16. The Lord has made Himself known; He executes judgment; the wicked are snared in the work of their own hands. Higgaion [meditation]. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!
17. The wicked shall be turned back [headlong into premature death] into Sheol (the place of the departed spirits of the wicked), even all the nations that forget or are forgetful of God.
18. For the needy shall not always be forgotten, and the expectation and hope of the meek and the poor shall not perish forever.
19. Arise, O Lord! Let not man prevail; let the nations be judged before You.
20. Put them in fear [make them realize their frail nature], O Lord, that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!