38. Where are the gods who ate the fat from their sacrificesand drank the wine from their wine offerings?Let them come to help you!Let them be your refuge!”
39. See, I am the only God.There are no others.I kill, and I make alive.I wound, and I heal,and no one can rescue you from my power.
40. I raise my hand toward heaven and solemnly swear:As surely as I live forever,
41. I will sharpen my flashing swordand take justice into my own hands.Then I will take revenge on my enemiesand pay back those who hate me.
42. My arrows will drip with bloodfrom those who were killed and taken captive.My sword will cut off the headsof the enemy who vowed to fight.
43. Joyfully sing with the Lord’s people, you nations,because he will take revenge for the death of his servants.He will get even with his enemiesand make peace for his people’s land.