¹⁶ When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.^(A)

¹¹ My eyes have seen the defeat of my adversaries;
    my ears have heard the rout of my wicked foes.^(A)

⁸ You will only observe with your eyes
    and see the punishment of the wicked.^(A)

¹⁰ The righteous will be glad^(A) when they are avenged,^(B)
    when they dip their feet in the blood of the wicked.^(C)

³⁶ but he soon passed away and was no more;
    though I looked for him, he could not be found.^(A)

³⁴ Hope in the Lord^(A)
    and keep his way.^(B)
He will exalt you to inherit the land;
    when the wicked are destroyed,^(C) you will see^(D) it.

² When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;^(A)
    when the wicked rule,^(B) the people groan.^(C)

²⁰ “Rejoice over her, you heavens!^(A)
    Rejoice, you people of God!
    Rejoice, apostles and prophets!
For God has judged her
    with the judgment she imposed on you.”^(B)

⁴ Who will not fear you, Lord,^(A)
    and bring glory to your name?^(B)
For you alone are holy.
All nations will come
    and worship before you,^(C)
for your righteous acts^(D) have been revealed.”^[a]