Reading comes from Psalm 11:4

Where are you Lord?

Psalm 9 is a Psalm of David in which he's thankful because he's in one of those good seasons in life. It begins with these words: “I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.”

Psalm 8:3-4 marvels at the vastness of God's creation (the heavens, moon, and stars) and contrasts it with the smallness of humanity, questioning why the Creator would care so deeply for mortals. It expresses awe at God's mindfulness and care for humankind, a theme echoed in Christian theology as pointing to Jesus, who became human to fulfill God's plan

Righteous God Psalm 7:8 is a prayer from King David asking God to judge him according to his righteousness and integrity, acknowledging God as the ultimate judge of all people and a protector of the upright, while seeking vindication from his enemies' plots. It highlights themes of divine justice, personal integrity, and trust in God's ability to defend the innocent against the wicked