O Lord God, You to whom vengeance belongs
O God who avenges, shine forth
Rise up, O Righteous Judge of the earth
Pay back to the proud what they deserve

How long, O Lord, will the wicked
How long will the wicked be in triumph?
How long can they say "The Lord does not see"
How long can they think you do not notice?

He who made the ear, does He not hear?
He who formed the eye, does He not see?
He who smites the nations, does He not punish?
He who teaches man knowledge?

Take notice, you senseless among the people
You fools, when will you understand?

The Lord knows the thoughts of man, that they are a mere breath
The Lord knows all human plans; that they are futile

The wicked band together against the righteous
And condemn the innocent to death
They pour out words, speaking arrogant things
All who do evil boast proudly
He will turn their own wickedness upon them
And destroy them by means of their own evil
He will repay them for their sins
And destroy them for their wickedness

Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord
The one you teach from your law
You grant them relief from days of trouble
Till a pit is dug for the wicked
For the Lord will not reject his people
He will never forsake his inheritance
Judgment will again be righteous
And the upright in heart will follow it

The great day of the Lord is near -- near and coming quickly
The cry on that day is bitter; the Mighty Warrior shouts his battle cry

Lord, arise!

Psalm 94, Zephaniah 1