Chapter XCV Summary
The speaker wishes they could cry like a cloud to ease their heartache. They ask who gave the sinners permission to act wickedly. Judgement will come to the sinners. The righteous are told not to fear the sinners. The Lord will give the sinners to the righteous for judgement. Woe to those who curse others, for healing will be far from them. Woe to those who harm their neighbors, for they will be treated the same way. Woe to those who lie and act unjustly, for they will suddenly perish. Woe to the sinners who persecute the righteous, for they will be persecuted in return with a heavy burden.
If only my eyes were like clouds full of water, so I could cry for you and let my tears fall like rain. Then maybe I could find some relief from the pain in my heart.
2Who gave you permission to insult and do wrong? Because of this, punishment will catch up to you, sinners.
3Do not be afraid of the wicked, you who are righteous. The Lord will again hand them over to you, so you can judge them as you wish.
4Woe to you who pronounce irreversible curses: Because of your sins, healing will be far from you.
5Woe to you who treat your neighbor badly, for you will be treated the same way you treat others.
6Woe to you, false witnesses, and to those who dish out injustice. You will suddenly be destroyed.
7Woe to you, sinners, for you persecute the righteous. You will be handed over and persecuted because of your injustice, and the burden will be heavy on you.