They repay me evil for the good I have done; I am overwhelmed with sorrow.

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

All day long I feel humiliated and am overwhelmed with shame,

They are bubbling with joy as they walk in procession and enter the royal palace.

Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.

I will hurry off to a place that is safe from the strong wind and the gale.”

They mock and say evil things; they proudly threaten violence.

Yes, my spirit was bitter, and my insides felt sharp pain.

He rained hail down on their cattle, and hurled lightning bolts down on their livestock.

God heard and was angry; he completely rejected Israel.

But my people did not obey me; Israel did not submit to me.

You withdrew all your fury; you turned back from your raging anger.

The Lord reigns! Let the earth be happy! Let the many coastlands rejoice!

When they were few in number, just a very few, and resident aliens within it,

The shackles hurt his feet; his neck was placed in an iron collar,

When he led his people out, they rejoiced; his chosen ones shouted with joy.

I am so starved my knees shake; I have turned into skin and bones.

His work is majestic and glorious, and his faithfulness endures forever.

This has been my practice, for I observe your precepts.

I consider my actions and follow your rules.