⁴¹ when I sharpen my flashing sword^(A)
    and my hand grasps it in judgment,
I will take vengeance^(B) on my adversaries
    and repay those who hate me.^(C)
42 I will make my arrows drunk with blood,^(D)
    while my sword devours flesh:^(E)
the blood of the slain and the captives,
    the heads of the enemy leaders.”

⁴³ Rejoice,^(F) you nations, with his people,^[a][b]
    for he will avenge the blood of his servants;^(G)
he will take vengeance on his enemies^(H)
    and make atonement for his land and people.^(I)

²⁴ Therefore the Lord, the Lord Almighty,
    the Mighty One^(A) of Israel, declares:
“Ah! I will vent my wrath on my foes
    and avenge^(B) myself on my enemies.^(C)

⁸ I am about to pour out my wrath^(A) on you
    and spend my anger against you.
I will judge you according to your conduct
    and repay you for all your detestable practices.^(B)
9 I will not look on you with pity;
    I will not spare you.^(C)
I will repay you for your conduct
    and for the detestable practices among you.^(D)