But you laugh at them, Lord; you mock all the heathen.
The wicked say to themselves, “God doesn't care! He has closed his eyes and will never see me!”
From his throne in heaven the Lord laughs and mocks their feeble plans.
But the Lord laughs at wicked people, because he knows they will soon be destroyed.
Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.
Rise, Lord God Almighty, and come to my aid; see for yourself, God of Israel! Wake up and punish the heathen; show no mercy to evil traitors!
So when you get into trouble, I will laugh at you. I will make fun of you when terror strikes—
And if he will not listen to them, then tell the whole thing to the church. Finally, if he will not listen to the church, treat him as though he were a pagan or a tax collector.
