1. Hear therefore, you⌃ kings, and understand; Learn, you⌃ judges of the ends of the earth:
2. Give ear, you⌃ that have dominion over much people, And make your boast in multitudes of nations.
3. Because your dominion was given you from the Lord, And your sovereignty from the Most High; Who shall search out your works, And shall make inquisition of your counsels:
4. Because being officers of his kingdom you⌃ did not judge aright, Neither kept you⌃ law, nor walked after the counsel of God.
5. Awfully and swiftly shall he come upon you; Because a stern judgement befalleth them that be in high place: