He repays them for what they have done, dispensing angry judgment to his adversaries and punishing his enemies. He repays the coastlands.

Too bad for the wicked sinners! For they will get exactly what they deserve.

A baby will play over the hole of a snake; over the nest of a serpent an infant will put his hand.

The sound of battle comes from the city; the sound comes from the temple! It is the sound of the Lord paying back his enemies.

Tell those who panic, “Be strong! Do not fear! Look, your God comes to avenge! With divine retribution he comes to deliver you.”