20. Those who serve God to please him are accepted;their petition reaches the clouds.
21. The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds;it does not rest till it reaches its goal;Nor will it withdraw till the Most High responds,
22. judges justly and affirms the right.God indeed will not delay,and like a warrior, will not be stillTill he breaks the backs of the merciless
23. and wreaks vengeance upon the nations;Till he destroys the scepter of the proud,and cuts off the staff of the wicked;
24. Till he requites everyone according to their deeds,and repays them according to their thoughts;
25. Till he defends the cause of his people,and makes them glad by his salvation.
26. Welcome is his mercy in time of distressas rain clouds in time of drought.