| 1For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David. I will thank the LORD with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds! | 1For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David. I will thank the LORD with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds! |
| 2I will be happy and rejoice in you! I will sing praises to you, O sovereign One! | 2I will be happy and rejoice in you! I will sing praises to you, O sovereign One! |
| 3When my enemies turn back, they trip and are defeated before you. | 3When my enemies turn back, they trip and are defeated before you. |
| 4For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision. | 4For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision. |
| 5You terrified the nations with your battle cry; you destroyed the wicked; you permanently wiped out all memory of them. | 5You terrified the nations with your battle cry; you destroyed the wicked; you permanently wiped out all memory of them. |
| 6The enemy's cities have been reduced to permanent ruins; you destroyed their cities; all memory of the enemies has perished. | 6The enemy's cities have been reduced to permanent ruins; you destroyed their cities; all memory of the enemies has perished. |
| 7But the LORD rules forever; he reigns in a just manner. | 7But the LORD rules forever; he reigns in a just manner. |
| 8He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations. | 8He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations. |
| 9Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble. | 9Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble. |
| 10Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, LORD, do not abandon those who seek your help. | 10Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, LORD, do not abandon those who seek your help. |
| 11Sing praises to the LORD, who rules in Zion! Tell the nations what he has done! | 11Sing praises to the LORD, who rules in Zion! Tell the nations what he has done! |
| 12For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help | 12For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help |
| 13when they prayed: "Have mercy on me, LORD! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death! | 13when they prayed: "Have mercy on me, LORD! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death! |
| 14Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance." | 14Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance." |
| 15The nations fell into the pit they had made; their feet were caught in the net they had hidden. | 15The nations fell into the pit they had made; their feet were caught in the net they had hidden. |
| 16The LORD revealed himself; he accomplished justice; the wicked were ensnared by their own actions. (Higgaion. Selah) | 16The LORD revealed himself; he accomplished justice; the wicked were ensnared by their own actions. (Higgaion. Selah) |
| 17The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God, | 17The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God, |
| 18for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed. | 18for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed. |
| 19Rise up, LORD! Don't let men be defiant! May the nations be judged in your presence! | 19Rise up, LORD! Don't let men be defiant! May the nations be judged in your presence! |
| 20Terrify them, LORD! Let the nations know they are mere mortals! (Selah) | 20Terrify them, LORD! Let the nations know they are mere mortals! (Selah) |
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