When I was in trouble, I called to the LORD, and he answered me.

I look to the mountains; where will my help come from?

I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the LORD's house."

LORD, I look up to you, up to heaven, where you rule.

What if the LORD had not been on our side? Answer, O Israel!

Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which can never be shaken, never be moved.

When the LORD brought us back to Jerusalem, it was like a dream!

If the LORD does not build the house, the work of the builders is useless; if the LORD does not protect the city, it does no good for the sentries to stand guard.

Happy are those who obey the LORD, who live by his commands.

Israel, tell us how your enemies have persecuted you ever since you were young.

From the depths of my despair I call to you, LORD.

LORD, I have given up my pride and turned away from my arrogance. I am not concerned with great matters or with subjects too difficult for me.

LORD, do not forget David and all the hardships he endured.

How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God's people to live together in harmony!

Come, praise the LORD, all his servants, all who serve in his Temple at night.

I look to the LORD for help at all times, and he rescues me from danger.

I look to the mountains; where will my help come from?

But I keep trusting in you, my Sovereign LORD. I seek your protection; don't let me die!

But the tax collector stood at a distance and would not even raise his face to heaven, but beat on his breast and said, 'God, have pity on me, a sinner!'

From his throne in heaven the Lord laughs and mocks their feeble plans.

The LORD is in his holy temple; he has his throne in heaven. He watches people everywhere and knows what they are doing.

There is no one like the LORD our God. He lives in the heights above,

but he bends down to see the heavens and the earth.

Our God is in heaven; he does whatever he wishes.

"I am the high and holy God, who lives forever. I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and repentant, so that I can restore their confidence and hope.

The LORD says, "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house, then, could you build for me, what kind of place for me to live in?

This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven: May your holy name be honored;