1. O Lord, God of vengeance, God of vengeance, shine forth!
2. Rise up, O Judge of the earth, Render recompense to the proud.
3. How long shall the wicked, O Lord, How long shall the wicked exult?
4. They pour forth words, they speak arrogantly; All who do wickedness vaunt themselves.
5. They crush Your people, O Lord, And afflict Your heritage.
6. They slay the widow and the stranger And murder the orphans.
7. They have said, "The Lord does not see, Nor does the God of Jacob pay heed."
8. Pay heed, you senseless among the people; And when will you understand, stupid ones?
9. He who planted the ear, does He not hear? He who formed the eye, does He not see?
10. He who chastens the nations, will He not rebuke, Even He who teaches man knowledge?
11. The Lord knows the thoughts of man, That they are a mere breath.