They are like a dream after one wakes up. O Lord, when you awake you will despise them.

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

Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has his anger stifled his compassion?”

You are the God who does amazing things; you have revealed your strength among the nations.

The clouds poured down rain; the skies thundered. Yes, your arrows flashed about.

When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.

For look, your enemies are making a commotion; those who hate you are hostile.

Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you.

O Lord, teach me how you want me to live! Then I will obey your commands. Make me wholeheartedly committed to you!

Your anger bears down on me, and you overwhelm me with all your waves. (Selah)

You crushed the Proud One and killed it; with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.

You bring their lives to an end and they “fall asleep.” In the morning they are like the grass that sprouts up;

For he will order his angels to protect you in all you do.

The rules you set down are completely reliable. Holiness aptly adorns your house, O Lord, forever.

Does the one who disciplines the nations not punish? He is the one who imparts knowledge to human beings!

before the Lord! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner.

I will destroy anyone who slanders his neighbor in secret. I will not tolerate anyone who has a cocky demeanor and an arrogant attitude.

All day long my enemies taunt me; those who mock me use my name in their curses.

For as the skies are high above the earth, so his loyal love towers over his faithful followers.

He covers himself with light as if it were a garment. He stretches out the skies like a tent curtain,