1. Hodinu l'cha Elohim (Unto thee, Elohim, do we give thanks). Hodinu; that Thy Shem is near Thy wondrous works declare.
2. [3] I shall seize the mo'ed (appointed time, Chabakuk 2:3) I will judge uprightly.
3. [4] Eretz and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolving; I, even I, hold up the ammudim (pillars) of it. Selah.
4. [5] I said unto the hollelim (arrogant), Deal not boastfully; and to the resha'im, Lift not up the keren;
5. [6] Lift not up your keren on high; speak not with a stiff neck.
6. [7] For promotion cometh lo (not) from the east, nor from the west, nor from the desert.