For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision.

Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek your help.

For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.

Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the Lord.

Then my enemy will say, “I have defeated him!” Then my foes will rejoice because I am upended.

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

I call to you for you will answer me, O God. Listen to me! Hear what I say!

The earth heaved and shook; the roots of the mountains trembled; they heaved because he was angry.

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

For you deliver oppressed people, but you bring down those who have a proud look.

Indeed, you are my lamp, Lord. My God illuminates the darkness around me.

Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God?

For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head.

For you grant him lasting blessings; you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence.

For the king trusts in the Lord, and because of the sovereign Lord’s faithfulness he is not upended.

Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.

They say, “Commit yourself to the Lord! Let the Lord rescue him! Let the Lord deliver him, for he delights in him.”

Yes, you are the one who brought me out from the womb and made me feel secure on my mother’s breasts.

Yes, wild dogs surround me – a gang of evil men crowd around me; like a lion they pin my hands and feet.