The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?”
The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.
When the earth quakes and its people live in turmoil, I am the one who keeps its foundations firm. Interlude
But these oppressors know nothing; they are so ignorant! They wander about in darkness, while the whole world is shaken to the core.
Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes.
But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the Lord must turn away from evil.”