1. O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongs—O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth!
2. Rise up, O Judge of the earth;Render punishment to the proud.
3. Lord, how long will the wicked,How long will the wicked triumph?
4. They utter speech, and speak insolent things;All the workers of iniquity boast in themselves.
5. They break in pieces Your people, O Lord,And afflict Your heritage.
6. They slay the widow and the stranger,And murder the fatherless.
7. Yet they say, “The Lord does not see,Nor does the God of Jacob understand.”
8. Understand, you senseless among the people;And you fools, when will you be wise?