4 You listened to me from your throne like a good judge, and you decided that I was right.
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.