before the Lord! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner.

So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!

Defend the cause of the poor and the fatherless! Vindicate the oppressed and suffering!

When he is judged, he will be found guilty! Then his prayer will be regarded as sinful.

before the Lord, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.

God is a just judge; he is angry throughout the day.

He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations.

Vindicate me by your justice, O Lord my God! Do not let them gloat over me!

But the Lord does not surrender the godly, or allow them to be condemned in a court of law.

The heavens declare his fairness, for God is judge. (Selah)

He will defend the oppressed among the people; he will deliver the children of the poor and crush the oppressor.

God says, “At the appointed times, I judge fairly.

For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.

He says, “How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)

Rise up, O judge of the earth! Pay back the proud!

because he stands at the right hand of the needy, to deliver him from those who threaten his life.

They will be thrown down the side of a cliff by their judges. They will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.

you kings of the earth and all you nations, you princes and all you leaders on the earth,

The Lord judges the nations. Vindicate me, Lord, because I am innocent, because I am blameless, O Exalted One!

For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision.