1. From east to west,the powerful Lord Godhas been calling togethereveryone on earth.
2. God shines brightly from Zion,the most beautiful city.
3. Our God approaches,but not silently;a flaming fire comes first,and a storm surrounds him.
4. God comes to judge his people.He shouts to the heavensand to the earth,
5. “Call my followers together!They offered me a sacrifice,and we made an agreement.”
6. The heavens announce,“God is the judge,and he is always honest.”
7. My people, I am God!Israel, I am your God.Listen to my chargesagainst you.
8. Although you offer sacrificesand always bring gifts,
9. I won't accept your offeringsof bulls and goats.
10. Every animal in the forestbelongs to me,and so do the cattleon a thousand hills.
11. I know all the birdsin the mountains,and every wild creatureis in my care.
12. If I were hungry,I wouldn't tell you,because I own the worldand everything in it.
13. I don't eat the meat of bullsor drink the blood of goats.
14. I am God Most High!The only sacrifice I wantis for you to be thankfuland to keep your word.
15. Pray to me in time of trouble.I will rescue you,and you will honour me.
16. But to the wicked I say:“You don't have the rightto mention my laws or claimto keep our agreement!