2 God does not tolerate rivals. The Lord takes revenge.The Lord takes revenge and is full of anger.The Lord takes revenge against his enemiesand holds a grudge against his foes.
3 The Lord is patient and has great strength.The Lord will never let the guilty go unpunished.Raging winds and storms mark his path,and clouds are the dust from his feet.
4 He yells at the sea and makes it dry.He dries up all the rivers.Bashan and Carmel wither.The flowers of Lebanon wither.
5 The mountains quake because of him.The hills melt.The earth draws back in his presence.The world and all who live in it draw back as well.
6 Who can stand in the presence of his rage?Who can oppose his burning anger?He pours out his rage like fireand smashes the rocky cliffs.
7 The Lord is good.⌊He is⌋ a fortress in the day of trouble.He knows those who seek shelter in him.
8 He will put an end to Ninevehwith a devastating flood.He will pursue his enemies with darkness.