⁴¹ when I sharpen my flashing sword^(A)
    and my hand grasps it in judgment,
I will take vengeance^(B) on my adversaries
    and repay those who hate me.^(C)
42 I will make my arrows drunk with blood,^(D)
    while my sword devours flesh:^(E)
the blood of the slain and the captives,
    the heads of the enemy leaders.”

⁴³ Rejoice,^(F) you nations, with his people,^[a][b]
    for he will avenge the blood of his servants;^(G)
he will take vengeance on his enemies^(H)
    and make atonement for his land and people.^(I)