For He standsat the righthandof the needy,To savehim from those who judgehis soul.
You have seen[it], for You have beheldmischiefand vexationto takeit into Your hand.The unfortunatecommits[himself] to You; You have beenthe helperof the orphan.
Becausehe did not rememberto showlovingkindness,But persecutedthe afflictedand needyman,And the despondentin heart,to put[them] to death.
The Lordis at Your righthand;He will shatterkingsin the dayof His wrath.
The LORDis your keeper;The LORDis your shadeon your righthand.
I knowthat the LORDwill maintainthe causeof the afflictedAnd justicefor the poor.
I have setthe LORDcontinuallybeforeme; BecauseHe is at my righthand,I will not be shaken.
A fatherof the fatherlessand a judgefor the widows,Is Godin His holyhabitation.
May he vindicatethe afflictedof the people,Savethe childrenof the needyAnd crushthe oppressor.
Nevertheless I am continuallywith You; You have takenholdof my righthand.
Ifyou seeoppressionof the poorand denialof justiceand righteousnessin the province,do not be shockedat the sight;for one officialwatchesoveranother official,and there are higherofficialsoverthem.
"Noweaponthat is formedagainstyou will prosper;And everytonguethat accusesyou in judgmentyou will condemn.Thisis the heritageof the servantsof the LORD,And their vindicationis from Me," declaresthe LORD.
