Why are the nations agitated, and the nations plotting vain? The kings of the earth stood before us, and the princes gathered together against the Lord and against his Christ, saying, Let us break their bonds, and cast off their yoke. He who dwells in heaven will laugh at them, and the Lord will humiliate them. Then he will speak to them in his anger, and with his wrath he will crush them. And I have been made king by Him over Zion, His holy mountain, To proclaim the command of the Lord. And the Lord said unto me, Thou art my Son, and this day have I begotten thee. Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thy inheritance, and the ends of the earth for thy possession. You will feed them with a rod of iron, as you will break the potter's vessels." And now, O kings, understand, learn, all ye judges of the earth. Work for the Lord with fear and rejoice in Him with trembling. Take advantage of the teaching, lest the Lord be angry, and ye perish from the right path, when His wrath shall soon be kindled. Blessed are all who hope in Him.

3. The Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

God! How my persecutors have multiplied! Many are rebelling against me. Many say to my soul, "There is no salvation for him in his God." But Thou, O Lord, art my intercessor, my glory, and Thou liftest up my head. With my voice I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me from his holy mountain. I fell asleep, slept, and arose, for the Lord will protect me. I will not be afraid of the multitude of people who attack me all around. Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God! For Thou hast smitten all those who are enemies against me in vain, Thou hast broken the teeth of sinners. Salvation is from the Lord, and Thy blessing is upon Thy people.

Glory:

4. In the end. Canto. Psalm of David.

As I called, the God of my righteousness heard me. In sorrow Thou hast given me space. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer! Sons of men! How long will you be stubborn? Why do you love vanity and seek lies? Know then that the Lord made His monk wonderful. The Lord will hear me when I call upon Him. When you are angry, do not sin; whatsoever ye speak in your hearts, be troubled in your couches. Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord. Many say: Who will show us good? The light of Thy countenance has been imprinted upon us, O Lord. Thou hast given gladness to my heart, and they have been enriched by the fruit of wheat, wine, and oil. In peace I will quickly fall asleep and calm down, for Thou, O Lord, hast instilled me alone with hope.

5. About the hereditary. Psalm of David.

God! Hearken unto my words, and understand my proclamation. Hearken unto the voice of my supplication, O my King and my God, for unto Thee will I pray, O Lord. In the morning hear my voice, in the morning I will stand before you, and you will see me. For Thou art God, to whom iniquity is displeasing, the evil one shall not dwell among Thee. And the wicked shall not abide in thy sight: thou hast hated all that doeth iniquity. Thou shalt destroy all those who speak lies, the Lord abhors the bloodthirsty and the flattering. But I, according to the abundance of Thy mercy, will enter into Thy house, and worship Thy holy temple in Thy fear. God! Instruct me in Thy righteousness, correct my way before Thee for the sake of my enemies. For there is no truth in their mouths, their heart is vain, their throat is an open sepulchre, they flattered with their tongues. Judge them, O God! Let them depart from their designs; For the multitude of their wickedness cast them down, for they have grieved Thee, O Lord. And let all those who trust in Thee rejoice, rejoice for ever, and dwell in them, and those who love Thy name shall glory in Thee. For Thou wilt bless the righteous, O Lord: Thou hast protected us as a weapon of good will.

6. In the end. Canto. About the octom (day). Psalm of David.

God! Do not rebuke me in Thy wrath, nor punish me in Thy wrath. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I am weak; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are shaken. And my soul is very indignant. And thou, O Lord, how long wilt thou not show me help? Turn, O Lord: deliver my soul, save me according to Thy mercy. For none of the dead remembers Thee, but in hell who confesses Thee? I am weary because of my sighs, I wash my bed every night, I water my bed with my tears. My eye is dimmed with anger, I am worn out among all my enemies. Depart from me, all you who do iniquity, for the Lord has heard the voice of my weeping. The Lord heard my prayer, the Lord accepted my prayer. Let all my enemies be ashamed and troubled, let them turn back and be ashamed very quickly.

Glory:

7. The Psalm of David, which he sang to the Lord, concerning the words of Hushai the son of Jemeni.