²⁴ It paws the ground fiercely
    and rushes forward into battle when the ram’s horn blows.

⁸ Their horses are swifter than cheetahs^[a]
    and fiercer than wolves at dusk.
Their charioteers charge from far away.
    Like eagles, they swoop down to devour their prey.

⁹ “On they come, all bent on violence.
    Their hordes advance like a desert wind,
    sweeping captives ahead of them like sand.

²⁰ Should God be notified that I want to speak?
    Can people even speak when they are confused?^[a]

²⁴ When they were discouraged, I smiled at them.
    My look of approval was precious to them.

¹⁶ And even if I summoned him and he responded,
    I’m not sure he would listen to me.