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Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of His people, Jacob shall rejoice, Israel shall be glad.

He has put forth his hands against those who were at peace with him; He has violated his covenant.

His speech was smoother than butter, But his heart was war; His words were softer than oil, Yet they were drawn swords.

He will send from heaven and save me; He rebukes the one who tramples upon me. Selah God will send His favor and His truth.

May they flow away like water that runs off; When he aims his arrows, may they be as headless shafts.

The righteous will rejoice when he sees vengeance; He will wash his feet in the blood of the wicked.

Because of his strength I will watch for You, For God is my refuge.

My God in His faithfulness will meet me; God will let me look triumphantly upon my enemies.

God has spoken in His holiness: "I will triumph, I will divide up Shechem, and measure out the Valley of Succoth.

You will prolong the king's life; His years will be like generations.

They have planned only to thrust him down from his high position; They delight in falsehood; They bless with their mouth, But inwardly they curse. Selah

And faithfulness is Yours, Lord, For You reward a person according to his work.

Who establishes the mountains by His strength, Who is encircled with might;

Sing the glory of His name; Make His praise glorious.

Come and see the works of God, Who is awesome in His deeds toward the sons of mankind.

He rules by His might forever; His eyes keep watch on the nations; The rebellious shall not exalt themselves! Selah

Bless our God, you peoples, And sound His praise abroad,

Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His favor from me.

God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us— Selah

May God arise, may His enemies be scattered, And may those who hate Him flee from His presence.