[1] The Mighty One, God, is the LORD; He has spoken and summoned the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. [2] Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God has shined. [3] Our God will come, and will not keep silent; a fire consumes before Him, and a strong tempest is around Him. [4] He calls to the heavens above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people: [5] "Gather My faithful ones together to Me, those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice." [6] The heavens will declare His righteousness, for God Himself is judge. Selah [7] "Hear, O My people, and I will speak, O Israel, and I will testify against you; I am God, even your God. [8] I will not reprove you for your sacrifices or for your burnt offerings that are continually before Me. [9] I will take no young bull out of your house, nor male goats out of your folds. [10] For every wild animal of the forest is Mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. [11] I know every bird of the mountains, and the creatures that move in the field are Mine. [12] If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is Mine, and all its fullness. [13] Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? [14] Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and pay your vows to the Most High, [15] and call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will glorify Me." [16] But to the wicked God says: "What right have you to declare My statutes, or take My covenant in your mouth? [17] You hate instruction, and cast My words behind you. [18] When you see a thief, you are pleased, and have a share in those who commit adultery. [19] You let loose your mouth to evil, and your tongue is bound to deceit. [20] You sit and speak against your brother; you accuse your own mother's son. [21] These things have you done, and I kept silent; you thought that I was indeed like you; but I will reprove you and make a case before your eyes. [22] "Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver: [23] Whoever sacrifices a thank offering glorifies Me and makes a way; I will show him the salvation of God."
