I can see the evildoers! They have fallen! They have been knocked down and are unable to get up!

Wicked men will be wiped out, but those who rely on the Lord are the ones who will possess the land.

I was once young, now I am old. I have never seen a godly man abandoned, or his children forced to search for food.

Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the godly! For the one who promotes peace has a future.

You made us an object of disdain to our neighbors; those who live on our borders taunt and insult us.

Rich people from Tyre will seek your favor by bringing a gift.

As soon as they see, they are shocked; they are terrified, they quickly retreat.

Consider its defenses! Walk through its fortresses, so you can tell the next generation about it!

Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.

How long, O God, will the adversary hurl insults? Will the enemy blaspheme your name forever?

Remember how the enemy hurls insults, O Lord, and how a foolish nation blasphemes your name!

The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and trembled. Yes, the depths of the sea shook with fear.

When he struck them down, they sought his favor; they turned back and longed for God.

He took him away from following the mother sheep, and made him the shepherd of Jacob, his people, and of Israel, his chosen nation.

We have become an object of disdain to our neighbors; those who live on our borders taunt and insult us.

Protect me, for I am loyal! O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you!

Turn toward me and have mercy on me! Give your servant your strength! Deliver your slave!

Then they say, “The Lord does not see this; the God of Jacob does not take notice of it.”

May his children roam around begging, asking for handouts as they leave their ruined home!

My eyes grow tired as I wait for your promise to be fulfilled. I say, “When will you comfort me?”