Look at them shake uncontrollably, like a woman writhing in childbirth.

I cried out to him for help and praised him with my tongue.

I wear sackcloth and they ridicule me.

As for me, I will wait continually, and will continue to praise you.

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

Surely you put them in slippery places; you bring them down to ruin.

Sing a song and play the tambourine, the pleasant sounding harp, and the ten-stringed instrument!

In my time of trouble I cry out to you, for you will answer me.

They surround me like water all day long; they join forces and encircle me.

Egypt was happy when they left, for they were afraid of them.

May the Lord’s name be praised now and forevermore!

O Israel, trust in the Lord! He is their deliverer and protector.

I consider my actions and follow your rules.

ר (Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.

their troubles multiply, they desire other gods. I will not pour out drink offerings of blood to their gods, nor will I make vows in the name of their gods.

For the music director; a psalm of David. May the Lord answer you when you are in trouble; may the God of Jacob make you secure!

Indeed, the scepter of a wicked king will not settle upon the allotted land of the godly. Otherwise the godly might do what is wrong.

May they be like wind-driven chaff, as the Lord’s angel attacks them!

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy!

He rules by his power forever; he watches the nations. Stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves. (Selah)