10. They make fun of rulersand laugh at fortresses,while building earth moundsso they can capture cities.
11. Then suddenly they disappearlike a gust of wind—those sinful people who worshiptheir own strength.
12. Holy Lord God, mighty rock,you are eternal,and we are safe from death.You are using those Babyloniansto judge and punish others.
13. But you can't stand sin or wrong.So don't sit by in silencewhile they gobble up peoplewho are better than they are.
14. The people you put on this earthare like fish or reptileswithout a leader.
15. Then an enemy comes alongand takes them captivewith hooks and nets.It makes him so happy
16. that he offers sacrificesto his fishing nets,because they make him richand provide choice foods.
17. Will he keep hauling in his netsand destroying nationswithout showing mercy?