Psalms 20:8

They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

They are brought down and fallen. According to their objects of confidence respectively, so is the portion of the world and of the Church. Already faith sees the triumph of the godly and the overthrow of their enemies.

We are risen - implying that previously the godly were fallen, and their enemies had the upper hand. Faith sees this anomaly reversed, and the right order established.