Then all at once the Almighty awakened as though he had been asleep. Like a mighty man he arose, roaring into action!
So wake up, Lord God! Why would you sleep when we’re in trouble? Are you forsaking us forever?
Yahweh, arise in your anger against the anger of my enemies. Awaken your fury and stand up for me! Execute the judgment you have decreed against them.
soon to disappear like a dream when one awakes. When the rooster crows, Lord God, you’ll despise their life of fantasies.
Awake, God, awake! Arm of Yahweh, put on your robe of strength! Awake and do the works of power as in ancient days, as in generations past! Wasn’t it you who smashed the sea monster to pieces, who pierced the dragon in generations long ago?