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.”