For you grant him lasting blessings; you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence.

The Lord’s shout shakes the wilderness, the Lord shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.

Do not let those who are my enemies for no reason gloat over me! Do not let those who hate me without cause carry out their wicked schemes!

I am numb with pain and severely battered; I groan loudly because of the anxiety I feel.

Vindicate me, O God! Fight for me against an ungodly nation! Deliver me from deceitful and evil men!

He attacks his friends; he breaks his solemn promises to them.

and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.

I sink into the deep mire where there is no solid ground; I am in deep water, and the current overpowers me.

Those who sit at the city gate gossip about me; drunkards mock me in their songs.

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

During his days the godly will flourish; peace will prevail as long as the moon remains in the sky.

For he will rescue the needy when they cry out for help, and the oppressed who have no defender.

The bravehearted were plundered; they “fell asleep.” All the warriors were helpless.

He caused streams to flow from the rock, and made the water flow like rivers.

O Lord, sovereign God! Who is strong like you, O Lord? Your faithfulness surrounds you.

You crushed the Proud One and killed it; with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.

it will remain stable, like the moon, his throne will endure like the skies.” (Selah)

May his descendants be cut off! May the memory of them be wiped out by the time the next generation arrives!

He executes judgment against the nations; he fills the valleys with corpses; he shatters their heads over the vast battlefield.

He delivered his people; he ordained that his covenant be observed forever. His name is holy and awesome.