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The righteous will rejoice to see vengeance done, they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked; and people will say, "Yes, the righteous are rewarded; there is, after all, a God who judges the earth."

My God, rescue me from my enemies! Lift me up, out of reach of my foes!

You, Adonai Elohei-Tzva'ot, God of Isra'el, arouse yourself to punish all the nations; spare none of those wicked traitors. (Selah)

My Strength, I will watch for you, for God is my fortress.

God, who gives me grace, will come to me; God will let me gaze in triumph at my foes.

Finish them off in wrath, finish them off, put an end to them, and let them know to the ends of the earth that God is Ruler in Ya‘akov. (Selah)

But as for me, I will sing of your strength; in the morning I will sing aloud of your grace. For you are my fortress, a refuge when I am in trouble. My Strength, I will sing praises to you, for God is my fortress, God, who gives me grace.

God, you rejected us; you crushed us; you were angry; but now revive us.

God in his holiness spoke, and I took joy [in his promise]: "I will divide Sh'khem and determine the shares in the Sukkot Valley.

God, have you rejected us? You don't go out with our armies, God. Help us against our enemy, for human help is worthless. With God's help we will fight valiantly, for he will trample our enemies.

Hear my cry, God; listen to my prayer.

For you, God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

My soul waits in silence for God alone; my salvation comes from him.

My soul, wait in silence for God alone, because my hope comes from him.

My safety and honor rest on God. My strong rock and refuge are in God.

Trust in him, people, at all times; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. (Selah)

God has spoken once, I have heard it twice: strength belongs to God. Also to you, Adonai, belongs grace; for you reward all as their deeds deserve.

O God, you are my God; I will seek you eagerly. My heart thirsts for you, my body longs for you in a land parched and exhausted, where no water can be found.

May they be given over to the power of the sword; may they become prey for jackals. But the king will rejoice in God. Everyone who swears by him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be silenced.

Hear my voice, God, as I plead: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.