Pay them back for their evil deeds! Pay them back for what they do! Punish them!

May those who want to harm me be totally embarrassed and ashamed! May those who arrogantly taunt me be covered with shame and humiliation!

Rely on the Lord! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

The nobles of the nations assemble, along with the people of the God of Abraham, for God has authority over the rulers of the earth. He is highly exalted!

Whoever presents a thank-offering honors me. To whoever obeys my commands, I will reveal my power to deliver.”

God, the one who has reigned as king from long ago, will hear and humiliate them. (Selah) They refuse to change, and do not fear God.

You, O Lord God, the invincible warrior, the God of Israel, rouse yourself and punish all the nations! Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers! (Selah)

I will offer up to you fattened animals as burnt sacrifices, along with the smell of sacrificial rams. I will offer cattle and goats. (Selah)

Let foreigners rejoice and celebrate! For you execute justice among the nations, and govern the people living on earth. (Selah)

When you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver and with glittering gold.

I am oppressed and needy! O God, hurry to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O Lord, do not delay!

Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe! For you are my high ridge and my stronghold.

May my accusers be humiliated and defeated! May those who want to harm me be covered with scorn and disgrace!

I mention Rahab and Babylon to my followers. Here are Philistia and Tyre, along with Ethiopia. It is said of them, “This one was born there.”

He remains loyal and faithful to the family of Israel. All the ends of the earth see our God deliver us.

The Lord takes notice of us, he will bless – he will bless the family of Israel, he will bless the family of Aaron.

even the darkness is not too dark for you to see, and the night is as bright as day; darkness and light are the same to you.

Proud men hide a snare for me; evil men spread a net by the path; they set traps for me. (Selah)

Answer me quickly, Lord! My strength is fading. Do not reject me, or I will join those descending into the grave.

The Lord protects those residing outside their native land; he lifts up the fatherless and the widow, but he opposes the wicked.