Psalms 7:1-13 ▼

1 <V 7:1>A Psalm of David, which he sang to the Lord because of the words of Cush, the son of Jemini. <V 7:2>O Lord, my God, in you I have hoped. Save me from all those who persecute me, and free me:

2 <V 7:3>lest at any time, like a lion, he might seize my soul, while there is no one to redeem me, nor any who can save.

3 <V 7:4>O Lord, my God, if there is iniquity in my hands, if I have done this:

4 <V 7:5>if I have repaid those who rendered evils to me, may I deservedly fall away empty before my enemies:

5 <V 7:6>let the enemy pursue my soul, and take hold of it, and trample my life into the earth, and drag down my glory into the dust.

6 <V 7:7>Rise up, Lord, in your anger. And be exalted to the borders of my enemies. And rise up, O Lord my God, according to the precept that you commanded,

7 <V 7:8>and a congregation of people will surround you. And, because of this, return on high.

8 <V 7:9>The Lord judges the people. Judge me, O Lord, according to my justice and according to my innocence within me.

9 <V 7:10>The wickedness of sinners will be consumed, and you will direct the just: the examiner of hearts and temperaments is God.

10 <V 7:11>Just is my help from the Lord, who saves the upright of heart.

11 <V 7:12>God is a just judge, strong and patient. How could he be angry throughout every day?

12 <V 7:13>Unless you will be converted, he will brandish his sword. He has extended his bow and made it ready.

13 <V 7:14>And with it, he has prepared instruments of death. He has produced his arrows for those on fire.