12 Let them announcehis praises everywhere.
13 The Lord is marching outlike an angry soldier,shouting with all his mightwhile attacking his enemies.
14 For a long time, I, the Lord,have held my temper;now I will cry out and groanlike a woman giving birth.
15 I will destroy the mountainsand what grows on them;I will dry up rivers and ponds.
16 I will lead the blind on roadsthey have never known;I will guide them on pathsthey have never traveled.Their road is dark and rough,but I will give lightto keep them from stumbling.This is my solemn promise.
17 Everyone who worships idolsas though they were godswill be terribly ashamed.
18 You people are deaf and blind,but the Lord commands youto listen and to see.