33 Their wine is like the poison of snakes. It's like the deadly poison of cobras.
34 The Lord says, "I have kept all of those terrible things stored away. I have kept them sealed up in my strongbox.
35 I punish people. I will pay them back. The time will come when their feet will slip. Their day of trouble is near. Very soon they will be destroyed."
36 The Lord will judge his people. He'll show tender love to those who serve him. He will know when their strength is gone. He'll see that no one at all is left.
37 He'll say, "Where are their gods now? Where is the rock they went to for safety?
38 Where are the gods who ate the fat of their sacrifices? Where are the gods who drank the wine of their drink offerings? Let them rise up to help you! Let them keep you safe!
39 "Look! I am the One! There is no other God except me. I put some people to death. I bring others to life. I have wounded, and I will heal. No one can save you from my powerful hand.