GOD’S PEOPLE VINDICATED

7 The path of the righteous is level;d

you clear a straight path for the righteous.

8 Yes, Lord, we wait for you

in the path of your judgments.

Our desire is for your name and renown.e

9 I long for you in the night;f

yes, my spirit within me diligently seeks you,

for when your judgments are in the land,

the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

10 But if the wicked man is shown favor,

he does not learn righteousness.

In a righteous land he acts unjustly

and does not see the majesty of the Lord.

11 Lord, your hand is lifted up to take action,

but they do not see it.

Let them see your zeal for your people

and be put to shame.

Let fire consume your adversaries.