So I will laugh at you when you are in danger. I will make fun of you when hard times come.
The God who sits on his throne in heaven laughs. The Lord makes fun of those rulers and their plans.
But the Lord laughs at those who do evil. He knows the day is coming when he will judge them.
But you laugh at them, Lord. You make fun of all those nations.
What sinners are afraid of will catch up with them. But those who do right will get what they want.
A person is praised for how wise they are. But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.
Those who make fun of others will be judged. Foolish people will be punished.
He makes fun of proud people who make fun of others. But he gives grace to those who are humble and treated badly.
Trouble will catch up with him in an instant. He will suddenly be destroyed, and nothing can save him.
I tell you, not one of those people who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.’ ”
It pleased the Lord to give you success and to cause there to be many of you. But it will please him just as much to wipe you out and destroy you. You will be removed from the land you are entering to take as your own.
Go and cry out to the gods you have chosen. Let them save you when you get into trouble!”