You made us retreat from the enemy. Those who hate us take whatever they want from us.

Our record of sins overwhelms me, but you forgive our acts of rebellion.

I will sing a song that imparts wisdom; I will make insightful observations about the past.

If only you would kill the wicked, O God! Get away from me, you violent men!

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

We have not been unfaithful, nor have we disobeyed your commands.

All your garments are perfumed with myrrh, aloes, and cassia. From the luxurious palaces comes the music of stringed instruments that makes you happy.

They come with red cloth from Egypt, Ethiopia voluntarily offers tribute to God.

Rise up, O God! Defend your honor! Remember how fools insult you all day long!

They did not remember what he had done, how he delivered them from the enemy,

My eyes grow weak because of oppression. I call out to you, O Lord, all day long; I spread out my hands in prayer to you.