(A song of ascents.)

Those who trust in the Lord are strong as mount Sion itself, that stands

unmoved for ever. The hills protect Jerusalem; so the Lord protects his people, now and for ever.

Domain of the just! No longer shall godless men bear rule in it; else the just, too, might soil their hands with guilt.

Deal kindly, Lord, with the kindly, with the true-hearted.

Feet that stray into false paths the Lord will punish, as he punishes wrong-doers; but upon Israel there shall be peace.