They cried out to the Lord in their distress; he delivered them from their troubles.

I am disdained by them. When they see me, they shake their heads.

He does amazing things that will be remembered; the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

How long must your servant endure this? When will you judge those who pursue me?

By David. I will give you thanks with all my heart; before the heavenly assembly I will sing praises to you.

If only you would kill the wicked, O God! Get away from me, you violent men!

A slanderer will not endure on the earth; calamity will hunt down a violent man and strike him down.

O God, I will sing a new song to you! Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, I will sing praises to you,

Do not trust in princes, or in human beings, who cannot deliver!

The Exalted God is my shield, the one who delivers the morally upright.

Sing to him a new song! Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to him!

They repay me evil for the good I have done; I am overwhelmed with sorrow.

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

All day long I feel humiliated and am overwhelmed with shame,

They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace.

Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.

I will hurry off to a place that is safe from the strong wind and the gale.”

They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.

Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.

He rained hail down on their cattle, and hurled lightning bolts down on their livestock.