Psalms 7:1-13 ▼

1 A Shiggaion of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush, a Benjaminite. O LORD my God, in You I have taken refuge; Save me from all those who pursue me, and rescue me,

2 Or he will tear my soul like a lion, Dragging me away, while there is no one to rescue me.

3 O LORD my God, if I have done this, If there is injustice in my hands,

4 If I have done evil to my friend, Or have plundered my enemy for no reason,

5 Let the enemy pursue my soul and overtake it; And let him trample my life to the ground And lay my glory in the dust. Selah

6 Arise, LORD, in Your anger; Raise Yourself against the rage of my enemies, And stir Yourself for me; You have ordered judgment.

7 Let the assembly of the peoples encompass You, And return on high over it.

8 The LORD judges the peoples; Vindicate me, LORD, according to my righteousness and my integrity that is in me.

9 Please let the evil of the wicked come to an end, but establish the righteous; For the righteous God puts hearts and minds to the test.

10 My shield is with God, Who saves the upright in heart.

11 God is a righteous judge, And a God who shows indignation every day.

12 If one does not repent, He will sharpen His sword; He has bent His bow and taken aim.

13 He has also prepared deadly weapons for Himself; He makes His arrows fiery shafts.