Psalms

¹⁸I will praise you in the great assembly. I will praise you there among the crowds. ¹⁹Don’t let my lying enemies keep on laughing at me. They have no reason to hate me. Surely they will be punished for their secret plans. ²⁰They have no friendly words for others, but plan ways to hurt those who want to live in peace. ²¹They are telling lies about me. They say, “Aha! We know what you did!” ²²Lord, surely you can see what is happening. So don’t keep quiet. Lord, don’t leave me. ²³Wake up! Get up! My God and my Lord, fight for me, and bring me justice. ²⁴Lord my God, judge me with your fairness. Don’t let those people laugh at me.