a prayer from Psalm 109

Oh God, whom I praise,

don’t stand silent while liars

gather like dogs to get me, 

barking their hate and nipping my heels for no reason.

Is there no justice for their injustice against me?

Punish them, humiliate them, 

make them reap what they have sown.

I know that your ways are not my ways,

Yet you gave me a heart that longs for justice…

How long will you allow evil to prosper over the good?

My mouth is full of great praise for God,

For he stands beside the needy,

ready to rescue them from the unjust.

Oh God, I’m ready for your rescue.