The Lord judges the nations. Vindicate me, Lord, because I am innocent, because I am blameless, O Exalted One!

So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

How precious is your loyal love, O God! The human race finds shelter under your wings.

The Lord supports him on his sickbed; you completely heal him from his illness.

By this I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me.

As soon as they see, they are shocked; they are terrified, they quickly retreat.

but, despite their wealth, people do not last, they are like animals that perish.

He pronounces this blessing on himself while he is alive: “May men praise you, for you have done well!”

Carefully consider this, you who reject God! Otherwise I will rip you to shreds and no one will be able to rescue you.

Day and night they walk around on its walls, while wickedness and destruction are within it.

During the evening, morning, and noontime I will lament and moan, and he will hear me.

He will rescue me and protect me from those who attack me, even though they greatly outnumber me.

Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say, “Who hears?”

They encourage one another to carry out their evil deed. They plan how to hide snares, and boast, “Who will see them?”

You are awesome! Yes, you! Who can withstand your intense anger?

You have repudiated your covenant with your servant; you have thrown his crown to the ground.

All who worship idols are ashamed, those who boast about worthless idols. All the gods bow down before him.

Praise the Lord, you angels of his, you powerful warriors who carry out his decrees and obey his orders!

He opened up a rock and water flowed out; a river ran through dry regions.