27:1 At that time the Lord will punish

with his destructive, great, and powerful sword

Leviathan the fast-moving serpent,

Leviathan the squirming serpent;

he will kill the sea monster.

2 When that time comes,

sing about a delightful vineyard!

3 “I, the Lord, protect it;

I water it regularly.

I guard it night and day,

so no one can harm it.

4 I am not angry.

I wish I could confront some thorns and briers!

Then I would march against them for battle;

I would set them all on fire,

5 unless they became my subjects

and made peace with me;

let them make peace with me.”

6 The time is coming when Jacob will take root;

Israel will blossom and grow branches.

The produce will fill the surface of the world.

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