7. Gather the nations around youand rule them from above.
8. Lord, judge the people.Lord, defend me because I am right,because I have done no wrong, God Most High.
9. God, you do what is right.You know our thoughts and feelings.Stop those wicked actions done by evil people,and help those who do what is right.
10. God protects me like a shield;he saves those whose hearts are right.
11. God judges by what is right,and God is always ready to punish the wicked.
12. If they do not change their lives,God will sharpen his sword;he will string his bow and take aim.
13. He has prepared his deadly weapons;he has made his flaming arrows.