For the music director; according to the tune of “Lilies;” by David. Deliver me, O God, for the water has reached my neck.

Your justice, O God, extends to the skies above; you have done great things. O God, who can compare to you?

We do not see any signs of God’s presence; there are no longer any prophets and we have no one to tell us how long this will last.

How long, O God, will the adversary hurl insults? Will the enemy blaspheme your name forever?

How long will this go on, O Lord? Will you stay angry forever? How long will your rage burn like fire?

O Lord God, invincible warrior! How long will you remain angry at your people while they pray to you?

‘I will give you an eternal dynasty and establish your throne throughout future generations.’” (Selah)

How long, O Lord, will this last? Will you remain hidden forever? Will your anger continue to burn like fire?

Even before the mountains came into existence, or you brought the world into being, you were the eternal God.

When the wicked sprout up like grass, and all the evildoers glisten, it is so that they may be annihilated.

For justice will prevail, and all the morally upright will be vindicated.

For the Lord is good. His loyal love endures, and he is faithful through all generations.

But the Lord continually shows loyal love to his faithful followers, and is faithful to their descendants,

For your loyal love extends beyond the sky, and your faithfulness reaches the clouds.

Who will lead me into the fortified city? Who will bring me to Edom?

A psalm of David. Here is the Lord’s proclamation to my lord: “Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!”

The Lord is God and he has delivered us. Tie the offering with ropes to the horns of the altar!

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

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, now and forevermore.

“How long will you simpletons love naiveté? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge?