17The righteous cry, and the Lord hears them *
and delivers them from all their troubles.
18The Lord is near to the brokenhearted *
and will save those whose spirits are crushed.
19Many are the troubles of the righteous, *
but the Lord will deliver him out of them all.
20He will keep safe all his bones; *
not one of them shall be broken.
21Evil shall slay the wicked, *
and those who hate the righteous will be punished.
22The Lord ransoms the life of his servants, *
and none will be punished who trust in him.
Seventh Day: Morning Prayer
35Judica, Domine
1Fight those who fight me, O Lord; *
attack those who are attacking me.
2Take up shield and armor *
and rise up to help me.
3Draw the sword and bar the way against those who pursue me; *
say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”
4Let those who seek after my life be shamed and humbled; *
let those who plot my ruin fall back and be dismayed.
5Let them be like chaff before the wind, *
and let the angel of the Lord drive them away.
