For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David.
4:1 When I call out, answer me,
O God who vindicates me! 2
Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. 3
Have mercy on me 4 and respond to 5 my prayer!
For the music director; according to the yonath-elem-rechovim style; 7 a prayer 8 of David, written when the Philistines captured him in Gath. 9
56:1 Have mercy on me, O God, for men are attacking me! 10
All day long hostile enemies 11 are tormenting me. 12
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; 14 a prayer 15 of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave. 16
57:1 Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me!
For in you I have taken shelter. 17
In the shadow of your wings 18 I take shelter
until trouble passes.
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; 20 a prayer 21 of David, written when Saul sent men to surround his house and murder him. 22
59:1 Deliver me from my enemies, my God!
Protect me 23 from those who attack me! 24
A psalm of David, written when he was in the Judean wilderness. 26
63:1 O God, you are my God! I long for you! 27
My soul thirsts 28 for you,
my flesh yearns for you,
in a dry and parched 29 land where there is no water.
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; 31 a psalm of Asaph; a song.
75:1 We give thanks to you, O God! We give thanks!
You reveal your presence; 32
people tell about your amazing deeds.
138:2 I will bow down toward your holy temple,
and give thanks to your name,
because of your loyal love and faithfulness,
for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky. 33