⁵ May the evil plans of my enemies be turned against them.
    Do as you promised and put an end to them.

¹² In your unfailing love, silence all my enemies
    and destroy all my foes,
    for I am your servant.

⁴⁹ Lord, where is your unfailing love?
    You promised it to David with a faithful pledge.

⁶ Do to her as she has done to others.
    Double her penalty^[a] for all her evil deeds.
She brewed a cup of terror for others,
    so brew twice as much^[b] for her.

⁸ O Babylon, you will be destroyed.
    Happy is the one who pays you back
    for what you have done to us.

²³ God will turn the sins of evil people back on them.
    He will destroy them for their sins.
    The Lord our God will destroy them.

²³ Love the Lord, all you godly ones!
    For the Lord protects those who are loyal to him,
    but he harshly punishes the arrogant.

¹¹ Teach me how to live, O Lord.
    Lead me along the right path,
    for my enemies are waiting for me.

¹ Hear my prayer, O Lord;
    listen to my plea!
    Answer me because you are faithful and righteous.