The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 7

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 7 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto HaShem, concerning Cush a Benjamite.” — the complete text of all 18 verses is below, free to read online.

1Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto HaShem, concerning Cush a Benjamite.

2O HaShem my G-d, in Thee have I taken refuge; save me from all them that pursue me, and deliver me;

3Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver.

4O HaShem my G-d, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands;

5If I have requited him that did evil unto me, or spoiled mine adversary unto emptiness;

6Let the enemy pursue my soul, and overtake it, and tread my life down to the earth; yea, let him lay my glory in the dust. Selah

7Arise, O HaShem, in Thine anger, lift up Thyself in indignation against mine adversaries; yea, awake for me at the judgment which Thou hast commanded.

8And let the congregation of the peoples compass Thee about, and over them return Thou on high.

9O HaShem, who ministerest judgment to the peoples, judge me, O HaShem, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.

10Oh that a full measure of evil might come upon the wicked, and that Thou wouldest establish the righteous; for the righteous G-d trieth the heart and reins.

11My shield is with G-d, who saveth the upright in heart.

12G-d is a righteous judge, yea, a G-d that hath indignation every day:

13If a man turn not, He will whet His sword, He hath bent His bow, and made it ready;

14He hath also prepared for him the weapons of death, yea, His arrows which He made sharp.

15Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; yea, he conceiveth mischief, and bringeth forth falsehood.

16He hath digged a pit, and hollowed it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.

17His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violence shall come down upon his own pate.

18I will give thanks unto HaShem according to His righteousness; and will sing praise to the name of HaShem Most High.

18 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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