5. You told the nations how wrong they were. You destroyed those evil people. You erased their names from our memory forever and ever.
6. The enemy is finished! You destroyed their cities. There is nothing left to remind us of them.
7. The Lord set up his throne to bring justice, and he will rule forever.
8. He judges everyone on earth fairly. He judges all nations honestly.
9. Many people are suffering— crushed by the weight of their troubles. But the Lord is a refuge for them, a safe place they can run to.
10. Lord, those who know your name come to you for protection. And when they come, you do not leave them without help.
11. Sing praises to the Lord, who sits as King in Zion. Tell the nations about the great things he has done.
12. He punishes murderers and remembers those who are in need. When suffering people cry for help, he does not ignore them.
13. I said this prayer: “Lord, be kind to me. See how my enemies are hurting me. Save me from the ‘gates of death.’
14. Then, at the gates of Jerusalem, I can sing praises to you. I will be so happy because you saved me.”
15. Those other nations have fallen into the pit they dug to catch others. They have been caught in their own trap.
16. The Lord showed that he judges fairly. The wicked were caught by what they did to hurt others. Higgayon Selah