But the Lord stands besides me like a great warrior. Before Him my persecutors will stumble. They cannot defeat me. They will fail thoroughly humiliated. Their dishonor will never be forgotten. O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, You test the righteous, and You examine the deepest thoughts and secrets. Let me see Your vengeance against them, for I have committed my cause to You. Sing unto the Lord! Praise the Lord! For though I was poor and needy, He rescued me from my oppressors. (vv. 11-13, NLT)