But understand this: the LORD has set apart the godly for himself! The LORD will hear me when I cry out to him!

He prepares weapons of death for himself, he makes his arrows into fiery shafts.

The LORD has made himself known, executing judgment. The wicked are ensnared by what their hands have made. Interlude

But you do see! You take note of trouble and grief in order to take the matter into your own hand. The helpless one commits himself to you; you have been the orphan's helper.

The one who lives with integrity, who does righteous deeds, and who speaks truth to himself.

All the prosperous people will eat and bow down in submission. All those who are about to go down to the grave will bow down in submission, along with the one who can no longer keep himself alive.

He flatters himself too much to discover his transgression and hate it.

although he considers himself blessed while he's alive. Though people praise you for doing well,

The heavens revealed his justice, for God is himself the judge. Interlude

Indeed, about Zion it will be said: "More than one person was born in it," and "The Most High himself did it."

What valiant man can live and not see death? Who can deliver himself from the power of Sheol. Interlude

It is Jacob whom the LORD chose for himself Israel as his personal possession.

Let them praise the name of the LORD, for he himself gave the command that they be created.