9. The Lord is a safe place for the oppressed—a safe place in difficult times.
10. Those who know your name trust youbecause you have not abandonedany who seek you, Lord.
11. Sing praises to the Lord, who lives in Zion!Proclaim his mighty acts among all people!
12. Because the one who avenges bloodshedremembers those who suffer;the Lord hasn’t forgotten their cries for help.
13. Have mercy on me, Lord!Just look how I sufferbecause of those who hate me.But you are the one who brings me backfrom the very gates of death