O Lord, for the sake of your reputation, revive me! Because of your justice, rescue me from trouble!

Their life’s breath departs, they return to the ground; on that day their plans die.

Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.

Like a bridegroom it emerges from its chamber; like a strong man it enjoys running its course.

I continually look to the Lord for help, for he will free my feet from the enemy’s net.

You will free me from the net they hid for me, for you are my place of refuge.

Have you not rejected us, O God? O God, you do not go into battle with our armies.

God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes; he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity. But sinful rebels live in the desert.

He decreed it as a regulation in Joseph, when he attacked the land of Egypt. I heard a voice I did not recognize.

You cause those who know me to keep their distance; you make me an appalling sight to them. I am trapped and cannot get free.

He provides grass for the cattle, and crops for people to cultivate, so they can produce food from the ground,

He causes the clouds to arise from the end of the earth, makes lightning bolts accompany the rain, and brings the wind out of his storehouses.

Our cattle will be weighted down with produce. No one will break through our walls, no one will be taken captive, and there will be no terrified cries in our city squares.

When someone comes to visit, he pretends to be friendly; he thinks of ways to defame me, and when he leaves he slanders me.

Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name. Because of me the godly will assemble, for you will vindicate me.