Arise, O Lord, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.

So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high.

The Lord shall judge the people: judge me, O Lord, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

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Arise,(A) Lord, in your anger;
    rise up against the rage of my enemies.(B)
    Awake,(C) my God; decree justice.
Let the assembled peoples gather around you,
    while you sit enthroned over them on high.(D)
    Let the Lord judge(E) the peoples.
Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness,(F)
    according to my integrity,(G) O Most High.(H)
Bring to an end the violence of the wicked
    and make the righteous secure—(I)
you, the righteous God(J)
    who probes minds and hearts.(K)

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