Iron is taken from the ground, and rock is poured out as copper.

Then he gives a revelation to people, and terrifies them with warnings,

There is no darkness, and no deep darkness, where evildoers can hide themselves.

Remember to extol his work, which people have praised in song.

At this also my heart pounds and leaps from its place.

The Lord watches from heaven; he sees all people.

Grab your small shield and large shield, and rise up to help me!

Violent men perjure themselves, and falsely accuse me.

(the ransom price for a human life is too high, and people go to their final destiny),

Give us help against the enemy, for any help men might offer is futile.

You shine brightly and reveal your majesty, as you descend from the hills where you killed your prey.

You have made our neighbors dislike us, and our enemies insult us.

The mountains were covered by its shadow, the highest cedars by its branches.

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

Make your servant glad, for to you, O Lord, I pray!

They spew out threats and speak defiantly; all the evildoers boast.

When worries threaten to overwhelm me, your soothing touch makes me happy.

But the Lord will protect me, and my God will shelter me.

They sat in utter darkness, bound in painful iron chains,

My eyes grow tired as I wait for your deliverance, for your reliable promise to be fulfilled.