2:1 Those who devise sinful plans are as good as dead,
those who dream about doing evil as they lie in bed.
As soon as morning dawns they carry out their plans,
because they have the power to do so.
3:8 But I
and have a strong commitment to justice.
This enables me to confront Jacob with its rebellion,
and Israel with its sin.
7:16 Nations will see this and be disappointed by
they will put their hands over their mouths,
and act as if they were deaf.
7:3 They are determined to be experts at doing evil;
government officials and judges take bribes,
prominent men make demands,
and they all do what is necessary to satisfy them.
4:8 As for you, watchtower for the flock,
fortress of Daughter Zion
your former dominion will be restored,
the sovereignty that belongs to Daughter Jerusalem.
5:6 They will rule
the land of Nimrod
Our king
should they attempt to invade our land
and try to set foot in our territory.
4:10 Twist and strain,
For you will leave the city
and live in the open field.
You will go to Babylon,
but there you will be rescued.
There the Lord will deliver
from the power