8. You are the judge of the whole human race.Judge in my favour, O Lord;you know that I am innocent.
9. You are a righteous Godand judge our thoughts and desires.Stop the wickedness of evildoersand reward those who are good.
10. God is my protector;he saves those who obey him.
11. God is a righteous judgeand always condemns the wicked.
12. If they do not change their ways,God will sharpen his sword.He bends his bow and makes it ready;
13. he takes up his deadly weaponsand aims his burning arrows.