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Psalm 9

^9:1 I will thank the Lord with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds. ^9:2 I will be happy and rejoice in you. I will sing praises to you, O Most High. ^9:3 When my enemies turn back, they trip and are defeated before you. ^9:4 For you defended my just cause; from your throne you pronounced a just decision. ^9:5 You terrified the nations with your battle cry. You destroyed the wicked; you permanently wiped out all memory of them. ^9:6 The enemy’s cities have been reduced to permanent ruins. You destroyed their cities; all memory of the enemies has perished. ^9:7 But the Lord rules forever; he reigns in a just manner. ^9:8 He judges the world fairly; he makes just legal decisions for the nations. ^9:9 Consequently the Lord provides safety for the oppressed; he provides safety in times of trouble. ^9:10 Your loyal followers trust in you, for you, Lord, do not abandon those who seek your help. ^9:11 Sing praises to the Lord, who rules in Zion. Tell the nations what he has done. ^9:12 For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help ^9:13 when they prayed: “Have mercy on me, Lord! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death! ^9:14 Then I will tell about all your praiseworthy acts; in the gates of Daughter Zion I will rejoice because of your deliverance.” ^9:15 The nations fell into the pit they had made; their feet were caught in the net they had hidden. ^9:16 The Lord revealed himself; he accomplished justice. The wicked were ensnared by their own actions. (Higgaion. Selah) ^9:17 The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God, ^9:18 for the needy are not permanently ignored, the hopes of the oppressed are not forever dashed. ^9:19 Rise up, Lord! Don’t let men be defiant. May the nations be judged in your presence. ^9:20 Terrify them, Lord. Let the nations know they are mere mortals. (Selah)