You, Lord, will protect them; you will continually shelter each one from these evil people,

Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.

Use your spear and lance against those who chase me! Assure me with these words: "I am your deliverer!"

my anxiety intensified. As I thought about it, I became impatient. Finally I spoke these words:

When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!

If I had publicized these thoughts, I would have betrayed your loyal followers.

But it is said of Zion's residents, "Each one of these was born in her, and the sovereign One makes her secure."

For forty years I was continually disgusted with that generation, and I said, 'These people desire to go astray; they do not obey my commands.'

Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the Lord's acts of loyal love!

At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said, "The Lord has accomplished great things for these people."

How blessed are the people who experience these things! How blessed are the people whose God is the Lord!