He gave a command to the clouds above, and opened the doors in the sky.

For my life is filled with troubles and I am ready to enter Sheol.

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

O Lord, the God who avenges! O God who avenges, reveal your splendor!

Sing to him! Make music to him! Tell about all his miraculous deeds!

He called down a famine upon the earth; he cut off all the food supply.

His descendants will be powerful on the earth; the godly will be blessed.

May the Lord’s name be praised now and forevermore!

I will fulfill my vows to the Lord before all his people,

I will not die, but live, and I will proclaim what the Lord has done.

I remember your ancient regulations, O Lord, and console myself.

O Lord, your loyal love fills the earth. Teach me your statutes!

Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head.

The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.

Then I say, “Look! I come! What is written in the scroll pertains to me.

Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.

A psalm by Asaph. El, God, the Lord speaks, and summons the earth to come from the east and west.

He is a father to the fatherless and an advocate for widows. God rules from his holy palace.

May you give support to the one you have chosen, to the one whom you raised up for yourself!