When the godly see this, they will be filled with awe, and will mock the evildoer, saying:

Sing praises about the majesty of his reputation! Give him the honor he deserves!

For you, O God, tested us; you purified us like refined silver.

However, God heard; he listened to my prayer.

The earth yields its crops. May God, our God, bless us!

May God bless us! Then all the ends of the earth will give him the honor he deserves.

I weep and refrain from eating food, which causes others to insult me.

I wear sackcloth and they ridicule me.

Come near me and redeem me! Because of my enemies, rescue me!

For the Lord listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people.

As for me, I will wait continually, and will continue to praise you.

You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

God says, “At the appointed times, I judge fairly.

From heaven you announced what their punishment would be. The earth was afraid and silent

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

They remembered that God was their protector, and that the sovereign God was their deliverer.

He chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, which he loves.

Yet you will die like mortals; you will fall like all the other rulers.”

They carefully plot against your people, and make plans to harm the ones you cherish.

who said, “Let’s take over the pastures of God!”