16. He will give them royal splendour and a magnificent crown. He will shield them with his powerful arm.
17. He will go out into battle determined to defeat his enemies, and use the creation itself as a weapon.
18. Righteousness will be his armour, genuine justice will be his helmet,
19. holiness will be his invincible shield.
20. He will sharpen his stern anger into a sword, and the forces of nature will join him in battle against those who are foolish enough to oppose him.