Then you will accept ¹  the proper sacrifices, burnt sacrifices and whole offerings; then bulls will be sacrificed ²  on your altar. ³ 

You answer our prayers by performing awesome acts of deliverance, O God, our savior. ¹  All the ends of the earth trust in you, ²  as well as those living across the wide seas. ³ 

Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. ¹  Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule. ² 

For justice will prevail, ¹  and all the morally upright ²  will be vindicated. ³ 

before the Lord! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, ¹  and the nations in a just manner.

For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! ²  Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. ³  Have mercy on me ⁴  and respond to ⁵  my prayer!

You love ¹  justice and hate evil. ²  For this reason God, your God ³  has anointed you ⁴  with the oil of joy, ⁵  elevating you above your companions. ⁶ 

For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; ²  a prayer ³  of David. Do you rulers really pronounce just decisions? ⁴  Do you judge people ⁵  fairly?

before the Lord, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, ¹  and the nations in accordance with his justice. ²