Psalms 9:8-16

8He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness.

9The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

10Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.

11Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem. Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds.

12For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer.

13Lord, have mercy on me. See how my enemies torment me. Snatch me back from the jaws of death.

14Save me so I can praise you publicly at Jerusalem’s gates, so I can rejoice that you have rescued me.

15The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others. Their own feet have been caught in the trap they set.

16The Lord is known for his justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds. Quiet Interlude