The Lord Is My Rock and My Fortress

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who addressed the words of this song to the Lord on the day when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said:

I love you, O Lord, my strength.

Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.

Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation!

Make your face shine on your servant; save me in your steadfast love!

Let those who delight in my righteousness shout for joy and be glad and say evermore, “Great is the Lord, who delights in the welfare of his servant!”

How Precious Is Your Steadfast Love

To the choirmaster. Of David, the servant of the Lord.

Transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart; there is no fear of God before his eyes.

Hide not your face from your servant, for I am in distress; make haste to answer me.

He chose David his servant and took him from the sheepfolds;

Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.

Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your maidservant.

You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant:

I have found David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him,

You have renounced the covenant with your servant; you have defiled his crown in the dust.

O offspring of Abraham, his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen ones!

He sent Moses, his servant, and Aaron, whom he had chosen.

For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham, his servant.

Let them curse, but you will bless! They arise and are put to shame, but your servant will be glad!

O Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your maidservant. You have loosed my bonds.

Gimel

Deal bountifully with your servant, that I may live and keep your word.

Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.

Confirm to your servant your promise, that you may be feared.

Zayin

Remember your word to your servant, in which you have made me hope.

Teth

You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word.

Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.

How long must your servant endure? When will you judge those who persecute me?

Give your servant a pledge of good; let not the insolent oppress me.

Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love, and teach me your statutes.

I am your servant; give me understanding, that I may know your testimonies!

Make your face shine upon your servant, and teach me your statutes.

Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it.

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.

For the sake of your servant David, do not turn away the face of your anointed one.

a heritage to Israel his servant, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Enter not into judgment with your servant, for no one living is righteous before you.

And in your steadfast love you will cut off my enemies, and you will destroy all the adversaries of my soul, for I am your servant.

who gives victory to kings, who rescues David his servant from the cruel sword.