1We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your mighty miracles.
2God says, "At the time I have planned, I will bring justice against the wicked.
3When the earth quakes and its people live in turmoil, I am the one who keeps its foundations firm.
4"I warned the proud, `Stop your boasting!' I told the wicked, `Don't raise your fists!
5Don't lift your fists in defiance at the heavens or speak with rebellious arrogance.'"
6For no one on earth--from east or west, or even from the wilderness--can raise another person up.
7It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall.
8For the LORD holds a cup in his hand; it is full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours the wine out in judgment, and all the wicked must drink it, draining it to the dregs.
9But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Israel.
10For God says, "I will cut off the strength of the wicked, but I will increase the power of the godly."