36  Therefore thus says the Lord:

“Behold, ^zI will plead your cause

and take vengeance for you.

^aI will dry up her sea

and ^bmake her fountain dry,

22  Thus says your Lord, the Lord,

your God ^ywho pleads the cause of his people:

“Behold, I have taken from your hand ^rthe cup of staggering;

the bowl of my wrath you shall drink no more;