Arise, O Lord, in anger! Stand up against the fury of my enemies! Wake up, my God, and bring justice!

He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness.

The Lord is known for his justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. Quiet Interlude

You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them.

For the righteous Lord loves justice. The virtuous will see his face.

Psalm 17

A prayer of David.

O Lord, hear my plea for justice. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer, for it comes from honest lips.

Declare me not guilty, O Lord my God, for you give justice. Don’t let my enemies laugh about me in my troubles.

Then I will proclaim your justice, and I will praise you all day long.

Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord.

Pour out your unfailing love on those who love you; give justice to those with honest hearts.

He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.

For the Lord loves justice, and he will never abandon the godly. He will keep them safe forever, but the children of the wicked will die.

I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O Lord, well know.

I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great assembly of your unfailing love and faithfulness.

In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!

Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice.

You love justice and hate evil. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.

Let the people on Mount Zion rejoice. Let all the towns of Judah be glad because of your justice.

Then let the heavens proclaim his justice, for God himself will be the judge. Interlude

Psalm 52

For the choir director: A psalm of David, regarding the time Doeg the Edomite said to Saul, “David has gone to see Ahimelech.”

Why do you boast about your crimes, great warrior? Don’t you realize God’s justice continues forever?

Psalm 58

For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”

Justice—do you rulers know the meaning of the word? Do you judge the people fairly?

Let the whole world sing for joy, because you govern the nations with justice and guide the people of the whole world. Interlude

Psalm 72

A psalm of Solomon.

Give your love of justice to the king, O God, and righteousness to the king’s son.

God says, “At the time I have planned, I will bring justice against the wicked.

“Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.