1 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;

2 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:

3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:

5 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.

6 Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

7 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.

8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 22 I

1 They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. 26 I

2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. 20 I

3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

4 Do good, O Lord, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts. 2 I

5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the Lord shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.

1 When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. 6 I

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. 4 I

3 The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. 4 I

4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 58 I

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. 29 I

1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 20 I

2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. 10 I

3 Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. 12 I

4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. 2 I

5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.