But thou, O Lord art my protector, my glory, and the lifter-up of my head.
Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek after my soul. Let them be turned back and be confounded that devise against me.
They shall still increase in a fruitful old age: and shall be well treated,
And it shall come to pass that, before they call, I will hear; as they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Let their way become dark and slippery; and let the angel of the Lord pursue them.
Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he cheerful in mind? Let him sing.
Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you.
Thy hand destroyed the Gentiles, and thou plantedst them: thou didst afflict the people and cast them out.
But I am appointed king by him over Sion his holy mountain, preaching his commandment.
Thou hast understood my thoughts afar off: my path and my line thou hast searched out.
I will teach the unjust thy ways: and the wicked shall be converted to thee.
Now when these things were done, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: Fear not, Abram, I am thy protector, and thy reward exceeding great.
Day to day uttereth speech, and night to night sheweth knowledge.
Blessed be the Lord, for he hath heard the voice of my supplication.
The voice of the Lord divideth the flame of fire:
because thou hast been my helper. And I will rejoice under the covert of thy wings:
Truth is sprung out of the earth: and justice hath looked down from heaven.
He will keep the salvation of the righteous, and protect them that walk in simplicity.
Coph. Thou hast heard my voice: turn not away thy ear from my sighs and cries.