This is the destiny of fools, and of those who approve of their philosophy. (Selah)

When you see a thief, you join him; you associate with men who are unfaithful to their wives.

Those who anticipate my defeat attack me all day long. Indeed, many are fighting against me, O Exalted One.

They stalk and lurk; they watch my every step, as they prepare to take my life.

Before the kindling is even placed under your pots, he will sweep it away along with both the raw and cooked meat.

You have given your loyal followers a rallying flag, so that they might seek safety from the bow. (Selah)

Their slander will bring about their demise. All who see them will shudder,

All the earth worships you and sings praises to you! They sing praises to your name!” (Selah)

He rules by his power forever; he watches the nations. Stubborn rebels should not exalt themselves. (Selah)

But the godly are happy; they rejoice before God and are overcome with joy.

O God, you cause abundant showers to fall on your chosen people. When they are tired, you sustain them,

God has decreed that you will be powerful. O God, you who have acted on our behalf, demonstrate your power,

to the one who rides through the sky from ancient times! Look! He thunders loudly.

Rescue me from the mud! Don’t let me sink! Deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep water!

Don’t let the current overpower me! Don’t let the deep swallow me up! Don’t let the pit devour me!

May their dining table become a trap before them! May it be a snare for that group of friends!

For my enemies talk about me; those waiting for a chance to kill me plot my demise.

For he will rescue the needy when they cry out for help, and the oppressed who have no defender.

Why do you remain inactive? Intervene and destroy him!

You crushed the heads of Leviathan; you fed him to the people who live along the coast.