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

The Lord judges the nations. Vindicate me, Lord, because I am innocent, because I am blameless, O Exalted One!

I will be happy and rejoice in you! I will sing praises to you, O sovereign One!

The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.

He does not slander, or do harm to others, or insult his neighbor.

So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

You will not abandon me to Sheol; you will not allow your faithful follower to see the Pit.

He shot his arrows and scattered them, many lightning bolts and routed them.

You make my enemies retreat; I destroy those who hate me.

So I will give you thanks before the nations, O Lord! I will sing praises to you!

Yes, your servant finds moral guidance there; those who obey them receive a rich reward.

Let the oppressed eat and be filled! Let those who seek his help praise the Lord! May you live forever!

He takes me to lush pastures, he leads me to refreshing water.

Certainly none who rely on you will be humiliated. Those who deal in treachery will be thwarted and humiliated.

The Lord shows his faithful followers the way they should live.

O Lord, you pulled me up from Sheol; you rescued me from among those descending into the grave.

Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words: “I am your deliverer!”

for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.

He plans ways to sin while he lies in bed; he is committed to a sinful lifestyle; he does not reject what is evil.

Commit your future to the Lord! Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.