A Pantoum a Day no. 42

Establish the cause of the righteous,

for you are the righteous God, the soul searcher.

God, your wraparound presence is my shield.

He who tests every heart,

for you are the righteous God, the soul searcher,

You bring victory to all who are pure in heart.

He who tests every heart,

God, your righteousness is revealed when you judge.

You bring victory to all who are pure in heart.

Because of the strength of Your forgiveness,

God, your righteousness is revealed when you judge.

Your anger does not break out every day.

Because of the strength of Your forgiveness,

Establish the cause of the righteous.

Your anger does not break out every day.

God, your wraparound presence is my shield.