3 Why do you let me see iniquity? why do you simply gaze at evil? Destruction and violence are before me; [AB] there is strife and discord.

4 This is why the law is numb [2] and justice never comes, For the wicked surround the just; [AC] this is why justice comes forth perverted.

5 t[3] Look over the nations and see! Be utterly amazed! For a work is being done in your days that you would not believe, were it told. [AD]