[1] I will thank the LORD with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds. [2] I will be happy and rejoice in you. I will sing praises to you, O Most High. [3] When my enemies turn back, they trip and are defeated before you. [4] For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision. [5] You terrified the nations with your battle cry. You destroyed the wicked; you permanently wiped out all memory of them. [6] The enemy's cities have been reduced to permanent ruins. You destroyed their cities; all memory of the enemies has perished. [7] But the LORD rules forever; he reigns in a just manner. [8] He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations. [9] Consequently the LORD provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble. [10] Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, LORD, do not abandon those who seek your help. [11] Sing praises to the LORD, who rules in Zion. Tell the nations what he has done. [12] For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help [13] when they prayed: "Have mercy on me, LORD! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death! [14] Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance." [15] The nations fell into the pit they had made; their feet were caught in the net they had hidden. [16] The LORD revealed himself; he accomplished justice. The wicked were ensnared by their own actions. (Higgaion. Selah) [17] The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God, [18] for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed. [19] Rise up, LORD! Don't let men be defiant. May the nations be judged in your presence. [20] Terrify them, LORD. Let the nations know they are mere mortals. (Selah)
