1. The Lord is a God who punishes.God, show your greatness and punish!
2. Rise up, Judge of the earth,and give the proud what they deserve.
3. How long will the wicked be happy?How long, Lord?
4. They are full of proud words;those who do evil brag about what they have done.
5. Lord, they crush your peopleand make your children suffer.
6. They kill widows and foreignersand murder orphans.
7. They say, “The Lord doesn’t see;the God of Jacob doesn’t notice.”
8. You stupid ones among the people, pay attention.You fools, when will you understand?
9. Can’t the creator of ears hear?Can’t the maker of eyes see?
10. Won’t the one who corrects nations punish you?Doesn’t the teacher of people know everything?
11. The Lord knows what people think.He knows their thoughts are just a puff of wind.
12. Lord, those you correct are happy;you teach them from your law.
13. You give them rest from times of troubleuntil a pit is dug for the wicked.