Remind me of what happened! Let’s debate! You, prove to me that you are right!

All your leaders ran away together – they fled to a distant place; all your refugees were captured together – they were captured without a single arrow being shot.

I am not angry. I wish I could confront some thorns and briers! Then I would march against them for battle; I would set them all on fire,

“I have been inactive for a long time; I kept quiet and held back. Like a woman in labor I groan; I pant and gasp.

The one who vindicates me is close by. Who dares to argue with me? Let us confront each other! Who is my accuser? Let him challenge me!

Look, all his associates will be put to shame; the craftsmen are mere humans. Let them all assemble and take their stand! They will panic and be put to shame.

O sky, rain down from above! Let the clouds send down showers of deliverance! Let the earth absorb it so salvation may grow, and deliverance may sprout up along with it. I, the Lord, create it.