³ The Eternal’s anger builds slowly, but His power is great.
    He will not allow the guilty to go free.
His way is in fierce winds and storms;
    the clouds are dust beneath His feet.
⁴ He chastises the oceans, and they all dry up;
    He makes the rushing rivers run dry too.
The lush lands of Bashan and Carmel wither,
    and the beautiful flowers of Lebanon shrivel.
⁵ In response to Him, mountains quake
    and mudslides flow down melting hillsides.
The planet and all who live on it
    are overwhelmed in His presence.
⁶ Who can stand up when His fury finally overflows?
    Who can hold up under the heat of His anger?
His fury flows out like fire,
    strong enough to shatter even the rocks.
⁷ The Eternal One is good,
    a safe shelter in times of trouble.
He cares for those who search for protection in Him.
⁸     But with an overwhelming flood,
He will make a complete end to his enemies.
    He will chase His foes into oblivion.