Arise, O God, and judge the world; all nations are your own. God takes a stand amid the throng who claim a god-like throne and renders judgment on all those who feign divinity: “How long will you let evil thrive and judge dishonestly?” “Instead you should defend the weak and give the orphan aid, should vindicate the humblest ones, the needy and afraid. Bring rescue to the downtrod poor, replace their fears with peace, and from the grip of wickedness help them to find release.” “Despite your boasts of god-like powers, true insight you still lack; you wander, deep in darkness lost, while earth’s foundations crack. You each shall die as mortals do and fall down from your throne.” Arise, O God, and judge the world; all nations are your own.