¹⁵⁴ Plead my cause and redeem me;
    give me life according to your promise.^(A)

¹ Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause
    against an ungodly people;
from those who are deceitful and unjust,
    deliver me!^(A)

¹ Contend, O Lord, with those who contend with me;
    fight against those who fight against me!^(A)

⁹ I must bear the indignation of the Lord
    because I have sinned against him,
until he takes my side
    and executes judgment for me.
He will bring me out to the light;
    I shall see his vindication.^(A)

² Hear, you peoples, all of you;
    listen, O earth, and all that is in it,
and let the Lord God be a witness against you,
    the Lord from his holy temple.^(A)