1 Hear therefore, you⌃ kings, and understand; Learn, you⌃ judges of the ends of the earth:
2 Give ear, you⌃ that have dominion over much people, And make your boast in multitudes of nations.
3 Because your dominion was given you from the Lord, And your sovereignty from the Most High; Who shall search out your works, And shall make inquisition of your counsels:
4 Because being officers of his kingdom you⌃ did not judge aright, Neither kept you⌃ law, nor walked after the counsel of God.
5 Awfully and swiftly shall he come upon you; Because a stern judgement befalleth them that be in high place: