I gave them over to their stubborn desires; they did what seemed right to them.

He says, “How long will you make unjust legal decisions and show favoritism to the wicked? (Selah)

Do you accomplish amazing things for the dead? Do the departed spirits rise up and give you thanks? (Selah)

Where are your earlier faithful deeds, O Lord, the ones performed in accordance with your reliable oath to David?

Indeed, look at your enemies, O Lord! Indeed, look at how your enemies perish! All the evildoers are scattered!

The godly grow like a palm tree; they grow high like a cedar in Lebanon.

So I made a vow in my anger, ‘They will never enter into the resting place I had set aside for them.’”

Ascribe to the Lord the splendor he deserves! Bring an offering and enter his courts!

For he will look down from his sanctuary above; from heaven the Lord will look toward earth,

He established the earth on its foundations; it will never be upended.

He always remembers his covenantal decree, the promise he made to a thousand generations –

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

He executes judgment against the nations; he fills the valleys with corpses; he shatters their heads over the vast battlefield.

He gives food to his faithful followers; he always remembers his covenant.

In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.

Sustain me as you promised, so that I will live. Do not disappoint me!

For this reason I carefully follow all your precepts. I hate all deceitful actions.

I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word.

See if there is any idolatrous tendency in me, and lead me in the reliable ancient path!

The Lord supports all who fall, and lifts up all who are bent over.