For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision.
then listen from heaven to their prayers for help and vindicate them.
I know that the Lord defends the cause of the oppressed and vindicates the poor.
Lord, you give me stability and prosperity; you make my future secure.
God reigns over the nations! God sits on his holy throne!
Equity and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loyal love and faithfulness characterize your rule.
before the Lord, for he comes! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in accordance with his justice.
before the Lord! For he comes to judge the earth! He judges the world fairly, and the nations in a just manner.
He will treat the poor fairly, and make right decisions for the downtrodden of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and order the wicked to be executed.
When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.