15 All day long my disgrace is in front of me.

Shame covers my face 16 because of the words of those who insult and slander us, because of the presence of the enemy and the avenger.

17 Although all of this happened to us, we never forgot you.

We never ignored your promise.a 18 Our hearts never turned away.

Our feet never left your path.

19 Yet, you crushed us in a place for jackals and covered us with the shadow of death.

20 If we forgot the name of our Elohim or stretched out our hands to pray to another god, 21 wouldn't Elohim find out, since he knows the secrets in our hearts?

22 Indeed, we are being killed all day long because of you.

We are thought of as sheep to be slaughtered.

23 Wake up! Why are you sleeping, O Adonay ?

Awake! Do not reject us forever!

24 Why do you hide your face?

Why do you forget our suffering and misery?

25 Our souls are bowing in the dust.

Our bodies cling to the ground.

26 Arise! Help us!

Rescue us because of your mercy!

Psalm 45 For the choir director; according to shoshannim;b a maskil by Korah's descendants; a love song.

1 My heart is overflowing with good news.

I will direct my song to the king.

My tongue is a pen for a skillful writer.

2 You are the most handsome of Adam's descendants.

Grace is poured on your lips.

That is why Elohim has blessed you forever.

3 O warrior, strap your sword to your side with your splendor and majesty.

4 Ride on victoriously in your majesty for the cause of truth, humility, and righteousness.

Let your right hand teach you awe-inspiring things.

5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies.

Nations fall beneath you.

6 Your throne, O Elohim, is forever and ever.

The scepter in your kingdom is a scepter for justice.

7 You have loved what is right and hated what is wrong.

That is why Elohim , your Elohim, has anointed you, rather than your companions, with the oil of joy.

8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh, aloes, and cassia.

From ivory palaces the music of stringed instruments delights you.

9 The daughters of kings are among your noble ladies.

The queen takes her place at your right hand and wears gold from Ophir.

10 Listen, daughter! Look closely!

Turn your ear toward me.

Forget your people, and forget your father's house.

11 The king longs for your beauty.

He is your Lord.

Worship him.

12 The people of Tyre, the richest people, want to win your favor with a gift.

13 The daughter of the king is glorious inside the palace.

Her dress is embroidered with gold.

14 Wearing a colorful gown, she is brought to the king.

Her bridesmaids follow her.

They will be brought to you.

15 With joy and delight they are brought in.

They enter the palace of the king.

16 Your sons will take the place of your father.

You will make them princes over the whole earth.

17 I will cause your name to be remembered throughout every generation.

That is why the nations will give thanks to you forever and ever.

Psalm 46 For the choir director; a song by the descendants of Korah; according to alamoth.a 1 Elohim is our Machseh and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

2 That is why we are not afraid even when the earth quakes or the mountains topple into the depths of the sea.

3 Water roars and foams, and mountains shake at the surging waves.

Selah 4 There is a river whose streams bring joy to the city of Elohim, the holy place where Elyon lives.

5 Elohim is in that city.

It cannot fall.

Elohim will help it at the break of dawn.

6 Nations are in turmoil, and kingdoms topple.

The earth melts at the sound of God's voice.

7 Yahweh Tsebaoth is with us.

The Elohim of Jacob is our stronghold.

Selah 8 Come, see the works of Yahweh , the devastation he has brought to the earth.

9 He puts an end to wars all over the earth.

He breaks an archer's bow.

He cuts spears in two.

He burns chariots.

10 Let go of your concerns!

Then you will know that I am Elohim.

I rule the nations.

I rule the earth.

11 Yahweh Tsebaoth is with us.

The Elohim of Jacob is our stronghold.

Selah Psalm 47 For the choir director; a psalm by Korah's descendants.

1 Clap your hands, all you people.

Shout to Elohim with a loud, joyful song.

2 We must fear Yahweh, Elyon .

He is the great Melek of the whole earth.

3 He brings people under our authority and puts nations under our feet.

4 He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.

Selah 5 Elohim has gone up with a joyful shout.

Yahweh has gone up with the sound of a ram's horn.

6 Make music to praise Elohim.

Play music for him!

Make music to praise our Melek .

Play music for him!

7 Elohim is the Melek of the whole earth.

Make your best music for him!

8 Elohim rules the nations.

Elohim sits upon his holy throne.

9 The influential people from the nations gather together as the people of the Elohim of Abraham.

The rulers of the earth belong to Elohim .

He rules everything.

Psalm 48 A song; a psalm by Korah's descendants.

1 Yahweh is great.

He should be highly praised.