36 aFor Yahweh will render justice to His people,
bAnd will have compassion on His slaves,
When He sees that their strength is gone,
And there is none remaining, bond or free.
37 And He will say, ‘aWhere are their gods,
The rock in which they sought refuge?
38 aWho ate the fat of their sacrifices,
And drank the wine of their drink offering?
bLet them rise up and help you,
Let them be your hiding place!
39 aSee now that I, I am He,
bAnd there is no god besides Me;
cIt is I who put to death and give life.
dI have wounded, and it is I who heal,
eAnd there is no one who can deliver from My hand.
40 Indeed, aI lift up My hand to heaven,
And say, as I live forever,
41 aIf I sharpen My flashing sword,
And My hand takes hold on judgment,
bI will render vengeance on My adversaries,
And I will repay those who hate Me.
42 aI will make My arrows drunk with blood,
bAnd My sword will devour flesh,
With the blood of the slain and the captives,
From the long‑haired leaders of the enemy.’
43 aO nations, cause His people to shout for joy;
bFor He will avenge the blood of His slaves,
cAnd He will render vengeance on His adversaries,
dAnd He will atone for His land and His people.”