For this reason the wicked cannot withstand judgment, nor can sinners join the assembly of the godly.

I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions.

Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

If a person does not repent, God sharpens his sword and prepares to shoot his bow.

Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek your help.

For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed.

He says to himself, “I will never be upended, because I experience no calamity.”

Why does the wicked man reject God? He says to himself, “You will not hold me accountable.”

He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

A prayer of David. Lord, consider my just cause! Pay attention to my cry for help! Listen to the prayer I sincerely offer!

For I am aware of all his regulations, and I do not reject his rules.

You rescue me from a hostile army; you make me a leader of nations; people over whom I had no authority are now my subjects.

But I am a worm, not a man; people insult me and despise me.

By David. Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have integrity, and I trust in the Lord without wavering.

So now my heart will sing to you and not be silent; O Lord my God, I will always give thanks to you.

How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

No king is delivered by his vast army; a warrior is not saved by his great might.

Even young lions sometimes lack food and are hungry, but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

The Lord rescues his servants; all who take shelter in him escape punishment.