9:12 For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; 1
he did not overlook 2 their cry for help 3
9:13 when they prayed: 4
“Have mercy on me, 5 Lord!
See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, 6
O one who can snatch me away 7 from the gates of death!
9:14 Then I will 8 tell about all your praiseworthy acts; 9
in the gates of Daughter Zion 10 I will rejoice because of your deliverance.” 11
9:15 The nations fell 12 into the pit they had made;
their feet were caught in the net they had hidden. 13
9:16 The Lord revealed himself;
he accomplished justice;
the wicked were ensnared by their own actions. 14 (Higgaion. 15 Selah)
9:17 The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; 16
this is the destiny of 17 all the nations that ignore 18 God,
9:18 for the needy are not permanently ignored, 19
the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed. 20
9:19 Rise up, Lord! 21
Don’t let men be defiant! 22
May the nations be judged in your presence!
9:20 Terrify them, Lord! 23
Let the nations know they are mere mortals! 24 (Selah)