You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.

Realize that the Lord shows the godly special favor; the Lord responds when I cry out to him.

Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men!

Protect me, for I am loyal! O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you!

For the music director; according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. Deliver, Lord! For the godly have disappeared; people of integrity have vanished.

For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them.