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I

Lord my God, in you I trusted;
    save me; rescue me from all who pursue me,(A)
Lest someone maul me like a lion,
    tear my soul apart with no one to deliver.

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    the Lord will pass judgment on the peoples.
Judge me, Lord, according to my righteousness,
    and my integrity.
10 Let the malice of the wicked end.
    Uphold the just one,
    O just God,(A)
    who tries hearts and minds.

IV

11 God is a shield above me
    saving the upright of heart.(B)
12 God is a just judge, powerful and patient,[a]
    not exercising anger every day.

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Footnotes

  1. 7:12 Powerful and patient: the inclusion of these words is drawn from the Septuagint tradition concerning this verse.