A Hymn of Solomon (#10)

Psalm 10: 1 - 8 (translated by R.B. Wright, 1985)
Happy is the man whom the Lord remembers with rebuking,
and protects from the evil way with a whip
(that he may) be cleansed from sin that it may not increase.
The one who prepares (his) back for the whip shall be purified,
for the Lord is good to those who endure discipline.
For He will straighten the ways of the righteous,
and will not bend (them) by discipline;
and the mercy of the Lord is upon those who truly love Him.
And the Lord will remember His servants in mercy,
for the testimony of it (is) in the Law of the eternal covenant,
and the testimony of the Lord (is) in the ways of men in (His) supervision.
Our Lord is just and holy in His judgments forever,
and Israel shall praise the Lord's name in joy.
And the devout shall give thanks in the assembly of the people,
and God will be merciful to the poor to the joy of Israel.
For God is good and merciful forever,
and the synagogues of Israel will glorify the Lord's name.
The Lord's salvation (be) upon the house of Israel
(that they may be) happy forever.