Yet its voice echoes throughout the earth; its words carry to the distant horizon. In the sky he has pitched a tent for the sun.

May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, “May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure.”

He prepares to use deadly weapons against him; he gets ready to shoot flaming arrows.

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

Look, God is my deliverer! The Lord is among those who support me.

Pour out your judgment on them! May your raging anger overtake them!

Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.

They invade like lumberjacks swinging their axes in a thick forest.

I will think about all you have done; I will reflect upon your deeds!”

It said: “I removed the burden from his shoulder; his hands were released from holding the basket.

I will have nothing to do with a perverse person; I will not permit evil.

He caused all their conquerors to have pity on them.

The Lord is merciful and fair; our God is compassionate.

ס (Samek) I hate people with divided loyalties, but I love your law.

I learned long ago that you ordained your rules to last.

Praise him for his mighty acts! Praise him for his surpassing greatness!

Now I will triumph over my enemies who surround me! I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy! I will sing praises to the Lord!

But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.

The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord’s promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.

May the Lord protect him and save his life! May he be blessed in the land! Do not turn him over to his enemies!