For he does not still consider a person, that he should come before God in judgment.

because they have turned away from following him, and have not understood any of his ways,

Teach me what I cannot see. If I have done evil, I will do so no more.’

How much less, then, when you say that you do not perceive him, that the case is before him and you are waiting for him!

He does not take his eyes off the righteous; but with kings on the throne he seats the righteous and exalts them forever.

And surely, he drew you from the mouth of distress, to a wide place, unrestricted, and to the comfort of your table filled with rich food.

But now, the sun cannot be looked at – it is bright in the skies – after a wind passed and swept the clouds away.

If the river rages, it is not disturbed, it is secure, though the Jordan should surge up to its mouth.

Is it not fierce when it is awakened? Who is he, then, who can stand before it?

I will not keep silent about its limbs, and the extent of its might, and the grace of its arrangement.

Arrows do not make it flee; slingstones become like chaff to it.

Not so with the wicked! Instead they are like wind-driven chaff.

For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly.

I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions.

Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

If a person does not repent, God sharpens his sword and prepares to shoot his bow.

Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek your help.

For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.

He says to himself, “I will never be upended, because I experience no calamity.”