Evil men will soon disappear; you will stare at the spot where they once were, but they will be gone.

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

Strap your sword to your thigh, O warrior! Appear in your majestic splendor!

They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.

I am not condemning you because of your sacrifices, or because of your burnt sacrifices that you continually offer me.

whenever I remember you on my bed, and think about you during the nighttime hours.

Each one will be handed over to the sword; their corpses will be eaten by jackals.

as you come out of your temple in Jerusalem! Kings bring tribute to you.

Hold them accountable for all their sins! Do not vindicate them!

May those who say, “Aha! Aha!” be driven back and disgraced!

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

He will descend like rain on the mown grass, like showers that drench the earth.

He will take pity on the poor and needy; the lives of the needy he will save.

Turn back toward us, O Lord! How long must this suffering last? Have pity on your servants!

May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!

They will lift you up in their hands, so you will not slip and fall on a stone.

You will subdue a lion and a snake; you will trample underfoot a young lion and a serpent.

Rise up, O judge of the earth! Pay back the proud!

They conspire against the blameless, and condemn to death the innocent.

The Lord is elevated in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations.