8. He judges the world with righteousness;He executes judgment on the nations with fairness.
9. The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,a refuge in times of trouble.
10. Those who know Your name trust in Youbecause You have not abandonedthose who seek You, Yahweh.
11. Sing to the Lord, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.
12. For the One who seeks an accountingfor bloodshed remembers them; He does not forget the cry of the afflicted.
13. Be gracious to me, Lord;consider my affliction at the hands of those who hate me. Lift me up from the gates of death,
14. so that I may declare all Your praises.I will rejoice in Your salvation within the gates of Daughter Zion.
15. The nations have fallen into the pit they made;their foot is caught in the net they have concealed.
16. The Lord has revealed Himself;He has executed justice, striking down the wicked by the work of their hands. Higgaion. Selah
17. The wicked will return to Sheol —all the nations that forget God.
18. For the oppressed will not always be forgotten;the hope of the afflicted will not perish forever.
19. Rise up, Lord! Do not let man prevail;let the nations be judged in Your presence.