I will sing praises to the Lord when he vindicates me.

When I tripped, they taunted me relentlessly, and tried to bite me.

Many are appalled when they see me, but you are my secure shelter.

When he led his people out, they rejoiced; his chosen ones shouted with joy.

When the godly see this, they rejoice, and every sinner shuts his mouth.

Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest.

My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side.

Your loyal followers will be glad when they see me, for I find hope in your word.

I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When the Lord restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!

I wish the deliverance of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the well-being of his people, may Jacob rejoice, may Israel be happy!

He decreed it as a regulation in Joseph, when he attacked the land of Egypt. I heard a voice I did not recognize.

I will walk in the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will conduct my business with integrity in the midst of my palace.

my bones were not hidden from you, when I was made in secret and sewed together in the depths of the earth.

I jumped to conclusions and said, “I am cut off from your presence!” But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.

Even when my strength leaves me, you watch my footsteps. In the path where I walk they have hidden a trap for me.

By David. Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!

when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah)

You burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear; the Lord angrily devours them; the fire consumes them.

When the Lord heard this, he was furious. A fire broke out against Jacob, and his anger flared up against Israel,

For he did not despise or detest the suffering of the oppressed; he did not ignore him; when he cried out to him, he responded.