15. Truth cannot be found anywhere.And people who refuse to do evil are attacked.The Lord looked and could not find any justice.And he was displeased.
16. He could not find anyone to help the people.He was surprised that there was no one to help.So the Lord used his own power to save the people.His own goodness gave him strength.
17. The Lord covered himself with goodness like armor.He put on the helmet of salvation.He put on the clothes of punishment.And he put on the coat of his strong love.
18. The Lord will pay back his enemies for what they have done.He will show his anger to those who were against him.He will punish the people in faraway places.He will give them the punishment they should have.
19. Then people from the west will fear the Lord.People in the east will fear his glory.The Lord will come quickly like a fast-flowing river,driven by the breath of the Lord.
20. “Then a close relative who will save you will come to Jerusalem.He will come to the people of Jacob who sinned but turned back to God,”says the Lord.
21. The Lord says, “I will make an agreement with these people. I promise that my Spirit and my words that I give you will never leave you. They will be with your children and your grandchildren. They will be with you now and forever.”