3because backward my foes were turned, they stumbled and perished before you.
4My right and my claim you have upheld, you did sit on the throne as a fair judge,
5rebuking the nations, destroying the wicked, and blotting their name out forever and ever.
6The foe is vanished, ruined forever, their cities destroyed, their memory perished.
7See! The Lord is seated forever on the throne he established for judgement,
8ruling the world with justice, and judging the nations with equity.
9So the Lord proves a haven to the oppressed, a haven in times of trouble.
10Well may they trust you who know your name, for those who seek you, you never abandon.
11Sing praise to the Lord, whose home is in Zion, declare his deeds amongst the nations.
12As avenger of blood, he keeps them in mind, he does not forget the cry of the wretched.
13Show me favour, Lord, see how my foes afflict me, lift me up from the gates of death;
14so I may, in your help exulting, tell forth your praise at the gates of Zion.
Psalms 9
Psalms 9:3-14