In the Lord I take refuge [and put my trust];
How can you say to me, “Flee like a bird to your mountain;

I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
I have no good besides You.”

Draw also the spear and javelin to meet those who pursue me.
Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”

Let those be appalled and desolate because of their shame
Who say to me, “Aha, aha [rejoicing in my misfortune]!”

My tears have been my food day and night,
While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”

I will say to God my rock, “Why have You forgotten me?
Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?”

Say to God, “How awesome and fearfully glorious are Your works!
Because of the greatness of Your power Your enemies will pretend to be obedient to You.

May he also rule from sea to sea
And from the River [Euphrates] to the ends of the earth.

Enter His gates with a song of thanksgiving
And His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, bless and praise His name.

He sent [thick, oppressive] darkness and made the land dark;
And Moses and Aaron did not rebel against His words.