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Psalm 37:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

but the Lord laughs and knows their time is coming soon.

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Everyone, from east to west, is overwhelmed with horror.

In heaven the LORD laughs as he sits on his throne, making fun of the nations.

“So when you are struck by some terrible disaster,

The LORD All-Powerful has chosen a day when those who are proud and conceited will be put down.

Kill the soldiers of Babylonia, because the time has come for them to be punished.

And now, you evil and wicked ruler of Israel, your day of final punishment is almost here.

You wicked Ammonites see false visions and believe untrue messages. But your day of punishment is coming soon, and my sword will slaughter you!

As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD will kill Saul, or Saul will die a natural death or be killed in battle.