Look at them shake uncontrollably, like a woman writhing in childbirth.

My strength leaves me; I am absolutely shocked.

In God – I boast in his promise – in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

For the sovereign Lord is awe-inspiring; he is the great king who rules the whole earth!

For the music director; a psalm of David. Listen to me, O God, as I offer my lament! Protect my life from the enemy’s terrifying attacks.

For I hear what so many are saying, the terrifying news that comes from every direction. When they plot together against me, they figure out how they can take my life.

When I am afraid, I trust in you.

I rashly declared, “All men are liars.”

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

The Lord reigns! The nations tremble. He sits enthroned above the winged angels; the earth shakes.

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

The waves of death engulfed me, the currents of chaos overwhelmed me.

Be strong and confident, all you who wait on the Lord!

My heart beats violently within me; the horrors of death overcome me.

How desolate they become in a mere moment! Terrifying judgments make their demise complete!

So he caused them to die unsatisfied and filled with terror.

chase them with your gale winds, and terrify them with your windstorm.

O Lord who rules over all, how blessed are those who trust in you!

You rule over the proud sea. When its waves surge, you calm them.

His lightning bolts light up the world; the earth sees and trembles.