Yet you have battered us, leaving us a heap of ruins overrun by wild dogs; you have covered us with darkness.

For we lie in the dirt, with our bellies pressed to the ground.

For God is king of the whole earth! Sing a well-written song!

For look, the kings assemble; they advance together.

The heavens declare his fairness, for God is judge. (Selah)

For every wild animal in the forest belongs to me, as well as the cattle that graze on a thousand hills.

For I am aware of my rebellious acts; I am forever conscious of my sin.

Surely he rescues me from all trouble, and I triumph over my enemies.

You are my source of strength! I will wait for you! For God is my refuge.

You made the earth quake; you split it open. Repair its breaches, for it is ready to fall.

Patiently wait for God alone, my soul! For he is the one who gives me confidence.

Because experiencing your loyal love is better than life itself, my lips will praise you.

For you are my deliverer; under your wings I rejoice.

For I suffer humiliation for your sake and am thoroughly disgraced.

For you give me confidence, O Lord; O Lord, I have trusted in you since I was young.

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

They say, “God has abandoned him. Run and seize him, for there is no one who will rescue him!”

My lips will shout for joy! Yes, I will sing your praises! I will praise you when you rescue me!

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

Yes, look! Those far from you die; you destroy everyone who is unfaithful to you.