The whole earth is in the hands of the wicked, and God blinds the eyes of the judges. If he’s not the one who does it, who is?

世界交在恶人手中；蒙蔽世界审判官的脸，若不是他，是谁呢？

世界交在恶人手中；他蒙蔽世界审判官的脸，若不是他，那么是谁呢？

世界交在恶人手中；他蒙蔽世界审判官的脸，若不是他，那么是谁呢？

大地落入恶人手中，蒙敝审判官眼睛的不是祂是谁？

全世界交在恶人的手中，他蒙蔽世上审判官的脸，如果不是他，那么是谁呢？

世界交在惡人手中；蒙蔽世界審判官的臉，若不是他，是誰呢？

世界交在惡人手中；他蒙蔽世界審判官的臉，若不是他，那麼是誰呢？

世界交在惡人手中；他蒙蔽世界審判官的臉，若不是他，那麼是誰呢？

大地落入惡人手中，蒙蔽審判官眼睛的不是祂是誰？

全世界交在惡人的手中，他蒙蔽世上審判官的臉，如果不是他，那麼是誰呢？

地上交於惡人手中；地上審判官的臉、是他蒙蔽着；若不是他，那麼是誰呢？

世界付於惡人之手、蒙蔽鞫者之面、為之者、非上帝而誰、

當今之世、惡人當路、良吏韜晦、使之者非主而誰。

世界付於惡人手、治世之人、面俱蒙蔽、使之者非天主而誰、

When a land falls into the hands of the wicked, he blindfolds its judges. If it is not he, then who is it?

Suppose a nation falls into the power of sinful people. Then God makes its judges blind to the truth. If he isn’t the one doing it, who is?

The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; he covers the faces of its judges— if it is not he, who then is it?

The earth is handed over to the wicked; he blindfolds its judges. If it isn’t he, then who is it?

The earth is handed over to the wicked; He covers the faces of its judges. If it is not He, then who is it?

The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If it is not He, who else could it be?

The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; He covereth the faces of the judges thereof: If it be not he, who then is it?

The earth is handed over to the wicked; He blindfolds its judges. If it isn’t He, then who is it?

The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where,[ and] who[ is] he?

If a land has been given into the hand of a wicked man, he covers the faces of its judges; if it is not he, then who is it?

The earth is given into the hand of the wicked. He covers the faces of its judges. If not he, then who is it?

What do you gain by oppressing me? Why do you reject me, the work of your own hands, while smiling on the schemes of the wicked?

Can anyone claim otherwise? Who can prove me wrong?”

Are we only fish to be caught and killed? Are we only sea creatures that have no leader?Must we be strung up on their hooks and caught in their nets while they rejoice and celebrate?Then they will worship their nets and burn incense in front of them.“ These nets are the gods who have made us rich!” they will claim.Will you let them get away with this forever? Will they succeed forever in their heartless conquests?

Your Majesty, the Most High God gave sovereignty, majesty, glory, and honor to your predecessor, Nebuchadnezzar.He made him so great that people of all races and nations and languages trembled before him in fear. He killed those he wanted to kill and spared those he wanted to spare. He honored those he wanted to honor and disgraced those he wanted to disgrace.But when his heart and mind were puffed up with arrogance, he was brought down from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.He was driven from human society. He was given the mind of a wild animal, and he lived among the wild donkeys. He ate grass like a cow, and he was drenched with the dew of heaven, until he learned that the Most High God rules over the kingdoms of the world and appoints anyone he desires to rule over them.

Afterward Mordecai returned to the palace gate, but Haman hurried home dejected and completely humiliated.

“ Why do the wicked prosper, growing old and powerful?They live to see their children grow up and settle down, and they enjoy their grandchildren.Their homes are safe from every fear, and God does not punish them.Their bulls never fail to breed. Their cows bear calves and never miscarry.They let their children frisk about like lambs. Their little ones skip and dance.They sing with tambourine and harp. They celebrate to the sound of the flute.They spend their days in prosperity, then go down to the grave in peace.And yet they say to God,‘ Go away. We want no part of you and your ways.Who is the Almighty, and why should we obey him? What good will it do us to pray?’

In despair he fell on the couch where Queen Esther was reclining, just as the king was returning from the palace garden. The king exclaimed,“ Will he even assault the queen right here in the palace, before my very eyes?” And as soon as the king spoke, his attendants covered Haman’s face, signaling his doom.

David walked up the road to the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went. His head was covered and his feet were bare as a sign of mourning. And the people who were with him covered their heads and wept as they climbed the hill.

By the power of your hand, O Lord, destroy those who look to this world for their reward. But satisfy the hunger of your treasured ones. May their children have plenty, leaving an inheritance for their descendants.

But robbers are left in peace, and those who provoke God live in safety— though God keeps them in his power.“ Just ask the animals, and they will teach you. Ask the birds of the sky, and they will tell you.Speak to the earth, and it will instruct you. Let the fish in the sea speak to you.For they all know that my disaster has come from the hand of the Lord.For the life of every living thing is in his hand, and the breath of every human being.

He leads counselors away, stripped of good judgment; wise judges become fools.

God has handed me over to sinners. He has tossed me into the hands of the wicked.

Then in my vision that night, I saw a fourth beast— terrifying, dreadful, and very strong. It devoured and crushed its victims with huge iron teeth and trampled their remains beneath its feet. It was different from any of the other beasts, and it had ten horns.As I was looking at the horns, suddenly another small horn appeared among them. Three of the first horns were torn out by the roots to make room for it. This little horn had eyes like human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly.I watched as thrones were put in place and the Ancient One sat down to judge. His clothing was as white as snow, his hair like purest wool. He sat on a fiery throne with wheels of blazing fire,and a river of fire was pouring out, flowing from his presence. Millions of angels ministered to him; many millions stood to attend him. Then the court began its session, and the books were opened.I continued to watch because I could hear the little horn’s boastful speech. I kept watching until the fourth beast was killed and its body was destroyed by fire.The other three beasts had their authority taken from them, but they were allowed to live a while longer.As my vision continued that night, I saw someone like a son of man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient One and was led into his presence.He was given authority, honor, and sovereignty over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey him. His rule is eternal— it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed.I, Daniel, was troubled by all I had seen, and my visions terrified me.So I approached one of those standing beside the throne and asked him what it all meant. He explained it to me like this:“ These four huge beasts represent four kingdoms that will arise from the earth.But in the end, the holy people of the Most High will be given the kingdom, and they will rule forever and ever.”Then I wanted to know the true meaning of the fourth beast, the one so different from the others and so terrifying. It had devoured and crushed its victims with iron teeth and bronze claws, trampling their remains beneath its feet.I also asked about the ten horns on the fourth beast’s head and the little horn that came up afterward and destroyed three of the other horns. This horn had seemed greater than the others, and it had human eyes and a mouth that was boasting arrogantly.As I watched, this horn was waging war against God’s holy people and was defeating them,until the Ancient One— the Most High— came and judged in favor of his holy people. Then the time arrived for the holy people to take over the kingdom.Then he said to me,“ This fourth beast is the fourth world power that will rule the earth. It will be different from all the others. It will devour the whole world, trampling and crushing everything in its path.Its ten horns are ten kings who will rule that empire. Then another king will arise, different from the other ten, who will subdue three of them.He will defy the Most High and oppress the holy people of the Most High. He will try to change their sacred festivals and laws, and they will be placed under his control for a time, times, and half a time.“ But then the court will pass judgment, and all his power will be taken away and completely destroyed.Then the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be given to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will last forever, and all rulers will serve and obey him.”That was the end of the vision. I, Daniel, was terrified by my thoughts and my face was pale with fear, but I kept these things to myself.

The ground is parched and cracked for lack of rain. The farmers are deeply troubled; they, too, cover their heads.

For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong.They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty.These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for!

Lord, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you. So let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil people so happy?You have planted them, and they have taken root and prospered. Your name is on their lips, but you are far from their hearts.

The king covered his face with his hands and kept on crying,“ O my son Absalom! O Absalom, my son, my son!”

Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the clan of Ram, became angry. He was angry because Job refused to admit that he had sinned and that God was right in punishing him.

For this has been decreed by the messengers; it is commanded by the holy ones, so that everyone may know that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world. He gives them to anyone he chooses— even to the lowliest of people.”