5. Because they don’t respect the works of Yahweh, nor the operation of his hands, he will break them down and not build them up.
6. Blessed be Yahweh, because he has heard the voice of my petitions.
7. Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.
8. Yahweh is their strength. He is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.
9. Save your people, and bless your inheritance. Be their shepherd also, and bear them up forever.