The LORDarisesto contend,And standsto judgethe people.
"Becauseof the devastationof the afflicted,becauseof the groaningof the needy,NowI will arise,"saysthe LORD;"I will sethim in the safetyfor which he longs."
Arise,O God,[and] pleadYour own cause;Rememberhow the foolishmanreproachesYou alldaylong.
GodtakesHis standin His own congregation;He judgesin the midstof the rulers.
"Comenow,and let us reasontogether," Saysthe LORD,"Thoughyour sinsare as scarlet,They will be as whiteas snow;Thoughthey are redlike crimson,They will be like wool.
Thussaysyour Lord,the LORD,even your GodWho contendsfor His people,"Behold,I have takenout of your handthe cupof reeling,The chaliceof My anger;You will neverdrinkit again.
For the LORDwill executejudgmentby fireAnd by His swordon allflesh,And those slainby the LORDwill be many.
Let the nationsbe arousedAnd comeup to the valleyof Jehoshaphat,For thereI will sitto judgeAllthe surroundingnations.
Hearnowwhatthe LORDis saying,"Arise,pleadyour casebeforethe mountains,And let the hillshearyour voice.
"Listen,you mountains,to the indictmentof the LORD,And you enduringfoundationsof the earth,Becausethe LORDhas a caseagainstHis people;Even with IsraelHe will dispute.
