A Psalm of David. Plead [my cause,] O LORD, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me.

Vindicate me, O God, And plead my cause against an ungodly nation; Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!

"Therefore let the LORD be judge, and judge between you and me, and see and plead my case, and deliver me out of your hand."

"But as for me, I would seek God, And to God I would commit my cause --

For the LORD will plead their cause, And plunder the soul of those who plunder them.

But, O LORD of hosts, You who judge righteously, Testing the mind and the heart, Let me see Your vengeance on them, For to You I have revealed my cause.

Their Redeemer [is] strong; The LORD of hosts [is] His name. He will thoroughly plead their case, That He may give rest to the land, And disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.

Therefore thus says the LORD: "Behold, I will plead your case and take vengeance for you. I will dry up her sea and make her springs dry.

I will bear the indignation of the LORD, Because I have sinned against Him, Until He pleads my case And executes justice for me. He will bring me forth to the light; I will see His righteousness.

My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word.

Behold, I long for Your precepts; Revive me in Your righteousness.