The righteous see their destruction and rejoice; the innocent mock them scornfully, saying,

then he looked at wisdom and assessed its value; he established it and examined it closely.

the young men would see me and step aside, and the old men would get up and remain standing;

He strikes them for their wickedness, in a place where people can see,

I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye has seen you.

See my pain and suffering! Forgive all my sins!

I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.

When the godly see this, they will be filled with awe, and will mock the evildoer, saying:

For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked.

They forgot what he had done, the amazing things he had shown them.

Make us happy in proportion to the days you have afflicted us, in proportion to the years we have experienced trouble!

Certainly you will see it with your very own eyes – you will see the wicked paid back.

I will satisfy him with long life, and will let him see my salvation.

His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.

Yet he took notice of their distress, when he heard their cry for help.

They witnessed the acts of the Lord, his amazing feats on the deep water.

He bends down to look at the sky and the earth.

The sea looked and fled; the Jordan River turned back.

The Lord is on my side as my helper. I look in triumph on those who hate me.

Turn my eyes away from what is worthless! Revive me with your word!