36 “The Lord will judge his people. They are his servants, and he will show them mercy. He will see that their power is gone. He will see that they are all helpless— the slaves and free people too.
37 Then the Lord will say, ‘Where are the false gods? Where is the “rock” that you ran to for protection?
38 Those false gods ate the fat of your sacrifices. And they drank the wine of your offerings. So let them get up and help you! Let them protect you!
39 “‘Now, see that I, and only I, am God! There is no other God! I put people to death, and I let people live. I can hurt people, and I can make them well. No one can save another person from my power!
40 I raise my hand toward heaven and make this promise. As surely as I live forever, these things will happen!
41 I swear, I will sharpen my flashing sword. I will use it to punish my enemies. I will give them the punishment they deserve.
42 My enemies will be killed and taken as prisoners. My arrows will be covered with their blood. My sword will cut off the heads of their soldiers.’