Psalm 28

Repay them according to their work,
and according to the evil of their deeds;
repay them according to the work of their hands;
render them their due reward.
Because they do not regard the works of the Lord,
or the work of his hands,
he will break them down and build them up no more.

This may well be our judgment, even our prayer.

It may be a righteous judgment and fair return for evil done.

But how does this conform with, "forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us"?

We are all free-riders in the economy of grace.

Each of us should tremble to receive our due reward.

How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light. (Psalm 36)

Psalm 28