24. Without inquiry he shatters the mighty,and appoints others in their place,
25. Thus he discerns their works;overnight they are crushed.
26. Where the wicked are, he strikes them,in a place where all can see,
27. Because they turned away from himand did not understand his ways at all:
28. And made the cry of the poor reach him,so that he heard the cry of the afflicted.
29. If he is silent, who then can condemn?If he hides his face, who then can behold him,whether nation or individual?
30. Let an impious man not rule,nor those who ensnare their people.
31. Should anyone say to God,“I accept my punishment; I will offend no more;