7 The Lord is good,a haven in a day of distress.He acknowledges those who take refuge in him.
8 With a rushing flood, he will utterly destroy her placeand pursue his enemies into darkness.
9 What are you plotting against the Lord?He is one who can annihilate!Distress will not arise twice.
10 They are tangled up like thorns,like drunkards in their cups.They are consumed like stubblethat is entirely dried up.
11 From you goes outone who plots evil against the Lord—a worthless counselor!
12 The Lord proclaims:Though once they were a healthy and numerous force,they have been cut off and have disappeared.I have afflicted you;I won’t afflict you further, Zion.
13 Now I will break off his yoke from youand tear off your chains.