¹⁶ When evil men are in power, wrongdoing is increased; but the upright will have pleasure when they see their downfall.

¹¹ My eyes have seen trouble come on my haters; my ears have news of the fate of the evil-doers who have come up against me.

⁸ Only with your eyes will you see the reward of the evil-doers.

¹⁰ The upright man will be glad when he sees their punishment; his feet will be washed in the blood of the evil-doer.

³⁶ But he came to an end, and there was no sign of him; I made a search for him and he was not there.

³⁴ Be waiting for the Lord, and keep his way; and you will be lifted up, and have the land for your heritage: when the evil-doers are cut off, you will see it.

²⁰ Be glad over her, heaven, and you saints, and Apostles, and prophets; because she has been judged by God on your account.

⁴ What man is there who will not have fear before you, O Lord, and give glory to your name? because you only are holy; for all the nations will come and give worship before you; for your righteousness has been made clear.

² When the upright have power, the people are glad; when an evil man is ruler, grief comes on the people.

⁸ His heart is resting safely, he will have no fear, till he sees trouble come on his haters.

⁹ For see! your haters, O Lord, will be put to death; all the workers of evil will be put to flight;