Psalms 9:8-16

8He is fair when he judges all the people in the world. He brings justice to all the nations.

9For people who suffer, the Lord gives them a safe place. When trouble comes to them, he keeps them safe.

10Everyone who knows you, Lord, trusts in you. You will never turn away from anyone who comes to you for help.

11Give a song to the Lord to praise him! He rules as king in Zion. Tell all the nations about the great things that he has done.

12God punishes murderers, and he takes care of people who receive pain from others. When they call to him, he does not refuse to help them.

13How my enemies cause me to suffer! Please be kind to me, Lord. You are the one who can save me from death.

14Then I will praise you for everyone to hear! I will tell the people of Zion that you have saved me, and I will be very happy!

15Into the deep hole that they dug, the nations themselves fell. The net that they hid to catch me, caught their own feet!

16The Lord has shown us who he is. We know that he brings justice. Wicked people will catch themselves in their own traps. Higgaion. Selah.