I rejoice because of His righteousness.

I take refuge in You
Won't You save and deliver me?

Or else they will rip me to sheds like a lion his prey.
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But if I deserve this Lord...
let them take my life.
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Rise up Lord and do justice.
Rule over these people.

[Judge me O Lord according to my integrity]

Tear down the wicked

Lift up the righteous

You are a shield around the upright in heart.

You are a righteous judge who expresses wrath.
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You sharpen Your sword

and ready Your weapons

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Those who are filled with evil

will see it fall on their own heads.

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But I rejoice because of His righteousness.


This is my rewriting of the psalm after reading through in line by line.