Translations
Modern
Awake and rise to my defense, to my cause, my God and my Lord!
Traditional
Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my Lord.
Literal
Rouse Yourself, and awaken to my judgment, my God and my Lord, to my cause!
Latin
Exsurge et intende judicio meo, Deus meus; et Dominus meus, in causam meam.
Original
Hebrew
English
Awake and rise to my defense, to my cause, my God and my Lord!
Notes
In this prayer for justice, the psalmist faces a crisis so great that only the Lord can resolve it. The psalmist chooses the right path and believes that vengeance belongs to the Lord.
God’s patience allows the wicked to continue in their evil ways. Because of this, their hearts grow harder and they find reasons to justify their behavior.
In this lament, the Lord's troubled servant asks God to notice his situation and defend him.
Theme notes and profiles
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Enemy: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: Importunity In