Don’t let the current overpower me! Don’t let the deep swallow me up! Don’t let the pit devour me!

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

For the music director; to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of Asaph, a song. God has revealed himself in Judah; in Israel his reputation is great.

The clouds poured down rain; the skies thundered. Yes, your arrows flashed about.

He divided the sea and led them across it; he made the water stand in a heap.

He delivered his people over to the sword, and was angry with his chosen nation.

He says, “How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)

They neither know nor understand. They stumble around in the dark, while all the foundations of the earth crumble.

My eyes grow weak because of oppression. I call out to you, O Lord, all day long; I spread out my hands in prayer to you.

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

Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.

Cruel rulers are not your allies, those who make oppressive laws.

He says, “Do not be stubborn like they were at Meribah, like they were that day at Massah in the wilderness,

The Lord reigns! The nations tremble. He sits enthroned above the winged angels; the earth shakes.

For he will look down from his sanctuary above; from heaven the Lord will look toward earth,

I say, “O my God, please do not take me away in the middle of my life! You endure through all generations.

He waters the mountains from the upper rooms of his palace; the earth is full of the fruit you cause to grow.

Moab is my wash basin. I will make Edom serve me. I will shout in triumph over Philistia.”

Appoint an evil man to testify against him! May an accuser stand at his right side!

The ropes of death tightened around me, the snares of Sheol confronted me. I was confronted with trouble and sorrow.