great
things
that
Yahweh
has
done.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Yahweh
has
punished
me
severely,
\par }{\QB but
he
has
not
allowed ◄me
to
die/{\ADD{
my
enemies}}
to
kill
me►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}{\ADD{
You
gatekeepers}},
open
for
me
the
gates
of
the
temple
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
enter
and
thank
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Those
are
the
gates
{\ADD{
through
which
we
enter
the
temple
to
worship}}
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB godly/righteous
people
enter
those
gates.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}{\ADD{
Yahweh}},
I
thank
you
that
you
answered
my
prayer,
\par }{\QB and
you
saved
me
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{22}{\ADD{
Yahweh’s
promised/chosen
king
is
like}} [MET]
the
stone
which
the
builders
rejected
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
when
they
were
building
a
house}},
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
but
that
stone}}
became
the ◄cornerstone/most
important
stone
in
the
building►.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}◄This
was
done
by
Yahweh/Yahweh
has
done
this►,
\par }{\Q and
it
is
a
wonderful
thing
for
us
to
see.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}This
is
the
day
in
which
{\ADD{
we
remember
that}}
Yahweh
acted
{\ADD{powerfully
to
defeat
our
enemies}};
\par }{\QB we
will
rejoice
and
be
glad/happy
today.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}Yahweh,
we
plead
with
you
to
{\ADD{
keep}} rescuing
us
{\ADD{
from
our
enemies}}.
\par }{\QB Yahweh,
please
help
us ◄accomplish/do
well►
{\ADD{
what
we
want
to
do}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}Yahweh,
bless
the
one
who
will
come
with
your
authority [MTY].
\par }{\QB And
from
the
temple
we ◄bless/{\ADD{
ask
Yahweh
to}}
bless►
all
of
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Yahweh
is
God,
\par }{\QB and
he
has
caused
his
light
to
shine
on
us.
\par }{\Q Come,
carrying
{\ADD{
palm}}
branches,
and
join
the
people
{\ADD{
who
are
starting}}
the
festival
as
they
go
to
the
altar.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{28}{\ADD{
Yahweh}},
you
are
the
God
whom
I
{\ADD{
worship}},
and
I
will
praise
you!
\par }{\QB You
are
my
God,
and
I
will
tell
{\ADD{
everyone}}
that
you
are
great!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{29}Thank
Yahweh,
because
he
does
good
things
{\ADD{
for
us}}
\par }{\QB He
will
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
us}}
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{119}{\Q \VerseOne{1}◄Yahweh
is
pleased
with/Happy
are►
those
about
whom
no
one
can
say
truthfully
that
they
have
done
things
that
are
wrong,
\par }{\Q those
who
always
obey
the
laws
of
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh
is
pleased
with
those
who ◄obey
his
requirements/do
what
he
has
instructed
them
to
do►,
\par }{\Q those
who
request
him
with
their
entire
inner
beings
to
help
them
{\ADD{
to
do
that}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}They
do
not
do
things
that
are
wrong;
\par }{\QB they
behave
like
Yahweh
wants
them
to.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
you
have
given
{\ADD{
us}} ◄your principles
of
behavior/all
the
things
that
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
you
told
us}}
to
obey
them
carefully.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
desire
that
I
will
faithfully/always
obey
all ◄your
statutes/that
you
have
said
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}If
I
continually ◄heed/pay
attention
to►
all ◄your
commands/that
you
have
commanded►,
\par }{\QB I
will
not
be
disgraced/ashamed.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}When
I
learn
{\ADD{
all
of}} ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
{\ADD{
to
us►}},
\par }{\QB I
will
praise
you
with
a
pure
inner
being [IDM].
\par }{\Q \VS{8}I
will
obey
all ◄your
statutes/that
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►;
\par }{\QB do
not
desert/abandon
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
I
know}} [RHQ]
how
a
youth
can ◄keep
his
life
pure/avoid
sinning►;
\par }{\QB it
is
by
obeying
what
you
have
told
us
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
try
to
serve
you
with
my
entire
inner
being;
\par }{\QB do
not
allow
me
to ◄wander
away
from
obeying/disobey► ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}I
have ◄memorized/stored
in
my
mind►
{\ADD{
many
of}} ◄your
words/what
you
have
promised►
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
will
not
sin
against
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Yahweh,
I
praise
you;
\par }{\QB teach
me ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
declared►.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}I [MTY]
tell
others ◄the
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
{\ADD{
to
us►}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
like
to
obey ◄your
requirements/what
you
have
instructed
{\ADD{
us
to
do►}};
\par }{\QB I
enjoy
that
more
than
being
very
rich.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I
will ◄study/think
about► ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
pay
attention
to
what
you
have
showed
{\ADD{
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
will
be
happy
{\ADD{
to
obey}} ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
not
forget
your
words.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}Do
good
things
for
me,
who
serve
you,
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
continue
to
live
and
obey ◄your
words/what
you
have
told
us
to
do►
during
all
my
life.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Open
my
mind
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
know
the
wonderful
things
that
{\ADD{
are
written}}
in
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}I
am
living
{\ADD{
here}}
on
the
earth
for
only
a
short
time;
\par }{\QB ◄do
not
prevent
me
from
{\ADD{
understanding}}/help
me
to
understand► [LIT] ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}In
my
inner
being
I
strongly
desire
to
know ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►
all
the
time.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}You
rebuke
those
who
are
proud;
\par }{\QB cursed
are
those
who
disobey ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}Do
not
allow
them
to
continue
to
insult
and
scorn
me;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
I
request
this}}
because
I
have
obeyed
what
you
have
instructed
us
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{23}Rulers
gather
together
and
plan
ways
to
harm
me,
\par }{\QB but
I
will ◄meditate
on/study► ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed►.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}I
am
delighted
with ◄your
requirements/what
you
have
instructed
{\ADD{
us
to
do►}};
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
they
are
my advisors.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{25}{\ADD{
I
think
that}}
I
will
soon
die [IDM];
\par }{\QB revive/heal
me,
as
you
have
told
me
that
you
would.
\par }{\Q \VS{26}When
I
told
you
about
my
behavior,
you
answered
me;
\par }{\QB teach
me ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{27}Help
me
to
understand ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
then}}
I
will ◄meditate
on/think
about►
the
wonderful
things
that
you
{\ADD{
have
done}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{28}I
am
very
sad/sorrowful [IDM],
with
the
result
that
I
have
no
strength;
\par }{\QB enable
me
to
be
strong
{\ADD{
again}},
like
you
promised
me
that
you
would
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{29}Prevent
me
from
doing
what
is
wrong,
\par }{\QB and
be
kind
to
me
by
teaching
me
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{30}I
have
decided
that
I
will
faithfully/always
{\ADD{
obey
you}};
\par }{\QB I
have ◄paid
attention
to/heeded► ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►.
\par }{\Q \VS{31}Yahweh,
I
try
to
carefully
hold
fast
to
what
you
have
instructed
{\ADD{
us
to
do}};
\par }{\QB do
not
{\ADD{
abandon
me,
with
the
result
that}}
I
would
become
disgraced.
\par }{\Q \VS{32}I
will
eagerly
obey [IDM] ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►,
\par }{\QB because
you
have
enabled
me
to
understand
more
{\ADD{
what
you
want
me
to
do}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{33}Yahweh,
teach
me
the
meaning
of ◄your
statutes/the
things
that
you
have
decreed
that
we
should
do►,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
then}}
I
will
obey
them,
every
one
of
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{34}Help
me
to
understand
your
laws
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
obey
them
with
all
my
inner
being.
\par }{\Q \VS{35}I
am
happy
with ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►,
\par }{\QB so ◄lead
me
along
the
paths/enable
me
to
walk
on
the
road►
that
you
{\ADD{
have
chosen
for
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{36}Cause
me
to
want
to
obey
your
rules
\par }{\QB and
not
to
want
to
become
rich.
\par }{\Q \VS{37}Do
not
allow
me
to
look
at
things
that
are
worthless,
\par }{\QB and
allow
me
to
continue
to
live,
like
you
promised
that
you
would
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{38}{\ADD{
Because}}
I
serve
you,
do
what
you
promised
to
do
for
me,
\par }{\QB which
is
what
you
also
promise
to
do
for
{\ADD{
all}}
those
who
revere
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{39}{\ADD{
People}}
insult
me;
\par }{\QB protect
me
from
those
insults,
{\ADD{
because}}
I
hate
them.
\par }{\QB The ◄regulations/rules
that
you
have
given
{\ADD{
to
us}}►
are
{\ADD{
very}}
good!
\par }{\Q \VS{40}I
very
much
desire
{\ADD{
to
obey}} ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►;
\par }{\QB because
you
are
righteous,
allow
me
to
continue
to
live (OR,
be
good
to
me).
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{41}Yahweh,
show
me
that
you
faithfully
love
me,
\par }{\QB and
rescue/save
me,
like
you
have
said/promised
that
you
would.
\par }{\Q \VS{42}After
you
do
that,
I
will
be
able
to
reply
to
those
who
insult
me,
\par }{\QB because
I
trust
in ◄your
word/what
you
have
promised
that
you
would
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{43}Always
enable
me
to [LIT]
speak
your
truth,
\par }{\QB because
I
have
confidence
in ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
us►.
\par }{\Q \VS{44}I
will
always
obey
your
laws,
\par }{\QB forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{45}I
will
be
free
{\ADD{
from ◄affliction/my
enemies’
attacks►}},
\par }{\QB because
I
have
tried
{\ADD{
to
obey}} ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{46}I
will
tell
to
kings ◄your
requirements/what
you
have
instructed
us
to
do►;
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
because
I
did
not
abandon
you}},
those
kings
will
not
cause
me
to
be
ashamed.
\par }{\Q \VS{47}I
am
delighted
to
{\ADD{
obey}} ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►,
\par }{\QB and
I
love
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{48}I
respect/revere [IDM] ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►,
\par }{\QB and
I
love
them,
\par }{\QB and
I
will ◄meditate
on/think
about► ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{49}Do
not
forget
what
you
said/promised
to
do
for
me,
who
serve
you,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because}}
what
you
have
said
has
caused
me
to
confidently
expect
{\ADD{
good
things
from
you}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{50}When
I
have
been
suffering,
you
comforted
me;
\par }{\QB you
did
what
you
promised
me,
and
that [PRS]
revived
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{51}Proud
people
are
always
making fun
of
me,
\par }{\QB but
I
do
not ◄turn
away
from/stop►
{\ADD{
obeying}}
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{52}Yahweh,
when
I
think
about ◄your
regulations/the
rules►
that
you
gave
to
us
long
ago,
\par }{\QB I
am
comforted/encouraged.
\par }{\Q \VS{53}When
{\ADD{
I
see
that}}
wicked
people
have
disregarded
your
laws,
\par }{\QB I
become
very
angry.
\par }{\Q \VS{54}While
I
have
been
living
here
for
a
short
time
on
the
earth,
\par }{\QB I
have
written
songs
about ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{55}Yahweh,
during
the
night
I
think
about
you [MTY],
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
so}}
I
obey
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{56}What
I
have
always
done
is
to
obey ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{57}Yahweh,
you
are
the
one
whom
I
have
chosen,
\par }{\QB and
I
promise
to ◄obey
your
words/do
what
you
have
told
us
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{58}With
all
my
inner
being
I
plead
with
you
to
be
good
to
me;
\par }{\QB be
kind
to
me,
like
you
promised/said
that
you
would
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{59}I
have
thought
about
my
behavior,
\par }{\QB and
I
{\ADD{
have
decided
to}}
return
to
{\ADD{
obeying}} ◄your
requirements/what
you
have
instructed
us
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{60}I
hurry
to
obey ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►;
\par }{\QB I
do
not
delay
{\ADD{
at
all}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{61}Wicked
people
have
{\ADD{
tried
to}}
seize
me,
{\ADD{
like
a
hunter
tries
to
catch
an
animal}}
with
a
net [MET],
\par }{\QB but
I
do
not
forget
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{62}In
the
middle
of
the
night
I
wake
up,
\par }{\QB and
I
praise
you
for ◄your
commands/the
rules
that
you
have
given
us
to
do►;
\par }{\QB they
are
fair/just.
\par }{\Q \VS{63}I
am
a
friend
of
all
those
who
revere
you,
\par }{\QB those
who
obey ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{64}Yahweh,
you
faithfully/always
love
{\ADD{
people}}
all
over
the
earth;
\par }{\QB teach
me ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{65}Yahweh,
you
have
done
good
things
for
me,
\par }{\QB like
you
promised/said
that
you
would
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{66}Teach
me
to
think
carefully
before
I
decide
what
to
do,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
teach
me
other
things
that
I
need
to}}
know,
\par }{\QB because
I
believe
{\ADD{
that
it
is
good
for
us
to
obey}} ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►.
\par }{\Q \VS{67}Before
you
afflicted/punished
me,
I
did
things
that
were
wrong,
\par }{\QB but
now
I
obey ◄your
words/what
you
have
told
us
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{68}You
are
{\ADD{
very}}
good,
and
what
you
do
is
good;
\par }{\QB teach
me ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{69}Proud
people
have
told
many
lies
about
me,
\par }{\QB but
{\ADD{
the
truth
is
that}}
with
all
my
inner
being
I
obey ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{70}Those
proud
people ◄are
stupid/do
not
understand
your
laws► [IDM],
\par }{\QB but
{\ADD{
as
for
me}},
I
am
delighted
with
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{71}It
was
good
for
me
that
{\ADD{
you}}
afflicted/punished
me,
\par }{\QB because
the
result
was
that
I
learned ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{72}The
laws
that
you [MTY]
gave/told
{\ADD{
to
us}}
are
{\ADD{
worth}}
more
to
me
than
gold,
\par }{\QB more
than
thousands
of
pieces
of
gold
and
silver.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{73}You
created
me
and
formed
my
body (OR,
kept
me
safe);
\par }{\QB help
me
to
be
wise
in
order
that
I
may
learn ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►.
\par }{\Q \VS{74}Those
who
have
an
awesome
respect
for
you
will
see
{\ADD{
what
you
have
done
for}}
me,
and
they
will
rejoice,
\par }{\QB because
{\ADD{
they
will
see
that}}
I
have
trusted
in ◄your
words/what
you
told
us►.
\par }{\Q \VS{75}Yahweh,
I
know
that ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►
are
right/fair
\par }{\QB and
that
you
have
afflicted/punished
me
because
you
faithfully
do
{\ADD{
what
you
have
promised}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{76}Cause
me
to
be
comforted/encouraged
by
{\ADD{
knowing
that}}
you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
me}},
\par }{\QB like
you
said
to
me
that
you
would
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{77}Be
merciful
to
me
in
order
that
I
may
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
live,
\par }{\QB because
I
am
delighted
with
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{78}Cause
the
proud
people
who
falsely
accuse
me
to
be
ashamed,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but}}
as
for
me,
I
will
{\ADD{
continue}} ◄meditating
on/thinking
about► ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{79}Cause
those
who
revere
you
to
come
{\ADD{
back}}
to
me
\par }{\QB in
order
that
they
may (OR,
specifically,
those
who)
know ◄your
requirements/what
you
have
instructed
{\ADD{
us
to
do}}►.
\par }{\Q \VS{80}Enable
me
to
perfectly
{\ADD{
obey}} ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
we
should
do►
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
not
be
ashamed
{\ADD{
because
of
not
doing
that}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{81}I
am
very
tired/exhausted
while
I
wait
for
you
to
save
{\ADD{
me
from
my
enemies}};
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but}}
I
confidently
expect
that
you
will
tell
{\ADD{
me
what
you
will
do}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{82}My
eyes
are
tired
from
waiting
a
long
time
for
you
to
do
what
you
promised/said
that
you
would
do,
\par }{\QB and
I
ask, “When
will
you
help/encourage
me?”
\par }{\Q \VS{83}I
have
become
{\ADD{
as
useless
as}} [MET]
a
wineskin
that
is
{\ADD{
shriveled
from
hanging
a
long
time}}
in
the
smoke
{\ADD{
inside
a
house}},
\par }{\QB but
I
have
not
forgotten ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{84}How
long
must
I
wait?
\par }{\QB When
will
you
punish
those
who ◄persecute/cause
trouble
for►
me?
\par }{\Q \VS{85}{\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
proud
people
have
dug
deep
pits
for
me
{\ADD{
to
fall
into}},
\par }{\QB people
who
do
not
obey
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{86}All ◄your
commands
are/what
you
have
commanded
is►
trustworthy;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
but}}
people
are ◄persecuting/causing
trouble
for►
me
by
telling
lies
{\ADD{
about
me,
so
please}}
help
me!
\par }{\Q \VS{87}Those
people
have
almost
killed
me,
\par }{\QB but
I
have
not
stopped
{\ADD{
obeying}} ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{88}Because
you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
me}},
allow
me
{\ADD{
to
continue}}
to
live
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
obey ◄your
rules/what
you
have
instructed
{\ADD{
us
to
do}}►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{89}Yahweh,
your
words
will
last
forever;
\par }{\QB they
will
last
as
long
as
heaven
lasts.
\par }{\Q \VS{90}You
will
faithfully
{\ADD{
continue
doing}} ◄{\ADD{
for
people
who
are
not
yet
born/in
every
generation}}►
what
you
have ◄promised/said
that
you
would
do►;
\par }{\QB you
have
put
the
earth
in
its
place,
and
it
remains
firmly
{\ADD{
there}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{91}To
this
day,
{\ADD{
all
things
on
the
earth}}
remain
because
you
decided
that
they
should
remain;
\par }{\QB everything
{\ADD{
on
the
earth}}
serves
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{92}If
I
had
not
been
delighted
{\ADD{
in
obeying}}
your
laws,
\par }{\QB I
would
have
died
because
of
what
I
was
suffering.
\par }{\Q \VS{93}I
will
never
forget ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►,
\par }{\QB because
as
a
result
of
{\ADD{
my
obeying
them}}
you
have
enabled
me
to
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
live.
\par }{\Q \VS{94}I
belong
to
you;
save/rescue
me
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}},
\par }{\QB because
I
have
tried
to
obey ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{95}Wicked
{\ADD{
men}}
are
waiting
to
kill
me,
\par }{\QB but
I
{\ADD{
will}}
think
about
what
you
have
instructed
{\ADD{
us
to
do}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{96}I
have
learned
that
there
is
a
limit/end
for
everything,
\par }{\QB but
what
you
command ◄has
no
limits/never
ends►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{97}I
love
your
laws
very
much.
\par }{\QB I ◄meditate
on/think
about►
them
all
during
the
day.
\par }{\Q \VS{98}Because
I
know ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►,
\par }{\QB and
because
I
think
about
them
all
the
time,
\par }{\QB I
have
become
wiser
than
my
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{99}I
understand
more
than
my
teachers
do,
\par }{\QB because
I ◄meditate
on/think
about► ◄your
requirements/what
you
have
instructed
us
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{100}I
understand
more
than
{\ADD{
many}}
old
people
do,
\par }{\QB because
I
obey ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{101}I
have
avoided
all
evil
behavior
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
obey ◄your
words/what
you
have
told
us
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{102}I
have
not ◄turned
away
from/quit►
{\ADD{
obeying}} ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►,
\par }{\QB because
you
have
taught
me
{\ADD{
while
I
have
studied
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{103}{\ADD{
When
I
read}}
your
words,
\par }{\QB they
are
like [MET]
sweet
things
that
I
taste/eat,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
yes}},
they
are
even
sweeter
than
honey.
\par }{\Q \VS{104}Because
{\ADD{
I
have
learned}} ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►,
\par }{\QB I
am
able
to
understand
{\ADD{
many
things}};
\par }{\QB therefore,
I
hate
all
evil
things
{\ADD{
that
some
people
do}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{105}Your
words
are
{\ADD{
like}} [MET]
a
lamp
to
guide
me;
\par }{\QB they
are
{\ADD{
like}}
a
light [MET]
to
show
me
the
path
{\ADD{
that
I
should
walk
on}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{106}I
have
solemnly
promised,
and
I
am
solemnly
promising
it
again,
\par }{\QB that
I
will
{\ADD{
always}}
obey
your ◄regulations/rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►,
\par }{\QB and
they
are
{\ADD{
all}}
fair/just.
\par }{\Q \VS{107}Yahweh,
I
am
suffering
very
much;
\par }{\QB cause
me
to
be
strong/healthy
{\ADD{
again}},
as
you
have
promised
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{108}Yahweh,
when
I
thank
you
while
I
pray,
it
is
{\ADD{
like}} [MET]
a
sacrifice
to
you;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
please}}
accept
it,
\par }{\QB and
teach
me
your ◄regulations/rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►.
\par }{\Q \VS{109}{\ADD{
My
enemies
are}}
often
trying
to
kill
me [IDM],
\par }{\QB but
I
do
not
forget
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{110}Wicked
{\ADD{
people}}
have
tried
to
seize
me
{\ADD{
like
a
hunter
tries
to
catch
an
animal}}
with
a
trap [MET],
\par }{\QB but
I
have
not
disobeyed ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{111}◄Your
requirements/What
you
have
instructed
us
to
do►
are
my
possession
forever;
\par }{\QB because
of
them [PRS],
I
am
joyful.
\par }{\Q \VS{112}I ◄have
decided/am
determined► [IDM]
to
obey ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►
until
the
day
that
I
die [MTY].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{113}I
hate
people
who
are
{\ADD{
only}}
partly
committed
to
you,
\par }{\QB but
I
love
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{114}You
are
{\ADD{
like}}
a
place
where
I
can
hide
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}},
\par }{\QB and
you
are
{\ADD{
like}}
a
shield [MET]
{\ADD{
behind
which
I
am
protected
from
them}},
\par }{\QB and
I
trust
in
your
promises.
\par }{\Q \VS{115}You
evil
people,
stay
away
from
me
\par }{\QB in
order
than
I
may
obey ◄my
God’s
commands/what
my
God
has
commanded►!
\par }{\Q \VS{116}Enable
me
to
be
strong,
as
you
promised/said
that
you
would
do,
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
live.
\par }{\Q I
am
confidently expecting
{\ADD{
that
you
will
restore
me}};
\par }{\QB ◄do
not
disappoint
me/do
not
allow
me
to
be
disappointed►.
\par }{\Q \VS{117}Hold
me
up,
in
order
that
I
will
be
safe
\par }{\QB and
always ◄pay
attention
to/heed► ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{118}You
reject
all
those
who
disobey ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►;
\par }{\QB but
what
they
deceitfully
plan
to
do
will
be ◄useless/in
vain►.
\par }{\Q \VS{119}You
get
rid
of
all
the
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}
on
the
earth
like [SIM]
{\ADD{
people
throw
away}} trash;
\par }{\QB therefore
I
love
what
you
have
instructed
us
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{120}I [SYN]
tremble
because
I
am
afraid
of
you;
\par }{\QB I
am
afraid
{\ADD{
because
you
punish
those
who
do
not
obey}} ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{121}{\ADD{
But}}
I
have
done
what
is
right
and
fair/just;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
do
not
allow
people
to
oppress/mistreat
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{122}Promise
me
that
you
will
do
good
things
for
me
\par }{\QB and
do
not
allow
proud
{\ADD{
people}}
to
oppress
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{123}My
eyes
are
tired
from
waiting
a
long
time
for
you
to
rescue
{\ADD{
me}},
\par }{\QB for
you
to
save
{\ADD{
me}}
like
you
promised/said
that
you
would.
\par }{\Q \VS{124}Do
something
for
me
to
show
that
you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
me}},
\par }{\QB and
teach
me ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{125}I
am
one
who
serves
you;
\par }{\Q enable
me
to
understand
{\ADD{
what
you
want
me
to
know}}
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
will
know ◄your
requirements/what
you
have
instructed
us
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{126}Yahweh,
now
is
the
time
for
you
to
{\ADD{
punish
people}}
\par }{\QB because
they
have
disobeyed
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{127}Truly,
I
love ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►
more
than
I
love
gold;
\par }{\QB I
love
them
more
than
I
love
{\ADD{
very}}
pure
gold.
\par }{\Q \VS{128}So
I
conduct
my
life
by ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►,
\par }{\QB and
I
hate
all
the
evil
things
that
{\ADD{
some
people
do}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{129}◄Your
requirements
are/All
the
things
that
you
have
instructed
us
to
do
are►
wonderful,
\par }{\QB so
I
obey
them
with
all
my
inner
being.
\par }{\Q \VS{130}When
someone
explains ◄your
words/what
you
have
said►,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
they
are
lighting
a
light;
\par }{\QB what
they
say
causes
{\ADD{
even}}
people
who
have
not
learned
your
laws
to
be
wise.
\par }{\Q \VS{131}I
eagerly
desire
to
know ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded►,
\par }{\QB like [SIM]
a
{\ADD{
dog}}
that
pants
with
its
mouth
open
{\ADD{
wanting
to
be
fed}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{132}Listen
to
me
and
act
kindly
to
me,
\par }{\QB like
you
do
to
{\ADD{
all}}
those
who
love
you [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{133}Guide
me
as
you
promised/said
that
you
would
do
and
help
me
not
to
fall/sin;
\par }{\QB do
not
allow
evil
{\ADD{
people}}
to
control
what
I
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{134}Rescue/Save
me
from
those
who
oppress
me
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
obey ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{135}Be
kind
to
me
\par }{\QB and
teach
me ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{136}I
cry
very
much
\par }{\QB because
{\ADD{
many}}
people
do
not
obey
your
laws.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{137}Yahweh,
you
are
righteous
\par }{\QB and ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►
are
just/fair.
\par }{\Q \VS{138}◄Your
requirements/All
the
things
that
you
have
instructed
us
to
do►
are
true
\par }{\QB and
are
all
very
right
and
fair.
\par }{\Q \VS{139}I
am ◄furious/very
angry►
\par }{\QB because
my
enemies
disregard ◄your
words/what
you
have
told
us
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{140}◄Your
promises
are/All
the
things
that
you
have
said
that
you
will
do
are►
dependable
\par }{\QB and
I
love
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{141}I
am
not
important
and
people
despise
me,
\par }{\QB but
I
do
not
forget ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{142}You
are
righteous
and
you
will
be
righteous
forever,
\par }{\QB and
your
laws
will
never
be
changed.
\par }{\Q \VS{143}I
{\ADD{
constantly}}
have
troubles/difficulties
and
I
am
worried,
\par }{\QB but ◄your
commands
cause/what
you
have
commanded
causes►
me
to
be
happy.
\par }{\Q \VS{144}◄Your
requirements
are/All
the
things
that
you
have
instructed
us
to
do
are►
always
fair;
\par }{\QB help
me
to
understand
them
in
order
that
I
may
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
live.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{145}Yahweh,
with
all
my
inner
being
I
call
out
to
you;
\par }{\QB answer
me
and
I
will
obey ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{146}I
call
out
to
you;
\par }{\QB save/rescue
me
in
order
that
I
{\ADD{
can
continue
to}}
obey
{\ADD{
all}} ◄your
requirements/the
things
that
you
have
instructed
us
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{147}{\ADD{
Each
morning}}
I
arise
before
dawn
and
call
to
you
to
help
me;
\par }{\QB I
confidently
expect
you
to
do
what
you
have ◄promised/said
that
you
will
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{148}All
during
the
night
I
am
awake,
\par }{\QB and
I ◄meditate
on/think
about►
what
you
have ◄promised/said
that
you
would
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{149}Yahweh,
because
you
faithfully
love
me,
\par }{\QB listen
to
me
{\ADD{
while
I
pray}},
\par }{\QB and
keep
me
safe
because
of
{\ADD{
my
obeying}} ◄your
regulations/what
you
have
told
us
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{150}Those
evil
people
who
oppress/persecute
me
are
coming
closer
to
me;
\par }{\QB they
do
not
pay
any
attention
to
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{151}But
Yahweh,
you
are
near
to
me,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
I
know
that}} ◄your
commands/what
you
command►
will
never
be
changed.
\par }{\Q \VS{152}Long
ago
I
found
out
about ◄your
requirements/all
the
things
that
you
have
instructed
us
to
do►,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
I
know
that}}
you
intended
them
to
last
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{153}Look
at
me
and
see
that
I
am
suffering
{\ADD{
very
much}},
and
heal
me,
\par }{\QB because
I
do
not
forget
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{154}Defend
me
{\ADD{
when
others
accuse
me}},
and
rescue
me
{\ADD{
from
them}};
\par }{\QB allow
me
to
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
live,
as
you
promised/said
that
you
would.
\par }{\Q \VS{155}Wicked
{\ADD{
people}}
do
not
obey ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►,
\par }{\QB so
you
will
certainly
not
save
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{156}Yahweh,
you
are
very
merciful;
\par }{\QB allow
me
to
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
live
because
of
{\ADD{
my
obeying}} ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►.
\par }{\Q \VS{157}Many
{\ADD{
people}}
are
my
enemies
and
{\ADD{
many
people}} ◄cause
me
to
suffer/persecute
me►,
\par }{\QB but
I ◄do
not
turn
aside
from/have
not
stopped
obeying► [LIT] ◄your
requirements/what
you
have
instructed
us
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{158}When
I
look
at
those
who
are
not
faithful
to
you,
I
am
disgusted
\par }{\QB because
they
do
not
obey ◄your
requirements/what
you
have
instructed
{\ADD{
us}}
to
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{159}{\ADD{
Yahweh}},
notice
that
I
love ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►;
\par }{\QB because
you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
me}},
allow
me
to
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
live.
\par }{\Q \VS{160}All
that
you
have
said
is
truth,
\par }{\QB and
all ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►
will
endure
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{161}Rulers
persecute
me
for
no
reason,
\par }{\QB but
in
my
inner
being
I
revere ◄your
words/what
you
have
said►.
\par }{\Q \VS{162}I
am
happy
about ◄your
words/what
you
have
promised
{\ADD{
to
do
for
me►}},
\par }{\QB as
happy
as
someone
who
has
found
a
great
treasure.
\par }{\Q \VS{163}I
thoroughly
hate [DOU]
{\ADD{
all}}
lies
\par }{\QB but
I
love
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{164}Seven/Many
times
each
day
I
thank
you
for ◄your
regulations/the
rules
that
you
have
given
to
us►,
\par }{\QB and
they
are
{\ADD{
all}}
just/fair.
\par }{\Q \VS{165}Things
go
well
for
those
who
love
your
laws;
\par }{\QB there
is
nothing adverse/bad
that
will
happen
to
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{166}Yahweh,
I
confidently
expect
that
you
will
rescue
me
{\ADD{
from
my
troubles}},
\par }{\QB and
I
obey ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded
us►.
\par }{\Q \VS{167}I
obey ◄what
you
require/what
you
have
instructed►
us
to
do;
\par }{\QB I
love
it
{\ADD{
all}}
very
much.
\par }{\Q \VS{168}I
obey ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►,
\par }{\QB and
you
see
everything
that
I
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{169}Yahweh,
listen
while
I
pray
{\ADD{
for
you
to
help
me}};
\par }{\QB help
me
to
understand
{\ADD{◄your
words/what
you
have
told
us
to
do►}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{170}Hear
me
while
I
pray
\par }{\QB and
rescue/save
me
as
you
promised/said
that
you
would.
\par }{\Q \VS{171}I [MTY]
will
always
praise
you
\par }{\QB because
you
teach
me ◄your
statutes/what
you
have
decreed
that
{\ADD{
we}}
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{172}I
will
sing
about ◄your
words/what
you
have
promised
to
do►
\par }{\QB because ◄all
your
commands
are/everything
that
you
have
commanded
is►
just/fair.
\par }{\Q \VS{173}I
ask
you [SYN]
to
{\ADD{
always}}
be
ready
to
help
me
\par }{\QB because
I
have
chosen
{\ADD{
to
obey}} ◄your principles
of
behavior/what
you
have
declared
that
we
should
do►.
\par }{\Q \VS{174}Yahweh,
I
eagerly
desire
for
you
to
rescue/save
me
{\ADD{
from
my
enemies}};
\par }{\QB I
am
delighted
with
your
laws.
\par }{\Q \VS{175}Allow
me
to
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
live
in
order
that
I
can
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
praise
you,
\par }{\QB and
that
your
regulations/rules
{\ADD{
that
you
have
given
to
us}}
will
continue
to
help
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{176}I
have
{\ADD{
wandered
away
from
you}}
like [SIM]
a
sheep
that
has
become
lost;
\par }{\QB search
for
me,
because
I
have
not
forgotten ◄your
commands/what
you
have
commanded
us►.

\par }\PsalmChap{120}{\SH A psalm written for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}When
I
had
troubles,
I
called
out
to
Yahweh
\par }{\QB and
he
answered
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
I
prayed}},
\par }{\QB “Yahweh,
rescue/save
me
from
people [SYN, MTY]
who
lie
to
me
and
{\ADD{
try
to}}
deceive
me!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}You
people
who
lie
to
me,
{\ADD{
I
will
tell
you}} [RHQ]
what
{\ADD{
God}}
will
do
to
you
\par }{\QB and
what
he
will
do
to
punish
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
will
shoot
sharp
arrows
at
you
like
soldiers
do,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
{\ADD{
burn
you
with}} red-hot
coals
from
{\ADD{
the
wood
of}}
a
broom
tree.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}It
is
terrible
for
me,
living
among
cruel/savage [DOU]
people
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
like
those
who
live}}
in
Meshech
{\ADD{
region}}
and
Kedar
{\ADD{
region}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
have
lived
for
a
long
time
among
people
who
hate
{\ADD{
to
live
with
others}}
peacefully.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Every
time
I
talk
about
living
together
peacefully,
\par }{\QB they
talk
about
starting
a
war.

\par }\PsalmChap{121}{\SH A psalm written for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
When
we
travel
toward
Jerusalem}},
\par }{\QB I
look
up
toward
the
hills
{\ADD{
and
I
ask
myself}}, “Who
will
help
me?”
\par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
And
my
answer
is}}
that
Yahweh
is
the
one
who
helps
me;
\par }{\QB he
is
the
one
who
made
heaven
and
the
earth.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}He
will
not
allow
us
to
fall/stumble;
\par }{\QB God,
who
protects
us,
will
not
fall
asleep.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}The
one
who
protects
us Israeli
people
\par }{\QB never
gets sleepy,
nor
does
he
sleep [LIT].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh
watches
over
us;
\par }{\QB he
is
like
the
shade [MET]
{\ADD{
that
protects
us
from
the
sun}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
He
will
not
allow}}
the
sun
to
harm
us
during
the
day,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
he
will
not
allow}}
the
moon
to
harm
us
during
the
night.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh
will
protect
us
from
being
harmed
in
any
manner;
\par }{\QB he
will
keep
us
safe.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
will
protect
us
from
the
time
that
we
leave
{\ADD{
our
houses
in
the
morning}}
until
we
return
{\ADD{
in
the
evening}};
\par }{\QB he
will
protect
us
now,
and
he
will
protect
us
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{122}{\SH A psalm written by David for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
was
glad/happy
when
people
said
to
me,
\par }{\QB “We
should
go
to
the
temple
of
Yahweh
{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}}!”
\par }{\Q \VS{2}And
now
we
are
here,
\par }{\QB standing
inside
the
gates/city
of [APO]
Jerusalem.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Jerusalem
is
a
city
that
has
been
rebuilt,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
people
can
gather
together
in
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}We
{\ADD{
people
of
the}}
tribes
of
Israel
who
belong
to
Yahweh
can
now
go
up
there
\par }{\QB as
Yahweh
commanded
that
we
should
do,
\par }{\QB and
we
can
thank
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}There
the
kings
of
Israel
who
were
descendants
of
{\ADD{
King}}
David
sit
on
their
thrones
\par }{\QB and
decide
cases
{\ADD{
fairly
when
the
people
have
disputes}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Pray
that
there
will
be
peace
in
Jerusalem;
\par }{\Q I
desire
that
those
who
love
Jerusalem
will ◄prosper/live
peacefully►.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}I
desire
that
there
will
be
peace
inside
the
walls
of
the
city
\par }{\QB and
that
{\ADD{
people
who
are}}
inside
the
palaces
will
be
safe.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}For
the
sake
of
my
relatives
and
friends,
I
say,
\par }{\QB “My
desire
is
that
that
inside
Jerusalem
{\ADD{
people
will
live}}
peacefully.”
\par }{\Q \VS{9}And
because
I
love
the
temple
of
Yahweh
our
God,
\par }{\QB I
pray
that
things
will
go
well
for
the
people
who
live
{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{123}{\SH A psalm written for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
look
up
toward
you,
\par }{\QB up
to
heaven,
from
where
you
rule.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Like
servants
ask [IDM]
their
masters
{\ADD{
for
what
they
need}}
\par }{\Q and
like
maids
ask t
their mistresses
{\ADD{
for
what
they
need}},
\par }{\QB we
ask
you,
Yahweh
our
God,
{\ADD{
for
what
we
need}},
\par }{\QB and
we
ask
you
to
be
merciful
to
us.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh,
be
very
merciful [DOU]
to
us
\par }{\QB because
{\ADD{
our
enemies}}
have
acted
very
contemptuously
toward
us.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Rich
people
have
made fun
of
us
for
a
long
time,
\par }{\QB and
proud
{\ADD{
people}}
who
have ◄oppressed/acted
cruelly
toward►
us
have
acted
toward
us
as
though
we
were
worthless.

\par }\PsalmChap{124}{\SH A psalm written by David for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}You Israeli
{\ADD{
people}},
{\ADD{
answer
this
question}}:
\par }{\Q What
{\ADD{
would
have
happened
to
us}}
if
Yahweh
had
not
been ◄helping/fighting
for►
us?
\par }{\Q \VS{2}When
{\ADD{
our
enemies}}
attacked
us,
\par }{\Q if
Yahweh
had
not
been
fighting
for
us,
\par }{\Q \VS{3}we
would
have
all
been
killed [IDM]
\par }{\QB because
they
were
very
angry
with
us!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
They
would
have
been
like}} [MET]
a
flood
that
swept/carried
us
away;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
it
would
have
been
as
though}}
the
water
would
have
covered
us,
\par }{\QB \VS{5}and
we
would
{\ADD{
all}}
have
drowned
in
the
flood
that
was ◄raging/flowing
very
fast►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}{\ADD{
But}}
praise
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB because
he
has
not
allowed
our
{\ADD{
enemies
to
destroy
us}}
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
like
wild
animals}} [MET]
tear
apart
{\ADD{
the
creatures
that
they
capture}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}We
have
escaped
{\ADD{
from
our
enemies}}
like
a
bird
escapes
from
the
trap
that
hunters
have
set;
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
the
trap
{\ADD{
that
our
enemies
set
for
us}}
was
broken
\par }{\QB and
we
have
escaped
from
it!
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh
is
the
one
who
helps
us [MTY];
\par }{\QB he
is
the
one
who
made
heaven
and
the
earth.

\par }\PsalmChap{125}{\SH A psalm written for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Those/We
who
trust
in
Yahweh
are
{\ADD{
as
secure/steadfast}} [SIM]
as
Zion
Hill,
\par }{\QB which
cannot
be
shaken
and
can
never
be
moved.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Like
the
hills
that
surround
Jerusalem
{\ADD{
protect
the
city}},
\par }{\QB Yahweh
protects
{\ADD{
us}},
his
people,
\par }{\QB and
he
will
protect
us
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Wicked
people [MTY]
should
not
{\ADD{
be
allowed
to}}
rule
over
the
land
where
righteous
{\ADD{
people}}
live.
\par }{\QB If
they
did
that,
those
righteous
{\ADD{
people}}
might
{\ADD{◄be
encouraged
to
imitate
them
and}}►
do
things
that
are
wrong.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
do
good
things
to
those
who
do
good
things
to
others
\par }{\QB and
to
those
who
sincerely
obey
your
commands [IDM].
\par }{\Q \VS{5}But
when
you
punish
the
wicked
people
{\ADD{
who
are
not Israelis}},
\par }{\QB also
punish
those
{\ADD{Israelis}}
who
turn
away
from
walking
on
the
good
roads [MET]
that
you
have
shown
them!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q I
wish
that
things
will
go
well
for
{\ADD{
people
in}}
Israel!

\par }\PsalmChap{126}{\SH A psalm written for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}When
Yahweh
brought
{\ADD{
us Israeli
people}}
back
to
Jerusalem (OR,
enabled
us Israelis
to
prosper
again),
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
it
was
wonderful}};
\par }{\QB it
seemed
as
though [SIM]
we
were
dreaming.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}We
were
extremely
happy,
\par }{\Q and
we [SYN]
continued
shouting
joyfully.
\par }{\Q Then
the
{\ADD{
other}} people-groups
said
about
us,
\par }{\QB “Yahweh
has
done
great
things
for
them!”
\par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
And
we
say, “Yes}},
Yahweh
{\ADD{
truly}}
has
done
great
things
for
us,
\par }{\QB and
we
are
{\ADD{
very}}
happy.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
when
it
rains,
water
flows
in
the
streams
again
{\ADD{
after
they
were
dry}} [SIM].
\par }{\QB Similarly,
enable
our
nation
to
become
great
again
like
it
was
before.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}We
cried
when
we
planted
{\ADD{
seeds
because
it
was
hard
work
preparing
the
soil
that
had
not
been
plowed
for
many
years}};
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
now
we
want
to}}
shout
joyfully
because
we
are
gathering
a
{\ADD{
big}}
harvest.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Those
who
cried
as
they
carried
the
{\ADD{
bags
of}}
seeds
{\ADD{
to
the
fields}}
will
shout
joyfully
\par }{\QB when
they
bring
the
crops
{\ADD{
to
their
houses
at
harvest
time}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{127}{\SH A psalm written by Solomon for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}If
people
are
building
a
house
without
{\ADD{
knowing
whether}}
it
is
Yahweh’s
{\ADD{
will
to
build
it}},
\par }{\QB they
are
building
it
in
vain.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Similarly}},
if
Yahweh
does
not
protect
a
city,
\par }{\QB it
is
useless
for
guards/sentries
to
stay
awake
{\ADD{
to
tell
people
if
their
enemies
come
to
attack
it}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}It
is
{\ADD{
also}}
useless
to
arise
very
early
and
go
to
sleep
late
at
night
\par }{\QB in
order
that
you
can
work
hard
{\ADD{
all
day}}
to
{\ADD{earn
money
to
buy}}
food,
\par }{\Q because
Yahweh
gives
food
to
those
whom
he
loves.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Children
are
a
gift
{\ADD{
that
comes
to
parents}}
from
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB they
are
a
reward/blessing
from
him.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}If
a
man
has
sons
while
he
is
still
young,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
when
they
grow
up,
they
will
be
able
to
help
him
defend
his
family}}
\par }{\QB like [SIM]
a
soldier
{\ADD{
can
defend
himself
if}}
he
has
{\ADD{
a
bow
and}}
arrows
in
his
hand.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}A
man
{\ADD{
who
has
many
sons}}
is
{\ADD{
very}}
happy,
\par }{\QB like [MET]
{\ADD{
a
soldier
who
has
many
arrows}}
in
his
quiver
is
very
happy.
\par }{\Q If
a
man
{\ADD{
with
his
many
grown
sons
is
taken}}
by
his
enemies
to
the
place
where
they
decide
matters,
his
enemies
will
never
be
able
to
defeat
that
man,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because
his
sons
will
help
to
defend
him}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{128}{\SH A psalm written for those going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}◄Happy
are/Yahweh
is
pleased
with►
those
of
you
who
revere
him
\par }{\QB and
do
what
he
wants
you
to
do [IDM].
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
will
{\ADD{
be
able
to earn
the
money}}
that
you [MTY]
need
to
buy
food;
\par }{\Q you
will
be
happy
and
you
will
be
prosperous.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Your
wife
will
be
like
a grapevine
that
bears
many
grapes [SIM];
\par }{\QB she
will
give
birth
to
many
children.
\par }{\Q Your
children
who
sit
around
your
table
\par }{\Q will
be
like
a
strong
olive
{\ADD{
tree
that
has
many}}
shoots
{\ADD{
growing
up
around
it}} [SIM].
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Every
man
who reveres
Yahweh
\par }{\QB will
be
blessed
like
that.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}I
wish/hope
that
Yahweh
will
bless
all
of
you
from
{\ADD{
where
he
dwells}} ◄on
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill}}/{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}}►
\par }{\Q and
that
you
will
see
{\ADD{
the
people
of}}
Jerusalem
prospering
every
day
that
you
live!
\par }{\QB \VS{6}I
desire
that
you
will
live
many
years,
\par }{\QB long
enough
to
see
your
grandchildren.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q I
desire/hope
that
things
will
go
well
for
{\ADD{
the
people
in}}
Israel!

\par }\PsalmChap{129}{\SH A psalm written for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}{\ADD{
I
say
that}}
my
enemies
have ◄afflicted/caused
trouble
for►
me
ever
since
I
was
young.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Now
I
ask
you,
my
fellow}} Israelis,
to
repeat
those
same
words:
\par }{\Q \VS{2}“Our
enemies
have
afflicted
us
since
our
nation
began,
\par }{\QB but
they
have
not
defeated
us!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
Our
enemies
struck
us
with
whips}}
that
cut
into
our
backs [MET]
\par }{\QB like
a
{\ADD{
farmer
uses
a}}
plow
to
cut
deep
furrows
into
the
ground.”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
But}}
Yahweh
is
righteous,
\par }{\QB and
he
has
freed
{\ADD{
me}}
from
being
a
slave [MTY]
of
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}I
wish/hope
that
all
those
who
hate
Jerusalem/Israel
will
be
ashamed
because
of
being
defeated.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
hope/wish
that
they
will
be
{\ADD{
of
no
value}},
like
grass
that
grows
on
the
roofs
of
houses
\par }{\QB that
dries
up
and
does
not
grow
tall;
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
as
a
result}}
no
one
{\ADD{
cuts
it
and}}
puts
it
in
bundles
and
carries
it
away.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}People
who
pass
by
{\ADD{
and
see
men
harvesting
grain
usually
greet
them
by
saying
to
them}},
\par }{\QB “We
wish/hope
that
Yahweh
will
bless
you!”
\par }{\Q But
this
will
not
happen
{\ADD{
to
those
who
hate
Israel}}.
\par }{\Q We,
acting
as
Yahweh’s
representatives,
bless
you
{\ADD{Israelis.}}

\par }\PsalmChap{130}{\SH A psalm written for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
have
a
lot
of
troubles/many difficulties,
so
I
call
out
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Yahweh,
hear
me,
\par }{\QB while
I
call
out
to
you [SYN]
to
be
merciful
to
me!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh,
if
you
kept
a
record
of
the
sins
{\ADD{
that
we
have
committed}},
\par }{\QB not
one
{\ADD{
of
us}} [RHQ]
would
escape
from
being
condemned
{\ADD{
and
punished}}
\par }{\Q \VS{4}But
you
forgive
us,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
we
greatly
revere
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh
has
said
{\ADD{
that
he
would
help/rescue
me}};
\par }{\QB I
trust
what
he
said,
and
I
wait
eagerly
for
him
to
do
that.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
wait
for
Yahweh
{\ADD{
to
help
me}}
\par }{\QB more
than
watchmen
wait
for
the
light
to
dawn;
\par }{\QB yes,
I
wait
more
eagerly
than
they
do!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}You
{\ADD{
my
fellow}} Israelis,
confidently
expect
that
Yahweh
{\ADD{
will
bless
us}}.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
He
will
bless
us}}
because
he
faithfully
loves
{\ADD{
us}},
\par }{\QB and
he
is
very
willing
to
save/rescue
{\ADD{
us}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}And
he
will
save
us Israeli
{\ADD{
people}}
from
{\ADD{
being
punished
for}}
all
the
sins
that
{\ADD{
we}}
have
committed.

\par }\PsalmChap{131}{\SH A psalm written by David for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
am
not
proud
\par }{\QB and
I
have
not
thought
highly
about ◄myself/the
things
that
I
have
done►.
\par }{\Q And
I
do
not
concern
myself
about
things
{\ADD{
that
you
have
done}}
that
are
very
big
or
very
wonderful.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Instead,
I
am
calm
and
peaceful,
\par }{\QB like
a
{\ADD{
small}}
child
who
lies
quietly
in
its
mother’s
arms [SIM].
\par }{\QB In
the
same
way,
I
am
peaceful.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}You
{\ADD{
my
fellow}} Israelis,
confidently
expect
that
Yahweh
{\ADD{
will
do
good
things
for
you}},
\par }{\QB now
and
forever!

\par }\PsalmChap{132}{\SH A song to sing along the road up to Jerusalem
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
do
not
forget
{\ADD{
King}}
David
\par }{\QB and
all
the hardships/troubles
he
endured!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}He
made
a
solemn
promise
to
you,
\par }{\QB the
mighty
God
whom
{\ADD{
our ancestor}}
Jacob
{\ADD{
worshiped}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He
said, “I
will
not
go
home,
\par }{\Q I
will
not
{\ADD{
rest}}
on
my
bed,
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
will
not
sleep
at
all
\par }{\Q \VS{5}until
I
build
a
place
for
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB a
home
for
the
mighty
God
whom
Jacob
{\ADD{
worshiped}}.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}In
Bethlehem
we
heard
news
about
the
sacred
chest.
\par }{\QB We
{\ADD{
went
and}}
found
it
in
the
fields
of
Jearim
{\ADD{
city,
and
we
took
it
to
Jerusalem}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
Later
we
said}}, “Let’s
go
to
the
temple
of
Yahweh
{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}};
\par }{\QB let’s
worship
{\ADD{
there}}
in
front
of
the
throne
{\ADD{
where
he
sits}}.”
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh,
come
to
the
place
where
you
live
eternally,
\par }{\QB to
the
place
where
your
sacred
chest
is,
\par }{\QB to
that
place
that
shows
that
you
are
very
powerful.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}I
want/desire
that
the
righteous
behavior
of
your
priests
{\ADD{
will
always
be
evident}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
just
like
the
beautiful}}
robes
that
they
wear [MET],
\par }{\Q and
that
your
people
will
{\ADD{
always}}
shout
joyfully.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}You
chose
David
to
serve
you
{\ADD{
as
king
of
Israel}};
\par }{\QB do
not
reject/abandon
him!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}Yahweh,
you
made
a
solemn
promise
to
David,
\par }{\QB a
promise
that
you
will
not
break.
\par }{\Q You
said, “I
will
cause
your
descendants
to
rule [MTY]
as
kings
like
you.
\par }{\QB \VS{12}If
they
keep
my
agreement
with
them
\par }{\QB and
obey
{\ADD{
all}}
the
commands
that
I
will
give
them,
\par }{\Q the
line
of
kings
descended
from
you
will
never
end.”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Yahweh
has
chosen
Jerusalem;
\par }{\Q he
has
wanted
to
make
that
city
his
home;
\par }{\Q \VS{14}he
said, “This
is
the
city
where
I
will
live
forever [DOU];
\par }{\QB this
is
the
place
where
I
wanted
to
stay.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}I
will
give
to
the
people
of
Jerusalem
all
that
they
need;
\par }{\QB I
will
give
{\ADD{
enough}}
food
{\ADD{
even}}
to
satisfy
the
poor
people
there.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}I
will
cause
the
priests
{\ADD{
to
behave
in
a
manner
worthy
of}}
being
ones
whom
I
have
saved;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
that
will
be
as
evident
as
the
beautiful}}
robes
that
they
wear [MET];
\par }{\QB and
all
my
people
who
live
there
will
shout
joyfully.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}There
{\ADD{
in
Jerusalem}}
I
will
cause
one
of
David’s
descendants [MET]
to
become
a
great
king;
\par }{\QB he
also
will
be
my
chosen
king,
\par }{\Q and
he
will
be
{\ADD{
like
a
bright}}
lamp [MET]
{\ADD{
that
shines
continually}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}I
will
{\ADD{
defeat
his}}
enemies
and
cause
them
to
be
very
ashamed/disgraced;
\par }{\QB but
the
crown
that
my
king
wears
will
{\ADD{
always}}
shine.”

\par }\PsalmChap{133}{\SH A psalm written for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}It
is
very
good
and
very
pleasant
\par }{\QB for
God’s
people
to
gather
together harmoniously.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}It
is
{\ADD{
as
delightful
as}}
the
precious/expensive ◄{\ADD{
olive}}
oil/perfume►
\par }{\QB that
runs
down
from
{\ADD{
the Supreme
Priest}}
Aaron’s
head
onto
his
beard
{\ADD{
when
he
is
anointed}}
\par }{\QB and
runs
down
onto
the
collar
of
his
robes.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Gathering
together harmoniously
{\ADD{
is
as
delightful
}}
as
the
dew
{\ADD{
that
falls}}
on
Hermon
{\ADD{
Mountain}}
\par }{\QB and
the
dew
that
falls
on
the
hills
near
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill}}.
\par }{\Q Yahweh
has
promised
to
bless
{\ADD{
his
people
there
in
Jerusalem}}
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
by
giving
them}}
everlasting (OR,
a
long-lasting)
life.

\par }\PsalmChap{134}{\SH A psalm written for people going up to the temple to worship
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}All
you
people
who
serve
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB who
stand
up
and ◄serve/pray
to►
him
at
night
in
his
temple,
\par }{\Q come
and
praise
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Lift
up
your
hands/arms
{\ADD{
to
pray
to
him}}
in
the
temple
\par }{\QB and
praise
him!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}And
I
want
Yahweh,
who
created
heaven
and
the
earth,
\par }{\QB to
bless
you
from
{\ADD{
where
he
lives
in
the
temple}}
on
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill.}}

\par }\PsalmChap{135}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\Q You
who ◄do
work
for/serve►
Yahweh,
\par }{\Q praise
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
who
stand
in
the
temple
of
Yahweh
our
God
and
in
the
surrounding
courtyard,
\par }{\QB praise
him [MTY]!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Praise
Yahweh,
because
he
does
good
things
{\ADD{
for
us}};
\par }{\QB sing
to
him [MTY],
because
he
is
kind
{\ADD{
to
us}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}He
has
chosen
{\ADD{
us,
the
descendants
of}}
Jacob;
\par }{\QB he
has
chosen
{\ADD{
us}} Israelis
to
belong
to
him [DOU].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}I
know
that
Yahweh
is
great;
\par }{\QB he
is
greater
than
all
the
gods.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh
does
whatever
he
desires
to
do,
\par }{\QB in
heaven
and
on
the
earth
\par }{\QB and
in
the
seas/oceans,
{\ADD{
down}}
to
the
bottom
of
the
seas.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
is
the
one
who
causes
clouds
to
appear
from
very
distant
places
on
the
earth;
\par }{\QB he
sends
lightning
with
the
rain,
\par }{\QB and
he
brings
the
winds
from
the
places
where
he
stores
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}He
is
the
one
who
killed
{\ADD{
all}}
the
firstborn
{\ADD{
males}}
in
Egypt,
\par }{\QB the
firstborn
of
people
and
of
animals.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}There
he
performed
many
kinds
of
miracles [DOU]
\par }{\QB to
punish
the
king
and
all
his
officials.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}He
destroyed
many
nations
\par }{\QB and
the
powerful
kings
{\ADD{
who
ruled
them}}:
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Sihon,
the
king
of
the Amor people-group,
\par }{\QB and
Og,
the
king
of
Bashan
{\ADD{
region}},
\par }{\QB and
all
the
other
kings
in
Canaan
{\ADD{
land}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}Then
he
gave
their
land
to
{\ADD{
us}} Israeli
people
\par }{\QB to
belong
to
us
{\ADD{
forever}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}Yahweh
your
name
will
endure
forever,
\par }{\QB and
people
who
are
not
yet
born
will
remember
the
great
things
{\ADD{
that
you
have
done}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}Yahweh,
{\ADD{
you}}
declare
that
we
your
people ◄are
innocent/have
not
done
things
that
are
wrong►,
\par }{\QB and
you
are
merciful
to
us.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}But
the
idols
that
the
{\ADD{
other}} people-groups
{\ADD{
worship}}
are
only
{\ADD{
statues
made
of}}
silver
and
gold,
\par }{\QB things
that humans
have
made.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}Their
idols
have
mouths,
but
they
cannot
say
{\ADD{
anything}};
\par }{\QB they
have
eyes,
but
they
cannot
see
{\ADD{
anything}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}They
have
ears,
but
they
cannot
hear
{\ADD{
anything}},
\par }{\QB and
they
are
not
{\ADD{
even
able
to}}
breathe.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}The
people
who
make
those
idols
are
as
{\ADD{
powerless
as}}
those
idols,
\par }{\QB and
those
who
trust
in
those
idols
{\ADD{
can
accomplish
no
more
than}}
their
idols
can!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}{\ADD{
My
fellow}} Israelis,
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\Q You
{\ADD{
priests}}
who
are
descended
from
Aaron,
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\Q \VS{20}You
{\ADD{
men}}
who
are
descended
from
Levi,
{\ADD{
you
who
assist
the
priests}},
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
All}}
you
who
revere
Yahweh,
praise
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Praise
Yahweh
in
{\ADD{
the
temple
on}}
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill}}
in
Jerusalem,
\par }{\QB where
he
lives!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{136}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Thank
Yahweh,
because
he
does
good
things
{\ADD{
for
us}};
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Thank
God,
the
one
who
is
greater
than
all
other
gods;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Thank
the
Lord
who
is
greater
than
all
other
lords/rulers;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}He
is
the
only
one
who
performs
great
miracles;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}He
is
the
one
who
by
being
very
wise
created
the
heavens;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
is
the
one
who
caused
the
ground
to
rise
up
above
the
deep
waters;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
is
the
one
who
created
great
lights
{\ADD{
in
the
sky}};
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
created
the
sun
to
shine
in
the
daytime;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
created
the
moon
and
stars
to
shine
during
the nighttime;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}He
is
the
one
who
killed
the
firstborn
{\ADD{
males}}
in
Egypt;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}He
led
the Israeli
people
out
of
Egypt;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}With
his ◄strong
hand/great
power►
he
led
them
out;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}He
is
the
one
who
caused
the
Red
Sea
to
divide;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
enabled
the Israeli
people
to
walk
through
it
{\ADD{
on
dry
land}};
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}But
he
caused
the
king
of
Egypt
and
his
army
to
drown
in
it;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{16}He
is
the
one
who
led
his
people
{\ADD{
safely
through
the
desert}};
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
killed
powerful
kings;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}He
killed
kings
who
were
famous;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}He
killed
Sihon,
the
king
of
the Amor people-group;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}He
killed
Og,
the
king
of
Bashan
{\ADD{
region}};
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}He
gave
their
lands
to
us,
his
people;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}He
gave
those
lands
to
us
people
of
Israel,
who
serve
him;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}He
is
the
one
who
did
not
forget
about
us
when
we
were
defeated
{\ADD{
by
our
enemies}};
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{24}He
rescued
us
from
our
enemies;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{25}He
is
the
one
who
gives
food
to
all
living
creatures;
\par }{\QB his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{26}{\ADD{
So}}
thank
God,
{\ADD{
who
lives
in}}
heaven,
{\ADD{
for
all
those
things}},
\par }{\QB because
his
faithful
love
{\ADD{
for
us}}
endures
forever!

\par }\PsalmChap{137}{\Q \VerseOne{1}When
we
{\ADD{
had
been
taken
to}}
Babylonia,
{\ADD{
far
from
Jerusalem}},
\par }{\Q we
sat
down
by
the
rivers
there,
\par }{\QB and
we
cried
when
we
thought
about
{\ADD{
the
temple
on}}
Zion
{\ADD{
Hill
in
Jerusalem}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}On
the
willow
trees
{\ADD{
alongside
the
rivers}}
we
hung
our
harps
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because
we
did
not
want
to
play
them
anymore
because
we
were
very
sad}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}The
{\ADD{
soldiers}}
who
had
captured
us
{\ADD{
and
taken
us
to
Babylonia}}
told
us
to
sing
{\ADD{
for
them}};
\par }{\QB they
told
us
to ◄entertain
them/make
them
happy►,
saying,
\par }{\QB “Sing
for
us
one
of
the
songs
{\ADD{
that
you
previously
sang
in}}
Jerusalem!”
\par }{\Q \VS{4}But
{\ADD{
we
thought}},
\par }{\QB “We
{\ADD{
are
sad
because
we
have
been
punished
by
Yahweh
and
brought
to
this}}
foreign
land,
\par }{\QB so
we
cannot [RHQ]
sing
songs
about
Yahweh
while
we
are
here!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}If
I
forget
about
Jerusalem [APO], Iet
my
right
hand
wither
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
with
the
result
that
I
will
be
unable
to
play
my
harp}}
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Do
not
allow
me
to
sing
again [MTY],
\par }{\Q if
I
forget
about
Jerusalem,
\par }{\QB if
I
do
not
consider
that
Jerusalem
causes
me
to
be
more
joyful
than
anything
else
does.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh,
{\ADD{
punish}}
the
people
of
the
Edom people-group
\par }{\QB for
what
they
did
on
the
day
that
the
army
of
Babylon
captured
Jerusalem.
\par }{\Q Do
not
forget
that
they
said,
\par }{\QB “Tear
down
all
the
buildings!
Destroy
them
completely!
Leave
only
the
foundations!”
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}And
you
people
of
Babylon,
you
will
certainly
be
destroyed!
\par }{\QB Those
who
punish
you
in
return
for
what
you
did
to
us
will
be
happy;
\par }{\Q \VS{9}they
will
take
your
babies
\par }{\QB and
completely
smash
them
on
the
rocks.

\par }\PsalmChap{138}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
thank
you
with
all
my
inner
being.
\par }{\Q I
sing
to
praise
you
in
front
of
{\ADD{
the
idols
of
false}}
gods
{\ADD{
to
ridicule/belittle
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
bow
down
while
I
look towards
your
sacred
temple,
\par }{\QB and
I
thank
you [MTY]
because
you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
us}}
and
faithfully
do
all
that
you
have
promised.
\par }{\QB You
have
shown
that
both
you [MTY]
and
what
you
have
promised
to
do
are
greater
than
anything
else.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}On
the
day
when
I
called
out
to
you,
you
answered
me;
\par }{\QB you
enabled
me
to
be
strong
and
brave.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
{\ADD{
some
day}}
all
the
kings
of
this
earth
will
praise
you,
\par }{\QB because
they
will
have
heard
what
you
have
said.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
will
sing
about
what
you
have
done;
\par }{\QB they
will
sing
and
say
that
you
are
very
great.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh,
you
are supreme,
\par }{\QB but
you
take
care
of
people
{\ADD{
who
are
considered
to
be}} unimportant.
\par }{\Q And
you
know
what
proud
people
{\ADD{
are
doing}},
\par }{\QB even
though
they
are
far
away
{\ADD{
from
you
and
think
that
you
do
not
see
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}When
I
am
in
the
midst
of
{\ADD{
many}}
troubles/difficulties,
\par }{\QB you
save/rescue
me.
\par }{\Q With
your
hand/power [MTY]
you
rescue
me
from
my
enemies
who
are
angry
at
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh,
you
will
do
for
me
everything
that
you
promised;
\par }{\QB you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
us}}
forever.
\par }{\QB Finish
what
you
started
to
do
{\ADD{
for
us,
your Israeli
people.}}

\par }\PsalmChap{139}{\SH A psalm written by David for the choir director
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
you
have
examined
me,
\par }{\QB and
you
know
{\ADD{
everything
about}}
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}You
know
when
I
sit
down
and
when
I
stand
up.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Even
though
you
are}}
far
away
from
me,
\par }{\QB you
know
what
I
am
thinking.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
I
travel
and
when
I
lie
down,
\par }{\QB you
know
everything
that
I
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
even
before
I
say [MTY]
anything,
\par }{\QB you
know
everything
that
I
am
going
to
say!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}You
protect
me
on
all
sides;
\par }{\QB you
put
your
hand
on
me
{\ADD{
to
protect
me
with
your
power}} [MTY].
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
am
not
able
to
understand
that
you
know
{\ADD{
everything
about
me}}.
\par }{\QB That
is
too
great
for
me
to
really
understand.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}◄Where
could
I
go
to
escape
from
your
Spirit?/I
could
not
go
anywhere
to
escape
from
your
Spirit.► [RHQ]
\par }{\Q ◄Where
could
I
go
to
get
away
from
you?/I
could
not
go
anywhere
to
get
away
from
you.► [RHQ]
\par }{\Q \VS{8}If
I
went
up
to
heaven,
you
would
be
there.
\par }{\Q If
I
lay
down
in
the
place
where
the
dead
people
are,
you
would
be
there.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}If
I
had
wings
and
flew
very
far
east [MTY],
\par }{\Q or
if
I
flew
west
and
made
a
place
to
live
{\ADD{
on
an
island}}
in
the
ocean,
\par }{\Q \VS{10}you
would
be
there
also,
to
lead
me
by
your
hand,
\par }{\QB and
you
would
help
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}I
could
request
the
darkness
to
hide
me,
\par }{\Q or
I
could
request
the
light
around
me
to
become
darkness,
\par }{\Q \VS{12}but
even
{\ADD{
if
that
happened}},
the
darkness
would
not
be
darkness
for
you!
\par }{\Q For
you,
the
night
is
{\ADD{
as
bright}}
as
the
daytime
is,
\par }{\QB because
for
you,
daylight
and
darkness
are ◄not
different/the
same►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}You
created
{\ADD{
all}}
the
parts
of
my
body;
\par }{\QB you
put
{\ADD{
the
parts
of}}
my
body
together
when
I
was
still
in
my
mother’s
womb.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
praise
you
because
you
made
my
{\ADD{
body
in
a
very}}
awesome
and
wonderful
way.
\par }{\Q Everything
that
you
do
is
amazing!
\par }{\QB I
know
that
very
well.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}When
my
body
was
being
formed,
\par }{\Q while
it
was
being
put
together
where
no
one
else
could
see
it,
\par }{\QB you
saw
it!
\par }{\Q \VS{16}You
saw
me
before
I
was
born.
\par }{\Q You
wrote
in
your
book
the
number
of
days
that
you
had
decided
that
I
would
live.
\par }{\QB You
did
that
before
any
of
those
days
had
{\ADD{
even}}
started!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}God,
what
you
think
about
me
is
very
precious (OR,
is
very
hard
to
understand).
\par }{\QB There
is
a
great
number
of
things
that
you
think
about.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}If
I
could
count
them,
{\ADD{
I
would
see
that}}
they
are
more
than
the
grains
of
sand
{\ADD{
at
the
seashore}}.
\par }{\Q And
when
I
wake
up,
I
am
still
with
you
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
I
know
that
there
are
still
more
of
your
thoughts
about
me
to
count}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}God,
I
desire
that
you
would
kill
all
the
wicked
people!
\par }{\QB And
I
wish
that
violent [MTY]
men
would ◄leave/go
away
from►
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}They
say
wicked/malicious
things
about
you;
\par }{\QB they
slander
your
name.
\par }{\Q \VS{21}Yahweh,
I
certainly [RHQ]
hate
those
who
hate
you!
\par }{\QB And
I
despise [RHQ]
those
who
rebel
against
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{22}I
hate
them
completely,
\par }{\QB and
I
consider
that
they
are
my
enemies.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{23}God,
search
my
inner
being;
\par }{\QB find
out
what
I
am
thinking!
\par }{\Q \VS{24}Find
out
whether
there
is
anything
evil
in
my
{\ADD{
inner
being}},
\par }{\QB and
lead
me
along
the
road
{\ADD{
that
leads
to
my
being
with
you}}
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{140}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
rescue/save
me
from
{\ADD{
being
attacked
by}}
evil
men;
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
even
more}}, ◄keep
me
safe/protect
me►
from
being
attacked
by
violent
people.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}They
are
always
planning
to
do
evil
things
\par }{\QB and
they
are
always
inciting/urging
people
to
start
quarrels.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}By
what
they
say [MTY]
{\ADD{
they
injure
people
like}}
poisonous
snakes
do;
\par }{\QB the
words
that
they
speak [MTY]
{\ADD{
can
kill
people
as
easily
as}}
cobras/vipers
do.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh,
protect
me
from
the
power [MTY]
of
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}.
\par }{\QB Keep
me
safe
from
violent
men
who
plan
to
destroy
me [SYN].
\par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
proud
people
have
set
a
trap
for
me;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
they
have
spread
their
nets
to
catch
me;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
they
have
put
those
things
along
the
road
to
catch/seize
me.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}I
say
to
you, “Yahweh,
you
are
my
God;”
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
listen
to
me
while
I
cry
out
to
you
to
help
me.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh,
my
Lord,
you
are
the
one
who
defends
me
strongly;
\par }{\QB you
have
{\ADD{
protected
me}}
during
battles [MET]
{\ADD{
as
though
you
had
put
a
helmet
on}}
my
head.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh,
do
allow
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}
to
do
the
things
that
they
desire,
\par }{\QB and
do
not
allow
them
to
do
the
{\ADD{
evil
things
that}}
they
plan
to
do.
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
Do
not
allow}}
my
enemies
to ◄become
proud/defeat
me►;
\par }{\QB cause
the
evil
things
that
they
say [MTY]
they
will
do
to
me
to
happen
to
them,
{\ADD{
instead}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Cause
burning
coals
to
fall
on
their
{\ADD{
heads}}!
\par }{\QB Cause
them
to
be
thrown
into
deep
pits,
from
which
they
cannot
climb
out!
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Do
not
allow
those
who
slander
others
to
succeed;
\par }{\QB cause
evil
things
to
happen
to
violent
men
and
destroy
them!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}Yahweh,
I
know
that
you
defend
those
who
are
oppressed,
\par }{\QB and
that
you
do
what
is
just/fair
for
those
who
are
needy/poor.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}Righteous
{\ADD{
people}}
will
surely
thank
you [MTY],
\par }{\QB and
they
will
live ◄in
your
presence/with
you►.

\par }\PsalmChap{141}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
call
out
to
you;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
please}}
help
me
quickly!
\par }{\Q Listen
to
me
when
I
am
calling
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Accept
my
prayer
as
though
it
were
incense
{\ADD{
being
burned
as
an
offering}} [SIM]
to
you.
\par }{\QB And
accept
me
while
I
lift
up
my
hands
{\ADD{
to
pray}}
to
you
\par }{\QB like
you
accept
sacrifices
{\ADD{
that
I
offer
to
you
each}}
evening [SIM].
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh,
do
not
allow
me
to
say [MTY]
things
that
are
wrong;
\par }{\QB guard
my
lips.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Prevent
me
from
wanting
to
do
anything
that
is
wrong,
\par }{\QB and
from
joining
with
wicked
men
when
they
want
to
do
evil
deeds [DOU].
\par }{\Q Do
not
{\ADD{
even}}
allow
me
to
share
in
eating
delightful
food
with
them!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}It
is
all
right
if
righteous
people
strike/hit
me
or
rebuke
me
\par }{\QB because
they
are
trying
to
act
kindly
toward
me
{\ADD{
to
teach
me
to
do
what
is
right}},
\par }{\Q but
I
do
not
want
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}
to
{\ADD{
honor
me
by}}
anointing
my
head
with
{\ADD{
olive}}
oil;
\par }{\QB I
am
always
praying
{\ADD{
that
you
will
punish
them
because
of}}
the
wicked
deeds
{\ADD{
that
they
do}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}When
their
rulers
are
thrown
down
from
the
top
of
rocky
cliffs,
\par }{\QB people
will
know
that
what
you,
Yahweh,
said
{\ADD{
about
them}}
is
true.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Like
a
log
that
is
split
and
cut
into
small
pieces [SIM],
\par }{\QB their
shattered
bones
will
be
scattered
{\ADD{
on
the
ground}}
near
{\ADD{
other}}
graves.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}But
Yahweh
God,
I
{\ADD{
continue
to}} assk
you
{\ADD{
to
help
me}}.
\par }{\QB I
ask
you
to
protect
me;
\par }{\QB do
not
allow
me
to ◄die/be
killed►
{\ADD{
now}}!
\par }{\Q \VS{9}{\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
people
have
set
traps
for
me;
\par }{\QB protect
me
from
falling
into
those
traps,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
they
have
spread
nets
to
catch
me;
\par }{\QB keep
me
from
being
caught
in
those
nets.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}I
desire
that
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}
will
fall
into
the
traps
they
have
set
{\ADD{
to
catch
me}}
\par }{\QB while
I
escape
{\ADD{
from
them}}.

\par }\PsalmChap{142}{\SH A psalm that David prayed when he was hiding in a cave
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
I
cry
out
to
you;
\par }{\QB I
plead
{\ADD{
with
you
to
help
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
am
bringing
to
you
{\ADD{
all}}
my
problems;
\par }{\QB I
am
telling
you
{\ADD{
all}}
my
troubles/difficulties.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}When
I
am
very
discouraged,
\par }{\QB you
know
what
I
should
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Wherever
I
walk,
{\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
my
enemies
have
hidden
traps
for
me
{\ADD{
to
fall
into}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}I
look
around,
\par }{\QB but
there
is
no
one
who
pays attentionto
me,
\par }{\QB no
one
who
will
protect
me,
\par }{\QB no
one
who
cares
about
{\ADD{
what
happens
to}}
me.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}{\ADD{
So}}
Yahweh,
I
cry
out
to
you
{\ADD{
to
help
me}};
\par }{\QB you
are
the
one
who
protects
me;
\par }{\Q and
you
are
all
that
I
need
while
I
am
alive.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Listen
to
me
while
I
cry
out
to
you
{\ADD{
for
help}},
\par }{\QB because
I
am
very
distressed.
\par }{\Q Rescue/Save
me
from
those
who
are
pursuing
me,
\par }{\QB because
they
are
very
strong,
\par }{\QB with
the
result
that
I
cannot
{\ADD{
escape
from
them}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}Free/Rescue
me
from
my
troubles/difficulties [MET]
\par }{\QB in
order
that
I
may
thank
you.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q If
you
do
that,
when
I
am
with
godly/righteous
{\ADD{
people}},
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
I
will
praise
you}}
for
having
been
very
good
to
me.

\par }\PsalmChap{143}{\SH A psalm written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}Yahweh,
hear
me
while
I
pray
to
you!
\par }{\QB Because
you
are
righteous
\par }{\QB and
because
you
faithfully
do
what
you
have
promised,
\par }{\QB listen
to
what
I
am
pleading
that
you
{\ADD{
do
for
me}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
am
one
who
serves
you;
\par }{\Q do
not
judge
me,
\par }{\QB because
you
know
that
everyone
has
done
things
that
are
wrong►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
My}}
enemies
have
pursued
me;
\par }{\QB they
have
completely
defeated
me.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
It
is
as
though}}
they
have
put
me
in
a
dark
{\ADD{
prison}},
\par }{\Q where
I
{\ADD{
have
nothing
good
to}} ◄{\ADD{
hope
for/expect}}►,
like
those
who
died
long
ago [SIM].
\par }{\Q \VS{4}So
I
am
very
discouraged;
\par }{\QB I
am
very
dismayed/worried.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}I
remember
what
has
happened
previously:
\par }{\QB I ◄meditate
on/think
about►
all
the
things
that
you
have
done;
\par }{\Q I
consider
{\ADD{
all}}
the
{\ADD{
great}}
deeds
that
you [SYN]
have
performed.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}I
lift
up
my
hands/arms
to
you
while
I
pray;
\par }{\QB I [SYN]
need
you,
like
very
dry
ground
{\ADD{
needs
rain}} [SIM].
\par }{\QR (Think
about
that!)
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Yahweh,
I
am
very
discouraged,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
please
answer
me
right
now!
\par }{\Q Do
not
hide
from
me,
\par }{\QB because
if
you
do
that,
I
will
{\ADD{
soon}}
be [SIM]
among
those
who
descend
to
where
the
dead
people
are.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}{\ADD{
Every}}
morning
cause
me
to
remember
that
you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
me}},
\par }{\QB because
I
trust
in
you.
\par }{\Q I ◄pray/send
my
prayers
up [IDM]►
to
you;
\par }{\QB show
me
what
I
should
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh,
I
have
gone/run
to
you
to
be
protected,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
so}}
rescue
me
from
my
enemies.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
are
my
God;
\par }{\QB teach
me
to
do
what
you
want
me
to
do.
\par }{\Q I
want
your
good
Spirit
to
lead
me
on
a
path
that
is
not
difficult
to
walk
on.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}Yahweh,
restore
me
when
I
am
close
to
dying,
as
you
promised
to
do.
\par }{\QB Because
you
are
righteous/good,
rescue
me
from
my
troubles/difficulties!
\par }{\Q \VS{12}I
am
one
who
serves
you;
\par }{\Q so
because
you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
me}},
\par }{\QB kill
my
enemies
\par }{\QB and
get
rid
of
all
those
who ◄oppress/cause
trouble
for►
me.

\par }\PsalmChap{144}{\SH Written by David
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}I
praise
Yahweh,
who
is
{\ADD{
like
an overhanging}}
rock
{\ADD{
under
which
I}} ◄{\ADD{
get
refuge/am
protected}}►!
\par }{\Q He
trains
my
hands
so
that
I
can
use
them
to
fight
battles;
\par }{\QB he
trains
my
fingers
so
that
I
can
{\ADD{
shoot
arrows
in
a
war}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}He
is
the
one
who
protects
me;
\par }{\QB he
is
{\ADD{
like}}
a
fortress [DOU]
in
which
I
am
safe,
\par }{\QB he
protects
me
{\ADD{
like
}}shields
{\ADD{
protect
soldiers}} [MET],
\par }{\QB and
he
gives
me
refuge.
\par }{\Q He defeats
{\ADD{
other}}
nations
and
{\ADD{
then}}
puts
them
under
my
power.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh,
{\ADD{
we}}
people
are
{\ADD{
very
insignificant/unimportant}},
so
why ◄are
you
concerned/do
you
care
about
us► [RHQ]?
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
It
is
amazing
to
me
that}}
you
pay
attention
to humans.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}{\ADD{
The
time
that
we
live
is
as
short}}
as [SIM]
a puff
of
wind;
\par }{\QB our
time
to
live
disappears
like
a
shadow
does.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh, ◄tear
open/open
up►
the
sky
and
come
down!
\par }{\QB Touch
the
mountains
in
order
that
smoke
will
pour
out
from
them!
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Cause
lightning
to
flash
with
the
result
that
{\ADD{
your
enemies}}
will
run
away!
\par }{\QB Shoot
your
arrows
{\ADD{
at
them}}
and
cause
them
to ◄run
away/scatter►.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
It
is
as
though
my
enemies
surround
me
like}}
a
flood;
\par }{\QB reach
your
hand
down
from
heaven
\par }{\Q and
rescue
me
from
them [SYN].
\par }{\Q They
are
men
from
other
countries
\par }{\Q \VS{8}who [SYN]
{\ADD{
always}}
tell
lies.
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
Even
in
a courtroom
where
they
swear
to
tell
the
truth}}
\par }{\QB they
tell
lies.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{9}God,
I
will
sing
a
new
song
to
you,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
play
my
ten-stringed
harp
{\ADD{
while
I
sing}}
to
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}You
enable
kings
to
defeat
{\ADD{
their
enemies}};
\par }{\QB and
you
rescued
me,
your
servant
David,
from
{\ADD{
being
killed
by}}
my
enemies’
swords.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{11}{\ADD{
So
I
ask
you
to}}
save
me
from
{\ADD{
being
killed
by}}
the
swords
{\ADD{
that
those}}
evil
{\ADD{
people
carry}}.
\par }{\Q Rescue
me
from
the
power [MTY]
of
those
foreigners
\par }{\QB who [SYN]
{\ADD{
always}}
tell
lies,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
who
raise}}
their
right
hands
{\ADD{
in courtrooms
when
they
solemnly
declare
that
they
will
tell
the
truth}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}I
wish/hope
that
our
young
sons
will
grow
up
to
be
like
strong
plants [SIM],
\par }{\Q and
I
wish/hope
that
our
daughters
will
{\ADD{
grow
up
to}}
be
{\ADD{
straight
and
tall}}
\par }{\QB like
the
pillars [SIM]
that
stand
in
the
corners
of
palaces.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}I
wish/hope
that
our
barns
will
be
full
of
many
different
crops.
\par }{\Q I
wish/hope
that
the
sheep
in
our
fields
will
give
birth
to
tens
of
thousands
of
baby
lambs.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}I
wish/hope
that
our
cows
will
give
birth
to
many
calves
\par }{\QB without
having
any
miscarriages
or
deaths
when
they
are
born (OR,
that
no
enemies
will
break
through
our
city
walls
and
take
us ◄into
exile/to
their
own
countries►).
\par }{\QB I
wish/hope
that
{\ADD{
there
will
not
be
a
time
when
the
people
in}}
our
streets
cry
out
in
distress
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
because
foreign
armies
are invading}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}If
good
things
like
that
happen
to
a
nation,
\par }{\QB the
people
will
be
very
happy.
\par }{\Q The
people
whose
God
is
Yahweh
are
the
ones
who
will
be
happy!

\par }\PsalmChap{145}{\SH A psalm written by David to praise God
\par }{\Q \VerseOne{1}My
God
and
King,
I
will
proclaim
that
you
are
very
great/glorious;
\par }{\QB I
will
praise
you [MTY]
now
and
forever.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Every
day
I
will
praise
you;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
Yes}},
I
will
praise
you [MTY]
forever.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}Yahweh
you
are
great,
and ◄you
ought
to
be
praised/people
should
praise
you►
very
much;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
we}}
cannot
fully
realize
how
great
you
are.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Parents
should
tell
their
children
the
things
that
you
have
done;
\par }{\QB they
should
tell
their
children
about
your
mighty
deeds.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}They
should
tell
them
that
you
are
very
glorious
and
majestic [DOU],
\par }{\Q and
I
will ◄meditate
on/think
about►
{\ADD{
all}}
your
wonderful
deeds.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}People
will
speak
about
your
powerful
and
awesome
deeds,
\par }{\QB and
I
will
proclaim
that
you
are
{\ADD{
very}}
great.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}People
will
remember
and
proclaim
that
you
are
very
good
{\ADD{
to
us}},
\par }{\QB and
they
will
sing
joyfully
that
you
{\ADD{
always
act}}
justly/fairly.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh,
you
{\ADD{
are}}
kind
and
merciful
{\ADD{
to
us}};
\par }{\QB you
do
not
quickly
become
angry;
\par }{\QB you
faithfully
love
{\ADD{
us}}
very
much.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh,
you
are
good
to
everyone,
\par }{\QB and
you
are
merciful
to
everything
that
you
have
made.
\par }{\Q \VS{10}Yahweh,
{\ADD{
all}}
the
creatures
that
you
{\ADD{
made}}
will
thank
you,
\par }{\QB and
all
your
people
will
praise
you.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}They
will
tell
{\ADD{
others}}
that
you
rule
gloriously
as
{\ADD{
our}}
king
\par }{\QB and
that
you
are
{\ADD{
very}}
powerful.
\par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
They
will
do
that}}
in
order
that
everyone
will
know
about
your
powerful
deeds
\par }{\QB and
that
you
rule
{\ADD{
over
us}}
gloriously.
\par }{\Q \VS{13}You
will
never
stop
being
king;
\par }{\QB you
{\ADD{
will}}
rule ◄throughout
all
generations/forever►.
\par }{\Q Yahweh,
you
faithfully
do
all
that
you
have
promised
to
do,
\par }{\QB and
all
that
you
do,
you
do mercifully.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{14}Yahweh,
you
help
all
those
who
are
discouraged
\par }{\QB and
you
lift
up
all
those
who ◄stumble
and
fall
down/are
distressed►.
\par }{\Q \VS{15}All
of
the
creatures
that
you
made
expect
that
you
{\ADD{
will
provide
food
for
them}},
\par }{\QB and
you
give
them
food
when
they
need
it.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}You
give
food
to
all
living
creatures
generously [IDM],
\par }{\QB and
you
cause
them
to ◄be
satisfied/have
all
the
food
that
they
need►.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{17}Everything
that
Yahweh
does,
he
does
justly/fairly,
\par }{\QB and
all
that
he
does,
he
does mercifully.
\par }{\Q \VS{18}Yahweh ◄comes
near
to/is
ready
to
help►
all
those
who
call
out
to
him,
\par }{\QB to
those
who
call
to
him
sincerely.
\par }{\Q \VS{19}To
all
those
who
revere
him,
he
gives
them
what
they
need.
\par }{\QB He
hears
them
when
they
cry
out
to
him,
and
saves/rescues
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}Yahweh
protects
all
those
who
love
him,
\par }{\QB but
he
will
get
rid
of
all
the
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{21}I [SYN]
will
always
praise
Yahweh;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
He
is}}
holy;
and
I
wish/hope
that evefyone
will
praise
him [MTY]
forever.

\par }\PsalmChap{146}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q With
my
whole
inner
being
I
will
praise
Yahweh.
\par }{\Q \VS{2}I
will
praise
Yahweh
as
long
as
I
am
alive;
\par }{\QB I
will
sing
to
praise
my
God
for
{\ADD{
the
rest
of}}
my
life.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{3}{\ADD{
You
people}},
do
not
trust
in
your
leaders;
\par }{\QB do
not
trust humans
because
they
cannot
save/rescue
you
{\ADD{
from
your difficulties/problems}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{4}And
when
they
die,
their
corpses
{\ADD{
decay
and}}
become
soil
again.
\par }{\QB After
they
die,
they
can
no
longer
do
the
things
that
they
planned
to
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{5}But
those
whose
helper
is
the
God
whom
Jacob
{\ADD{
worshiped}}
are
happy.
\par }{\QB The
one
whom
they
confidently
expect
{\ADD{
to
help
them}}
is
Yahweh,
their
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
is
the
one
who
created
heaven
and
the
earth
\par }{\QB and
the
oceans
and
all
{\ADD{
the
creatures}}
that
are
in
them.
\par }{\Q He
always
does
what
he
has
promised
to
do.
\par }{\Q \VS{7}He
decides
matters
fairly
for
those
who
are ◄treated unfairly/oppressed►,
\par }{\QB and
he
provides
food
for
those
who
are
hungry.
\par }{\Q He frees
those
who
are
in
prison.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}Yahweh enables
those
who
are
blind
to
see
again.
\par }{\Q He
lifts
up
those
who
have
fallen
down.
\par }{\QB He
loves
righteous
{\ADD{
people}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Yahweh
takes
care
of
those
from
other
countries
who
live
in
our
land,
\par }{\QB and
he
helps
widows
and
orphans.
\par }{\QB But
he
gets
rid
of
wicked
{\ADD{
people}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}Yahweh
will
{\ADD{
continue
to}}
be
our
king
forever;
\par }{\QB you
people
of
Israel,
your
God
will
rule
forever!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{147}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q It
is
good
to
sing
to
praise
our
God.
\par }{\QB It
is
a
delightful
thing
to
do
and
the
right
thing
to
do.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
Jerusalem
was
destroyed,
but}}
Yahweh
is
{\ADD{enabling
us
to}}
build
Jerusalem
again.
\par }{\QB He
is
bringing
back
the
people
who
were
taken
{\ADD{
to
Babylonia}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{3}He enables
those
who
were
very
discouraged
to
be
encouraged
again;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
it
is
as
though}}
they
have
wounds
and
he bandages
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{4}He
has
determined
how
many
stars
there
will
be,
\par }{\QB and
he
gives
names
to
all
of
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Yahweh
is
great
and
very
powerful,
\par }{\QB and
no
one
can
measure
how
much
he
understands.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}Yahweh
lifts
up
those
who
have
been
oppressed,
\par }{\QB and
he
throws
the
wicked
down
to
the
ground.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}Thank
Yahweh
while
you
are
singing
to
him
to
praise
him;
\par }{\QB on
the
harps,
play
music
to
our
God.
\par }{\Q \VS{8}He
covers
the
sky
with
clouds,
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
and
then}}
he
sends
rain
to
the
earth
\par }{\QB and
causes
grass
to
grow
on
the
hills.
\par }{\Q \VS{9}He
gives
to
animals
the
food
that
they
{\ADD{
need}},
\par }{\QB and
gives
food
to
young crows/birds
when
they
cry
out
{\ADD{
because
they
are
hungry}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{10}He
is
not
pleased
with
strong
horses
\par }{\QB or
with
men
who
can
run [MTY]
fast.
\par }{\Q \VS{11}Instead,
what
pleases
him
are
those
who
revere
him,
\par }{\QB those
who
confidently
expect
him
to
continue
to
faithfully
love
them.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{12}{\ADD{
You
people
of}} [APO]
Jerusalem,
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\QB Praise
your
God!
\par }{\Q \VS{13}He
{\ADD{
guards
your
city}}
by
keeping
its
gates
strong.
\par }{\Q He
blesses
the
people
who
live
there.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
protects
the
borders
{\ADD{
of
your
country,
so
that
enemies
from
other
countries
cannot
attack
you}}.
\par }{\QB He
gives
you
plenty
of
very
good
wheat/grain
to
eat.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{15}He
commands
what
he
wants
to
be
done
on
the
earth,
\par }{\QB and
his
words
quickly
come
to
the
place
to
which
he
sends
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{16}He
sends
snow
which
{\ADD{
covers
the
ground}}
like
a
white
wool
blanket [SIM],
\par }{\QB and
he
scatters
frost
{\ADD{
on
the
ground}}
like
{\ADD{
wind
scatters}}
ashes [SIM].
\par }{\Q \VS{17}He
sends
hail
down
like ◄pebbles/tiny
stones►;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
when
that
happens}}, ◄it
is
very
difficult
to
endure
because
the
air
becomes
very
cold./who
can
endure
because
the
air
becomes
very
cold?► [RHQ]
\par }{\Q \VS{18}{\ADD{
But}}
he
commands
the
wind
to
blow,
and
it
blows.
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
Then
the
hail}}
melts
and
{\ADD{
the
water}}
flows
{\ADD{
into
the
streams}}.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{19}He
sent
his
message
to
{\ADD{
the
descendants
of}}
Jacob;
\par }{\QB {\ADD{
he
tells
to
his}} Israeli
people
the
laws
and
regulations
that
he
had
decreed.
\par }{\Q \VS{20}He
has
not
done
that
for
any
other
nation;
\par }{\QB the
other
nations
do
not
know
his
laws.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{148}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
him,
from
up
in
heaven;
\par }{\QB praise
him
from
way
up
in
the
sky!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}All
you
angels
who
belong
to
him,
praise
him!
\par }{\QB All
you
who
are
in
the
armies
of
heaven,
praise
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Sun
and
moon,
{\ADD{
you
also}}
praise
him!
\par }{\QB You
shining
stars,
you
praise
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}You
highest
heavens,
praise
him!
\par }{\QB And
you
waters
that
are
high
above
the
sky,
praise
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}I
want
{\ADD{
all
of}}
these
to
praise
Yahweh [MTY]
\par }{\QB because
by
commanding
{\ADD{
them
to exist}},
he
created
them.
\par }{\Q \VS{6}He
determined
the
places
where
they
should
be
{\ADD{
in
the
sky}},
\par }{\QB and
he
commanded
that
they
should
be
there
forever.
\par }{\QB They
cannot
disobey
that
command!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{7}And
everything
on
the
earth,
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\QB You
{\ADD{
huge}}
sea
monsters
and
{\ADD{
everything
else
that
is}}
deep
{\ADD{
in
the
ocean}},
\par }{\Q \VS{8}and
fire
and
hail,
and
snow
and
frost,
\par }{\QB and
strong
winds
that
obey
what
he
commands,
\par }{\Q {\ADD{
I
tell}}
all
of
you
to
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\Q \VS{9}Hills
and
mountains,
\par }{\QB fruit
trees
and
cedar
{\ADD{
trees}},
\par }{\Q \VS{10}all
the
wild
animals
and
all
{\ADD{
you}}
cattle,
\par }{\QB and
the ◄reptiles/creatures
that scurry
across
the
ground►,
\par }{\QB and
{\ADD{
all}}
the
birds,
{\ADD{
I
tell
all
of
them
to
praise
Yahweh}}!
\par }{\Q \VS{11}You
kings
on
this
earth
and
all
the
people
{\ADD{
that
you
rule}},
\par }{\QB you
princes
and
all
{\ADD{
other}}
rulers,
\par }{\Q \VS{12}you
young
men
and
young
women,
\par }{\QB you
old
people
and
children,
{\ADD{
everyone,
praise
Yahweh!}}
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{13}I
want
them
{\ADD{
all}}
to
praise
Yahweh [MTY]
\par }{\QB because
he
is
greater
than
anyone
else.
\par }{\QB His
glory
is
greater
than
{\ADD{
anything
on}}
the
earth
or
{\ADD{
in}}
heaven.
\par }{\Q \VS{14}He
caused
us,
his
people,
to
be
strong
\par }{\QB in
order
that
we,
his
people,
\par }{\QB we Israeli
people ◄who
are
very
precious
to
him/whom
he
loves
very
much►,
\par }{\QB would
praise
him.
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q So
praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{149}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Sing
a
new
song
to
Yahweh,
\par }{\QB praise
him
whenever
{\ADD{
his}}
faithful
{\ADD{
people}}
gather
together!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{2}{\ADD{
You}} Israeli
people,
be
glad
because
of
{\ADD{
what
God}},
who
created
you,
{\ADD{
has
done
for
you}}!
\par }{\QB You
people
of
Jerusalem,
rejoice
because
of
{\ADD{
what
God}}
your
king
{\ADD{
has
done
for
you}}!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Praise
Yahweh
by
dancing,
by
beating/playing
tambourines,
\par }{\QB and
by
playing
harps
to
praise
him!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Yahweh
is
pleased
with
his
people;
\par }{\QB he
honors
humble
{\ADD{
people}}
by
helping
them
to
defeat
{\ADD{
their
enemies}}.
\par }{\Q \VS{5}God’s
people
should
rejoice
because
they
have
won
battles
\par }{\QB and
they
should
sing
joyfully
all
during
the
night!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}They [MTY]
should
shout
loudly
to
praise
God;
\par }{\QB but
{\ADD{
they
should
also
hold}}
sharp
swords
in
their
hands,
\par }{\Q \VS{7}{\ADD{
ready
to
use
them}}
to
defeat
the
{\ADD{
soldiers
of}}
nations
{\ADD{
that
do
not
worship
God}},
\par }{\Q and
to
punish
the
people
{\ADD{
of
those
nations}},
\par }{\Q \VS{8}and
to
fasten
the
arms
and
legs
of
their
kings
and
other
leaders
with
iron
chains,
\par }{\Q \VS{9}to
judge
{\ADD{
and
punish}}
the
people
of
those
nations,
like
{\ADD{
God}}
wrote/declared
{\ADD{
should
be
done}}.
\par }{\QB It
is ◄a privilege/an
honor►
for
God’s
faithful
people
to
do
that!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh!

\par }\PsalmChap{150}{\Q \VerseOne{1}Praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
God
in
his
sacred
temple!
\par }{\QB And
praise
him
in
his
fortress
in
heaven!
\par }{\Q \VS{2}Praise
him
for
the
mighty
deeds
that
he
has
performed;
\par }{\QB praise
him
for
his
being
extremely
great!
\par }{\Q \VS{3}Praise
him
by
{\ADD{
blowing}}
trumpets
loudly;
\par }{\QB praise
him
by
{\ADD{
playing}}
harps
and ◄small
lyres/other
instruments
that
have
many
strings►!
\par }{\Q \VS{4}Praise
him
by
{\ADD{
beating}} drums
and
by
dancing.
\par }{\QB Praise
him
by
{\ADD{
playing}}
stringed
instruments
and
by
{\ADD{
playing}}
flutes!
\par }{\Q \VS{5}Praise
him
by
{\ADD{clashing}}
cymbals
together;
\par }{\QB praise
him
by clashing
{\ADD{
together
very}}
loud
cymbals!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q \VS{6}I
want
all
living
creatures
to
praise
Yahweh!
\par }{\BB \par }{\Q Praise
Yahweh!
\par }