Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.

They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.

The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust; the Lord taunts them.

But you, O Lord, laugh in disgust at them; you taunt all the nations.

How long, O God, will the adversary hurl insults? Will the enemy blaspheme your name forever?

Remember how the enemy hurls insults, O Lord, and how a foolish nation blasphemes your name!

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

I weep and refrain from eating food, which causes others to insult me.

My enemies’ taunts cut into me to the bone, as they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”

For they harass the one whom you discipline; they spread the news about the suffering of those whom you punish.

He is secure at all times. He has no regard for your commands; he disdains all his enemies.

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Before our very eyes may the shed blood of your servants be avenged among the nations!