4. This is why the law is ineffectiveand justice never emerges.For the wicked restrict the righteous;therefore, justice comes out perverted.
5. Look at the nations and observe —be utterly astounded! For something is taking place in your daysthat you will not believe when you hear about it.
6. Look! I am raising up the Chaldeans, that bitter, impetuous nationthat marches across the earth’s open spacesto seize territories not its own.
7. They are fierce and terrifying;their views of justice and sovereigntystem from themselves.