11 The Lord knows how uselessour plans really are.
12 Our Lord, you bless everyonewhom you instruct and teachby using your Law.
13 You give them restfrom their troubles,until a pit can be dugfor the wicked.
14 You won't turn your backon your chosen nation.
15 Justice and fairnesswill go hand in hand,and all who do rightwill follow along.
16 Who will stand up for meagainst those cruel people?
17 If you had not helped me, Lord,I would soon have goneto the land of silence.