to execute the judgment written against them. This is the glorious privilege of his faithful ones. Praise the Lord!
O Babylon, you will be destroyed. Happy is the one who pays you back for what you have done to us.
He has made his people strong, honoring his faithful ones— the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the Lord!
They will live safely in Israel and build homes and plant vineyards. And when I punish the neighboring nations that treated them with contempt, they will know that I am the Lord their God.”
I will abolish your idol shrines with their Asherah poles and destroy your pagan cities.
when I sharpen my flashing sword and begin to carry out justice, I will take revenge on my enemies and repay those who reject me.
Those who are victorious will sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.