Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape! In your anger bring down the nations, O God!

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

May he send help from heaven and deliver me from my enemies who hurl insults! (Selah) May God send his loyal love and faithfulness!

Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!

Rise up above the sky, O God! May your splendor cover the whole earth!

O God, break the teeth in their mouths! Smash the jawbones of the lions, O Lord!

Then observers will say, “Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!”

You are my source of strength! I will sing praises to you! For God is my refuge, the God who loves me.

God has spoken in his sanctuary: “I will triumph! I will parcel out Shechem; the Valley of Succoth I will measure off.

For the music director; to be played on a stringed instrument; written by David. O God, hear my cry for help! Pay attention to my prayer!

For you, O God, hear my vows; you grant me the reward that belongs to your loyal followers.

May he reign forever before God! Decree that your loyal love and faithfulness should protect him.

For the music director, Jeduthun; a psalm of David. For God alone I patiently wait; he is the one who delivers me.

God delivers me and exalts me; God is my strong protector and my shelter.

God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard: God is strong,

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.

and all people will fear. They will proclaim what God has done, and reflect on his deeds.

For the music director; a psalm of David, a song. Praise awaits you, O God, in Zion. Vows made to you are fulfilled.

Come and witness God’s exploits! His acts on behalf of people are awesome!

Come! Listen, all you who are loyal to God! I will declare what he has done for me.