For he will not always overlook the plight of the poor, nor will the hope of the afflicted perish forever.

With haughty arrogance, the wicked thinks, "God will not seek justice." He always presumes "There is no God."

Their ways always seem prosperous. Your judgments are on high, far away from them. They scoff at all their enemies.

because all his judgments were always before me, and I did not cast off his statutes.

Then we, your people, the sheep of your pasture, will praise you always, from generation to generation. We will declare your praise. For the Director of Music: According to "The Lilies". A testimony of Asaph. A psalm.

But now I am always with you, for you keep holding my right hand.

Your decrees are very trustworthy, and holiness always befits your house, LORD.

May those curses wrap around him like a garment, or like a belt that one always wears.

He will never be shaken; the one who is just will always be remembered.

Then I will always keep your Law, forever and ever,

Your commands make me wiser than my adversaries, since they are always with me.