“Since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not defeated me.

Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension; it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it.

He established them so they would endure; he issued a decree that will not be revoked.

Not so with the wicked! Instead they are like wind-driven chaff.

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.