15. Everyone tells lies;those who turn from crimeend up ruined.When the Lord noticedthat justice had disappeared,he became very displeased.
16. It disgusted him even moreto learn that no onewould do a thing about it.So with his own powerful arm,he won victories for truth.
17. Justice was the Lord's armour;saving power was his helmet;anger and revengewere his clothes.
18. Now the Lord will get furiousand do to his enemies,both near and far,what they did to his people.
19. He will attack like a floodin a mighty storm.Nations in the west and the eastwill then honour and praisehis wonderful name.
20. The Lord has promised to rescuethe city of Zionand Jacob's descendantswho turn from sin.
21. The Lord says: “My people,I promise to give you my Spiritand my message.These will be my gifts to youand your families for ever.I, the Lord, have spoken.”