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9:1  For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David. 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 sovereign One!
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)