To vindicate and obtain justice for the fatherless and the oppressed,
So that man who is of the earth will no longer terrify them.

The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the children of men
To see if there are any who understand (act wisely),
Who [truly] seek after God, [longing for His wisdom and guidance].

A horse is a false hope for victory;
Nor does it deliver anyone by its great strength.

The young lions lack [food] and grow hungry,
But they who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing.

There is no soundness in my flesh because of Your indignation;
There is no health in my bones because of my sin.

None of them can by any means redeem [either himself or] his brother,
Nor give to God a ransom for him—

God has looked down from heaven upon the children of men
To see if there is anyone who understands,
Who seeks after God [who requires Him, who longs for Him as essential to life].

Look! They lie in wait for my life;
Fierce and powerful men [are uniting together to] launch an attack against me,
Not for my wrongdoing nor for any sin of mine, O Lord.

You, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel,
Arise to punish all the nations;
Spare no one and do not be merciful to any who treacherously plot evil. Selah.

We do not see our symbols;
There is no longer any prophet [to guide us],
Nor does any among us know for how long.

“Let there be no strange god among you,
Nor shall you worship any foreign god.

No evil will befall you,
Nor will any plague come near your tent.

I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Who is wise? Let him observe and heed these things;
And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the Lord.

Let there be no one to extend kindness to him,
Nor let anyone be gracious to his fatherless children.

The dead do not praise the Lord,
Nor do any who go down into silence;

Establish my footsteps in [the way of] Your word;
Do not let any human weakness have power over me [causing me to be separated from You].

They have ears, but they do not hear,
Nor is there any breath in their mouths.

And see if there is any wicked or hurtful way in me,
And lead me in the everlasting way.

Do not incline my heart to [consent to or tolerate] any evil thing,
Or to practice deeds of wickedness
With men who plan and do evil;
And let me not eat of their delicacies (be tempted by their gain).

While I live I will praise the Lord;
I will sing praises to my God as long as I live.

He has not dealt this way with any [other] nation;
They have not known [understood, appreciated, heeded, or cherished] His ordinances.
Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)