May they disappear like water down a drain. May they be crushed like weeds on a path.
The wicked become angry when they see this. They grind their teeth in anger, but then they disappear. They will never get what they want most.
People will lose their courage. Fear will make them weak.
They sharpen their tongues to use like swords. They aim their poisonous words like arrows.
The commanders of Edom will tremble. The leaders of Moab will be afraid. The people of Canaan will lose courage.
My strength is gone, like water poured out on the ground. My bones have separated. My courage is gone.
Then even your bravest men will be frightened, because all the Israelites know that your father is a powerful soldier and that his men are very brave.
They were like roaring lions, like growling lions with broken teeth—
Lord, the victory is yours! You are so good to your people. Selah