Psalm 7. A Prayer for Justice.

O Lord, my God, I come to you for protection;
rescue me and save me from all who pursue me,

2 or else like a lion they will carry me off
where no one can save me,
and there they will tear me to pieces.

3-4 O Lord, my God, if I have wronged anyone,
if I have betrayed a friend
or without cause done violence to my enemy—
if I have done any of these things—

5 then let my enemies pursue me and catch me,
let them cut me down and kill me
and leave me lifeless on the ground!

6 Rise in your anger, O Lord!
Stand up against the fury of my enemies;
rouse yourself and help me!
Justice is what you demand,

7 so bring together all the peoples around you,
and rule over…