How long will the wicked celebrate and be glad?
They shouted, “Master, you are holy and faithful! How long will it be before you judge and punish the people of this earth who killed us?”
that sinful people are happy for only a while.
They sneer and say cruel things, and because of their pride, they make violent threats.
I run to you for protection. Why do you turn me away? Why must enemies mistreat me and make me sad?
You ask how long will I continue to attack you with my sword, then you tell me to put it away and leave you alone.
How much longer, Lord? Will you hide forever? How long will your anger keep burning like fire?
Lord God All-Powerful, how much longer will the prayers of your people make you angry?
Our Lord, will you keep on being angry? Will your angry feelings keep flaming up like fire?
At once, Haman was hanged on the gallows he had built to hang Mordecai, and the king calmed down.
Esther replied, “That evil Haman is the one out to get us!” Haman was terrified, as he looked at the king and the queen.
Our Lord, how long must I beg for your help before you listen? How long before you save us from all this violence?