1 May God arise, may his enemies be scattered;
.may his foes flee before him.
2 May you blow them away like smoke -
.as wax melts before the fire,
.may the wicked perish before God.
3 But may the righteous be glad
.and rejoice before God;
.may they be happy and joyful.


4 Sing to God, sing in praise of his name,
.extol him who rides on the clouds;
.rejoice before him - his name is the Lord.
5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,
.is God in his holy dwelling.
6 God sets the lonely in families,
.he leads out the prisoners with singing;
.but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.