1 At that time the Lord will punishwith his destructive, great, and powerful swordLeviathan the fast-moving serpent,Leviathan the squirming serpent;he will kill the sea monster.
2 When that time comes,sing about a delightful vineyard!
3 I, the Lord, protect it;I water it regularly.I guard it night and day,so no one can harm it.
4 I am not angry.I wish I could confront some thorns and briers!Then I would march against them for battle;I would set them all on fire,
5 unless they became my subjectsand made peace with me;let them make peace with me.
6 The time is coming when Jacob will take root;Israel will blossom and grow branches.The produce will fill the surface of the world.
7 Has the Lord struck down Israel like he did their oppressors?Has Israel been killed like their enemies?