Listen in silence before me

Oh lands beyond the sea

Bring your strongest arguments

Come now and speak

The court is ready for your case

Who has stirred up this one

From the east whom victory

Meets at every step?



It's I, the Lord, I'm the first and the last



God has given him victory

Over many nations

And permitted him

To trample kings underfoot

To put entire armies to the sword

Who has done such mighty deeds

Directing the affair of generations

Of mankind as they march by?



See all your angry enemies

Lie confused and shattered

Anyone opposing you will die

You will look for them in vain

They will all be gone

I am holding you by your right hand

I, the Lord your God

And I say to you, don't be afraid