The fool says in his heart,

Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero?

Have mercy on me, O God,

The Mighty One, God, the LORD,

Hear this, all you peoples;

Great is the LORD, and most worthy of praise,

Clap your hands, all you nations;

God is our refuge and strength,

My heart is stirred by a noble theme

We have heard it with our ears, O God;

Vindicate me, my God,

As the deer pants for streams of water,

Blessed are those who have regard for the weak;

I waited patiently for the LORD;

I said, “I will watch my ways

LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger

This is a really long psalm — wow! — but hang in there for the reflection.

I have a message from God in my heart

Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me;

I will extol the LORD at all times;

Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous;

Blessed is the one

In you, LORD, I have taken refuge;

I will exalt you, LORD,