4 Repay them according to what they have done—

according to the evil of their deeds.

Repay them according to the work of their hands;

give them back what they deserve.h

5 Because they do not consider

what the Lord has done

or the work of his hands,

he will tear them down and not rebuild them.i

6 Blessed be the Lord,

for he has heard the sound of my pleading.j