Though an army encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, Even in this I am confident.

When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You, “Your face, O Lord, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].”

Wait for and confidently expect the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.

Hear the voice of my supplication (specific requests, humble entreaties) as I cry to You for help, As I lift up my hands and heart toward Your innermost sanctuary (Holy of Holies).

The Lord is my strength and my [impenetrable] shield; My heart trusts [with unwavering confidence] in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him.

Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous [who actively seek right standing with Him]; Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Praise to the Creator and Preserver.

Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones; Praise is becoming and appropriate for those who are upright [in heart—those with moral integrity and godly character].

The counsel of the Lord stands forever, The thoughts and plans of His heart through all generations.

For in Him our heart rejoices, Because we trust [lean on, rely on, and are confident] in His holy name.

The Lord is near to the heartbroken And He saves those who are crushed in spirit (contrite in heart, truly sorry for their sin).

Do not let them say in their heart, “Aha, that is what we wanted!” Do not let them say, “We have swallowed him up and destroyed him.”

Wickedness of Men and Lovingkindness of God.

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord.

Transgression speaks [like an oracle] to the wicked (godless) [deep] within his heart; There is no fear (dread) of God before his eyes.

O continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You, And Your righteousness (salvation) to the upright in heart.

Delight yourself in the Lord, And He will give you the desires and petitions of your heart.

The sword [of the ungodly] will enter their own heart, And their bow will be broken.

The law of his God is in his heart; Not one of his steps will slip.

I am numb and greatly bruised [deadly cold and completely worn out]; I groan because of the disquiet and moaning of my heart.

My heart throbs violently, my strength fails me; And as for the light of my eyes, even that has also gone from me.

My heart was hot within me. While I was musing the fire burned; Then I spoke with my tongue:

“I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”

I have not concealed Your righteousness within my heart; I have proclaimed Your faithfulness and Your salvation. I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great assembly.

For innumerable evils have encompassed me; My sins have overtaken me, so that I am not able to see. They are more numerous than the hairs of my head, And my heart has failed me.

And when one comes to see me, he speaks empty words, While his heart gathers malicious gossip [against me]; When he goes away, he tells it [everywhere].

Our heart has not turned back, Nor have our steps wandered from Your path,

Would not God discover this? For He knows the secrets of the heart.