Why, O Lord, do You stand far away? Why do You hide Yourself in times of trouble? ² In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised. ³ For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the...

I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of Your wonderful deeds.² I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. ³ When my enemies turn back,   they stumble and perish before Your presence. ⁴For You have maintained my just cause; You have...

²⁰ Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, ²¹ equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory...