¹ The Lord is a God who avenges. O God who avenges, shine forth. ² Rise up, Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve. ³ How long, Lord, will the wicked, how long will the wicked be jubilant? ⁴ They pour out arrogant words; all the evildoers are full of boasting. ⁵ They crush your people, Lord; they oppress your inheritance. ⁶ They slay the widow and the foreigner; they murder the fatherless. ⁷ They say, “The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob takes no notice.” ⁸ Take notice, you senseless ones among the people; you fools, when will you become wise?