May the evil deeds of the wicked come to an end! But make the innocent secure, O righteous God, you who examine inner thoughts and motives!

When the foundations are destroyed, what can the godly accomplish?”

צ (Tsade) You are just, O Lord, and your judgments are fair.

The Lord is just; he cut the ropes of the wicked.”

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

The Lord approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.

Certainly the Lord is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

They are absolutely terrified, for God defends the godly.

The godly face many dangers, but the Lord saves them from each one of them.

Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.

The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.

God says, “I will bring down all the power of the wicked; the godly will be victorious.”

The godly grow like a palm tree; they grow high like a cedar in Lebanon.

They conspire against the blameless, and condemn to death the innocent.

For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just.

The Lord is just in all his actions, and exhibits love in all he does.

Certainly you reward the godly, Lord. Like a shield you protect them in your good favor.

May lying lips be silenced – lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!

I was once young, now I am old. I have never seen a godly man abandoned, or his children forced to search for food.