26. He strikes them because of their wickednessat a place where people can see it.
27. Because they turned from following himand didn’t value all his ways,
28. causing the cry of the poor to reach him,he hears the cry of the afflicted.
29. Still, if he remains quiet, who can condemn;if he hides his face, who can see him?
30. He prevents a lawless person from ruling,from capturing people.