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Who will stand up for me against the evildoers? Who will take a stand for me against those who do wickedness?

For the LORD is a great God And a great King above all gods,

The sea is His, for He made it [by His command]; And His hands formed the dry land.

For He is our God And we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you will hear His voice,

"For forty years I was grieved and disgusted with that generation, And I said, 'They are a people who err in their heart, And they do not acknowledge or regard My ways.'

For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.

For all the gods of the peoples are [worthless, lifeless] idols, But the LORD made the heavens.

Let the field be exultant, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy

Before the LORD, for He is coming, For He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples in His faithfulness.

For You are the LORD Most High over all the earth; You are exalted far above all gods.

Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path, And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].

O sing to the LORD a new song, For He has done marvelous and wonderful things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.

Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth; Shout [in jubilation] and sing for joy and sing praises.

Let the rivers clap their hands; Let the mountains sing together for joy and delight

Before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth; He will judge the world with righteousness And the peoples with fairness.

Exalt the LORD our God And worship at His holy hill [Zion, the temple mount], For the LORD our God is holy.

For the LORD is good; His mercy and lovingkindness are everlasting, His faithfulness [endures] to all generations.

Hear my prayer, O LORD, And let my cry for help come to You!

For my days have vanished in smoke, And my bones have been scorched like a hearth.

For I have eaten ashes like bread, And have mingled my drink with tears