For not from the east,norfrom the west,Norfrom the desert[comes] exaltation;
"He rushesheadlongat Him With his massiveshield.
But You, O LORD,are a shieldaboutme, My glory,and the One who liftsmy head.
He rulesby His mightforever;His eyeskeepwatchon the nations;Let not the rebelliousexaltthemselves. Selah.
"I knowhis fury,"declaresthe LORD,"But it is futile;His idleboastshave accomplishednothing.