For the leader. A psalm of David.
while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith. For the sake of the joy that lay before him he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God.
saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”
God alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not fall.
The Lord is my strength and my shield, in whom my heart trusts. I am helped, so my heart rejoices; with my song I praise him.
“I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
O mighty king, lover of justice, you have established fairness; you have created just rule in Jacob.
Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord; cry out to the rock of our salvation.
God, you have taught me from my youth; to this day I proclaim your wondrous deeds.
Those who would hand over my life to the sword shall become the prey of jackals!
They collapse and fall, but we stand strong and firm.
