But Lord, you laugh at them. You scoff at all the hostile nations.
The wicked think, “God isn’t watching us! He has closed his eyes and won’t even see what we do!”
But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.
But the Lord just laughs, for he sees their day of judgment coming.
Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth.
O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, wake up and punish those hostile nations. Show no mercy to wicked traitors. Interlude
So I will laugh when you are in trouble! I will mock you when disaster overtakes you—
If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.