when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea. (Selah)

For the sovereign Lord is awe-inspiring; he is the great king who rules the whole earth!

As soon as they see, they are shocked; they are terrified, they quickly retreat.

Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.

Wealthy people do not understand; they are like animals that perish.

He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people.

For foreigners attack me; ruthless men, who do not respect God, seek my life. (Selah)

I say, “I wish I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and settle in a safe place!

Confuse them, O Lord! Frustrate their plans! For I see violence and conflict in the city.

They stalk and lurk; they watch my every step, as they prepare to take my life.

Because they are bent on violence, do not let them escape! In your anger bring down the nations, O God!

My enemies will turn back when I cry out to you for help; I know that God is on my side.

in God I trust, I am not afraid. What can mere men do to me?

Then observers will say, “Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!”

Look, they hurl insults at me and openly threaten to kill me, for they say, “Who hears?”

They wander around looking for something to eat; they refuse to sleep until they are full.

You made the earth quake; you split it open. Repair its breaches, for it is ready to fall.

Then I will sing praises to your name continually, as I fulfill my vows day after day.

Trust in him at all times, you people! Pour out your hearts before him! God is our shelter! (Selah)

and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love. For you repay men for what they do.