There is joy for those who deal justly with others and always do what is right.4Remember me, Lord, when you show favor to your people; come near and rescue me.5Let me share in the prosperity of your chosen ones. Let me rejoice in the joy of your people; let me praise you with those who are your heritage.

That is why the Lord’s anger burned against his people, and he abhorred his own special possession.41He handed them over to pagan nations, and they were ruled by those who hated them.42Their enemies crushed them and brought them under their cruel power.43Again and again he rescued them, but they chose to rebel against him,

Lord God my Father,

You are my joy and peace, protect me from the deceiver.