3 Don't drag me away with sinners. Don't drag me away with those who do evil. They speak in a friendly way to their neighbors. But their hearts are full of hatred.
4 Pay them back for their evil actions. Pay them back for what their hands have done. Give them exactly what they should get.
5 They don't care about the Lord's mighty acts. They don't care about what his hands have done. So he will tear them down. He will never build them up again.
6 Give praise to the Lord. He has heard my cry for his favor.
7 The Lord gives me strength. He is like a shield that keeps me safe. My heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart jumps for joy. I will sing and give thanks to him.
8 The Lord gives strength to his people. He guards and saves his anointed king.