Where the Judges Gather

1 There where the judges gather, a greater takes the seat; 2 “How long,” God asks the judges, “will you pronounce deceit? How long show special favor to those of ill repute? 3 How long neglect the orphan, the poor and destitute? 4 “Deal justly with the needy; protect the powerless; deliver the afflicted from those who would oppress, 5 but you are surely blinded; you do not understand; therefore foundations totter; injustice rocks the land.” 6 God speaks: “I named you rulers, to serve the Most High God, but you shall die as mortals and perish by my rod.” Arise, O God, in judgment, your sovereignty make known, for yours are all the nations; the peoples are your own. – Henry Zylstra, alt.