12 Do something, Lord God,and use your powerful armto help those in need.
13 The wicked don't respect you.In their hearts they say,“God won't punish us!”
14 But you see the troubleand the distress,and you will do something.The poor can count on you,and so can orphans.
15 Now break the armsof all merciless people.Punish them for doing wrongand make them stop.
16 Our Lord, you will always rule,but nations will vanishfrom the earth.
17 You listen to the longingsof those who suffer.You offer them hope,and you pay attentionto their cries for help.
18 You defend orphansand everyone else in need,so that no one on earthcan terrify others again.