1-2. God, put an end to evil;avenging God, show your colors!Judge of the earth, take your stand;throw the book at the arrogant.
12-15. How blessed the man you train, God,the woman you instruct in your Word,Providing a circle of quiet within the clamor of evil,while a jail is being built for the wicked.God will never walk away from his people,never desert his precious people.Rest assured that justice is on its wayand every good heart put right.
16-19. Who stood up for me against the wicked?Who took my side against evil workers?If God hadn’t been there for me,I never would have made it.The minute I said, “I’m slipping, I’m falling,”your love, God, took hold and held me fast.When I was upset and beside myself,you calmed me down and cheered me up.