Psalms 7:1-9

1Lord, my God, I come to you to keep me safe. Please save me from all those people who want to catch me.

2If you do not keep me safe, my enemies will tear me into pieces. They will attack me like lions do, and nobody will be able to save me.

3Lord, my God, if I have done a wrong thing, then let my enemies chase me and catch me. If I have done a bad thing against a friend, let my enemies catch me. If I have helped a friend's enemy to attack him, let my enemies catch me! If I am guilty of any of these things, let my enemies knock me down to the ground. They should leave me there, so that I lie as a dead person in the dirt. Selah.

6But Lord, now do something! Wake up and help me! Show how angry you are against my enemies. Punish them in the way that you know is right!

7Bring together the people of all nations, to stand in front of you. Rule over them from high above.

8You, Lord, judge the people of all nations. Lord, Most High God, say that I am not guilty. Truly, I am righteous and honest.

9Stop wicked people from doing evil things. Keep your own people safe. You always do what is right, and you know how we think and feel.