which my lips uttered and my mouth spoke when I was in trouble.

They sat in utter darkness, bound in painful iron chains,

He brought them out of the utter darkness, and tore off their shackles.

They spend all their time planning how to bring him down. They love to use deceit; they pronounce blessings with their mouths, but inwardly they utter curses. (Selah)

I will keep your statutes. Do not completely abandon me!

How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!

The godly speak wise words and promote justice.

Nations are in uproar, kingdoms are overthrown. God gives a shout, the earth dissolves.

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

Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

The Lord thundered in the sky; the sovereign One shouted.

God heard and was angry; he completely rejected Israel.

May praise flow freely from my lips, for you teach me your statutes.

Who can adequately recount the Lord’s mighty acts, or relate all his praiseworthy deeds?

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

They speak sinful words. So let them be trapped by their own pride and by the curses and lies they speak!

I am dazed and completely humiliated; all day long I walk around mourning.

From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent

They spew out threats and speak defiantly; all the evildoers boast.

Even if he trips, he will not fall headlong, for the Lord holds his hand.