1By David. Contend, LORD, with those who contend…
2Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand…
3Brandish the spear and block those who pursue…
4Let those who seek after my soul be…
5Let them be as chaff before the wind,…
6Let their way be dark and slippery, the…
7For without cause they have hidden their net…
8Let destruction come on him unawares. Let his…
9My soul shall be joyful in the LORD.…
10All my bones shall say, “LORD, who is…
11Unrighteous witnesses rise up. They ask me about…
12They reward me evil for good, to the…
13But as for me, when they were sick,…
14I behaved myself as though it had been…
15But in my adversity, they rejoiced, and gathered…
16Like the profane mockers in feasts, they gnashed…
17Lord, how long will you look on? Rescue…
18I will give you thanks in the great…
19Don’t let those who are my enemies wrongfully…
20For they don’t speak peace, but they devise…
21Yes, they opened their mouth wide against me.…
22You have seen it, LORD. Don’t keep silent.…
23Wake up! Rise up to defend me, my…
24Vindicate me, LORD my God, according to your…
25Don’t let them say in their heart, “Aha!…
26Let them be disappointed and confounded together who…
27Let those who favor my righteous cause shout…
28My tongue shall talk about your righteousness and…
