And the heavens declare His righteousness, For God Himself is judge. Selah.

You love evil more than good, And falsehood more than speaking what is right. Selah.

But God will break you down forever; He will take you away and tear you away from your tent, And uproot you from the land of the living. Selah.

For strangers have risen against me And violent men have sought my life; They have not set God before them. Selah.

“I would wander far away, I would lodge in the [peace of the] wilderness. Selah.

God will hear and humble them, Even He who sits enthroned from old— Selah. Because in them there has been no change [of heart], And they do not fear God [at all].

He will send from heaven and save me; He calls to account him who tramples me down. Selah. God will send out His lovingkindness and His truth.

They set a net for my steps; My very life was bowed down. They dug a pit before me; Into the midst of it they themselves have fallen. Selah.

You, O Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel, Arise to punish all the nations; Spare no one and do not be merciful to any who treacherously plot evil. Selah.

Destroy them in wrath, destroy them so that they may be no more; Let them know that God rules over Jacob (Israel) To the ends of the earth. Selah.

You have set up a banner for those who fear You [with awe-inspired reverence and submissive wonder—a banner to shield them from attack], A banner that may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Let me dwell in Your tent forever; Let me take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah.

They consult only to throw him down from his high position [to dishonor him]; They delight in lies. They bless with [the words of] their mouths, But inwardly they curse. Selah.

Trust [confidently] in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him. God is a refuge for us. Selah.

“All the earth will [bow down to] worship You [in submissive wonder], And will sing praises to You; They will praise Your name in song.” Selah.

Who rules by His might forever, His eyes keep watch on the nations; Do not let the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

I shall offer to You burnt offerings of fat lambs, With the [sweet] smoke of rams; I will offer bulls with male goats. Selah.

The Nations Exhorted to Praise God.

To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song.

God be gracious and kind-hearted to us and bless us, And make His face shine [with favor] on us— Selah.

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, For You will judge the people fairly And guide the nations on earth. Selah.

O God, when You went out before Your people, When You marched through the wilderness, Selah.

Blessed be the Lord, who bears our burden day by day, The God who is our salvation! Selah.

Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, Sing praises to the Lord! Selah.

“The earth and all the inhabitants of it melt [in tumultuous times]. It is I who will steady its pillars. Selah.

There He broke the flaming arrows, The shield, the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah.

When God arose to [establish] judgment, To save all the humble of the earth. Selah.