He would pour contempt upon princes, and he made them wander in a wasteland with no road.

He loved to curse others, so those curses have come upon him. He had no desire to bless anyone, so he has experienced no blessings.

For he will never be upended; others will always remember one who is just.

He does not fear bad news. He is confident; he trusts in the Lord.

His resolve is firm; he will not succumb to fear before he looks in triumph on his enemies.

The Lord is on my side, I am not afraid! What can people do to me?

I will not die, but live, and I will proclaim what the Lord has done.

Then I would not be ashamed, if I were focused on all your commands.

In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you.

Arrogant people do nothing but scoff at me. Yet I do not turn aside from your law.

May I be fully committed to your statutes, so that I might not be ashamed.

For I am like a wineskin dried up in smoke. I do not forget your statutes.

The arrogant dig pits to trap me, which violates your law.

They have almost destroyed me here on the earth, but I do not reject your precepts.

I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.

The wicked lay a trap for me, but I do not wander from your precepts.

Tears stream down from my eyes, because people do not keep your law.

ר (Resh) See my pain and rescue me! For I do not forget your law.

The wicked have no chance for deliverance, for they do not seek your statutes.

I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.