Chapter 61
David
composed this prayer while fleeing from Saul. The object of all his thoughts
and his entreaty is that G-d grant him long life-not for the sake of pursuing
the pleasures of the world, but rather to serve G-d in awe, all of his days.
1. For the Conductor, on
the neginat, by David. 2. Hear my cry, O G-d, listen to my prayer. 3. From the
end of the earth I call to You, when my heart is faint [with trouble]: Lead me
upon the rock that surpasses me! 4. For You have been a refuge for me, a tower
of strength in the face of the enemy. 5. I will dwell in Your tent forever; I
will take refuge in the shelter of Your wings, Selah. 6. For You, G-d, heard my
vows; You granted the inheritance of those who fear Your Name. 7. Add days to
the days of the king; may his years equal those of every generation. 8. May he
sit always before G-d; appoint kindness and truth to preserve him. 9. Thus will
I sing the praise of Your Name forever, as I fulfill my vows each day.
Chapter 62
David
prays for the downfall of his enemies. He also exhorts his generation that
their faith should not rest in riches, telling them that the accumulation of
wealth is utter futility.
1. For the Conductor, on
the yedutun,1 a psalm by David. 2. To G-d alone does my soul hope;
my salvation is from Him. 3. He alone is my rock and salvation, my stronghold;
I shall not falter greatly. 4. Until when will you plot disaster for man? May
you all be killed-like a leaning wall, a toppled fence. 5. Out of their
arrogance alone they scheme to topple me, they favor falsehood; with their
mouths they bless, and in their hearts they curse, Selah. 6. To G-d alone does
my soul hope, for my hope is from Him. 7. He alone is my rock and salvation, my
stronghold; I shall not falter. 8. My salvation and honor is upon G-d; the rock
of my strength-my refuge is in G-d. 9. Trust in Him at all times, O nation,
pour out your hearts before Him; G-d is a refuge for us forever. 10. Men are
but vanity; people [but] transients. Were they to be raised upon the scale,
they would be lighter than vanity. 11. Put not your trust in exploitation, nor
place futile hope in robbery. If [corrupt] wealth flourishes, pay it no heed.
12. G-d spoke one thing, from which I perceived two: That strength belongs to G-d;
13. and that Yours, my Lord, is kindness. For You repay each man according to
his deeds.
Chapter 63
Hiding
from Saul, and yearning to approach the place of the Holy Ark like one thirsting
for water, David composed this prayer on his behalf and against his enemy.
1. A psalm by David, when
he was in the Judean desert. 2. O G-d, You are my Almighty, I seek You! My soul
thirsts for You, my flesh longs for You; [like one] in a desolate and dry land,
without water, 3. so [I thirst] to see You in the Sanctuary, to behold Your
might and glory. 4. For Your kindness is better than life; my lips shall praise
You. 5. Thus will I bless you all my life, in Your Name I will raise my hands
[in prayer]. 6. As with fat and abundance my soul is sated, when my mouth
offers praise with expressions of joy. 7. Indeed, I remember You upon my bed;
during the watches of the night I meditate upon You. 8. For You were a help for
me; I sing in the shadow of Your wings. 9. My soul cleaved to You; Your right
hand supported me. 10. But they seek desolation for my soul; they will enter
the depths of the earth. 11. They will drag them by the sword; they will be the
portion of foxes. 12. And the king will rejoice in G-d, and all who swear by
Him will take pride, when the mouths of liars are blocked up.
TIKKUN HAKLALI
Chapter 59
18. [You are] my strength, to You I will sing, for G-d is my stronghold,
the G-d of my kindness.
Chapter 77
1. For the Conductor, on the yedutun, by Asaph, a psalm. 2. [I raise] my voice to G-d and
cry out; [I raise] my voice to G-d and He will listen to me. 3. On the day of
my distress, I sought the Lord; my wound oozes at night and does not abate; my
soul refuses to be comforted.
PSALM 89
22. It is he whom My hand shall be prepared [to assist]; My arm, too,
shall strengthen him.
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