23. God doesn't need to bring charges against men. He knows they are guilty. So he doesn't need to have them appear in his court to be judged.
24. He destroys the mighty without asking them questions in court. Then he sets others up in their places.
25. He knows what they do. So he crushes them during the night.
26. He punishes them for the sins they commit. He does it where everyone can see them.
27. That's because they turned away from following him. They didn't have respect for anything he does.
28. They caused poor people to cry out to him. He heard the cries of those who were in need.
29. But if he remains silent, who can judge him? If he turns his face away, who can see him? He rules over people and nations alike.